Interstellar Series · Yangtze River Cruise

Interstellar Crystal

Original Century Diamond, refurbished in 2021, large public space per person, high cost-performance ratio

Five-starStar Trek series132 CabinsChongqing ↔ Yichang

2008YearFirst Sailing Time

7140TonMarket Tonnage

132BetweenTotal Number of Rooms

270PersonMaximum passenger capacity

6FloorPassenger Deck

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Cruise Introduction

Overview

The Interstellar Crystal Cruise (formerly named Century Diamond) is a high-end five-star Yangtze River cruise ship, designed and decorated according to international high-quality standards. It features a fully hollow five-story transparent atrium, offering expansive views. The extra-large river-view terrace cabins are all equipped with five-star international hotel standards, providing comfort and warmth. The elegant panoramic restaurant and the romantic light-and-shadow coffee bar serve exquisite desserts, fine wines, and coffee throughout your journey, along with unique delicacies. On the 360-degree panoramic sun deck, you can recline on a beach chair, enjoy the blue sky and white clouds, the stunning scenery of the Three Gorges, and at night, admire the tranquil starry canyon sky... Traveling on the Crystal Cruise will give you an unforgettable journey!

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Fleet Introduction

Fleet

Interstellar Cruise · Chongqing Yuhong Shipping Co., Ltd.

Founded in 2002 in Yunyang, Chongqing, it is a privately-owned water transport company. Its four high-end five-star cruise ships, Star Apollo, Athena, Crystal, and Navigator, are known for their cultural and artistic theme of 'mobile art galleries'.

Core Data

Ship Facts

Why choose Stellar Crystal

Original Century Diamond2021 ReinstallationSpacious public areas per personHigh cost-performance value

Market Tonnage	7,140 tons	Register tonnage.	7,142 tons
Captain / Width	110 meters / 17 meters	Passenger Deck	6th floor
Total Number of Rooms	132 rooms	Maximum passenger capacity	270 people
Standard Passenger Capacity	230 people	Powertrain	Traditional diesel
First Sailing Year	2008	Reinstall / Upgrade	Year 2024
Series	Star Trek series	Star rating standard	Five-star
Overall Rating	B · Rating 79	Main routes	Chongqing ↔ Yichang
Basic room type	Deluxe Standard Double Room 26㎡ (including 3㎡ balcony), 0.9m×2 beds, no heated swimming pool; Original Century Diamond Yacht

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Standard Itinerary

Itinerary

Xiashui · Chongqing → Yichang / Shangshui · Yichang → Chongqing

Reference boarding time 17:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-19:00Go to Chongqing terminal by yourself to board (specific terminal to be notified)
· 20:30Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Xueyu Cave]、[Fengdu Ghost City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Free morning coffee and exquisite tea snacks
· 06:30-07:20Self-Service Breakfast
· 07:30-12:30Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave], optional sightseeing available[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid 220/person)
· 12:30-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:30-18:00Free time on board
· 18:00-19:00Self-Service Dinner
· 19:00-21:00Free time on the boat or choose your own shore to watch the large-scale live performance of 'Flames of the Three Kingdoms' (optional package)

D3[Baidi City]、[Goddess Stream]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Free morning coffee and exquisite tea snacks
· 06:30-07:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 11:00-11:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 13:00-14:00Passing through Wu Gorge's Goddess Peak (view from the ship)
· 15:00-18:00Transfer to a sightseeing boat for your tour[Goddess Stream]
· 18:30-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Captain's Welcome Reception, Cruise Continuation

D4[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Disembark at Yichang Maoping Pier, take a car to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· About 12:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!
· If you voluntarily sign up for the Three Gorges Dam Ship Lift project, the itinerary is as follows:
· About 07:30Around disembark at Maoping Port, Yichang, transfer to sightseeing boat experience【Ship Lift】(Self-funded project)
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· About 10:00Around transfer to tourist coach to visit the Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· Around 13:30Around arrival by car at Yichang Three Gorges Visitor Center, group disperses, end of trip!

