Century Cruises

Boarding the cruise in Chongqin between 16:30 -- 21:00.
Embarkation & Welcome Safety Briefing, cruise around the ship at your leisure .
Ship departs from the port around 21:30 at night .

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Shibaozhai Pagoda (B,L,D)

This morning you will have the option of visiting the well-known Fengdu Ghost City. If you prefer to stay onboard, the onboard lectures of the Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam Project besides other activities will be available for your morning entertainment. In the afternoon,Walking tour at Shibao Zhai Pagoda, a 12-story wooden pagoda which rests against the rock wall of mountain, where you can also climb up to the top for a panoramic view of the winding river, the village and the countryside is definitely a must see.
Captain’s Welcome Reception - The Captain on board your Century Ship along with the entire management team invites you for a Cocktail Reception in the Lounge before Dinner.
The Crew Cabaret Show - Let the stars begin to sparkle, enjoy an evening of China going through Traditions and highlights of the Yangtze River area folklore.

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Shennv Stream (B,L,D)

This morning you will have the option of visiting the historical & cultural site of the White Emperor City. If you prefer to stay onboard, the onboard lectures of the Yangtze and the Three Gorges Dam Project besides other activities will be available for your afternoon entertainment.Returning back to your Century Ship your cruise will sail through the magnificent Qutang & Wu Gorges.
The port of Wushan will be the starting point of your afternoon excursion to the Shennv Stream. From your Century Ship changing into a smaller boat you will cruise up the newly created waterways between well-wooded hills and sheer cliffs where you can enjoy spectacular sceneries and see the most famous hanging coffin.
A Talent Show with the Crew or Game of Bingo or other activities will be available for your entertainment after Dinner.

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The Three Gorges Dam (B)

After an early breakfast, Disembark at Maoping pier of Yichang. Join the Shore excursion to the Three Gorges Dam. (Exclude the golf car of CNY10/pp while tours.) Complete the trip by shuttle bus service from the Dam bus station to downtown of Yichang for your onward Journey around 13:00 .

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* Remarks:

All the times on the schedule are estimated ones which are subject to change due to weather and navigation conditions. All shore excursions departure times and duration are approximate and may subject to change if considered unsafe to operate.*GOOD TO KNOW :

If there is additional time, one or two optional shore excursions may be organized according to sailing conditions. The optional shore excursions include White Emperor City, Ghost City, The Tribe of the three Gorges or the Ship Lift of the Dam. The fee for the optional shore excursions is not included in the cruise package.

As safety goes first, In case the low water level or um-permitted river conditions effect Century Cruises arrival in the home-port of Chongqing, the ship will embark and disembark in Fengdu or Fuling, where is about one and half hours bus ride to Chongqing. Century Cruises will be responsible for the transfer between Fengdu or Fuling to Chongqing.

Shore Excursions:
Once purchased, shore excursions are non-refundable, either in whole or in part. Shore excursions are handled by local ground operators in China, and Century Cruises only acts as their sales agent. Century Cruises has no control over those shore excursions and may not be held liable or responsible for any changes, omissions or accidents that may occur, or for any unforeseen circumstances that arise. Century Cruises is not responsible for any injuries or losses sustained while guests are ashore. Portions of the areas operation for Yangtze cruises are undeveloped and isolated. Docking facilities often are floating barges with gangplanks. Climbing steps and walking is sometimes required on shore. Tipping of river guides, local guides, drivers and boatmen (who are not Century Cruises employees) is not included, and while recommended, is only at your discretion.

Cruise cancellations and itinerary changes by Century Cruises
Every effort is made to adhere to published schedules. However, Century Cruises reserves the right to cancel, advance, postpone, or alter any cruise itinerary or route for any reason, including, but nor limited to “force majeur”, strikes, lockouts, war, government action, riots, terrorism, weather, flood or other river conditions, river traffic, mechanical difficulties, or for any other reason, at any time, and may, but is not obliged to, substitute another vessel or port of call, and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to passengers by reason of such cancellation, advancement, postponement, alteration or substitution. Century Cruises will not be required to refund any portion of the fare or make other compensation when alterations occur.