Newly redesigned to accommodate no more than 98 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 14 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this riverboat cruises the waters of the River Seine in France, from legendary Paris to Calvados country to Normandy’s beaches and Monet’s Giverny.
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Date
Port
Arrive
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Tuesday, 9/29/26
About Paris
Paris, the romantic capital of France, is considered one of the world's most important and most attractive cities. Its cultural and historical significances are evident in its many noted landmarks, including the famous Eiffel Tower, Montmarte art district, the Louvre Museum and the commemorative Arc de Triomphe. The bustling atmosphere on the shop-lined Champs-Elysees, coupled with the many restaurants, taverns, and performances enhances the night-life in the "City of Lights".
Paris Attractions
Paris and the Eiffel Tower are synonymous. You see it from almost everywhere in the city. But don't miss the chance to go to the top. The view is breathtaking.
Paris Activities
Spend a day getting lost in the Louvre. This fabulous, maze-like museum is home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, including the Mona Lisa.
Sail down the Seine in the shadow of the Notre Dame Cathedral. This famous cathedral is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and is where Napoleon and Josephine were crowned in 1804.
Stroll along the Champs Élysées, stopping in some of the world's finest shops.
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
Paris, the romantic capital of France, is considered one of the world's most important and most attractive cities. Its cultural and historical significances are evident in its many noted landmarks, including the famous Eiffel Tower, Montmarte art district, the Louvre Museum and the commemorative Arc de Triomphe. The bustling atmosphere on the shop-lined Champs-Elysees, coupled with the many restaurants, taverns, and performances enhances the night-life in the "City of Lights".
Paris Attractions
Paris and the Eiffel Tower are synonymous. You see it from almost everywhere in the city. But don't miss the chance to go to the top. The view is breathtaking.
Paris Activities
Spend a day getting lost in the Louvre. This fabulous, maze-like museum is home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, including the Mona Lisa.
Sail down the Seine in the shadow of the Notre Dame Cathedral. This famous cathedral is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and is where Napoleon and Josephine were crowned in 1804.
Stroll along the Champs Élysées, stopping in some of the world's finest shops.
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
Paris, the romantic capital of France, is considered one of the world's most important and most attractive cities. Its cultural and historical significances are evident in its many noted landmarks, including the famous Eiffel Tower, Montmarte art district, the Louvre Museum and the commemorative Arc de Triomphe. The bustling atmosphere on the shop-lined Champs-Elysees, coupled with the many restaurants, taverns, and performances enhances the night-life in the "City of Lights".
Paris Attractions
Paris and the Eiffel Tower are synonymous. You see it from almost everywhere in the city. But don't miss the chance to go to the top. The view is breathtaking.
Paris Activities
Spend a day getting lost in the Louvre. This fabulous, maze-like museum is home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, including the Mona Lisa.
Sail down the Seine in the shadow of the Notre Dame Cathedral. This famous cathedral is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and is where Napoleon and Josephine were crowned in 1804.
Stroll along the Champs Élysées, stopping in some of the world's finest shops.
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
Founded by the Romans, Rouen is situated amidst the chalk cliffs along the Seine, and is filled with half-timbered houses and exquisite gothic architecture. The old city on the right bank of the river is surrounded by a natural amphitheater of hills. Highlights include the Justice Palace and 15th century Aitre Saint-Maclou, a rich example of flamboyant gothic architecture. The city is known for its role in the heroic tragedy of Joan of Arc, patron saint of France. Tried and condemned for heresy, she was burned alive at the stake in the Place du Vieux Marche (Old Marketplace) in May 1431.
The port of Le Havre lies at the mouth of the Seine River that flows to romantic Paris, "City of Lights." Paris features the incredible treasures of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur.
Le Havre Attractions
Le Havre's prime location between Honfleur and Normandy offers a huge range of options. It's a gateway to the beaches that witnessed the bravery of D-Day and to the coasts and countryside that inspired so many artists. It's also a good place to visit for its art galleries and cafes, and it offers a relaxing alternative to the half-day commute into Paris.
Le Havre Activities
A gateway to Paris and close to Normandy, the port itself has some excellent cafes and restaurants
The port of Le Havre lies at the mouth of the Seine River that flows to romantic Paris, "City of Lights." Paris features the incredible treasures of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur.
Le Havre Attractions
Le Havre's prime location between Honfleur and Normandy offers a huge range of options. It's a gateway to the beaches that witnessed the bravery of D-Day and to the coasts and countryside that inspired so many artists. It's also a good place to visit for its art galleries and cafes, and it offers a relaxing alternative to the half-day commute into Paris.
