Cruising exclusively along the lush riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle upon her 2014 launch, the ms Inspire lends her name to the new Inspiration Class riverboats she represents along with her sister ship, ms Savor… carrying a maximum of 130 guests to explore medieval cities from Köln to Strasbourg and wine-growing regions from Cochem to the Alsace.
Day #
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
1
Monday, 9/21/26
About Basel
Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others.
Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others.
Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others.
Lying in the heart of the vineyards of the Alsace, Colmar is a city made for strolling. Its famed historic district is now a vast pedestrian zone, with medieval houses boasting carved gables, galleries with beautiful bannisters, and doors adorned with lavish woodwork.
Colmar Attractions
Things to see include the Heads House (1609), the 15th-C. Customs House, the Dominican Church (with its famous "Virgin in the Rosebush" by Martin Schoengauer). The old "Quartier des Tanneurs" (Tanner's District) and the "Petite Venise" (Little Venice) canal district are great places to walk through cobbeld streets past the old houses. The Unterlinden Museum, which houses the prized Issenheim Altarpiece by Mathias Grünewald has a good collection of sculptures and paintings from the Middle Ages.
About 2,000 years ago, the Romans discovered the hot, healing springs here and turned them into one of their most popular baths. The Roman baths rapidly developed into a place which was not only fashionable because of its medicinal springs. During its belle epoque, Baden-Baden became Europe's summer capital. Brahms worked here, Dostoyevsky
frequented the casino and Kaiser Wilhelm took the waters regularly for many years.
The diversity of the cultural offerings provides recreational value to an international public: the Baden-Baden hilharmonie, the Theater Baden-Baden, the State Art Hall, glleries and museums on the one side, the casino, the golf course, high class boutiques and superb Baden Alsace cuisine on the other.
Whatever your pleasure-bathing like the Romans, enjoying Baden's wines, discovering traces of the Russians or floating with Europe's biggest balloon fleet and enjoying the bird's-eye view of this changing, charming landscape-Baden-Baden deserves a visit.
Located on the Rhine River, Rudesheim is the chief center of the Rhine wine industry. The famed Drosselgasse, a tavern-lined, cobblestone street, attracts locals and visitors alike. Half-timbered medieval houses, narrow streets, and old inns give the town the flavor of the Middle Ages. Visitors to the town may wish to see the 9th century Bromserburg, the oldest castle on the Rhine or Seigfried's Mechanical Music Museum housing one of the world's largest collections of self-playing instruments.
Rudesheim Attractions
Situated at the beginning of the Rhine gorge, it is known for its excellent local wines with only Rhine vineyards situated on the southern slope.
The largest city on the Rhine, its commercial importance was already established as long ago as the Middle Ages. In the time of the Roman Empire, Cologne was the most important trading and manufacturing centre north of the Alps.
Cologne Attractions
Founded by the Romans, Cologne is more than 2,000 years old. Its Gothic cathedral, which dominates the skyline, is a top attraction. Construction took place over a 600-year period, and the cathedral is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Toast the town with Kolsch, Cologne's own beer style.
A center of European commerce since the 15th century, Amsterdam is a lively city of canals, museums and entertainment. Perhaps you'll choose to explore this Dutch capital by canal boat. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmseum, with its collections of Flemish masterpieces.
Amsterdam Attractions
Life in Amsterdam is centered on its many canals. So the best way to see the city is aboard a glass-topped canal boat, gliding through the town center. Discover the elegant merchant mansions and rows of waterside warehouses, which once housed the riches brought from the Far East. Look for the 17th-century "Skinny Bridge" and Amsterdam's narrowest house as you make your way past beautiful old churches to the Anne Frank House. Journey by the Jordaan, the old French Quarter that is now a popular artists' haunt with a wide assortment of cafés, antique shops, boutiques and galleries.
Amsterdam Activities
Visit the world's largest flower auction in the city of Aalsmeer. Visit a Delft Blue Pottery factory to observe the fascinating process of transforming a shapeless piece of clay into a beautiful work of art. Then tour the Hague, seat of government for all the Netherlands.
Head out to the countryside to see the quaint windmills in the authentic old village of Zaanse Schans.
Stop by the Rembrandt House, home to Rembrandt from 1639 to 1660. Inside is a collection of his engravings and drawings, as well as some of his personal belongings.
A center of European commerce since the 15th century, Amsterdam is a lively city of canals, museums and entertainment. Perhaps you'll choose to explore this Dutch capital by canal boat. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmseum, with its collections of Flemish masterpieces.
Amsterdam Attractions
Life in Amsterdam is centered on its many canals. So the best way to see the city is aboard a glass-topped canal boat, gliding through the town center. Discover the elegant merchant mansions and rows of waterside warehouses, which once housed the riches brought from the Far East. Look for the 17th-century "Skinny Bridge" and Amsterdam's narrowest house as you make your way past beautiful old churches to the Anne Frank House. Journey by the Jordaan, the old French Quarter that is now a popular artists' haunt with a wide assortment of cafés, antique shops, boutiques and galleries.
Amsterdam Activities
Visit the world's largest flower auction in the city of Aalsmeer. Visit a Delft Blue Pottery factory to observe the fascinating process of transforming a shapeless piece of clay into a beautiful work of art. Then tour the Hague, seat of government for all the Netherlands.
