What's Included
Travel with the waves, through green mountains and ancient streets. Discover the beauty of Chinese culture and exquisite craftsmanship. Relax in comfort and elegance, basking in the warmth of sunshine. Join us for a variety of wonderful activities prepared just for you.
Elegant Vessels
Century Cruises features the Yangtze River fleet with a Grand Atrium Lobby in every vessel. This spacious, open area serves as the vessel's heart. It features high ceilings, elegant décor, and abundant natural light, creating a welcoming ambience for passengers.
The clients on board our vessels benefit from the largest standard cabins among all Yangtze River fleets, with quality beddings, superb services and immaculate style.
Exclusive Kids' Care Service
Professional caretakers will accompany children to play games and have fun, allowing parents to enjoy their own time. Let your kids experience the joy of traveling with the 'Family-Friendly' travel style.
24h Specialty Dining Service
In addition to daily meals with themed flavors, enjoy a culinary journey through the 24-hour restaurant serving fine dishes
All-Inclusive Designated Beverage Service
We offer unlimited red wine or cocktails (as per specified options) during meals, and a variety of welcome drinks when you board the cruise.
Exclusive Port Luggage Handling Service
Our staff will assist in organizing your luggage and arrange it for your cruise departure. Upon your arrival at the terminal, enjoy the convenience of complimentary luggage handling services at the dock.（Please note that the free luggage handling service is available only at the Chongqing and Yichang docks.）
Professional Guide Services
Enjoy professional guide services throughout the journey, offering you high-quality explanations while you explore the natural beauty and rich history of the sights.
Shore Excursion Wireless Earphones
To ensure you don’t miss any historical or cultural insights while enjoying the views, we provide you with wireless earphones for an enhanced sightseeing experience.
Complimentary Port-to-Sightseeing Transport
After disembarking, you can take the convenient shuttle bus to explore the scenic spots, providing you with a comfortable and relaxing travel experience along the way.
Twice-Daily Housekeeping Service
During your stay on board, we provide two housekeeping services daily, ensuring your room stays neat and tidy for a pleasant experience.
Fine Dining
Of course, no visit to China is complete without superb food, and ours is magnificent. We have carefully selected ingredients, meticulously prepared by our chefs, and shall present an array themed gourmet meals on board. Featuring diverse regional flavors from the Yangtze River area, offering both Chinese and Western-style self-service meals, allowing you to enjoy exquisite food while cruising. Crossing mountains and rivers, traversing the Yangtze, this is a journey tailored for food lovers!
Daily Themed Cuisine
The Century’s star chefs team presents a carefully crafted theme meal every day, featuring Chinese delicacies such as the spicy Sichuan and Chongqing flavors, Cantonese cuisine, and other dishes from all over the globe. Century Cruises offers lavish dining rooms on all our ships on the Yangtze River. Elegant and tranquil, they provide a perfect setting for a relaxing cruise. The distinctive Cheers Bar and Lounge offers drinks from around the world, from mojitos to local wines.
Century Culinary Taperstry
Beyond the daily themed cuisine, Century’s 2 plush restaurant offers at least 12 different sections of Chinese and Western buffet selections, creating a diverse and delightful dining experience, while offering the dramatic scenery of the Yangtze. Enjoy fresh and healthy light meals, seasonal cold dishes, steaming hot entrees, exquisite desserts, refreshing fruits and more.
Midnight Delicacies at the Open Kitchen
Each night of your cruise, while the Yangtze River flows quietly under the moonlight, our late-night eatery remains open. If hunger strikes, visit the open kitchen in the restaurant, where steaming, freshly prepared late-night snacks await, adding warmth to your tranquil cruise experience. A journey aboard Century is not only a scenic voyage but also an unforgettable culinary adventure.
All-Day Snacks at Your Leisure
Early risers may enjoy complimentary early bird coffee and tea in the Sundeck Bar after a fresh walk on the sundeck. While on the sundeck, you may enjoy the stunning sunrise and 360-degree view of the majestic Three Gorges. During the day, enjoy freshly made dumplings, spicy noodles, glutinous rice balls, savory soup buns, and other classic Chinese delicacies—available anytime at your request.
Unlimited Fine Wine & Spirits
A cruise journey invites you to unwind and immerse yourself in the timeless charm of the Yangtze River. On Century Cruises, every joyous occasion is accompanied by the perfect pour. Enjoy unlimited servings of selected red wine and beer during main meals across all our cruise routes, making every moment even more delightful.
Onboard Experience
Drift with the waves, past rolling green mountains and magnificent cultural landmarks. A cruise journey offers both ease and elegance, allowing you to travel effortlessly in comfort. In your leisure time, join us for a variety of engaging onboard activities designed just for you
Morning Tai Chi
Start your day with a Tai Chi session on the sun deck, where you can experience the profound artistry of this traditional Chinese martial art. Blending movement and stillness, strength and grace, each motion flows in harmony with nature.
A Glimpse into the Yangtze's Heritage
Century Cruises, in collaboration with the China Three Gorges Museum, presents the Yangtze River Museum—a floating exhibition showcasing the museum’s treasured collections. Discover the rich heritage of the Yangtze, including the Baiheliang inscriptions and the Qutang Gorge cliff carvings, highlighting the region’s remarkable cultural preservation efforts.
