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 Voyage
Choose Century Voyage if you want Century Cruises’ newest Glory-series hull on the Chongqing–Yichang Three Gorges run: electric propulsion (maiden voyage 13 September 2024 in Chongqing), about 650 guests on 7 decks, and seven balcony cabin categories. She is the later sister of Century Glory, Century Oasis, and Century Victory. She is not automatically the newest ship on the Yangtze — Yangzi Explorer also entered service in 2025. East Marvel books the live cabin and deck — we do not sell brochure language as a cabin type.
Electric and quieter. Century Voyage uses electric propulsion and holds CCS Green Ship and Intelligent Ship classification. On the river that usually means less engine vibration than older diesel hulls. Confirm the sailing, not a brochure claim.
Cabins on this hull. Categories on the Century Voyage ship page are Deluxe Standard Cabin, Premier Deluxe Cabin, Executive Deluxe Cabin, Family Suite, Executive Suite, Voyage Suite, and Presidential Suite — seven types, not eight. Deluxe Standard is 26 sqm with a river-view balcony on Decks 2, 3, and 5.
What the fare usually includes. Meals marked B / L / D, four arranged shore visits, selected wines and beverages at the restaurant and bar, afternoon tea and late-night snacks listed on that itinerary, onboard Wi-Fi, and the public rooms (lobby, restaurants, bars, lounges, sun deck). One-on-one butler service is listed on this hull — confirm it for your cabin category. Optional tours, drinks beyond the included list, spa, cabin upgrades, and the CNY ~200 service charge are extra.
Route. Chongqing → Yichang is 4 days / 3 nights. Yichang → Chongqing is 5 days / 4 nights. Arranged shore visits listed on that sailing are in the fare. Optional tours sold onboard are extra.
Cruise profile
- Rating
- 5 Star
- Maiden Voyage
- September 2024
- Itineraries
- Chongqing = Yichang
- Decks
- 7
- Gross Tonage
- 15000
- Length*Width
- 149.99m*21.20m
- Capacity
- 650
- Number of Crew
- 180
- Air-conditioning System
- Central
- Speed
- 26km/h
- Room Size Min
- 26㎡
- Restaurants
- 3
- Elevators
- 2
- Self-service Laundry
- Yes
- HD cinema
- Yes
- Gym Center
- Yes
- Dynamic System
- Electric propulsion, with syncretic rudder propeller
Why We Recommend Century Voyage
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Itinerary
Chongqing → Yichang · 4 days / 3 nights
Day 1 (Dinner) — Chongqing
- Welcome to the mountain city of Chongqing, where your cruise experience begins.
- 16:30–20:00 Step on board the magnificent Century Voyage to begin your holiday. Settle into your upscale stateroom before enjoying a rich embarkation buffet dinner 18:30–20:00.
- 20:00–20:45 Attend the mandatory embarkation and safety briefing in the grand lounge, followed by a warm and elegant Captain's Welcome Reception 21:00–21:30. At approximately 21:00, the cruise departs, charting a course down the glimmering river at night.
Suites
Deluxe Standard Cabin
From USD $1,566 / room
A 26 sqm cabin with a 180-degree river-view balcony, located on Decks 2, 3, and 5.
- Cabin size
- 26 sqm
- Rooms
- 141 cabins
- Bed setup
- 1m x2m x2 or 1.8m x 2mx1
- View
- 180-degree river-view balcony
- Decks & prices
- Deck 2 — USD $1,566
Deck 3 — USD $1,666
Deck 5 — USD $1,866
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 (Decks 2–3) 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 Voyage are 26 sqm with a 180-degree river-view balcony, on Decks 2, 3, and 5. 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 5 are paid upgrades. There is no Deluxe Balcony on Deck 4.
- 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 and 5 — 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 5 — 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 5, twin or large bed. Do not write Deck 4 for this category. 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 a Premier Deluxe or an Executive Suite for your dates. Those privileges are confirmed on the sailing, not assumed from the cabin name.
Deck Plans
Deck Highlight: On Century Voyage, “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 5 — not Deck 4. The published fare rises with the deck. 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 5, and suites): wider Three Gorges panorama from the same balcony cabin; shorter walk to the sun deck, reading room, fitness center, theater, and bar. 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 book a “Deluxe Standard Deck 4” from competitor copy. This category skips Deck 4. 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
- Onboard meals marked “B”, “L”, or “D” in the itinerary, including the Captain’s Welcome Party and Captain’s Farewell Party.
- Unlimited selected wines and beverages at the restaurant and bar.
- Afternoon tea and late-night snacks listed in the itinerary.
- Four 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.
- Wi-Fi onboard during the sailing.
- One-on-one butler service.
- Use of self-service laundry facilities.
- Guest services such as front desk assistance, daily cabin cleaning, and dining service.
- Use of public facilities such as the Fitness Center, Reading Room, Leisure Zone, and Sun Deck.
- Porter service for embarkation and disembarkation luggage.
- Shuttle transfers between Yichang East Railway Station / Yichang Three Gorges Cruise Terminal and Maoping Port.
- Travel insurance provided by East Marvel for the cruise.
Not included
- Visa fees.
- Air or train travel to Chongqing or Yichang, plus transfers between Chongqing airport/railway station and Chaotianmen Port, or between Yichang airport/railway station and Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal.
- Meals not listed in the itinerary and drinks beyond the included beverage list.
- Cabin or deck upgrades.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, internet, medical services, gift-shop purchases, spa or beauty services, photographs, and beverages beyond the included list.
- Single room supplement when occupying a cabin alone.
- Service charge of around CNY 200 per person, payable when booking the cruise. Voluntary tips for the river guide or cruise director are not included and may be given at travelers’ discretion.
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