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Tauck's Riverboats

Wake up to a new port of call every day as your “floating hotel” travels with you along Europe’s inland waterways, and experience the joys of cruising by riverboat – with the Tauck Difference:

Tauck’s ms Swiss Emerald (launched in 2006), ms Swiss Sapphire (launched in 2008) and ms Swiss Jewel (launched in 2009) are the newest – and most spacious – riverboat fleet in Europe
Unlike other similar-size riverboats carrying up to 140 passengers, Tauck’s riverboat fleet welcomes just 118 guests on each vessel for a club-like atmosphere with no crowds
Each riverboat boasts 14 luxurious 300-square-foot suites with marble baths and 7 junior suites – more than four times as many suites as most other riverboats
Floor-to-ceiling windows and French balconies grace 85% of our cabins
All cabins feature plush terry cloth bathrobes, slippers and L’OCCITANE bath amenities
Room service breakfast is available in Category 6 suites
Wine with dinner included aboard the riverboat, with beer and soft drinks included at lunch and dinner aboard ship
Open dining is at tables for 4 or 6, with no assigned seats
Alternative bistro dining featuring lighter fare is offered in the teak-lined Lido Bar
Lido Bar offers coffee and tea, cappuccino and snacks throughout the day
Complimentary snack baskets served from 2:00 PM to midnight
Dine ashore with included meals featuring regional cuisine and a variety of dining styles, including à la carte, at local restaurants
Each ship features an on-board Fitness Center and a 24-hour Jacuzzi on Sun Deck
E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar, and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship; Wii games available aboard each riverboat
Themed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; nightly piano music for listening or dancing
Insightful destination lectures, musical entertainment and folkloric performances aboard
On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations and game nights
Video-on-demand available in Swiss Jewel and Swiss Sapphire suites
Tauck Director commentary available in cabins
Laundry service (limited); ironing available

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. All Tauck riverboats offer 14 lush 300-square-foot suites featuring floor-to-ceiling windows, brocade upholstery, walk-in closets and marble baths with full-size tubs, along with 7 junior suites. Well-appointed, outside-facing cabins and junior suites, ranging from 150 to 183 square feet, feature plush interiors with plasma TV, mini-bar, radio, safe, hair dryer, adjustable air conditioning and private bathroom with shower, pampering l’Occitane toiletries and terry cloth robes and slippers; power is 220 volt.

Guests enjoy exceptional vantage points throughout each ship; panoramic windows provide spectacular views of the passing shore. Culinary pleasures are many, from a spacious restaurant offering menus designed for a variety of tastes to alternative bistro dining featuring lighter fare in the teak-lined Lido Bar; limited outdoor dining is also available. Sporting a fully opening 180º glass wall, the Lido Bar also offers coffee & tea, cappuccino, and snacks throughout the day. Each ship has a fitness center and a sun deck with 24-hour Jacuzzi, as well as a lounge, library and boutique.

Tauck's Riverboat Fleet

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