Mv. Eastern Star belongs to domestic passenger ships and is not authorized to sell to overseas markets. Instead, all Century ships have been authorized by Ministry of Communication and China National Tourism Bureau to market on worldwide areas.
In addition, Century fleet are recognized officially international five-star river cruise ship. Mv. Eastern Star, however, is not.
Cruise ship specifications
Mv. Eastern Star:
Built: 1994 Length: 251 feet/76.5m Beam: 36 feet/11m
Tonnage: 2200 ton Capacity: 534
Century Fleet
Built: 2005 Length: 416 feet/126.8m Beam: 56 feet/17.2m
Tonnage: 8040 ton Capacity: 306
Built: 2006 Length: 416 feet/126.8m Beam: 56 feet/17.2m
Tonnage: 8040 ton Capacity: 306
Century Legend / Century Paragon
Built: 2013 Length: 465 feet/141.8m Beam: 65 feet/19.8m
Tonnage: 12516 ton Capacity: 398
Cruise Management
Early in 2003 when Century had the first river ship, we worked up to European river cruise standard and have been recognized the most professional river cruise line in the industry.
Century Cruises has adopted China national marine rules strictly and keeps a fame of ships of safety and credibility for years. Since October 1, 2013, Century Cruises starts an implementation of Security Management System and makes ship security a top line for the company’s management operation.
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