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Century Diamond is a luxury Yangtze River cruise ship with first-rate facilities, decorations, and design onboard. The fine room with private balcony ensures you not to miss the fascinating view on the river and the Three Gorges. And you will have fun with many people from different areas in the diverse sorts of recreation activities, such as cultural lectures about Chinese calligraphy, painting, embroidery, etc., kite flying on the sun deck, massage & sauna relieving, great Captain’s Welcome and Farewell Parties, great performances of the ship crew, Tai Chi exercise at the dawn, and so on. After your whole day’s play, the room is already for you to have a nice dream!
Furthermore, the ship staff will select and prepare plentiful cuisines of both Chinese and western flavors to please your taste bud. You will spend really wonderful and relaxing days on Century Diamond whether you travel alone or with your friends and families!
| Downstream: Chongqing to Yichang | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Sailing Dates | Rate |
| JAN | ||
| FEB | ||
| MAR | Every Sunday | $380 |
| APR | Every Sunday | $380 |
| MAY | Every Sunday | $400 |
| JUN | Every Sunday | $380 |
| JUL | Every Sunday | $380 |
| AUG | Every Sunday | $380 |
| SEP | Every Sunday | $400 |
| OCT | Every Sunday | $400 |
| NOV | Every Sunday | $380 |
| DEC | ||
| Upstream: Yichang to Chongqing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Month | Sailing Dates | Rate |
| JAN | ||
| FEB | ||
| MAR | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| APR | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| MAY | Every Wednesday | $400 |
| JUN | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| JUL | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| AUG | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| SEP | Every Wednesday | $400 |
| OCT | Every Wednesday | $400 |
| NOV | Every Wednesday | $380 |
| DEC | ||
| Downstream: Chongqing to Yichang | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 19:00-21:00 | Embark on the ship at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing and Check in; |
| 21:00-21:30 | Embarkation safety brieging & facilities onboard introduction | |
| 21:30 | Undock from Chongqing. | |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) |
06:30-07:00 | Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body; |
| 06:30-07:00 | Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air; | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:00-11:30 | Go to enjoy the interesting cultural lectures or visit the optional site Fengdu Ghost City to feel the culture of afterlife in China; | |
| 12:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-17:00 | Visit Shibaozhai Pagoda onshore, one of the “World 8 Fantastic Architectures”; | |
| 18:00-20:00 | Join the Captain’s Welcome Party and enjoy your buffet dinner; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 21:00 | Appreciate the crew’s singing and dancing performance. | |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) |
06:30-07:00 | Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body; |
| 06:30-07:00 | Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air; | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:30-10:30 | Take an optional tour to the White Emperor City, known as the “City of Poems”; | |
| 11:00-12:00 | Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one in the three gorges. | |
| 12:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 12:00-13:00 | Ship through Wu Gorge. Admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks; | |
| 13:30-17:30 | Visit Shennv Stream on the sightseeing boat to feel the serenity and natural charm; | |
| 18:00-19:00 | Ship through Xiling Gorge (the west section), the longest gorge among the three; | |
| 19:00-20:30 | Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner banquet; (Chinese sitting dinner) | |
| 20:30-23:00 | Check out and close your account at the reception desk; | |
| 20:30-22:00 | Enjoy the cruise night show | |
| Day 4 (B) |
06:30-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) |
| 08:00-12:30 | Disembark at Maoping Port. Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people; Be shuttled to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for departure. | |
| 08:00-13:30 | Disembark at Maoping Port. Take the optional experience of the Ship Lift. Visit Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people; Be shuttled to Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal for departure. | |
Arranged Shore Excursions: Shibaozhai, Shennv Stream, Three Gorges Dam Site(fees included)
Optional Shore Excursions: Fengdu Ghost City, White Emperor City, Ship Lift(extra pay)
| Upstream: Yichang to Chongqing | ||
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 16:00-21:00 | Gather at Yichang Three Gorges Center Cruise Terminal or Yichang East Railway Station and be transferred to Maoping Port for embarkation. |
| 21:00-21:30 | Embarkation safety briefing & facilities introduction. | |
| Day 2 (B, L, D) |
06:30-07:00 | Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body; |
| 06:30-07:00 | Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air; | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 08:30 | Brief introduction of itinerary & facilities onboard; | |
| 09:00-11:30 | Optional shore excursion to Tribe of Three Gorges | |
| 12:00 | Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-17:00 | Take a shore excursion to see the Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people | |
