- Highlights
- Downstream Itinerary
- Upstream Itinerary
- Ship Facilities
- Inclusions/Exclusions
- Important Info
Highlights
Cruise the Yangtze River in style with the Century Voyage
Relax, unwind, and enjoy time floating along the magnificent Yangtze River onboard the Century Voyage river cruise boat. Choose from both upstream and downstream options to travel the stunning section of the river between Chongqing and Yichang. The Century Voyage river cruise provides front row seats to all most famous Yangtze River’s highlights: Fengdu Ghost City, Shennv Stream, White Emperor City, and the awe-inspiring Three Gorges. Stylish, comfortable, and totally relaxing, the Century Voyage is the perfect way to immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, and life that is part of the Yangtze’s vast history. Since its 2024 maiden voyage, Century Voyage has set the standard for luxury as a premier, high-tech vessel on the Yangtze River. Equipped with smart facial recognition and eco-friendly energy systems, it seamlessly blends innovation with comfort. Relax and enjoy the attentive service, tasteful room design, and premium facilities that make your journey an absolute pleasure.
Cruise Boat Stats
| Maiden voyage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Total cabins | 236 |
| Passenger capacity | 650 |
| Passenger decks | 7 |
| Crew | 200 |
Cabin Information
| Room Type | Cabins |
| Presidential Suite | 2 | 85 m2 |
| Voyage Suite | 2 | 52 m2 |
| Family Suite | 8 | 34 m2 |
| Executive Suite | 16 | 38 m2 |
| Junior Suite | 12 | 26 m2 |
| Superior Deluxe Cabin | 44 | 26 m2 |
| Deluxe Cabin | 139 | 26 m2 |
| Interior Cabin | 13 | 24 m2 |
Downstream Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart Chongqing
16:30-20:00 Boarding at Chongqing Chaotianmen Port
18:30-20:00 Embarkation Buffet Dinner
20:00-20:45 Embarkation & Safety Briefing
21:00-21:30 Captain's Welcome Reception
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 - Cruise the Yangtze River (Fengdu)
06:30 - 07:00 Morning Coffee/Tea & Pastries
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Exercise
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet
08:30 - 11:30 Shore Excursion
Option A: Fengdu Ghost City
Option B: Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Buffet
15:00 - 16:30 Leisure Afternoon Tea
17:00 - 18:30 Dinner Buffet
18:15 - 21:15 “The War Fire of the Three Kingdoms” Show
22:00 - 23:00 Late-night Snacks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 - Cruise the Yangtze River (Fengjie & Wushan)
06:30 - 07:00 Morning Coffee/Tea & Pastries
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Exercise
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet
08:00 - 11:30 Shore Excursion
Option A: White Emperor City
Option B: The Peak of Three Gorges
Approx. 12:15 Scenic Cruising -- Qutang Gorge
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Buffet
Approx. 14:00 Scenic Cruising -- Wu Gorge
15:15 - 17:15 Shore Excursion:
Shennv Stream (Goddness Stream)
18:30 - 20:00 Buffet Dinner
20:30 - 21:30 Crew Cabaret
22:00 - 23:00 Late-night Snacks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 - Disembark in Yichang
06:30 - 08:00 Breakfast Buffet
08:00 - 11:00 Disembark at Maoping Port in Yichang.
Excursion: Three Gorges Dam Site
(Three Gorges Project Museum, Memorial Park of the Interception)
Approx. 12:30 You will be transferred to Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center for your onward journey.
*With Optional Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift Tour*
Approx. 07:45 Disembark at Maoping Port in Yichang and transfer to a sightseeing boat to experience the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift. (CNY290/PP/TOUR. Sign Up & Pay On Board)
Approx. 10:00 - 12:30 Disembark at Sandouping Port and join the excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site
(Three Gorges Project Museum, Memorial Park of the Interception)
Approx. 13:30 You will be transferred to Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center for your onward journey
Meals included: Breakfast
Upstream Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart Yichang
17:00 - 20:00 Boarding at Maoping Port in Yichang
(Passengers could take the free shuttle bus from Yichang East Train Station or Yichang Three Gorges Tourist Center for boarding.)
18:30 - 20:30 Embarkation Dinner Buffet
20:30 - 21:15 Embarkation Safety Briefing
Meals included: Dinner
Day 2 - Cruise the Yangtze River (Yichang)
06:30 - 07:00 Morning Coffee/Tea & Pastries
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Exercise
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet
08:00 - 10:30 Shore Excursion:
Three Gorges Dam Site
(Three Gorges Project Museum, Memorial Park of the Interception)
11:00 - 12:00 Optional Excursion:
Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
(CNY290/pp/tour. Sign Up & Pay On Board)
12:30 - 14:00 Lunch Buffet
Approx. 14:00 Scenic Cruising -- Xiling Gorge
15:30 - 16:00 Captain's Welcome Party / Afternoon Tea
17:30 - 19:00 Dinner Buffet
18:45 - 21:30 Shore Excursion:
Badong Yuxiangu Night Tour
(Subject to cancellation without compensation in the event of forced closure or unforeseen circumstances.)
