Century Series · YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
Centurama Verse
The Fengjie-Maoping daytime sightseeing boat has very few private rooms and mainly offers seated tours
2024 First Sailing Time5739 Gross Tonnage16 Number of private rooms
2024First Sailing Time
5739Gross Tonnage
16Number of private rooms
650Max Capacity
5Passenger Deck
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Overview
OverviewCenturama Verse is Century Cruises' all-electric sightseeing ship, sailing the prime Fengjie–Yichang section in about seven hours and offering “Three Gorges by daylight”. Built to vacation-cruise standards, she combines dining, entertainment, culture and leisure.
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About the Fleet
FleetCentury Cruise · Chongqing New Century Cruise Co., Ltd.
Founded in 1994 and listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in 2011 (stock code 002558), it is hailed as the "first listed Yangtze River inland cruise ship" and is currently part of Chongqing Guanda Holdings Group. Integrating design, construction, operation, and marketing, its fleet is known for electric propulsion and intelligent environmental protection.
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Key Specs
Ship FactsWhy choose Century Jiangshan like Poetry
Fengjie–Maoping daytime sightseeing boatThe number of private rooms is very limitedMainly sightseeing by seats
| Gross Tonnage | 5,739 tons | Registered Tonnage | 5,739 tons |
| Length / Beam | 100 meters / 15.8 meters | Passenger Deck | 5 |
| Total Cabins | 16 cabins | Max Capacity | 650 guests |
| Standard Capacity | 450 guests | Power System | Conventional diesel |
| Inaugural Year | 2024-10 | Refit / Upgrade | 2024 New Ship |
| Series | Century Series | Ship Class | Tourism-Oriented |
| Overall Rating | A · Rating 84 | Main routes | Fengjie ↔ Maoping is a one-way trip during the day, not overnight |
| Basic room type | Only a few private rooms, the rest are seats for individual tourists, no standard balcony rooms | ||
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Standard Itinerary
ItineraryXiashui · Fengjie → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Fengjie
D1[Goddess Stream]▾
Meals:Self-catering
· 07:45-08:15Go to Chongqing Fengjie Sanma Mountain Central Passenger Terminal by yourself to board, folk music performance welcome
· 08:15-08:30Pre-flight briefing
· 08:30Jiangshan Like Poetry Sets Sail
· About 08:45Sailing into the magnificent Qutang Gorge, capturing the classic scene behind the 10 Yuan Renminbi note
· 09:15Traditional Handicraft Activities: Homemade Paper Cutting, Dried Flower Round Fans, Sachets, Lacquered Fans
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 10:30Passing through Wushan County in Chongqing, we sailed into the beautiful Wuxia Gorge, viewing the twelve peaks of Wuxia, each peak unique.
· 11:20-13:00Optional excursion: transfer by small boat[Goddess Stream](Self-paid item)
· Note: "Jiangshan Like Poetry" will be added starting April 10, 2026[Goddess Stream]Optional excursions; if fewer than 30 people sign up or other unavoidable circumstances occur, the excursion will be canceled with no other compensation
· 11:00-13:30Restaurant Opening Hours (optional consumption)
· About 12:30Passing by Badong County, Hubei
· About 13:00Themed dance performances: "Green Hills Like Poetry" "Clear Waters Like Painting" "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"
· About 14:00National Style Cultural Activities: Playing board games on the ground, calligraphy and ink splash painting, brewing and tasting tea
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 3:30 PMSailing into the beautiful Xiling Gorge, marveling at nature's craftsmanship
· Around 17:00Arrive at Yichang Zigui Port (i.e., Maoping Pier) and disembark, ending the trip!
· 07:45-08:15Go to Chongqing Fengjie Sanma Mountain Central Passenger Terminal by yourself to board, folk music performance welcome
· 08:15-08:30Pre-flight briefing
· 08:30Jiangshan Like Poetry Sets Sail
· About 08:45Sailing into the magnificent Qutang Gorge, capturing the classic scene behind the 10 Yuan Renminbi note
· 09:15Traditional Handicraft Activities: Homemade Paper Cutting, Dried Flower Round Fans, Sachets, Lacquered Fans
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 10:30Passing through Wushan County in Chongqing, we sailed into the beautiful Wuxia Gorge, viewing the twelve peaks of Wuxia, each peak unique.