Head out to the countryside to see the quaint windmills in the authentic old village of Zaanse Schans.
Stop by the Rembrandt House, home to Rembrandt from 1639 to 1660. Inside is a collection of his engravings and drawings, as well as some of his personal belongings.
Cruising exclusively along the lush riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle upon her 2014 launch, the ms Inspire lends her name to the new Inspiration Class riverboats she represents along with her sister ship, ms Savor… carrying a maximum of 130 guests to explore medieval cities from Köln to Strasbourg and wine-growing regions from Cochem to the Alsace.
Year Built
2014
Capacity
130
Meeting Rooms
No
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
1
Casino
No
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
2
Disco
No
Tonnage
N/A
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
67
Pools
N/A
Children's Program
No
Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
No
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
Category 1 Cabin
Category 2 Cabin
Category 3 Cabin
Category 4 Cabin
Category 5 Cabin
Category 5 Cabin Diamond Deck
Category 5 Cabin Ruby Deck
Category 6 Cabin
Category 7 Suite
French Balcony
River View
Suite
Cabin Details
Situated on the Emerald deck, six Category 1 cabins each feature two 2’x3’ windows, a double bed with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling. The marble bathroom includes Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Situated on the Emerald deck, six Category 1 cabins each feature two 2’x3’ windows, a double bed with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling. The marble bathroom includes Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Located on the Ruby deck, Category 2 cabins feature a double bed, with optional twin-bed configuration and 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a floor-to-ceiling French balcony. The marble bathroom includes Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Located on the Emerald deck, Category 3 loft cabins feature a pillow top queen-sized bed, with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a padded headboard with reading lamps. The full-sized bathroom features a large shower with rainfall shower head, enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, as well as Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers. The main living area features a loft sitting area.
The room also includes a One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs plus a desk, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Located on the Ruby Deck, Category 4 cabins feature a double bed with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling. The marble bathroom includes a large shower with rainfall showerhead, enhanced lighting, under-sink storage space, marble counters, Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with a sliding door, a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Located on the Ruby deck, Category 5 cabins feature a pillow top queen-sized bed, with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a padded headboard with reading lamps. The full-sized bathroom features a large shower with rainfall shower head, enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, as well as Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with a sliding door, a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a large closet, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Padded headboard with reading lamps, Large closet, Storage / drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
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
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
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
Situated aft on the Ruby Deck, Category 6 cabins feature a pillow top queen-sized bed, with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a padded headboard with reading lamps. The full-sized bathroom features a large shower with rainfall shower head, enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, as well as Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The room also includes a floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with a sliding door, a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a large closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.
Category 7 suites on the Diamond Deck feature a pillow top queen-sized bed, with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a padded headboard with reading lamps. The full-sized bathroom features a large shower with rainfall shower head, enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, as well as Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.
The suites also includes two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies with a sliding doors, a coffee maker and mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, a pull-out couch, two club chairs & coffee table, a desk, a TV credenza, a walk-in closet and with built-in shelves and a safe, as well as a telephone and individual climate control.
Each also benefit from quad cabin layout, made possible by pullout couch (only for children), breakfast room service, iron and ironing board and onboard Wi-Fi.
Elegantly designed 150 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closets with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 183 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 183 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 150 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
Two 2’ x 3’ windows
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 183 sq. ft. cabin
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 150 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Two chairs plus a desk
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 300 sq. ft. suites
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\duvets filled with 90% hypoallergenic down\pillows filled with 100% Hungarian goose down, memory foam pillow also available
Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies, each 98 inches wide x 75 inches high each with one sliding door that opens
Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch (only for children)
Large bathroom with marble bath and separate shower and bathtub
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
Breakfast room service
Iron plus ironing board
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Pull-out couch, two club chairs & coffee table, a desk and a TV credenza
Walk-in closet and dresser
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Sun Deck
Diamond Deck
Ruby Deck
Emerald Deck
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Departure Port:
Basel
Sailing Date:
Monday, 09/21/26
Return Date:
Wednesday, 09/30/26
Nights:
9
Ship:
ms Inspire
Cruise Line:
Tauck Cruise
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Gateway to the Swiss Rhineland, Basel is ideally situated on the Rhine at the crossroads of France, Germany, and Switzerland. As you walk the cobblestone streets of the Old City, retrace the steps of the brilliant scholar Erasmus of Rotterdam. Visit the Museum of Fine Arts, where you´ll see the paintings of Picasso, Dali, Kandinsky, and Mondrian, among others. 
Lying in the heart of the vineyards of the Alsace, Colmar is a city made for strolling. Its famed historic district is now a vast pedestrian zone, with medieval houses boasting carved gables, galleries with beautiful bannisters, and doors adorned with lavish woodwork. 
The largest city on the Rhine, its commercial importance was already established as long ago as the Middle Ages. In the time of the Roman Empire, Cologne was the most important trading and manufacturing centre north of the Alps. 
A center of European commerce since the 15th century, Amsterdam is a lively city of canals, museums and entertainment. Perhaps you'll choose to explore this Dutch capital by canal boat. Visit the Anne Frank House and the Rijksmseum, with its collections of Flemish masterpieces. 
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