Tauck’s European Riverboat Fleet, comprised of
sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel and a
new Tauck riverboat launching in 2011, 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.
Category 6 Suite – 300 sq. ft.
AMENITIES & DINING
• Open dining, with no assigned seats; tables seat 4 and 6
• Wine with dinner, unlimited soft drinks, and beer with lunch and dinner included aboard the riverboat; vegetarian meals are available
• Alternative bistro dining available in and outside of (weather permitting) the 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; Nintendo 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, local entertainment, themed game nights and more
• 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
Call your travel agent or Tauck at 800-468-2825
Category 6 Suite – En-suite Bath
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Standard Cabin – 150 sq. ft.
SHIP SPECIFICATIONS
Newly Built for 2006 – 2011!
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
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