Chongqing → Yichang4 days / 3 nights
This is the classic Three Gorges corridor. Direction changes the pace and number of nights, while exact excursions remain sailing-specific.
Current ship and sailing source ↗Star Cruises Yangtze · Classic
Star Athena
Star Athena is explicitly named in Trip.com's international Three Gorges cruise package for the Star-series fleet.
Published fromSee live Trip.com package4 days / 3 nights
VOYAGE SCOPE
This ship follows the classic Three Gorges corridor
The route is part of the product, not a footnote. Compare the embarkation city, final port, direction and number of nights before using ship hardware or fare to make the final decision.
Compare every route family →Star Athena (星际雅典娜号) is the Star-series Yangtze river ship covered here. Some booking products list several Star-series vessels: make sure your dated confirmation names Star Athena before relying on this ship’s reviews and photos.
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Review summary Highlights and things to check
Star Athena: what the reviews say
193 captured reviews · 252 classified guest photos. These findings summarize traveller reports, not a personal inspection of the ship.
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Food variety, taste and restaurant experience
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe meals as varied and delicious each day, with a plentiful selection.
What to watch: Some guests found meals typical group fare, while one called onboard food terrible.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Meals met expectations.
Recent feedback · What to watch: Lunch and dinner offered plentiful choices, but breakfast was limited and ordinary.
Staff, butler and crew service
Guests praised: Captured reviews repeatedly describe onboard service as excellent, welcoming, and friendly.
What to watch: One guest reported a front desk price dispute that took about half an hour to resolve.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Waiters replenished dishes promptly.
Cabin comfort, size and balcony views
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe rooms as very clean and spacious, with pleasant balcony views.
What to watch: Some guests found accommodations and bathroom facilities outdated, while one called the cabin experience so-so.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Rooms met expectations.
Recent feedback · What to watch: The reviewer found the accommodation damp and attributed an uncomfortable eczema flare to that dampness.
Shore excursions, attractions and guides
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the itinerary as well-planned, with an efficient, organized guide and nice attractions.
What to watch: Some guests found excursions rushed and priced above Ctrip rates; one called a shore guide poor.
River scenery, deck views and gorge sailing
Guests praised: Captured reviews call the river scenery amazing, with breathtaking mountains and unique gorge views.
What to watch: One guest regretted missing the full beauty of the gorge.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Viewing the Three Gorges from the ship fulfilled a long-held wish.
Itinerary pacing and route design
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe shore excursions as well-organized, with one guest satisfied overall.
What to watch: Some guests felt time at Baidicheng and the Three Gorges Dam was rushed or poorly arranged.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: Arrangements were well organized.
Onboard activities and entertainment options
Guests praised: Captured reviews note many onboard activities and fun entertainment.
What to watch: Some guests found too few entertainment facilities, with one noting no entertainment and another missing a children's room.
Recent feedback · Guests praised: The reviewer appreciated varied onboard activities.
Ship hardware, facilities and maintenance
Guests praised: Captured reviews describe the ship's equipment and facilities as relatively new and fully equipped.
What to watch: Some guests found accommodations and bathroom facilities old, and noted no children's activity room.
EXACT-SHIP EVIDENCE
Star Athena: reviews, photos and booking context
Star Athena (星际雅典娜号) is the 2021 Star-series Yangtze vessel covered here. This guide currently contains 193 exact-ship reviews and 252 classified guest photos. The current international product can allocate a named Star-series ship, so confirm the exact vessel before payment.
4 days / 3 nights · 2026 inventory
Observed from See live Trip.com packagePublic starting fare; cabin and inclusions can change.
Check live sailing ↗Is Star Athena a Yangtze River cruise ship?
Yes. The Star Athena covered here is the Yangtze vessel named in the international Three Gorges product, not an unrelated ocean-going ship.
Can a Star-series package guarantee Star Athena?
Only if the dated confirmation names Star Athena. Some product pages cover several Star-series vessels, so confirm the exact ship, cabin and route before payment.
What should families check before booking Star Athena?
Look at the actual cabin layout and available bed arrangements, then ask about age-specific activities and excursion walking. One captured family report noted the absence of a dedicated children’s activity room; do not assume facilities from another Star-series ship apply here.