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 Victory
Choose Century Victory if you want a large Glory-series Century hull on the Chongqing–Yichang Three Gorges run: electric propulsion (in service 2022), about 650 guests, 260 balcony cabins on 7 decks. She is the sister of Century Glory — same generation, similar size. She is not the newest ship on the Yangtze: Century Oasis (2023), Century Voyage (2024), and Yangzi Explorer (2025) launched later. East Marvel books the live cabin and deck — we do not sell brochure language as a cabin type.
Electric and quieter. Century Victory uses electric propulsion and is listed with eco-conscious and AI systems on this hull. On the river that usually means less engine vibration than older diesel ships. Confirm the sailing, not a brochure claim.
Size. The hull is 149.98 m long and 21.2 m wide, with 15,000 GT — one of the larger ships on this corridor, with Century Glory. It is not automatically the largest ship on the Yangtze.
Cabins on this hull. Categories on the Century Victory ship page are Deluxe Standard Cabin, Premier Deluxe Cabin, Family Themed Suite, Executive Suite, Victory Suite, and Presidential Suite. Deluxe Standard is 26 sqm with a river-view balcony on Decks 2, 3, and 4. Twin or large-bed setup — ask East Marvel for the large-bed hold when you book.
Dining and public rooms. Meals marked B / L / D are in the fare. Public space typically includes restaurants, bars and lounges, a large sun deck, gym, and other venues listed on that sailing. Optional tours, bar drinks beyond included meals, spa, laundry, and internet are extra unless your confirmation says otherwise.
Route. Chongqing → Yichang is 4 days / 3 nights. Yichang → Chongqing is 5 days / 4 nights. Arranged shore visits and Yangtze talks listed on that sailing are in the fare. Optional tours sold onboard are extra.
Cruise profile
- Rating
- 5 Star
- Maiden Voyage
- Mar. 2021
- Gross Tonage
- 15000
- Length
- 149.98m
- Width
- 21.2m
- Speed
- 26km/h
- Itineraries
- Chongqing - Yichang
- Restaurants
- 2
- Decks
- 7
- Capacity
- 650
- Number of Crew
- 180
- Air-conditioning System
- Central
- Room Size Min
- 25㎡
- Elevators
- Yes
- HD cinema
- Yes
- Self-service Laundry
- Yes
- Gym Center
- Yes:
- Dynamic System
- Electric propulsion, with syncretic rudder propeller
Why We Recommend Century Victory
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Itinerary
Chongqing → Yichang · 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1 (Dinner) — Chongqing
- Your grand journey down the historic Yangtze River begins in the spectacular mountain metropolis of Chongqing. 18:00–20:30 Arrive at your designated boarding dock to step into the warm, elegant embrace of the Century Victory. As you settle into your private stateroom, the anticipation of sailing builds. 21:00 The ship smoothly casts off lines and sets sail into the shimmering river night. 21:15 Gather in the main lounge for an essential safety briefing and orientation, outlining the wonders that await you.
Suites
Deluxe Standard Cabin
From USD $1,268 / room
A 26 sqm / 280 sq ft cabin with a 180-degree river-view balcony, located on Decks 2, 3, and 4.
- Cabin size
- 26 sqm / 280 sq ft
- Rooms
- 144 cabins
- Bed setup
- 1m x 2m x2 or 1.8m x 2m x1
- View
- 180-degree river-view balcony
- Decks & prices
- Deck 2 — USD $1,268
Deck 3 — USD $1,368
Deck 4 — USD $1,468
Suite privileges
- The Deluxe Balcony fare covers your cabin, meals marked B / L / D, and the included shore visits on your itinerary.
- Buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner in the Globe Dining Room (Deck 2) on days marked B / L / D
- Early morning tea or coffee, plus the ship’s morning stretch / Tai Chi
- Captain’s Welcome and Captain’s Farewell dinner
- Included shore visits (coach, local guide, and tickets, as printed on the itinerary)
- Onboard commentary from the cruise’s river guide
- Evening entertainment
- Daily housekeeping, including turndown and a printed next-day itinerary
- Decks & upgrades
- Deluxe Balcony cabins on Century Legend are 28 sqm with a 180-degree river-view balcony, on Decks 2, 3, and 4. Every cabin in this category already has a private balcony — you are choosing height, not whether you get a view. The published fare is Deck 2 (lobby deck). Decks 3 and 4 are paid upgrades.