Reference boarding time 18:00

D1Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Self-catering
· 16:30-21:00A. Go to Yichang Zigui Port for boarding on your own
· 17:30-20:00B. Free 'Cruise Shuttle Bus' from Three Gorges Tourist Center or Yichang East Station to the pier for boarding
· Note: Yichang East Station transfer time is 17:30-20:00, Three Gorges Tourist Center transfer time is 17:30-19:30
· 21:00-21:30Cruise Safety Briefing

D2[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek]、[Tanzi Ridge]、[185 Viewing Platform]、【Ship Lift】▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Free morning coffee and exquisite tea snacks
· 07:00-08:00Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:30Free activities on board, optional sightseeing[Three Gorges Home - Longjin Creek](Self-paid item)
· 12:00-13:30Self-Service Lunch
· 13:10-16:00Shore sightseeing Three Gorges Dam:[Tanzi Ridge]+[185 Viewing Platform]
· 16:30-18:30Optional experience【Ship Lift】(Self-paid item)
· (On August 18, 2026, at 08:00, the ship lift will begin suspension for maintenance, with a construction period of 42 days, during which it will not be possible to participate in this project)
· 18:30-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Captain's Welcome Reception

D3[Goddess Stream]、[Baidi City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Free morning coffee and exquisite tea snacks
· 06:30-07:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-11:00Passing through Wu Gorge, transfer to sightseeing boat for tour[Goddess Stream]
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 14:30-15:30Passing through Qutang Gorge
· 15:30-17:30Freedom of time on board or optional tours[Baidi City](Self-paid item)
· 18:30-19:30Self-Service Dinner
· 20:30-21:30Watch a wonderful evening show in the cruise multi-purpose hall, cruise continues sailing

D4[Xueyu Cave]、[Fengdu Ghost City]▾

Meals:Breakfast, lunch, dinner
· 06:00-06:30Free morning coffee and exquisite tea snacks
· 06:30-07:30Self-Service Breakfast
· 08:00-12:00On-board free activities
· 12:00-13:00Self-Service Lunch
· 13:00-18:00Shore sightseeing[Xueyu Cave], optional sightseeing available[Fengdu Ghost City](Self-paid item)
· 19:00-20:00Self-Service Dinner
· 20:00-21:00Guests participate in the cruise's exciting cultural and entertainment activities
· 22:00Cruise front desk for check-out procedures

D5Cruise on board / Free time▾

Meals:Breakfast
· 06:00-06:30Morning coffee, exquisite snacks
· 06:30-07:30After self-service breakfast, return room card to the front desk! Return to your room and wait for broadcast instructions to disembark, visitors arrange their return according to their own major transportation time!
· Important Reminder:
· Due to reasons such as water levels, weather, and navigation channel control, the cruise may adjust to disembark at Fengdu or Fuling wharf. In such cases, the cruise company will arrange transportation to Chongqing's main city uniformly. Please actively cooperate with the transfer arrangements.

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.

Floor Distribution · Onboard Facilities

Decks & Facilities

1F Deck

Crew area, kitchen

2F Deck

A fully hollowed-out five-story transparent lobby, reception desk, business center, and deluxe standard double rooms

3F Deck

Main restaurant (180 seats), deluxe standard double room

4F deck

VIP Restaurant, Executive Lounge, Deluxe Standard Double Room

5F Deck

Buffet restaurant (150 seats), coffee bar, gym, spa, book bar, deluxe standard double room, executive suite, deluxe suite, presidential suite

6F Deck

360° panoramic sun deck, KTV, chess room, multifunctional performance hall, rooftop viewing platform

Floor distribution: Main functions and facilities on each floor (subject to the actual ship)

Cruise ship lobby

Cruise ship front desk

VIP Restaurant

Sauna

Cruise Supermarket

Photography studio

Top floor deck

Internet Café

Gym

Bar Observation

Main restaurant

Buffet counter

Atrium Lobby

Bar

Gym

Sunlight Deck

Food & Beverage Dishes

GymKTVSunlight DeckNon-heated swimming pool

Facility photos are real shots from two stations for reference

Real scenes from the ship

Onboard

Ship exterior

Atrium Lobby

Food & Beverage Dishes

Standard Double Room

Sunlight Deck

Bar

Onboard Scene: Exterior · Lobby · Restaurant · Public Spaces · Deck, etc. (Multi-Space Photos)

Room type introduction

Staterooms

Room Information

Room Types	Quantity	Area	Room structure	Distribution of Floors	Bed Type	Check-in
Balcony Standard Double Room	112 rooms	25 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	2/3/4 floor	0.9m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 2.8㎡, safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Balcony Business Room	4 rooms	28 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	3/4 floors	0.9m 2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 4.3㎡, safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket
Executive Standard Room	14 rooms	30.40 square meters	One Bedroom with Bathroom and Balcony	5 floors	1.0m*2 pieces	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 3.6㎡, refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, shower, slippers, hair dryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jackets
Presidential Suite	2 rooms	78 square meters	One Bedroom and Living Room with Bathroom and Balcony	3 floors	2m*1 bed	2 people
Facility Configuration ▾ The balcony area is 30㎡. Refrigerator (with preservation function), safe, TV, telephone, bathtub (with shower), slippers, hairdryer, 2 bottles of mineral water per day per room, life jacket.

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.

