Century Glory

Century Glory is a landmark vessel in the new generation of Yangtze River cruising, launched in September 2019 by Century Cruises. It is recognized as the first inland cruise ship to receive both the EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index) certificate and the Green Ship certification from the China Classification Society, representing a significant step forward in sustainable and intelligent river travel.

About Century Glory

Name: Century Glory	Star Rating: Five-star
Owned by: Century Cruises	Maiden voyage: 2019
Speed: 26KM/H	Crew: 180
Gross tonnage: 15,000 T	Total Passengers: 650
Width of hull: 21.22M	Length of hull: 149.98M
Deck: 7

 

Room Types of the Century Glory

Room Type	Number of Cabin	Area(㎡)	Bathroom	Bed Size
Presidential Suite	2	85 sq.m	bathtub & shower	2.0m*1.8m
Glory Suite	2	71 sq.m	bathtub & shower	2.0m*1.0m
Family Suite	12	34 sq.m	shower	2.0m*1.8m+2.0m*0.9m
Executive Suite	12	33 sq.m	shower	(2.0m*1.0m)*2/2.0m*1.8m
Superior Deluxe Cabin	64	26 sq.m	shower	(2.0m*1.0m)*2/2.0m*1.8m
Deluxe Cabin	144	26 sq.m	shower	(2.0m*1.0m)*2/2.0m*1.8m
Interior Cabin	20	24 sq.m	shower	(2.0m*1.0m)*2/2.0m*1.8m

Please note that all rooms have a private viewing balcony except for the interior cabin.

Cruise Itinerary

Chongqing-Yichang Downstream Itinerary
Day 1
Meals: D
16:30-20:00 Board the cruise in Chongqing
20:00-20:45 Embarkation & Safety briefing
21:00-21:30 Captain's Welcome Reception

Day 2
Meals: B, L, D
8:30-11:30 Shore excursion: Fengdu Ghost City
18:15-21:15 Shore Excursion: War Fire of the Three Kingdoms Show
Optional shore excursion: Fengdu Ghost City and Romance of the Three Kingdoms Show

Day 3
Meals: B, L, D
Approx 10:00 Cruising through the spectacular Qutang Gorge
Approx 13:00 Cruising through the magnificent Wu Gorge
14:30-16:30 Shore Excursion: Shennv Stream

Day 4
Meal: B
8:00-11:00 Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Join in the Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam Project Site ( River Closure Memorial Park & the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum) (Include the luggage handling service).
Approx 12:30 Complete the trip at downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey.
Optional: Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift

Yichang-Chongqing Upstream Itinerary
Day 1
Meals: D
17:00-20:00 Board the cruise at Maoping pier (Include the luggage handling service)
20:30-21:15 Embarkation Safety Welcome Briefing

Day 2
Meals: B, L, D
8:30-11:30 Shore Excursion — the Three Gorges Dam Site (River Closure Memorial Park & the Three Gorges Dam Project Museum)
Approx 15:00 Cruising through the spectacular Xiling Gorge
20:00-20:45 Captain's Welcome Reception

Day 3
Meals: B, L, D
8:30-11:00 Shore excursion: Shennv Stream
Approx 11:00 Cruising through the magnificent Wu Gorge
Approx 14:00 Cruising through the spectacular Qutang Gorge
15:00-18:00 Shore Excursion: White Emperor City

Day 4
Meals: B, L, D
14:00-17:00 Shore Excursion: Fengdu Ghost City

Day 5
Meal: B
8:30 Disembark the cruise in Chongqing for your onward Journey (Include the luggage handling service.)

Remarks:
All the times on the schedule are estimated ones which 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.

What's Included

Accommodation: Most of the cabins we use is standard twin-sharing cabin.

Meals: Meals listed in the itinerary are included in the price. Generally speaking, breakfast on the last day of disembarkation are included in the price.

Shore Excursions: Regular shore excursions are included in the price, including the Goddess Stream(Shennv Stream), Three Gorges Dam Site, Fengdu Ghost City and White Emperor. (The shore excursions will be different of downstream itinerary and upstream itinerary.)

Balcony: All rooms have private viewing balcony except for the interior cabin.

What's Excluded

Optional Shore Excursions: The optional shore excursions are NOT INCLUDED in the price, including Three Gorges Ship Lift.

Optional Shore Excursions of Yangtze River Cruise

Fengdu Ghost City: A regular shore excursion of the Yangtze River cruises, bending Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist ideas.

White Emperor City: White Emperor City is one of the most famous shore excursions of the Yangtze River cruises, where you can enjoy the scenery of the high gorge and clam lake as well as knowing about the history of the Three Kingdoms Period.
 
Goddess Stream: At the Goddess Stream, you can take the boat to explore the mountains and deep valley of the tranquil Goddess Stream.

Cancellation

We understand that plans can be changed because of many elements. Please note that cancellation of the Yangtze River Cruise will cause cancellation fee. You can check the cancellation fee at different stages before departure.

1.Cancellations more than 30 days prior to departure, a fee of 20% of the ticket amount will be charged.
2.Cancellations made 16–29 days before departure, a fee of 30% of the ticket amount will be charged.
3.Cancellations made 7–15 days before departure, a fee of 50% of the ticket amount will be charged.
4.Cancellations made 0–7 days before departure, a fee of 100% of the ticket amount will be charged.

Tips for Yangtze River Cruise

Arrive Early to embark on the Yangtze River Cruise. Generally speaking, it is recommended that you arrive 2 hours before your departure to make your journey smoothly.

Recommended attractions through the Yangtze River Cruise trip: the most recommended attractions along the Yangtze River is the Three Gorges(Qutang Gorge, Wu Gorge and Xiling Gorge) and the Three Gorges Dam.