About Century Sky Cruise

Viking River Cruises' Viking Century Sky is a 306-passenger vessel targeted to the American market. For the design, Viking River Cruises called on Oslo-based architects Yran & Storbraaten of Seabourn and Silversea fame. To build the vessel, the company turned again to its Chongqing-based partner, New Century Cruise Company, which built last year's Viking Century Star.

Twice as big as the Viking Century Star, the contemporary Scandinavian and Asian-inspired Viking Century Sky offers the intimacy of a river boat with amenities of a cruise ship (including western galley, elevators, spa, and fitness room).

Also key to the trip's success is Viking River Cruises' staff of English-speaking escorts who educate, troubleshoot and generally keep things running smoothly. Nothing fazes this cordial group -- not a hail storm at The Great Wall or a couple who disappears without a word (they stopped at a Starbucks near the Forbidden City). All itineraries include shore excursions and tours, meals, hotels, and intra-Asia flights; hotel transfers, airport transfers and embarkation are handled with aplomb.

Overview

Name In Chinese: shì jì tiān zǐ Name In English: Century Sky Year Built: 2005 Building Standard: Length: 126.80m Width: 17.20m Gross Tonnage: 8040T Draft: 2.70m Passenger Decks: 6 Speed: 26km/h Crew: 152 Total Passengers: 306

Cruise Facilities

Lobby	Reception Desk	Souvenir Shop	Business Center
Clinic	Cafe	Reading Room	Card Room
Dancing Hall	Multi-Function Hall	Karaok	Bar
Banquet Hall	Front View Stand	Beauty Salon	Massage Room
Conference Center	Radio Room	Sun Deck	Public Washroom
Sauna	Gym Room

Meals On Board

Breakfast:	Chinese Western buffet
Lunch:	Chinese Western buffet
Dinner:	Chinese style cuisine