· 11:20-13:00Optional excursion: transfer by small boat[Goddess Stream](Self-paid item)
· Note: "Jiangshan Like Poetry" will be added starting April 10, 2026[Goddess Stream]Optional excursions; if fewer than 30 people sign up or other unavoidable circumstances occur, the excursion will be canceled with no other compensation
· 11:00-13:30Restaurant Opening Hours (optional consumption)
· About 12:30Passing by Badong County, Hubei
· About 13:00Themed dance performances: "Green Hills Like Poetry" "Clear Waters Like Painting" "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"
· About 14:00National Style Cultural Activities: Playing board games on the ground, calligraphy and ink splash painting, brewing and tasting tea
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 3:30 PMSailing into the beautiful Xiling Gorge, marveling at nature's craftsmanship
· Around 17:00Arrive at Yichang Zigui Port (i.e., Maoping Pier) and disembark, ending the trip!
D1Cruise on board / Free time▾
Meals:Self-catering
· 08:15-08:45Go to Yichang Zigui Port (i.e., Maoping Terminal) by yourself to board
· 08:45-09:00Pre-flight briefing
· 09:00Jiangshan Like Poetry Sets Sail
· 09:15Traditional Handicraft Activities: Homemade Paper Cutting, Dried Flower Round Fans, Sachets, Lacquered Fans
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 09:45Sailing into the beautiful Xiling Gorge, marveling at nature's craftsmanship
· 11:00-13:30Restaurant Opening Hours (optional consumption)
· About 12:30Passing by Badong County, Hubei
· About 13:00Themed dance performances: "Green Hills Like Poetry" "Clear Waters Like Painting" "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"
· About 14:30Sailing through the beautiful Wu Gorge, viewing the twelve peaks, each unique
· About 3:30 PMDriving through Wushan County, Chongqing
· About 3:30 PMNational Style Cultural Activities: Playing board games on the ground, calligraphy and ink splash painting, brewing and tasting tea
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· Around 16:30-17:00 Drive into the magnificent Qutang Gorge, check in at the classic scene on the ¥10 banknote
· Around 17:30Arrive at Sanmashan Central Passenger Wharf in Fengjie, Chongqing, disembark from the ship, and end the trip!
· 08:15-08:45Go to Yichang Zigui Port (i.e., Maoping Terminal) by yourself to board
· 08:45-09:00Pre-flight briefing
· 09:00Jiangshan Like Poetry Sets Sail
· 09:15Traditional Handicraft Activities: Homemade Paper Cutting, Dried Flower Round Fans, Sachets, Lacquered Fans
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· About 09:45Sailing into the beautiful Xiling Gorge, marveling at nature's craftsmanship
· 11:00-13:30Restaurant Opening Hours (optional consumption)
· About 12:30Passing by Badong County, Hubei
· About 13:00Themed dance performances: "Green Hills Like Poetry" "Clear Waters Like Painting" "Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains"
· About 14:30Sailing through the beautiful Wu Gorge, viewing the twelve peaks, each unique
· About 3:30 PMDriving through Wushan County, Chongqing
· About 3:30 PMNational Style Cultural Activities: Playing board games on the ground, calligraphy and ink splash painting, brewing and tasting tea
· Free activities on the ship or watching a movie in the cinema (movie title subject to the ship's screening schedule)
· Around 16:30-17:00 Drive into the magnificent Qutang Gorge, check in at the classic scene on the ¥10 banknote
· Around 17:30Arrive at Sanmashan Central Passenger Wharf in Fengjie, Chongqing, disembark from the ship, and end the trip!
The above daily itinerary is taken from the 'Ship Details' standard itinerary (2 routes in total); actual dock stops, onshore attractions, and tour order are subject to the ship's daily release; some onshore tours are included as packages or optional self-paid projects.