| 14:00-18:00 | Optional experience of the Ship Lift. Visit Three Gorges Dam Site and marvel at the great project and feats of Chinese people | |
| 20:00-21:00 | Sail through Xiling Gorge (the west section); | |
| 18:30-20:00 | Buffet dinner | |
| 20:30-21:15 | Join the Captain’s Welcome Party | |
| Day 3 (B, L, D) |
06:30-07:00 | Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body; |
| 06:30-07:00 | Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air; | |
| 07:00-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 07:30-08:30 | Ship through Wu Gorge. Admire the beautiful continuous hills on the banks; | |
| 08:30-13:00 | Visit Shennv Stream on the sightseeing boat to feel the serenity and natural charm; | |
| 13:00-14:30 | Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 15:00 | Ship through Qutang Gorge, the most majestic one in the three gorges. | |
| 15:30-18:00 | Dock at Fengjie Port. Take an optional tour to the White Emperor City, known as the “City of Poems”. | |
| 19:00-20:30 | Enjoy your buffet dinner with various of dishes and beverages; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 21:00 | Have fun in the Evening Entertainment; | |
| Day 4 (B, L, D) |
06:30-07:00 | Have a cup of morning tea / coffee and some desserts to awake your body; |
| 06:30-07:00 | Play the traditional Tai Chi with the master to get a physical stretch and inhale fresh air; | |
| 07:00-08:30 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 09:00-12:00 | Visit Shibaozhai Pagoda onshore, one of the “World 8 Fantastic Architectures”; | |
| 12:00-13:30 | Enjoy your buffet lunch; (Chinese and Western) | |
| 14:00-17:00 | Enjoy onboard activities | |
| 19:00-20:30 | Enjoy the Captain’s Farewell Party and dinner banquet; (Chinese sitting dinner) | |
| 20:00-22:30 | Check out and close your account at the reception desk; | |
| 21:00-22:00 | Have fun in the Evening Entertainment | |
| Day 5 (B) |
07:00-08:00 | Enjoy your buffet breakfast with rich kinds of dishes; (Chinese and Western) |
| 07:30 | Return your room card to the reception desk; | |
| 08:30 | Arrive at Chaotianmen Port in Chongqing and Disembark. | |
Arranged Shore Excursions: Three Gorges Dam Site, Shennv Stream, Shibaozhai(fees included)
Optional Shore Excursions: Tribe of Three Gorges, White Emperor City, Ship Lift(extra pay)
The itineraries, ports, departure & arrival time, shore excursions listed above are subject to change according to the weather, river condition and permission from the navigational authorities. Besides, activities onboard, dining and entertainment options vary and are subject to change.
The Century cruise company will arrange three shore excursions during the whole cruise between Chongqing and Yichang and usually there are two or three OPTIONAL shore excursions which are not listed in the fixed itinerary that travelers can decide to go or not based on your interest, real physical condition and budget. The optional sites will be visited depending on the number of travelers who want to go and the cost is 290 RMB/person for each, except Quyuan Birthplace for 220 RMB/person, Ship Lift for 218 RMB/person. If you want to go, tell the reception desk who would register for you and receive your pay in site. The ARRANGED shore excursions are included in your quotation, so you could visit the sites without extra charge. However, if you do not visit the sites, the fees of arranged shore excursion sites are not refunded. You could stay on the ship to enjoy some leisure time. For your safety, you are not allowed to leave your ship on your own.
The shore excursions to “Fengdu Ghost City” and “Shibaozhai Pagoda” need some steps climbing and comfortable shoes re highly recommended! If you have problems with steps, you can choose to stay on the ship without joining in the excursions (If it is the arranged shore excursion by the cruise company, please note that there is no refund).
| Rating: 5 Star | Draft: 2.6m | Total Cabins: 132 |
| Maiden Voyage: 2008 | Elevators: Yes | Deluxe Cabin: 112 |
| Rebuilt: N/A | Restaurants: 2 | Junior Suites: 4 |
| Gross Tonage: 7142T | Swimming Pool: N/A | Deluxe Suites: 14 |
| Length: 110.00m | Decks: 6 | Presidential Suites: 2 |
| Width: 17.00m Height: 22.25m |
Capacity: 264 | Room Size Min: 25.00 m2 |
| Speed: 26km/h | Number of Crew: 138 | Room Size Max: 78.00 m2 |
| Itinerary: Chongqing = Yichang | Air-conditioning System: Central | Dynamic System: Electric propulsion, with syncretic rudder propeller |
Onboard Century Diamond, the two single beds in the room can be put together into a larger bed, which meets rightly the requirements of travelers like a couple, a parent with one or two kids, and so on. It is better to tell our Travel Consultant in advance if you need this great service.
If you travel on Century Diamond and want to have a rollway bed in your cabin, you are advised to tell out Travel Consultant in advance and required to pay extra.
Cabins on Century Diamond cruise ships are arranged from the second floor to the upper floors. Usually cabins on the upper decks enjoy better sightseeing and have shorter distances to the recreation areas and the sun deck. If you want to upgrade your room or deck after checking in, you can tell your needs to the staff at the reception desk, and then they will handle it based on the practical situation of room occupation. Usually, you can successfully make it, however, if there is no other room available, you can still enjoy great moment in your own cabin. This service needs some extra payment.