22:00 - 23:00 Late-night Snacks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3 - Cruise the Yangtze River (Wushan & Fengjie)
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Coffee/Tea & Pastries
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Exercise
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet
08:30 - 10:30 Shore Excursion:
Shennv Stream (Goddess Stream)
Approx. 10:30 Scenic Cruising -- Wu Gorge
12:00 - 13:30 Lunch Buffet
Approx. 13:30 Scenic Cruising -- Qutang Gorge
14:30 - 18:00 Shore Excursion:
Option A: White Emperor City
Option B: The Peak of Three Gorges
18:30 - 20:00 Dinner Buffet
20:30 - 21:30 Crew Cabaret
22:00 - 23:00 Late-night Snacks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4 - Cruise the Yangtze River (Fengdu)
06:45 - 07:15 Morning Coffee/Tea & Pastries
07:00 - 07:30 Morning Exercise
07:30 - 13:30 Brunch
14:00 - 17:00 Shore Excursion:
Option A: Fengdu Ghost City
Option B: Xiaoguanshan Ancient Folk Culture Park
18:30 - 20:00 Dinner Buffet
20:30 - 21:30 Evening Show / Talent Show
22:00 - 23:00 late-night Snacks
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5 - Disembark in Chongqing
07:00 - 08:30 Breakfast Buffet
08:30 Disembark at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing and continue your onward journey.
Meals included: Breakfast
Ship Facilities
1. Cabins and suites
Century Voyage has 236 tastefully decorated cabins and suites onboard, with their own amenities, including bathroom with separate bathtub or shower, a direct dial phone, LCD satellite TV, central air-conditioning, and potable water made available through the onboard water purification system.
2. Restaurants and bars
Onboard you will have access to a number of restaurants and bars, including:
- The Globe Dining Room: Located on Deck 2 and 3, it features a stunning, double-height design with window walls. Savor exquisite flavours alongside a sweeping view of Yangtze River.
- Hotpot Restaurant: Savour a true taste of the Yangtze at our on-board Hotpot Restaurant, blending authentic local delicacies with your river voyage.
- Le Voyage VIP Restaurant: Exclusive suite dining with an elevated buffet, greater dish variety, and personalised service in a quiet setting.
- Executive Lounge: A sophisticated, private sanctuary offering refined refreshments and discreet service, crafted for serene reflection between your voyages.
- Sissi Café & Lounge: An exclusive VIP lounge and deck bridging cultures through fine wine and warm hospitality. The Yangtze’s first China-Hungary themed venue, celebrating friendship through taste and tradition.
- Vista Bar: A cozy riverview lounge to unwind with your favourite drink, mingle, and take in the passing scenery.
3. Leisure facilities
Really let yourself unwind on this relaxing river cruise by taking full advantage of the onboard leisure facilities, including:
- Century Theater
- Fitness Center
- Zen Spa Center
- Mahjong Room
- Karaoke Room
- Reader’s Choice Library
- Sun Deck & Top Observation Deck
- Onboard Wi-Fi
- Century Shopping Centre
- Digital Museum
- Junior Cruisers’ Center
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Onboard accommodation based on double/twin occupancy in a standard cabin on the second level of cruise boat
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities as specified (e.g, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam, War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show)
- Selected onboard activities as specified (Tai Chi, cultural activities, and onboard entertainment)
- Meals: as specified in the itinerary
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour
- Government taxes and fees
Exclusions
- Optional shore excursions: Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift
- Any personal onboard spending of laundry, drink, telex, phone calls, beauty treatments, and other miscellaneous services
- Gratuities to river guide, service staff and cruise director, and any other personnel
- Any upgrades to a different floor or cabin
- Transfer service in Chongqing and Yichang.
- China visa fees
- This cruise does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to provide for any unforeseen circumstances
Important Information
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- All times on the schedule are estimated and are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions.
- All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.
- As the sailing port is to be finalized, you are advised to call the cruise company before boarding to confirm the specific port of your cruise.
- Your disembarkation port may change due to weather and water levels on the day of your trip. Please keep your phone turned on. We need to reach you at all times. We highly recommend contacting ChinaTours.com or your cruise company on your boarding day to get the most accurate port information.
- Alteration of Itinerary: If unforeseen circumstance beyond our control require us to make relevant changes to the cruise itinerary, we reserve the right to cancel or change the sailing date, etc. Where it is necessary to change the accommodation, ChinaTours.com reserves the right to substitute it with accommodation of at least a similar standard. We make changes on the conditions that:
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- Events happened out of our control, such as war, fire, epidemics, health risks, typhoon,earthquake and other actual or potential severe weather conditions, etc. Under these conditions, extra fares will be charged if there any additional costs are incurred.
- River conditions are subject to change. Due to any potential events, we reserve the right to alter programs to maintain the spirit of the cruise with concern for safety and in response to actual conditions during sailing. Unused services are not refundable.
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