Century Diamond (New Century Cruises)
Posted on Sep 09,2008 02:46

Chongqing New Century Cruises (Century Diamond)

Chongqing New Century Cruises Co. Ltd, authorized by the Ministry of Communications, is a company that specialized in the luxurious cruise packages tour on the Yangtze River. The company have already built the brand new super 5-star deluxe cruises "Century Sky" & "Century Sun", which are the largest, newest and the most luxurious cruises in inland river in the world. The company also has another 5-star "Century Star", and in July 2008, the newly designed super deluxe 5-star ship MV. "Century Diamond" was put into operation. In addition, they take the leading to build strong relationship with the first-class inland river cruise company in the world " VIKING RIVER CRUISES". In early 2005, the company was announced as "the most energetic company" on the Yangtze River by New York Times.

Century Diamond - Vessels Profile:
Building standard: ☆☆☆☆☆
Virgin sailing: August 2008
Length: 110 meters
Width: 17 meters
Capacity: 264 passengers
Cabins:
      Diamond Suites: 2
      Junior Suite: 14
      Superior Standard Cabin: 4
      Standard Cabins: 112
All single beds in the cabin can be put together as a big one.

Description: The masterpiece of New Century Cruises, "Century Diamond", has been on her virgin sailing in July, 2008. 110m long, 17m wide, with the capacity of 264, Century Diamond possesses the largest cabins with private balcony of river-view administration deck, VIP restaurant, cigar bar, 5-deck tall hollow lobby, 2 elevators and even everything that you expect.
Largest personal living space on Yangtze River Cruses, Hilton Hotel system in cabins, multi-functional equipments and facilities, domestic and overseas delicious foods, abundant activities and entertainments, Nicko management from Germany, all of these will shoed your dignity.


Facility: Elevators, Chinese restaurant, Western Restaurant, Conference room, Liberary, Bar, Shopping center, Business center (internet access), Beauty salon, Gym Room, Sauna and massage, Sunshine deck

 

Century Diamond Itinerary:

Chongqing-Yichang (Downstream)
Day Time Activity  
D 1 23:30  Leave Chongqing Pier
D 2 07:00 Coffee bar
14:00-17:00  Shore Excursion to Fengdu Snow Jade Cave
18:00 Captain’s welcome cocktail party 
D 3 07:00 Sail through Qutang Gorge  
09:00  Sail through Wu Gorge 
14:30-18:00   Sightseeing of Shennong Stream 
18:00-22:30  Sail through Five-Stages Ship Locks 
D 4 07:30-10:00  Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 
13:00  Arrive in Yichang 

Notices:
-All itineraries are subject to change based on various factors beyond control.
-Timetable is for general reference only. Precise port and gorge times subject to seasonal changes at time of operation. Excursions will be shorter in high water season of summer.

 

Yichang-Chongqing (Upstream)
Day Time Activity  
D 1 08:00  Leave Yichang Pier 
  10:00-12:00  Shore excursion to Three Gorges Dam 
    Pass through Xiling Gorge and Five-Stages Ship Locks 
  18:00-19:00  Captain’s Welcome party 
  21:30  Welcome Crew Cabaret in the evening 
D 2 08:00-12:00   Sightseeing of Lesser Three Gorges 
  15:30   Sail through Qutang Gorge 
D 3 09:00-12:00  Shore excursion to Fengdu Snow Jade Cave 
  19:00-20:30  Farewell Dinner  
D 4 08:30  Arrive in Chongqing 

Notices:
-All itineraries are subject to change based on various factors beyond control.
-Timetable is for general reference only. Precise port and gorge times subject to seasonal changes at time of operation. Excursions will be shorter in high water season of summer.


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