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Deck Plan & Facilities
Decks & Facilities1
1F Deck
Sightseeing Lobby, Standard Cabin Seats, Casual Dining
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2F Deck
Luxury Room, Observation Deck
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3F Deck
VIP Private Room, Sun Deck
Top floor
Top floor deck
Outdoor observation platform
Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)
3FSmall Private Room
3FPrivate room
3FMedium Private Room
2FGourmet Restaurants
1FCentral Lobby
4FOpen-Air Scenic Area
4FAncient Costume Experience Photography Studio
5FGorge Shadow Pavilion Top Deck
3FVIP Promenade Deck
2FPanoramic viewing area
1FCentral Lobby
Top floorOutdoor viewing area
3FLanjiang Pavilion VIP Area
3FVIP Restaurant
Twilight River Chant Space
Theater
Scenic LobbyCasual restaurantSunlight DeckNo in-room pools
Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference
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Onboard Photos
Onboard
Cruise ship appearance
Central Lobby
VIP Private Room
Outdoor observation platform
Theatrical Performance
Deck
Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)
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Cabins and suites
StateroomsCabin and suite information
| Room Types | Quantity | Area | Room structure | Distribution of Floors | Bed Type | Check-in |
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| Luxury Room | 16 rooms | — | Private room (daytime use) | 2/3 floor | — | 2 people |
| Standard Cabin (Scenic Seat Area) | 450 seats | About 1000㎡ (public area) | Indoor Open-Air Viewing Area | 1/2 floor | Seating | 1 person/seat |
| VIP Cabin (Scenic Area) | 250 seats | Approximately 600㎡ (public area) | Indoor Open-Air Viewing Area | 3/4 floors | Soft seat | 1 person/seat |
Facility Configuration ▾Self-service tea break: Provided during the period from boarding to disembarkation, including: coffee, tea, fruit, snacks, etc. | ||||||
Room type information is based on the vessel's detailed information; actual room types, size, and configurations are subject to the vessel's official announcements.
This ship is a daytime sightseeing cruise, with no overnight stay and no standard overnight cabins; the above refers to the viewing seat areas and a small number of private rooms, with very few private rooms available, subject to the actual arrangement by the ship.
Room Type Actual Scene · Photos and text
Luxury Room—
Luxury Room
Standard Cabin (Scenic Seat Area)1000㎡
Standard Cabin (Scenic Seat Area)
VIP Cabin (Scenic Area)600㎡
VIP Cabin (Scenic Area)
Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection
The following room type photos are for reference; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.
Standard Area (Bashan and Shu Rivers) ㎡
Standard Area (Bashan and Shu Rivers)
VIP Area (Lanjiang Pavilion) 600㎡
VIP Area (Lanjiang Pavilion)
Small Private Room (2-4 people) ㎡
Small Private Room (2-4 people)
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Dining
Dining| Casual restaurant | 1F, mainly Chinese set meals, group meals |
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Highlights
Highlights01
The Century Series general highlights do not apply; this vessel is a daytime sightseeing cruise.
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Features of this shipIt only runs from Fengjie to Maoping during the day one way, approved to carry 650 passengers, with only 16 actual cabins, most being seats for individual travelers, and does not stay overnight.
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This ship's positionCenturama Verse is the first electric-propulsion luxury sightseeing ship built by Century Cruises: 100 m long, 15.8 m wide, certified for 650 passengers, sailing the Fengjie–Maoping route with the Qutang, Wu and Xiling Gorge highlights in a single day.
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Onboard entertainment and facilitiesSmall Private Room, Large Private Room, Medium Private Room, Gourmet Restaurant, Central Lobby, Scenic Water Viewing Outdoor Area, Ancient Costume Experience Photography Studio, Gorge Shadow Pavilion Top Deck, VIP Promenade Deck, Panoramic Viewing Area, Children's Game Room, Poetic Theater
Highlights are compiled from public industry sources. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date
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Travel Tips
Notes- Daytime sightseeing boat, no large number of overnight rooms, approved capacity 650, actual private rooms only 16
- Please bring valid identification when boarding and gather at the designated pier according to the ticket schedule.
- The Three Gorges have a subtropical monsoon climate, with high humidity on the river and large temperature differences between day and night, it is recommended to bring a light jacket.
- The specific vessels in operation, the opening of facilities, and the order of tours are subject to the final confirmation by the ship operator.