[2025 Chongqing ] Travel Guide for Yangtze River Three Gorges - Century Cruise (Updated Mar)

Three Gorges river cruises are suitable for all ages. ㅤ 👴 For the elderly, it saves them the trouble of traveling by car. Once on board, they can enjoy the scenery of the Three Gorges along the way. ㅤ 👦 It is also very suitable for children, as they can see many of the ancient poems and articles they learned in school. ㅤ 🌎 There is also the Three Gorges Dam, a great national project. You can experience the magnificent scenery of the high gorge and the flat lake, as envisioned by the great man. The Three Gorges cruise will also stop at many attractions along the way. ㅤ Today, I will mainly introduce Century Cruises. First of all, the six cruises under Century Cruises have a high score of 4.7 on Trip.com. It is quite rare for all six cruises to have such a high score. ㅤ ⛵ Let me briefly introduce these cruises. ㅤ 🚦 First, there are three Glory-class cruises: Century Oasis, Century Victory, and Century Glory. They are sister ships, built from the same blueprint. They have the same tonnage and passenger capacity, and are powered by electricity. However, they have different interior designs and launch years. ㅤ 🎡 Oasis was launched in 2023, just last year. Victory was launched in 2022, and Glory in 2019. Both Victory and Glory were launched during the pandemic, when there were not many passengers. So, these three cruises are all in very good condition and are very new. ㅤ Century Myth is a very cost-effective option, with its maiden voyage in 2013. If you want a more cost-effective option, you can choose Century Myth. ㅤ Let me briefly introduce the itinerary of a Three Gorges cruise. ㅤ 🌊 Three Gorges cruises are usually referred to as upstream and downstream. Upstream means going against the current, while downstream means going with the current. ㅤ ⭐️ The most essential attractions of the Three Gorges are actually concentrated in the section between Chongqing and Yichang. Therefore, most Three Gorges cruises run between Yichang and Chongqing, which is called the Yu-Yi Line. Of course, there are also other routes, such as Wuhan to Chongqing, Nanjing to Chongqing, and Shanghai to Chongqing. These are long routes, especially suitable for retired seniors. They are also operated by Century Cruises, under the name Century Legend. Today, we will mainly introduce the Yu-Yi Line, which is Chongqing to Yichang. ㅤ 🌟 What is the difference between these two routes? The downstream route from Chongqing to Yichang takes four days and three nights, while the upstream route takes five days and four nights. This is because the upstream route is slower, so it takes one more night and includes more meals. The cost is slightly higher, so if you have more time, you can choose the upstream route.

✌️As a travel blogger, it is a pity that I have not traveled to the Yangtze River for many years. I recently tried a Yangtze River cruise and felt that this route was really worth recommending. Due to limited space, there will be detailed notes on specific attractions later, which is worth continuing to pay attention to. 🛳️About the cruise ship: The cruise ship owned by Century Cruises is the latest model of the Yangtze River Three Gorges cruise ship. It has a stylish appearance and a large displacement, especially safety, intelligence, and comfort. These are the special values ​​​​of this cruise trip. The Century Clicquot this time ride uses an electric drive system, which makes the ride smooth and low-noise. ❤️About the guest rooms: This cruise ship has a variety of room types to choose from. The room area is at least 26 square meters. There are so many choices for king bed rooms, standard rooms, suites, and family-themed suites. Moreover, the service staff are very enthusiastic and will clean the room very clean every day, allowing you to completely relax and enjoy your vacation. ✌️About other facilities: The richness is beyond imagination, it is a "mobile home" with everything you need! The buffet that is different every day is the most anticipated. The late night snacks are also good. I really feel good after eating every day. There are also bars, massages, chess and cards, KTV, shopping, gyms, mobile libraries, etc., so that you can fully devote yourself to this vacation. Even if you don’t get off the ship, there are also extremely rich activities on the ship. 🚢About the itinerary: D1 Chongqing - a city of mountains and rivers, a beautiful place Accommodation: Cruise ship D2 Fengdu Ghost Town, "Three Kingdoms" Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner: Cruise Ship Accommodation: Cruise Ship D3 Baidi City, Goddess Creek Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner: Cruise Ship Accommodation: Cruise Ship D4 Three Gorges Dam, Maoping Port disembarkation Breakfast: Cruise ship ⭐ About the beautiful scenery during the trip: Chongqing riverside night scene Fengdu Ghost Town Real-life drama "Three Kingdoms" Baidicheng Qutang Gorge - Wu Gorge Three Gorges Dam ⚠️About other TIPS and travel suggestions: 1. The weather changes quickly. Please add more clothes. 2. Some scenic spots in the itinerary require climbing, so save enough energy. 3. If it is full, it is best to upgrade to VIP. It will make you feel more comfortable in the details. 4. Participate in the itinerary meeting on the ship. The content of the presentation is more important. 5. You must also follow the tour guide’s arrangements for landing time. 6. The color of the Three Gorges River changes every season. Autumn is the most beautiful when all the trees turn red. 7. Don’t miss the sunrise and sunset moments. It’s so amazing.

