Chongqing → Shanghai11 days / 10 nights
The downstream product continues through the middle and lower Yangtze after the Three Gorges.
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Century Legend
Century Legend is smaller and lower-density than the Glory-class ships. Its current Trip.com product is an 11-day Chongqing–Shanghai voyage rather than the standard Three Gorges shuttle.
Published fromUS$2,35611 days / 10 nights
LONG YANGTZE VOYAGE
This itinerary continues all the way to Shanghai
Century Legend is currently represented here by a long panorama voyage, not the standard Chongqing–Yichang shuttle.
Compare every route family →Shanghai → Chongqing12 days / 11 nights
A reverse long-voyage product is also published for selected dates.
Century Cruises · published upstream itinerary ↗STRUCTURED REVIEW INSIGHT
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Century Legend: what the reviews say
179 captured reviews · 86 classified guest photos. These findings summarize traveller reports, not a personal inspection of the ship.
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Staff, butler and service warmth
Guests praised: Captured reviews repeatedly describe staff and butlers as warm, attentive and polite; several guests praised thorough shore-guide explanations and prompt problem-solving, with one reviewer noting a complimentary suite upgrade.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers found restaurant staff overly eager, with one report of dishes cleared early and soup spilled; another cited a weak shore guide and poor final drop-off service.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Warm staff and an attentive butler provided meticulous service.
Food variety, taste and dining operations
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the food as plentiful, varied daily and generally delicious, with buffet selections highlighted; some guests noted Sichuan and Chongqing specialties and quality rivaling shore restaurants.
What to watch: A few reviewers said food and beverage service needs improvement, one found a day too spicy, and several noted missing items such as ice cream or less refined shore meals.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Meals offered wide variety.
Itinerary pace and overall route planning
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the itinerary as well planned, hassle-free and comfortable; several guests said they were satisfied with the overall arrangements and found the pace suitable for family travel.
What to watch: One reviewer found the itinerary rather rushed, another noted early room cleaning during disembarkation mornings, and some dock steps were described as quite steep when leaving the ship.
Cabins, balcony, cleanliness and comfort
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe cabins as clean, comfortable and well kept, with balconies throughout; several guests praised twice-daily room cleaning and hotel-like service that made them feel at home.
What to watch: A small number of reviewers described facilities as somewhat outdated, with one noting long-standing stains on walls and door seams; another found rooms a bit small and bathrooms lacking exhaust fans.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The executive suite stay was very comfortable.
Ship facilities, age and maintenance
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the ship's facilities as excellent, including a KTV, cinema, gym and heated pool; several guests called them new and quiet during operation.
What to watch: Several reviewers noted the ten-year-old ship shows aging in places: intermittent slow Wi-Fi, a lagging karaoke machine and shaky mahjong table; one said maintenance could be improved.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Facilities were excellent.
Elderly, children and family suitability
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the cruise as well suited to older passengers and families, with a relaxed pace; several guests traveling with elderly relatives reported good care and satisfaction.
What to watch: A small number of reviews note limitations for families: one group found stern open-air seating unsuitable with elderly and children aboard, and another asked for finer shore dining suited to smaller appetites.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer highly recommended the trip for families with elderly members.
River scenery and Three Gorges views
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the Three Gorges scenery as beautiful and breathtaking; several guests highlighted gorge views from balcony cabins and National Geographic-style viewfinder frames for photos.
What to watch: Captured reviews note weather can limit views: one guest saw sunshine, clouds and rain during the voyage, and another mentioned humidity is slightly higher than on land.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Gorge scenery was breathtaking.
Onboard entertainment and activities
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe a range of onboard activities, including evening crew performances, lectures, movies and a pool; several guests found the variety enjoyable, especially for seniors.
What to watch: Several reviewers found entertainment limited or rudimentary: one cited part-time performers and a perfunctory band, another reported poor-quality duo singing, and movie options were described as limited.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Staff performances exceeded expectations, and the bilingual host was skilled and humorous.