About Tauck River Cruising
“Tauck’s European Riverboat Fleet, comprised of sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, and ms Swiss Jewel, represents the state of the art in modern river cruising. Operating exclusively for Tauck, each ship features three passenger decks custom-designed to comfortably accommodate 118 Tauck guests in gracious style; most similar-sized riverboats average about 140 guests. Tauck's small ship cruising - The difference in Tauck's small ship cruising lies in the choreography of the total cruise experience – the combination of personalized cruising with cultural land exploration. How you spend your days ashore – where you go, what you do, who you meet – that's the Tauck difference.” — Tauck River Cruising
Tauck came to Europe’s rivers more than twenty years ago with a conviction carried over from a century of guided travel: the ship matters, but the journey matters more. Its riverboats are thoughtfully designed and intentionally intimate. The 443-foot vessels carry a maximum of 130 guests where similar ships carry considerably more, leaving room for 22 Tauck Suites of 300 square feet among just 67 cabins. On Portugal’s Douro, ms Andorinha was purpose-built for only 84 guests. The result is space, calm and a ship’s company small enough to feel like good company.
Ashore is where Tauck’s century of connections shows. Days unfold through included excursions and exclusive cultural experiences — wine tastings at private estates, guided walks through medieval towns, gala evenings at historic palaces — led with the insight of Tauck Directors who travel with guests throughout. On board, complimentary beverages flow all day, from specialty coffee to house wine, beer and premium spirits, and every customary gratuity to ship staff, local guides, drivers and directors is already taken care of. No options are sold, ever.
Itineraries trace the Rhine, Danube, Seine, Rhône and Douro as well as the Belgian and Dutch waterways, and the fleet is growing: ms Serene and ms Lumière arrive in 2026, with two more riverboats to follow in 2027. For travelers who measure luxury in ease, depth and genuine care, Tauck’s rivers deliver quietly and completely.
Book Tauck River Cruising with Pavlus Travel
Pavlus Travel is the #1 producing Tauck agency in the world — a distinction earned over decades of sending travelers on Tauck journeys. When you book Tauck through Pavlus, you get our very best price on every departure, senior advisors who know Tauck's ships, riverboats, and itineraries first-hand, and personal advocacy from your first call to your welcome home. And you never pay a service or planning fee.
- #1 producing Tauck agency worldwide
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Fewer guests, more space
A maximum of 130 guests on 443-foot riverboats — fewer than most ships of the size — with 22 300-square-foot Tauck Suites aboard.
Distinctively inclusive
Excursions, gratuities, and beverages from specialty coffee to premium spirits are all part of one upfront price; no options sold, ever.
Exclusive cultural experiences
Private estate wine tastings, medieval-town walks and gala evenings at historic palaces, arranged through Tauck's longstanding relationships.
Tauck Directors and Cruise Director
Professional directors sail with every cruise, guiding each day ashore and afloat with a century of institutional know-how.
Purpose-built for the Douro
ms Andorinha carries just 84 guests on Portugal's Douro, notably fewer than other ships of her approximate size.
A growing, award-winning fleet
ms Serene and ms Lumière join in 2026, with two further riverboats for the Seine and Douro announced for 2027.
What's Included with Tauck River Cruising
- All shore excursions
- Exclusive cultural experiences ashore
- Complimentary beverages on board all day — specialty coffee, tea, soft drinks, house wine, beer and premium spirits
- All customary gratuities to ship staff, local guides, drivers, Tauck Directors and the Tauck Cruise Director
- The services of Tauck Directors throughout the journey
The Tauck River Cruising Fleet (11 ships sailing bookable itineraries)
ms Andorinha
Custom-designed by the long-time partner Scylla to accommodate no more than 84 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 12 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this brand-new 80-meter (263-foot) riverboat was specifically built for cruising amidst the historic quintas and picturesque villages along Portugal's golden Douro River.
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ms Esprit
Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Esprit offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...
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ms Grace
Maintaining Tauck's high standards for quality and comfort, ms Grace cruises exclusively for Tauck on Europe's magnificent rivers as part of the Destination Fleet. When you make your way onto ms Grace, climb to the top deck and take a moment to look over the rails and glance out as the riverbanks pass you by. Then, turn around and join back into the festivities, grabbing a cool drink and enjoying the company of loved ones and new friends, ready for the adventures that await...
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ms Inspire
When you make your way onto ms Inspire, climb to the top deck and take a moment to look over the rails and glance out as the riverbanks pass you by. Then, turn around and join back into the festivities, grabbing a cool drink and enjoying the company of loved ones and new friends, ready for the adventures that await...
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ms Joy
Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Joy cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of the Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue the tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be the largest, so cruise have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, cruise have created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view, all windows in these loft cabins open.
See ms Joy sailings →ms Lumiere
A new 135, riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this ships debuts in 2026 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 130 guests. Guest amenities inside her 22 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include spacious bathrooms with separate showers and walk- in closets. She also sports 34 roomy 225-square-foot cabins, and 12 180-square-foot cabins. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air overlooking idyllic riverscapes.
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ms Reverie
New 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, the Tauck ms Reverie, debuts in 2027, optimized for the utmost in spaciousness. A reimagined deck plan is purpose built for the Seine, with 80% of cabins 225 sq ft or larger. There are 20 300-square-foot spacious Tauck suites; 30 225-square-foot cabins and 12 180-square-foot cabins.
