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Tauck Riverboats
Tauck European Riverboat Fleet
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 boast four times more suites than most other European riverboats – 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, offer 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. Floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies grace 85% of our cabins.

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.

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Diamond Deck
Ruby Deck
Emerald Deck

Ship Specifications

Newly Built for 2006, 2008 and 2009!
Registry: Swiss
Length: 361 ft. (110 meters)
Width: 37 ft. (11 meters)
Draft: 4 ft. (1.2 meters)
Number of Guests: 118
Crew Members: 29
Crew Nationality: Mostly European
Number of Decks: 3 plus a sun deck
Fully air conditioned: Yes
Elevator: Yes – between the Ruby and Diamond decks; stairs (12 steps) between the other decks
Internet: Send/Receive/Surf

Category 1
 Category 2
Category 3
 Category 4
Category 5
 Category 6
E:  Entrance S:  Boutique
R:  Reception Desk B:  Reading / Internet Corner

Amenities & Dining

  • Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6
  • Wine with dinner included; vegetarian meals are available
  • Alternative bistro dining available in Lido Bar
  • Room service breakfast available in Category 6 suites
  • Complimentary snack baskets served from 2:00 PM to midnight
  • E-mail available in Internet Corner of the Lido Bar; complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship; Wii games available on each riverboat
  • Themed Happy Hour in the bar/lounge; piano music nightly
  • Fitness center; whirlpool on sun deck, available 24 hours
  • On-board entertainment programs include movie nights, cooking demonstrations, themed game nights and more
  • Video-on-demand available in Swiss Jewel & Swiss Sapphire suites
  • Accept cash (Euros), Visa, MasterCard, and American Express; no money exchange on board
  • Tauck Director audio commentary available in cabins
  • Laundry service (limited); ironing available
 Diamond Deck