Mahjong & Board Games
Mahjong, a cherished part of Chinese culture, brings endless joy and excitement. Each Century Cruise ship features dedicated game rooms where you and your friends can gather and enjoy a spirited round of play.
Fitness
Make the most of your leisure time on board by visiting our equipped gym or taking a dip in the temperature-controlled indoor swimming pool (available on Century Paragon and Century Legend). Strengthen your body, and embrace the energy that fuels every new adventure.
Spa & Massage
Our skilled therapists specialize in body relaxation and massage techniques designed to relieve muscle fatigue, improve circulation, and ease mental stress—offering you a truly rejuvenating experience.
Captain’s Welcome Party
Our captain, alongside the dedicated navigation team, welcomes you aboard, honoring every voyage and every distinguished guest on this grand occasion.
Crew Talent Show
As night falls and the river glows, the same dedicated crew who served you by day take the stage by night. With youthful energy and passion, they bring you a vibrant performance, turning the cruise into a celebration of music, dance, and joy.
Karaoke Night
Sing your emotions out amid the echoing valleys, where the mountains listen to your joys and sorrows. Let the flowing river carry your memories as you relive the moments through music. This is your stage to express, celebrate, and share the passion of the moment.
Awards
Winner of the Magellan Travel Awards
Honored Five Times: 2014, 2015, 2019, 2023, 2024
Century Cruises is proud to be a five-time winner of the prestigious Magellan Travel Awards, presented by Travel Weekly. This esteemed recognition underscores our ongoing commitment to redefining river cruising with exceptional service, cutting-edge innovation, and an immersive cultural experience along the Yangtze River. As an industry leader, we continue to set new benchmarks in luxury river travel, ensuring every journey with us is nothing short of extraordinary.
The Magellan Travel Awards, presented by Travel Weekly, is one of the most prestigious and respected honors in the global travel industry. Recognized as the 'Oscars of the travel world,' the awards celebrate the best across all segments of travel, including airlines, hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, destinations, travel agencies, and marketing initiatives.
What sets the Magellan Travel Awards apart is its rigorous evaluation process. Winners are selected by a panel of travel industry experts, senior executives, and seasoned professionals, ensuring that only the most outstanding companies and innovations receive this distinguished honor. The awards acknowledge excellence in design, service, and overall guest experience, making them a benchmark for quality and innovation in the industry.
Winning this award in 2014, 2015, 2019, 2023, and 2024 is a testament to Century Cruises’ dedication to enhancing the river cruise experience through world-class hospitality, sophisticated ship design, and an unwavering focus on guest satisfaction. Our consistent recognition by Travel Weekly highlights our reputation as a leading force in luxury river cruising, ensuring that travelers enjoy a seamless blend of comfort, culture, and adventure.
At Century Cruises, we take immense pride in being recognized by such a prestigious award and remain committed to pushing the boundaries of river travel. Join us and experience the award-winning excellence that has made us a five-time Magellan Travel Awards winner.
Winner of the Corperate Travel Awards – Asia’s Best River Cruise Line
Century Cruises has been honored with the Winner of the Cooperate Travel Awards – Asia’s Best River Cruise Line of the Year in 2017, 2018, 2020, 2023 and 2024, reaffirming our position as a leader in luxury river cruising. This recognition highlights our dedication to providing world-class service, premium onboard experiences, and an unparalleled journey along the Yangtze River.
The Cooperate Travel Awards is a prestigious recognition in the global travel and hospitality industry, celebrating outstanding achievements and excellence across various sectors, including airlines, hotels, travel agencies, and cruise lines.
Recognized as one of the leading accolades in the corporate travel sector, the awards are presented to industry leaders who have demonstrated innovation, exceptional service, and commitment to enhancing the travel experience.
Each year, winners are selected through a combination of industry expert evaluations and votes from corporate travel professionals, making the award a benchmark of excellence and credibility within the sector.
Winning this esteemed award multiple times reflects the trust and satisfaction of our guests and partners in the corporate travel industry. It also underscores our ongoing commitment to innovation, sustainability, and delivering the finest river cruise experience in Asia.
At Century Cruises, we continue to set new standards in river cruising, ensuring that every journey with us is as memorable and extraordinary as the award-winning service we are known for.
Winner of World Cruise Awards – Asia’s Best River Cruise Line
Century Cruises is honored to be recognized as the Winner of the World Cruise Awards – Asia’s Best River Cruise Line for four consecutive years (2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024). This prestigious accolade underscores our unwavering commitment to excellence in river cruising, offering world-class service, innovative onboard experiences, and an unforgettable journey along the Yangtze River.
The World Cruise Awards is a globally renowned program dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in the cruise industry. As a sister event to the World Travel Awards, it serves as the ultimate hallmark of quality, honoring the best cruise lines, ports, destinations, and onboard experiences worldwide. Winners are determined through a rigorous voting process involving industry professionals, media, and travelers, making this award a true reflection of trust and industry leadership.
Winning Asia’s Best River Cruise Line for four consecutive years is a testament to Century Cruises’ dedication to delivering unparalleled hospitality, cutting-edge ship design, and a commitment to sustainable river cruising. We take immense pride in redefining luxury river travel and setting new standards in the industry.
