7-night Christmas Markets Along The Rhine Southbound Cruise
Cruise Inclusions
EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK
Visits to Christmas Markets in Rüdesheim, Heidelberg, Baden-Baden and Strasbourg*
TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES
- All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors & Tauck Cruise Director
- All private Tauck shore excursions – $1,536 Value!
- Walking tours of market cities and towns with local guides
- Visits to Old Town Heidelberg and historic Heidelberger Schlöss (Heidelberg Castle)
- Sightseeing in Lucerne and ascent of Mt. Pilatus by gondola
- Storytelling in Strasbourg
- Rüdesheimer Coffee & a visit to Siegfried's Mechanisches Musikkabinett in Rüdesheim
- Lunch at a local beer house in Heidelberg
- Traditional European Christmas dinner & holiday events aboard the riverboat
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- All meals included – 20 total; Service charges, taxes, porterage, airport transfers and applicable fuel surcharges
*Please note: Operating dates for the Christmas Markets could be subject to change; every effort will be made to visit as scheduled.
Dusseldorf/Basel
Oceanview
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Cat 1 Emerald Deck
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- Category: 1
- Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton, linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Amenities: Two 2’ by 3’ fixed windows, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 1 Emerald Deck
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From $4,190/night
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Cat 2 Ruby Deck
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- Category: 2
- Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton, linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Amenities: Two 2’ by 3’ fixed windows, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 2 Ruby Deck
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From $4,440/night
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Cat 3 Emerald Deck
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- Category: 3
- Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Padded headboard with reading lamps, Closets, Storage/drawers, 4 steps up to loft area, Railing, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Stateroom Amenities: Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32” LED TV , Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 3 Emerald Deck
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From $4,760/night
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Cat 4 Ruby Deck
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- Category: 4
- Square Feet: 190
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed, luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 4 Ruby Deck
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From $4,960/night
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Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck
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- Category: 5
- Square Feet: 190-225
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck
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From $5,280/night
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Cat 6 Ruby Deck
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- Category: 6
- Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches), Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily , Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
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Suite
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Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
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- Category: 7
- Square Feet: 300
Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, Coffee maker, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a $100 shipboard credit (per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
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From $5,690/night
ms Inspire for Tauck
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...
Dining
Main Dining Room
Open seating in main dining room, flexible dining times, vegetarian meals always available.
Bars & Lounges
The Panoramic lounge and bar is the sole lounge. Sporting an extensive cocktail menu, grab a drink and join fellow passengers and sit on one of the many plush chairs and couches, taking in the breathtaking views of the river as it passes by. During cocktail hour, enjoy the soft and relaxing sounds of the piano as a pianist plays live music, radiating throughout the lounge as a perfect compliment to the days events that preceded.
Onboard Activities
Lobby
Aboard ms Joy, explore all that the ship has to offer including a large variety of onboard entertainment options such as enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun.
Outdoor Activities
Putting Green & Jacuzzi
A riverboat's comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socializing practice your putt on the on board putting green, kick back in the Jacuzzi with new friends or enjoy a cocktail as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe's rivers.
Wellness
Fitness center and massages available.
