Along with exploring Bordeaux, a brand new vacation spot on Tauck’s river cruises, we’re excited to launch two model new riverboats in France in 2026, custom-built to our excessive requirements for consolation and class with visitor suggestions in thoughts. Vacation spot constructed, our new ships will make their debut on the Rhône and the Seine and are designed to immerse you within the vacation spot, that includes considerate improvements excellent for having fun with France’s scenic and temperate rivers. Cruise the Seine aboard ms Serene, our new 410-ft. lengthy riverboat with a most capability of 124 visitors in simply 62 cabins. On the Rhône, benefit from the facilities of ms Lumiere, a 443-ft. lengthy riverboat with a most capability of 130 visitors in simply 68 cabins.


Small is large aboard our new ships, with more room per visitor on Europe’s rivers
- A most of 130 visitors onboard for an intimate environment and crowd-free experiences onboard and ashore
- Over 80% of cabins measure 225 sq. ft. or bigger, together with 20+ 300 sq. ft. Tauck Suites to hold on our custom of more room per visitor
- Every ship contains 12 new 180 sq. ft. Class 1 cabins that includes 20% more room and bigger loos, with no single complement fees


A brand new wellness retreat for onboard rest and rejuvenation
- Designed together with your wellbeing in thoughts, our new wellness retreat is a serene house positioned in the back of the ship
- Therapy rooms supply soothing rest therapies
- A contemporary health heart energizes with panoramic views of the river
- A well being meals, juice and occasional bar gives dietary choices to nourish and refresh
- Indoor and out of doors seating welcome with house to chill out earlier than health courses amidst beautiful riverside views


A brand new swimming pool and full-service bar and eating on the Solar Deck
- Cool off within the out of doors swimming pool, excellent for a refreshing dip as you benefit from the temperate local weather and passing surroundings alongside the rivers
- Dine al fresco as you select, ordering from our full-service bar, stocked with an array of drinks and spirits, together with native French wines – all included with each cruise
- Take pleasure in the fantastic thing about the Seine and the Rhône from deck chairs completely positioned to soak up the surroundings and the sunshine


Introducing our reimagined bistro, Arthur’s
- Uncover a recent tackle informal eating at Arthur’s bistro, having fun with entrance row views to the river
- A comfortable club-like environment welcomes you to chill out and unwind with a light-weight refreshment and meal, anytime of the day or night time
- No reservations required, as at all times
Expertise our new ships on the next river cruises
Uncover the Seine aboard ms Serene on choose dates:


NEW! Bordeaux, Paris & the Seine
That includes 3 nights in Bordeaux with wine, culinary tastings and a go to to St-Émilion, TGV to Paris and 7-night cruise to Normandy, exploring Versailles, Rouen, D-Day seashores, Les Andelys and Giverny.


Rendezvous on the Seine
7-night cruise, roundtrip from Paris, with visits to Rouen, Versailles, Normandy seashores and Giverny.


Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
2 nights in London and a 9-day cruise alongside the Seine, with visits to Churchill’s Conflict Rooms, Versailles, van Gogh’s Auvers-sur-Oise, Monet’s Giverny, Joan of Arc’s Rouen, Normandy seashores, a cider farm & extra.
Romance the Rhône aboard ms Lumiere on all departures:


Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence
2 nights in Paris earlier than a 7-night cruise steeped in meals, artwork and wine in Southern France


French Escapade: Paris to the Riviera
9-night cruise, bookended by 2 nights in Paris and a couple of nights in Monte Carlo