Le Havre Activities
A gateway to Paris and close to Normandy, the port itself has some excellent cafes and restaurants
Ancient times are evoked by the hilltop Richard the Lionheart's Chteau Gaillard. Set deep in one of the loops of the Seine River and surrounded by high chalk hillsides, this quaint French town also houses the Nicholas Poussin museum and the Churches of Notre-Dame and Saint Sauveur. Take a riverboat ride along the Seine to the nearby Colegiate of Ecouis and enjoy the scenic waterway.
The village of Giverny is situated on the right bank of the Seine River. The impressionist painter, Claude Monet, rented a house in the village in 1883, working there until his death. The house, known as the Fondation Claude Monet, was eventually purchased by the artist and was transformed, inspiring many of Monets later paintings. Today, the famous house and its spectacular gardens are open to the public, serving as the major attraction for visitors to the area.
Paris, the romantic capital of France, is considered one of the world's most important and most attractive cities. Its cultural and historical significances are evident in its many noted landmarks, including the famous Eiffel Tower, Montmarte art district, the Louvre Museum and the commemorative Arc de Triomphe. The bustling atmosphere on the shop-lined Champs-Elysees, coupled with the many restaurants, taverns, and performances enhances the night-life in the "City of Lights".
Paris Attractions
Paris and the Eiffel Tower are synonymous. You see it from almost everywhere in the city. But don't miss the chance to go to the top. The view is breathtaking.
Paris Activities
Spend a day getting lost in the Louvre. This fabulous, maze-like museum is home to one of the greatest art collections in the world, including the Mona Lisa.
Sail down the Seine in the shadow of the Notre Dame Cathedral. This famous cathedral is a beautiful example of gothic architecture and is where Napoleon and Josephine were crowned in 1804.
Stroll along the Champs Élysées, stopping in some of the world's finest shops.
Visit the Arc de Triomphe, built in 1806 to commemorate Napoleon's victories.
Newly redesigned to accommodate no more than 98 guests within an innovative deck plan featuring 14 300-sq. ft. Tauck Suites and 20 225-sq. ft. cabins, this riverboat cruises the waters of the River Seine in France, from legendary Paris to Calvados country to Normandy’s beaches and Monet’s Giverny.
Year Built
2017
Capacity
98
Meeting Rooms
Yes
Year Refurbished
N/A
Elevators
N/A
Casino
N/A
Registry
N/A
Restaurants
1
Disco
N/A
Tonnage
N/A
Bars
1
Fitness Center
Yes
Cabins
47
Pools
1
Children's Program
N/A
Handicap Cabins
N/A
Theaters
N/A
Internet Cafe
Yes
Shops
Yes
Library
Yes
Spa
Yes
Cabin Categories | Decks
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Category 5
Category 6
Category 7
Cabin Details
Situated on the Emerald deck, eight 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 refrigerator 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.
Situated on the Emerald deck, eight 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 refrigerator 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 forward on the Emerald deck, the Category 2 cabin features 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 refrigerator 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 Diamond deck, Category 3 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 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 refrigerator 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, the two 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 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 refrigerator 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.
Set forward on the Ruby Deck, these two Category 5 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 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 refrigerator 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.
Situated on the Ruby Deck, there are 20 Category 6 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 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 refrigerator 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.
These 14 luxurious Category 7 suites on the Diamond Deck 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 large marble bathroom a separate shower and bathtub, 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 dresser, as well as a telephone, safe, 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.
Sun Deck
Diamond Deck
Ruby Deck
Emerald Deck
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Departure Port:
Paris
Sailing Date:
Tuesday, 09/29/26
Return Date:
Thursday, 10/08/26
Nights:
9
Ship:
ms Sapphire
Cruise Line:
Tauck Cruise
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The port of Le Havre lies at the mouth of the Seine River that flows to romantic Paris, "City of Lights." Paris features the incredible treasures of the Louvre, the Arc de Triomphe, the Eiffel Tower and Sacre Coeur. 
Ancient times are evoked by the hilltop Richard the Lionheart's Chteau Gaillard. Set deep in one of the loops of the Seine River and surrounded by high chalk hillsides, this quaint French town also houses the Nicholas Poussin museum and the Churches of Notre-Dame and Saint Sauveur. Take a riverboat ride along the Seine to the nearby Colegiate of Ecouis and enjoy the scenic waterway. 
The village of Giverny is situated on the right bank of the Seine River. The impressionist painter, Claude Monet, rented a house in the village in 1883, working there until his death. The house, known as the Fondation Claude Monet, was eventually purchased by the artist and was transformed, inspiring many of Monets later paintings. Today, the famous house and its spectacular gardens are open to the public, serving as the major attraction for visitors to the area. 
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