Century Star with Balcony 
Description Sailing Date of Century Star with Balcony in 2012
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Virgin Cruise |
2003 |
Capacity |
186 |
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Length |
87m |
Beam |
15m |
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Tonnage |
4020tons |
Height |
23.85m |
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Crew |
128 |
Draft |
2.6m |
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Speed |
25km/h |
Horsepower |
1658KW |
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Passenger Decks |
6 decks |
Cabins |
93 |
Century Star boasts a splendid lobby, elegant outline, sophisticated hi-tech equipments, and 5-star inner decoration. Every corner on the ship is designed just for you! Century star is trying to offer all that you can imagine for a romantic and memorable holiday. The ship is also equipped with radar, sonar and GPS system which ensures the safest navigation on the Yangtze River.
Highlights
Spacious cabins are well equipped with fine classic furniture. Ceiling-to-floor viewing windows and private balconies enable you to embrace your personal river view.
The chefs create a variety of delicious cuisines of featured Chinese and western delicacies to suit every plate of the customers.
Non-stop activities are organized to enrich your Yangtze River cruise. The journey is also a good choice to experience Chinese culture.
Nightlife is never boring onboard. Either appreciate the local performance or meet new friends in the ball.
Facilities
1. Cabins and Suites
Century Star has 93 exquisitely designed cabins onboard, including 2 Presidential Suites, 7 Deluxe Standard Cabins and 84 Standard Twin Bed Cabins. The two beds in one cabin can be combined to form a king size bed. Each cabin is equipped with a private balcony, telephone, satellite TV, mini-bar, and all bathrooms are designed according to American standards. Besides, a bathtub is provided in all Presidential Suites and Deluxe Standard Cabins.
2. Restaurants and Bars
a. Panoramic Restaurant: World famous chefs are waiting for providing delicacies of Chinese and western food. You can enjoy sumptuous breakfasts, gourmet lunches and dinners accompanied by morning coffee, afternoon tea and midnight snacks. What’s more, the featured Three Gorges cuisine is supplied which is a perfect combination of both pungent Sichuan Cuisine and fish dishes of Huibei Cuisine.
b. Observation Lounge Bar: The main lounge is a large, tasteful area where passengers can enjoy a drink and take in the splendor of the waterways. Enchanting performance is shown at night here which is a suitable way to learn the local culture.
c. Sundeck Bar: There you can totally immerse yourself into the amazing landscape of Yangtze River while having a drink and showering under the sunshine.
3. Leisure Facilities
a. The sun deck: On the ship’s sun deck, you can get the panoramic view of the waterways, and several comfortable lounge chairs are situated there for you to enjoy the sunshine. Cocktail parties are held on starlit nights on the sundeck where you can meet new friends.
b. Fitness Center and Massage: The fitness center will provide you adequate exercise opportunities, complete with weights, a treadmill. Massage is also available by appointment, including full body, head and shoulders, and foot massage.
c. Health Clinic: Century Star clinic with a doctor qualified in both Chinese and western medicines offers professional health consultancy. Customary charges are in effect for medical care.
d. The Library: A peaceful area, the onboard library is comprised of comfortable couches and shelves containing book to suit all tastes.
e. Beauty Salon: Century's professional hairdressers are more than happy to help you fresh up and make you younger-looking. This is a place we recommend to try your relax with an amazing head massage by our hairdressers.
4. Meeting and Conference
The Multi-Functional Hall is capable to set tables for 300 persons, and can be used as lecture hall, or to have meeting and party.
Sceneries Along The Cruise
The Three Gorges
It is no wonder that enjoying the views of the Three Gorges will be the main dish for your splendid Three Gorges tour. Quang Gorge is famous for its majestic steep crags on both banks of the river; Wu Gorge is renowned for its tranquil beauty forest covered the mountains and the steep cliffs; Xiling Gorge is the longest gorge of the three gorges of the Yangtze River, zigzagging about 49 miles.
The Three Gorges Dam
Located in west part of Yichang city, the Three Gorges Project Dam Site, the largest water conservancy project constructed in the world, is functioned as a backbone in the flood control system to protect the areas in the middle and lower reaches of the Yangtze River. It has ten comprehensive functions of flood control, power generation, navigation, freshwater aquiculture, tourism, ecological protection, environmental purifying, south-to-north water transfers and irrigation. 
The Lesser Three Gorges
The Lesser Three Gorges refer to the three valleys of the Daning River, separately named “Dragon-Gate Gorge”, “Misty Gorge” and “Emerald Gorge”. Elegance and mystery are its features. Sheer cliffs and steep huge rocks are standing on either side, creating one of natural fine arts gallery as natural scenic wonders unfold on both banks of the river. 
Shibaozhai
Shibaozhai, a 12-leveled tower, stands on the mountain top facing the Yangtze River. It was first built in Qing Dynasty, 300 years ago. It boasts unique architecture and is regarded as a pearl in the Three Gorges Journey. It looks like a big jade seal, so it’s also called Jade Seal Mountain. There is a legend about it: Nuwa, the goddess creating Chinese people, selected many colorful stones to mend the broken sky. One of the stones dropped to here and turned into this beautiful tower.
Shennong Stream
Shennong Stream, originated from the Shennongjia Nature Reserve, is a place with clean water and dropping verdures. The tranquil gorge provides a heaven for stream ferry and sampan drifting. Sail through the Parrot Gorge and Dragon Boat Gorge amid breathtaking scenery of lush pine and crystalline water, to discover the ancient plank roads, cave coffins and other wonderful creatures alongside.