- Deck 2 — Standard fare (lobby deck)
- This is the published Deluxe Balcony fare. Same private river-view balcony as every other cabin in this category — closest to the Globe Dining Room, lobby, reception, and the gangway.
- Decks 3–4 — Paid upgrades
- Same balcony cabin; you pay the published step for height, not a different room type.
- Deck 3 — the first paid step. A little more height, still a short walk to dining and the lobby.
- Deck 4 — quieter, a wider look at the gorges, and a shorter walk to the upper public rooms. The usual request if balcony time is why you booked.
- Request the deck when you book
- Write category plus deck on the Trip List — for example Deluxe Balcony Deck 4, twin or large bed. We send that request to the cruise line with your dates. Confirmation is what they return. Cabins are not assigned at random.
- After check-in (not a booking plan)
- Reception can move you only if a higher cabin is empty that night, and you pay the ship’s difference. Peak sailings are often full. If a higher deck is why you booked, lock it before you pay — do not book Deck 2 hoping to upgrade onboard.
- Want more space
- If you want a quieter dining room or a larger suite, ask us to quote an Executive Suite or a Presidential Suite for your dates. Those privileges are confirmed on the sailing, not assumed from the cabin name.
Deck Plans
Deck Highlight: On Century Victory, “upper” vs “lower” is mainly a height-and-walk choice, not a different cabin type. Deluxe Standard balcony cabins sit on Decks 2, 3, and 4. Premier Deluxe is the same 26 sqm balcony cabin on higher decks. Every one of those cabins has a private river-view balcony. East Marvel books the deck you ask for when that inventory is open — we do not assign cabins at random. Upper decks (Deck 4, Premier Deluxe, and suites): wider Three Gorges panorama from the same balcony cabin; shorter walk to the sun deck, restaurants, bars, and other public rooms listed on that sailing. Lower decks (Deck 2–3): same balcony type; closer to dining, lobby, reception, and the gangway. If walking distance matters, say so on the Trip List. If you are motion-sensitive, ask for midship on Deck 2 or 3. Do not plan on upgrading at reception after check-in: it depends on empty cabins, it costs extra, and it often fails in peak months. Twin beds on this ship do not join into a double — ask for a large-bed hold when you book. Chongqing–Yichang is a river corridor, not an ocean crossing. Motion is mild for most guests.
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What’s Included
Included
- Entrance fees for arranged shore excursions listed in the cruise itinerary.
- Daily onboard meals marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary.
- Cabin accommodation for onboard nights listed in the itinerary, including Chongqing to Yichang for 3 nights onboard, Yichang to Chongqing for 4 nights onboard, Chongqing to Shanghai for 10 nights onboard, Shanghai to Chongqing for 11 nights onboard, Chongqing to Nanjing for 9 nights onboard, and Nanjing to Chongqing for 10 nights onboard.
- Onboard activities and lectures, including the Captain’s Welcome Party, cabaret shows, fashion shows, Yangtze culture and history lectures, and Captain’s Farewell Banquet.
- Daily cabin cleaning service.
- Local guide service for arranged shore excursions.
Not included
- Transfers between airports/hotels and cruise terminals unless specified in the itinerary.
- Optional shore excursions listed in the cruise itinerary; prices vary by cruise company and route.
- Personal expenses such as bar drinks, laundry, medical service, fax or telephone charges, spa or salon services, shopping, and internet where applicable.
- Meals not marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary.
- Single room supplement when occupying a cabin alone.
- Mandatory service charge, typically CNY 150–200 per person, payable at check-in or with the cruise fare depending on the cruise company. Voluntary tips for the river guide, cruise director, and onboard staff are not included.
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