Room Type Actual Scene · Photos and text

Balcony Standard Double Room25㎡

112 rooms2/3/4 floor0.9m*2 pieces2 people

Standard Double Room

Balcony Business Room28㎡

4 rooms3/4 floors0.9m 2 pieces2 people

Luxurious balcony room

Executive Standard Room30.40㎡

14 rooms5 floors1.0m*2 pieces2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Presidential Suite78㎡

2 rooms3 floors2m*1 bed2 people

(This room type picture to be added)

Room Type Real Scene Photo Collection · Additional real-life photos from two stations

The following room type photos are from 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' real shots; area/floor/bed type/occupancy is based on the ship's current announcement.

Luxury Standard Double Room22.2㎡

22.2㎡2~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 2.8㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds1 person

Luxury Standard Double Room

Luxury Business Room23.7㎡

23.7㎡3~4 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 4.3㎡Two 0.9-meter single beds2 people

Luxury Business Room

Luxurious executive room30.4㎡

30.4㎡5 floors1 bedroom 1 bathroom + balcony 3.6㎡Two 1.0-meter single beds2 people

Luxurious executive room

Upgrade Benefits: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade benefits: 1. Exquisite fruit plate 2. Goodnight milk 3. Afternoon tea Note: Benefits are only applicable to guests occupying regular beds; extra beds and guests not using a bed are not eligible. The above benefit packages are for reference only, and the actual arrangements on the cruise shall prevail!

Presidential Suite48㎡

48㎡3 floors1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 bathroom + 30㎡ balconyOne 1.8-Meter King Bed2 people

Presidential Suite

Upgrade Privileges: By booking this room type, you can enjoy the following upgrade privileges: 1. Exclusive VIP restaurant dining 2. Daily fruit basket 3. Afternoon tea 4. Goodnight milk 5. Boarding red wine 6. Full laundry service 7. Exclusive personal butler, reserved seats for evening events, priority for shore excursions Note: Privileges are only available for guests occupying a regular bed; extra beds and non-bed guests are not eligible. The above privileges are for reference only, and the actual arrangements are subject to the cruise's schedule!

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard double room 25㎡

 25㎡ Decks 2/3/4 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*2 beds 1-3 people

2nd floor deluxe balcony standard double room

3rd floor Deluxe Balcony Business Room 28㎡

 28㎡ Decks 3/4 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 0.9m*2 beds 1-3 people

3rd floor Deluxe Balcony Business Room

Executive Standard Double Room 34㎡

 34㎡ Deck 5 One bedroom, one bathroom, one balcony 1.0m*2 beds 1-3 people

Executive Standard Double Room

Food & Beverage Introduction

Dining

Main restaurant	3F, Chinese-style full course, 180 seats
VIP Restaurant	4F, high-end custom, 30 seats
Buffet restaurant	5F, Chinese and Western buffet, 150 seats
Coffee bar	5F, beverages

Core Highlights

Highlights

Interstellar General HighlightsSimple interior, high cost-performance

Features of this shipOriginal Century Diamond, refurbished in 2021, floor-to-ceiling large balcony

This ship's positionThe Star Crystal Cruise (formerly named Century Diamond) is a high-end five-star luxury cruise on the Yangtze River, designed and decorated according to international high-quality standards. It features a five-story transparent atrium with an open and broad view. The super-large river-view terrace cabins are all equipped with five-star international hotel standard facilities, providing comfort and warmth. The luxurious and elegant panoramic restaurant, the romantic light-and-shadow coffee bar, offer exquisite desserts, fine wines, coffee, and unique delicacies throughout your journey. There is also a 360-degree panoramic sun deck…

Platform Hot Sale TagsGood service. Low price. Suitable for elderly tourists.

Upgrade Benefits and TagsOfficial guarantee, one-day Chongqing tour included, five-star reputation, five-star quality service, classic Three Gorges route

Room upgrade privilegesBooking this room type comes with the following upgrade benefits: 1. Exquisite fruit platter 2. Goodnight milk 3. Afternoon tea Tip: Benefits are only for standard occupancy guests; extra bed and non-occupying guests are not eligible. The above benefit programs are for reference only, and the actual arrangements on the cruise shall prevail!

Onboard entertainment and facilitiesCruise ship lobby, cruise ship front desk, VIP restaurant, sauna room, cruise ship supermarket, photo studio, top deck, Internet café, gym, bar, multi-function hall, dining hall

Highlights are compiled from public data from the 'Panda Home' and 'Four Seasons Cruises' stations. Ship facilities and benefits are subject to the actual boarding date

Traveling Warm Tips

Notes

Ship is old, traditional diesel, no heated pool
Former Century Diamond, basic room type 23.7㎡ main area, balcony 4.3㎡
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.