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ms Sapphire
ms Sapphire offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort along the magnificent River Seine, revealing the greatness of Paris and the historic riches of Normandy... it tells tales of Paris and how one of the world's greatest cities made history along its banks... brings first-hand views of the painted Impressionist landscapes and light that inspired artists such as Claude Monet... and provides an authentic slice of northern France riverside life.
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ms Savor
Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Savor cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of the Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue the tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be the largest... so cruise have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, cruise created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view, all windows in these loft cabins open.
See ms Savor sailings →
ms Serene
New 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this newly redesigned riverboat debuts in 2026, optimized for the utmost in spaciousness. A reimagined deck plan is purpose built for the Seine, with 80% of cabins 225 sq ft or larger. There are 20 300-square-foot spacious Tauck suites; 30 225-square-foot cabins and 12 180-square-foot cabins.
See ms Serene sailings →
ms Treasures
Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Treasures offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...
See ms Treasures sailings →Where Tauck River Cruising Sails
Good to Know Before You Book
Gratuities & tipping
Cancellation policy
Cancellation By Guest
With Cruise Protection – Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur the loss of the Guest Protection fee, per person.
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Loss of Cruise Protection fee per person |
| 119–60 days before departure | Loss of 25% of cost of tour per person, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee |
| 59–1 day before departure | Loss of 50% of cost of cruise per person, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise Protection fee |
Without Cruise Protection – Guests choosing not to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur cancellation penalties as follows for land tours:
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 120 days or more before departure | Loss of deposit, per person |
| 119–60 days before departure | Loss of 50% of tour cost, not including air (if applicable) per person |
| 59–1 day before departure | Loss of 100% of tour cost, not including air (if applicable) per person |
Europe Land Journey – Land Tours
| Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur the loss of the Guest Protection fee, per person. |
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more before departure | Loss of Deposit, per person. |
| 89–8 days before departure | USD: $900 per person – Europe land tours CAD: Loss of 15% of cost of tour, not including air (if applicable) per person |
| 7-1 days before departure | USD $1,500 per person – Europe land tours CAD: Loss of 25% of cost of tour, not including air (if applicable) per person |
North America Journey – Land Tours
| Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur the loss of the Guest Protection fee, per person. |
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more before departure | Loss of Deposit, per person. |
| 89–30 days before departure |
$2,670 per person – Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure $1,400 per person – A Week In... Mexico & Oaxaca |
| 89–8 days before departure |
$600 per person – Most North America land tours $925 per person – Spirit of the Desert; Grand Canadian Rockies; Vancouver & the Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer; Best of Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer; Salt Lake City to Denver with Canyon Spirit |
| 29–1 days before departure |
$3,560 per person – Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure $2,000 per person – A Week In... Mexico & Oaxaca |
| 7–1 days before departure |
$900 per person – Most North America land tours $1,500 per person – Spirit of the Desert; Grand Canadian Rockies; Vancouver & the Rockies by Rocky Mountaineer; Best of Western Canada & Rocky Mountaineer; Salt Lake City to Denver with Canyon Spirit |
Tauck Bridges Family Adventures – Land Tours
| Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur the loss of the Guest Protection fee, per person. |
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more before departure | Loss of Deposit, per person. |
| 89–8 days before departure |
$600 per person – Tauck Bridges North America land tours; Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests; Mystical Peru $900 per person – Tauck Bridges Europe land tours $1,250 per person – Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari; Journey Through Japan... A Family Adventure |
| 7–1 days before departure |
$900 per person – Tauck Bridges North America land tours; Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests; Mystical Peru $1,500 per person – Tauck Bridges Europe land tours $2,000 per person – Tanzania: A Grand Family Safari; Journey Through Japan... A Family Adventure |
Land Tours – US & Canada
| Guests choosing to purchase Tauck’s Guest Protection will incur the loss of the Guest Protection fee, per person. |
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more before departure | Loss of Deposit, per person. |
| 89–30 days before departure | $1,400 per person – Most South American Land Tours |
| 89–8 days before departure |
$600 per person – Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests; Mystical Peru; Sand & Surf: Death Valley to San Diego; Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter; The Best of Hawaii $900 per person – Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey $1,250 per person – Most Egypt/Jordan, Asia, Africa, Australia and New Zealand Land Tours |
| 29–1 days before departure | $2,000 per person – Most South American Land Tours |
| 7–1 days before departure |
$900 per person – Costa Rica: Jungles & Rainforests; Mystical Peru; Sand & Surf: Death Valley to San Diego; Wonderland: Yellowstone in Winter; The Best of Hawaii $1,500 per person – Cuba: A Cultural Odyssey $2,000 per person – Most Asia, India, Africa, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Australia and New Zealand Land Tours |
| Days Before Departure | Cancellation Penalty |
|---|---|
| 90 days or more before departure | Loss of Deposit, per person. |
| 89–30 days before departure | Loss of 15% of cost of tour, not including air, per person |
| 89–8 days before departure | Loss of 15% of cost of tour, not including air, per person |
| 29–1 day before departure | Loss of 25% of cost of tour, not including air, per person |
| 7–1 day before departure | Loss of 25% of cost of tour, not including air, per person |
Smoking on board
Traveling with minors
Pregnancy policy
Policies are provided by Tauck River Cruising and can change; your Pavlus advisor will confirm current terms for your specific sailing before you book.