Cabins on upper decks on Century Diamond cruise have better sight for sceneries and are closer to many recreation facilities, such as the bar, entertainment hall, reading room, card room, sun deck, etc. which are better choices for travelers who want to have fun during every minute on your trip.
For cabins on lower decks on Century Diamond, they are usually smoother during the sailing and enjoy shorter distance to the dining hall. People who like smoother trip and don’t want to walk too far to dine are highly recommended to choose the lower decks.
Cabins on Century Diamond are arranged from the second floor to the upper floors. Usually cabins on the upper decks enjoy better sightseeing and have shorter distances to the recreation areas and the sun deck. If you want to upgrade your room or deck after checking in, you can tell your needs to the staff at the reception desk, and then they will handle it based on the practical situation of room occupation. Usually, you can successfully make it, however, if there is no other room available, you can still enjoy great moment in your own cabin. This service needs some extra payment.
| Deck | Floor | Main Facilities & Cabins |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Deck | 6F | Sun Deck, Gym, Beauty Salon, Reading Room, Sauna Area, A La-carde Restaurant, etc. |
| Observation Deck | 5F | Shops, Cigar Bar, Observation Lounge, Deluxe Suites, etc. |
| Bridge Deck | 4F | Internet Café, Bridge, Clinic, Junior Suites, Deluxe Cabins, etc. |
| Promenade Deck | 3F | Internet Café, Shops, Lounge, Deluxe Cabins, Presidential Suites, Junior Suites, etc. |
| Upper Deck | 2F | Dining Hall, Reception Desk, Lobby, Lobby Bar, Business Center, Massage Center, Sauna Rooms, etc. |
Onboard Century Emerald, you will enjoy dining in the delicate the elegant restaurants with rich types of delicious delicacies well prepared for you. During your food enjoying experience, you can taste the traditional Chinese dishes, exquisite Western cuisines, smooth disserts, multiple fruits and other tasteful beverages to please your taste buds. Besides, all the breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in buffet style (except the Captain’s Farewell Banquet), and the menu changes every day to provide new try for you, so enjoy the amazing culinary trip to the most.
During your trip on Century Emerald, you will spend really wonderful time besides the visit to places onshore, because a series of interesting activities and shows are prepared with quality from the morning till the night to please you. After you wake up in the morning, you can go up to the sun deck to learn playing Taichi with the guidance of the Taichi master and take a fresh breath. Then during the leisure time, join the cultural lectures to have more knowledge of the Yangtze River, the Three Gorges Dam Project, Chinese calligraphy, Chinese painting, Chinese embroidery, Chinese medicine, and so forth. Learn during fun time. Moreover, for more fun, you can spend time to enjoy the chess & card playing, Karaoke singing, HD movie, gym time, kite flying, etc. and during the evening hours, the crew onboard will perform their great singing and dancing show, Sichuan opera, fire spitting, magic show, traditional Chinese fashion show to offer you especially joyful night before your nice dream!
Captain’s Welcome Party is arranged on the second day of your Yangtze River cruise, with Captain’s Farewell Party on the last but one day. Attend the parties to feel the warm hospitality and nice service of the captain and staff on the cruise ship, enjoy the delicious food and drinks, dance together with your people or other vacationers, and immerse into the harmonious moments.
(Dressing: dressing code for the party is not too strict. A suite, a tie, an evening dress, a pair of high-heels, etc. are not very strictly necessary. However, some too informal clothes, such as jeans, could-neck T-shirts, shorts, slippers, and so forth are better to avoid. Just dress comfortable to enjoy the cruise trip.)
Throughout your spending onboard Century Emerald, you will enjoy great services from all staff with sincere and warm smile on the ship. Services like ship guide, laundry, internet & Wi-Fi, phone call, cashing, shopping, etc. are all well arranged to benefit your life onboard.
Cruise guide: on the ship, the English guide will inform you about every day’s activities and the time through the broadcasting and the bulletin board. Also, he / she will introduce the Three Gorges for you and join in the activities. Service for free.
Laundry service: on the ship, you can do some laundry in your cabin. Besides, if you need the laundry service, call the reception desk and give the reasonable extra charge. Detailed prices to be known from staff onboard.
Internet & Wi-Fi: onboard the cruise, Business Center is available for you to use the computer to send some E-mails, share picture online, etc. Moreover, The Wi-Fi is covered all over the ship, so you can link you smart phones, laptops, etc. with the Wi-Fi with some extra fee.
You will have many ways to keep your mental health care. Clinic of both Chinese and Western treatments are prepared for some emergencies. And doctors there will show you some knowledge about traditional Chinese medicine and the acupuncture and moxibustion in the lecture.
Also, you can exercise your body in the spacious gym center with various equipment, pay to get relaxed in the SPA area, massage area, sauna room, learn to play Taichi under the great guidance of the Taichi master in the morning moment about 6:30-7:00 every day, etc. to keep healthy.
