Century Star  
 
Description
Date of Build: June 2002 - August 2003
Date of First Sailing:Sep. 4th, 2003
Service Start: Sep, 2003
Length: 285.36 feet
Width: 52.48 feet
Remarks:Managed by Viking River Cruises--the largest Inland Cruises Company of Swiss during the year 2004-2005;
The newest deluxe cruise with six decks decorated in modern style.
All the cabins are designed with French windows and private balconies for viewing the Three Gorges scenery;
Passenger Capacity: 186
Cabins: 93 cabins all with outer balconies; 2 deluxe suites; 7 superior standard cabins. All cabins have private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, A/C, TV and satellite phone, mini refrigerator.
Standard Twin Cabin: a) Amount:84 b) Structure:one bedroom with private bathroom and balcony c) Area:16sqm
Superior Standard Cabin: a) Amount:7 b) Structure:one bedroom with private bathroom and balcony c) Area:21sqm
deluxe Suite: a) Amount:2 b) Structure:one bedroom, one sitting room with private bathroom and balcony c) Area:32sqm
Safety deposit box are available at the front desk.
Facilities
Room: Radio, Satellite Phone, Color TV-set, Mini Refrigerator, Mini Bar, Shower, Balcony;
Second Floor(Upper Deck):Reception Desk, Dining-Room, Souvenir Shop, Public Washroom;
Third Floor(Promenade Deck): Business Center, Internet Cafe, Reading Room, Conference Room, Clinic;
Fourth Floor(Bridge Deck):Guest Rooms;
Fifth Floor(Recreation Deck): Multi-Function Hall, Cafe, Card Room, Beauty Salon, Massage Room, Gym Room;
Six Floor(View Deck):Sun Deck, Beer House.
Publice Areas: Restaurant, ballroom, two bars, coffe shop&tea house, gym&sauna, internet cafe&business center, sundeck, gift shops, laundry service. Clinic and beauty salon onboard.
Non-Smoking Policy :The entire ship is non-smoking, except for some designated, wellventilated open areas &the SunDeck.
Status of the Internet Cafe: New Century is equiped with three desk-tops for internet availability. The connection of the internet is just like the reception of the cell phone, which depends on the different areas. In the gorge and remote areas that are far from the signal net, internet will not be accessible.Cost is based on minute.
Meals
1.Breakfast:Chinese & Western Buffet
2.Lunch:Chinese & Western Buffet
3.Dinner:Chinese Style(Passenger can always order a steak or something else for dinner but not at lunch).
 
 
Sailing Dates
Kind Notices: Apr., May., Sep., Oct.2010 belong to High Season, and Mar., Jun., Jul., Aug., Nov., Dec. 2010 belong to Low Season.