Beautiful cruise with gorgeous views of the three gorges

The Three Gorges cruises are carefully divided into six categories, so you no longer have to hesitate when choosing a ship! ✅ Luxurious and Exclusive Type: 📌 Yangtze Explorer: A unique and exclusive luxury journey, specially offering Shennongjia routes, showcasing unparalleled nobility. ✅ Top Configuration Type: 📌 Yangtze No. 3: Newly launched in 2022, all-inclusive ticket for convenience and peace of mind; large tonnage with outdoor pool, enjoying a luxurious experience. 📌 Century Oasis/Anthem: First sailed in 2023 and 2022 respectively, advanced facilities, excellent dining; electric propulsion for a quiet journey. 📌 Victoria Katarina: A large luxury cruise ship on the Yangtze River, a model of luxury, newly launched in 2020, combining beauty and strength. Highly favored. ✅ Rare and Unique Type: 📌 Yangtze No. 1: Exclusive all-inclusive ticket privilege, one of the few Three Gorges cruises that can directly take the ship lift over the Three Gorges Dam. 📌 Yangtze No. 2: Also all-inclusive, renovated and upgraded in 2024, with new flooring and living supplies, bedding for a new experience. Newly launched. 📌 Century Legend: One of the classic cruises under Century Cruises, rare itinerary from Chongqing to Shanghai, well-reputed. 📌 President No. 6: Round-trip route from Chongqing to Wuhan, original ship passing through the five-level ship lock in both directions, all-inclusive scenic spots along the way, high cost-performance route. ✅ Luxurious and Comfortable Type: 📌 Goddess No. 3: Featuring a large children's playground and arcade, leading the Yangtze River Three Gorges, the first choice for family trips. 📌 Century Myth: The cruise is powered by new energy electricity, featuring a rare constant temperature swimming pool among Three Gorges cruises, providing a quieter ride. 📌 Stellar Athena/Apollo: New nobles first sailed in 2021, with high cost-performance, offering more considerate service to tourists. 📌 Golden Series: Large luxury cruise ships of 17,000 tons, affordable prices, high cost-performance, luxurious decoration, free swimming pool on board. 📌 President No. 7/8: Featuring large tonnage, large space, rare constant temperature swimming pool among Three Gorges cruises, providing a very good ride experience. 📌 Victoria Jenna/Anna/Katie: Created by Victoria's international management team, bilingual service throughout, comfortable experience, moderate price. Good ride experience. ✅ Economical and Comfortable Type: 📌 Goddess No. 1/2: Three Gorges cultural theme, high-value cruise, connecting rooms suitable for family trips. 📌 Stellar Crystal/Navigator: Five-star standard, the star of cost-performance among Three Gorges cruises. 📌 Victoria Sasha/Leah/Lynn: Well-equipped, stable service, flexible short routes, economical and affordable, high cost-performance. 📌 Yangtze Impression/Discovery/Legend: Entry-level choice for Three Gorges cruises, low price but not low quality, outstanding cost-performance. Good ride experience. 📌 Royal Starlight/Prosperity/Three Kingdoms: Stable price of Starlight, gourmet feast; distinctive appearance of Prosperity and Three Kingdoms, high cost-performance. 📌 President No. 1/2/Victoria No. 3: Economical short routes, various itineraries, easy travel.