The Century Star will join the Century Cruises fleet in September. It will be the Chinese cruise line’s first river ship to sail in Europe.
The inaugural sailing will be an eight-day Danube cruise departing Sept. 18. The Star also will sail the Rhine, beginning in November.
The Century Star will be able to accommodate 174 passengers. Photo Credit: Century Cruises
The vessel can accommodate 174 passengers and is being constructed with the environment in mind, the company said. The ship will have a hybrid propulsion system and a hull created from recycled steel.
The hull was designed by Concordia Damen Shipbuilding, while the interior was created by MDesigns, a firm that drew inspiration from destinations along the Danube. For example, Century Cruises said the Black Forest inspired the atmosphere of the main restaurant, and the design was recognized as a CSI Awards 2025 Finalist for Concept of the Year.
The ship’s bar and lounge will pay homage to Baroque architecture and Vienna’s famous coffee houses, while the cabins will evoke a Serbian home “with touches of local folklore,” the company said.
David Fredericks, Century Cruises’ president and general manager of the Americas, said “Eastern elegance and hospitality meet Western style” on the Century Star.
What the Century Star’s lounge will look like. Photo Credit: Century Cruises