Ultra-quiet Sailing
Century Cruises uses electric propulsion on its luxury Yangtze vessels, reducing vibration and noise while supporting a smoother and more energy-efficient river-cruise experience.
About Century Legend
Century Legend is a five-star luxury vessel operated by Century Cruises, and was one of the first Yangtze cruise ships to use advanced electric propulsion and an integrated rudder-propeller system for smoother, more sustainable river cruising. She entered service in May 2013 and offers 196 spacious cabins, an indoor heated swimming pool, spa, cinema, fitness center, and multiple dining and entertainment venues along the classic route between Chongqing and Yichang.
Cruise profile
- Maiden voyage: May 2013
- Passenger capacity: 398–408 passengers
- Hull length: 141.8 m
- Gross tonnage: 12,516 tons
- Number of decks: 7
- Total staterooms: 196 rooms
- Operating routes: Yichang ↔ Chongqing
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Why We Recommend Century Legend
Itinerary
Chongqing → Shanghai · 11 days / 10 nights
Day 1 — Chongqing (Dinner)
- Your monumental trans-China odyssey begins in the dramatic mountain metropolis of Chongqing In the evening, Step into the refined, welcoming ambiance of the Century Legend docked at Chaotianmen Port. After settling into your private stateroom, join fellow travelers for an introductory safety briefing, followed by an elegant Captain's Welcome Party to toast the majestic 11-day river voyage ahead as the ship sets sail into the shimmering night.
Suites
Deluxe Standard Cabin
A 28 sqm cabin with a 180-degree river-view balcony, located on Decks 2, 3, and 4.
- Cabin size
- 28 sqm
- Rooms
- 160 cabins
- Bed setup
- Twin or large-bed setup
- View
- 180-degree river-view balcony
- Location
- Decks 2, 3, and 4
Deck Plans
Highlighted Facilities
Fitness Center
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What’s Included
Included
- Travel insurance provided by East Marvel for the cruise.
- Cabin accommodation for onboard nights listed in the itinerary, including 3 nights Chongqing to Yichang, 4 nights Yichang to Chongqing, 10 nights Chongqing to Shanghai, or 11 nights Shanghai to Chongqing.
- Most onboard meals marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary, including the Captain’s Welcome Party and Captain’s Farewell Party.
- Three arranged shore excursions, including transportation, local guide service, and entrance tickets.
- Chinese- and English-speaking guide service onboard.
- Cultural activities, Chinese-language lectures, evening shows, and onboard entertainment.
- Guest services such as front desk assistance, daily cabin cleaning, and dining service.
- Use of public facilities such as the gym, library, reading room, cigar bar, and sun deck.
Not included
- Visa fees.
- Transfers between airports/hotels and cruise terminals unless specified in the itinerary.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary.
- Cabin or deck upgrades.
- Single room supplement when occupying a cabin alone.
- Optional shore excursions along the Three Gorges; optional excursion prices vary and can be selected onboard.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, internet, medical services, gift-shop purchases, spa or beauty services, photographs, and beverages.
- Mandatory service charge, usually CNY 200 per person for Chongqing–Yichang routes and CNY 900 per person for Shanghai–Chongqing routes, payable when booking the cruise. Voluntary tips for the river guide or cruise director are not included and may be given at travelers’ discretion.