The need for businesses to shoulder environmental responsibility had grown since 1980 when the human footprint exceeded Earth’s biocapacity. Human-induced climate change has caused unrepairable damage to nature and people. Prolonged weather oscillations from extremely hot to powerful hurricanes had an impact on humans and animals. Some species become endangered and need extra protection to survive.
Small and large businesses, local and international, have an essential role in buildingenvironmentally friendly habitats. They owe the future generation to use their creativity and innovation to solve the environmental crises we are all facing.
We at Century Cruises have been at the forefront of China’s Eco-friendly vessel construction since 2013. As a responsible cruise company, we built a new ship using the latest technology available to implement a low emission system, keeping in mind the endangered species along the Yangtze River.
The Chinese alligator is the only known living species of alligator native to China and you can see them exclusively in the Yangtze River. With only around 200 individuals accounted for in the wild, the Chinese alligator is listed as a critically endangered species. The very small number of other endangered species such as the Yangtze River Dolphin, Yangtze Giant Softshell Turtle, Yangtze Salamander and Sturgeon also need protection.
Century Paragon and Century Legend are the first two ships to feature an electronic propulsion system, integrated energy optimisation system (IEOS), and zero paint decoration on China’s Yangtze. All the ships’ interior decorative materials conform to the international environmental protection standards. Also, other new cruise ships on the Yangtze are following the eco-friendly and sustainable innovations introduced by the inaugural voyage of the new ship Century Glory in 2019.
Even the official China Classification Society (CCS) has awarded Century Glory as an advanced eco-friendly river ship for the interior design, engineering system, comfort level (less noise and micro vibration), system of onshore electricity supply at docks along the river, etc. The government has emphasised cruise industry sustainability development in China too. For the four new cruise ships being constructed for Century, we will adopt the most advanced sustainability development solutions to achieve the goals of economic savings and reducing energy consumption.
Century Glory won a prestigious Magellan Travel award in the Eco-Friendly “Green” Cruise Ship category. The award was introduced that year and we are the first proud owner of such prestigious accolade. And we couldn’t be prouder with the award, giving us a huge boost but also a huge responsibility to stay at the top of the best.
The ultimate cruise experience blends elegant settings and extraordinary service on board with incredible natural surroundings ashore. The combination of Century Cruises’ years of experience in providing top-notch service and inspiring itineraries is paired with forward thinking and innovation. Century Cruises is setting a new standard in Eco-friendly luxury river-cruising on the Yangtze: The newly launched Century Victory was built with the most cutting-edge technology and intelligent energy efficiency management. It opens up a new era in terms of comfort, innovation and pioneering spirit by leading the development of the Yangtze River cruise industry. The new Century Oasis will have her inaugural voyage in 2023 to join Century’s five-star fleet. Three more new ships will be built by Century Cruises in the next five years.
About Century River Cruises:
Since the very first sailing 21 years ago, Century River Cruises have prospered and blossomed into a sophisticated cruise company offering four eco-friendly sister ships with three more to come on the Yangtze River and presenting clients with the most enchanting holiday experiences. They have gained an exceptional reputation based on superb quality and personal service that rivals that on offer in the most elegant hotels of any capital city, and all remarkable value for money. Century Cruises are proud owner of the Asia’s Best River vessels for 2021 and the first Eco-Friendly “Green” Cruise Ship – Century Glory. We are also proud owners of Asia’s Best River Cruise Company award for 2021. We are winners of Corporate Travel Awards and all our vessels have been awarded five stars for the service and innovation by the China National Tourism Administration.
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