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Inspirational cruising… and the promise of fun. Cruise travel at its best.
What makes Tauck’s Small Ship Cruising and River Cruising unique is our focus on the destination – in scenic ports of call that connect you with people and places… moving, compelling and heart-warming experiences onboard and ashore… inspiration through Tauck’s cruise travel. We cast anchor in pristine bays, off island beaches and at docks accustomed to personal yachts… in small towns and villages along the great rivers of Europe… and in some of the world’s favorite cities. Our time ashore is enriched by in-depth cultural exploration and insider access that ensures up-close-and-personal connections with the locals and daily life. Our cruise travel adventures include guided sightseeing with local experts such as naturalists, historians, and accomplished lecturers. You’ll dine on regional cuisine on land at aboard ship that showcases specialties of the destination. And after a day of extraordinary sightseeing, we welcome you back onboard our hand-picked vessels for warm camaraderie and lively conversation that’s inherent on every Tauck cruise travel experience. The stories are endless, the memories are timeless and the connections priceless.
Situated on the Emerald Deck, six 150-square-foot Category 1 cabins each feature Molton Brown toiletries, a Tauck Exclusive.
Three Category 2 cabins are located on the Ruby Deck, measuring 150 square feet and featuring one floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door.
1. One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled
2. Loft sitting area
3. 4 steps up to loft area
4. Railing
5. Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer
6. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
7. Closets
8. Storage / drawers
9. Safe
10. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
11. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
12. Padded headboard with reading lamps
13. Storage / drawers (credenza not visible from this perspective)
14. 32” LED TV (on credenza below; not visible from this perspective)
Additional Amenities
Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Elegantly designed 190 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linenswhite duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Bathroom with marble counters, larger showers with rainfall shower heads, enhanced lighting, and under-sink storage space
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet and drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
2 chairs
Onboard wi-fi available
Located on Diamond Deck and Ruby Deck. (Images shown are of the Ruby Deck cabins)
Two 190-square-foot Category 5 corner cabins are set extreme forward on the Diamond Deck.
Eight spacious, Category 5 cabins on the Ruby Deck measuring 225 square feet.
1. One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens
2. 32” LED TV
3. Storage / drawers
4. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
5. Padded headboard with reading lamps
6. Safe
7. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
8. Large closet
9. Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer
10. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
Additional Amentities:
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Sixteen elegant 225-square-foot Category 6 cabins, each featuring a floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door, are situated aft on the Ruby Deck.
1. One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens
2. 32” LED TV
3. Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches)
4. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
5. Padded headboard with reading lamps
6. Storage / drawers
7. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
8. Large closet
9. Safe
10. Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer
11. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
Additional Amenities
Elegantly designed 225 sq. ft. cabins
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
22 luxurious 300-square-foot Category 7 suites on the Diamond Deck boast two floor-to-ceiling French balconies with sliding doors and full-size bathrooms.
1. Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens
2. 32″ LED TV
3. Pull-out sleeping couch (triple & quad capacity; quads for children only)
4. Walk-in closet with built-in shelves and a safe
5. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
6. Storage / drawers
7. Coffee maker
8. Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, marble counters, additional storage and a hair dryer
9. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head (note: no bathtub)
10. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed capacity)
11. Padded headboard with reading lamps
Additional Amentities
Elegantly designed 300 sq. ft. suites
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
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
Our new Inspiration Class ships maintain Tauck’s high standards for luxury and comfort… ms Grace will cruise exclusively on the Rhine River. With a maximum of 130 guests, ms Grace and her sister ships ms Joy, ms Savor and ms Inspire continue our tradition of providing the most space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways – we will transport the fewest passengers of any longship (135 meters). Our deck plan for our Inspiration Class riverboats is innovative. With a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest… so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot-suites aboard ms Grace and her sister ships – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open.
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 135 metres
- Maiden Voyage: 2016
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 130
- Crew Nationality: European
- Officer Nationality: European
- Dining Staff Nationality: European
Ship Facilities
- Complimentary snacks served 10:00 AM – midnight
- Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
- Compass Rose Open Seating Dining Room
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
- Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun
- Arthur’s Lounge
- Complimentary Internet & Email available
- Fitness center
- Massage Room
- Putting Green on Sun Deck
- Jacuzzi
- Bicycles available aboard for use ashore
- Hair salon
- Laundry service available
Cruise Itinerary
| Date | Activity | Arrive | Depart |
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| 28 Sep '22 | Basel, Switzerland |
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| 29 Sep '22 | Basel, Switzerland |
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| 30 Sep '22 | Strasbourg, France |
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| 01 Oct '22 | Baden-Baden, Germany |
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| 02 Oct '22 | Heidelberg, Germany |
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| 03 Oct '22 | Boppard, Germany |
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| 04 Oct '22 | Cochem, Germany |
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| 05 Oct '22 | Traben-Trarbach, Germany |
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| 06 Oct '22 | Trier, Germany |
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| 07 Oct '22 | Alken, Germany |
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| 08 Oct '22 | Cologne, Germany |
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| 09 Oct '22 | Nijmegen, Netherlands |
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| 10 Oct '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 11 Oct '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
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| 12 Oct '22 | Amsterdam, Rivers |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
14 Night Cruise sailing from Basel to Amsterdam aboard Grace.
NOTE: Itinerary shown is for 2021. Itinerary for 2022 is still to be finalised and subject to change including possible changes to start and end cities. Please check for full details at time of enquiry/booking.
So many delights await you along the enchanting Moselle and Rhine featuring a 14-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard ms Inspire or ms Grace.
From the Netherlands to Switzerland, through Germany, France and Luxembourg, see the marriage of French and German culture in Strasbourg; mingle with jet setters in Baden-Baden; check out the ancient university town of Heidelberg and medieval masterpieces like Bernkastel, Trier and Cochem. Pay tribute to those who fell in the Battle of the Bulge at the Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial; get a true taste of Europe with regional specialties, local wines and folk traditions; and enjoy an exclusive special dinner at a castle in Germany.
Highlights of this cruise:
Basel
Basel is located where the Swiss, French and German borders meet, in northwest Switzerland on the river Rhine. It is among the most important cultural centres of Switzerland. The city comprises a large number of theatres and many museums, including the Museum of Fine Arts, the world’s oldest art collection accessible to the public.
Basel features a great number of heritage sites of national significance. These include the entire Old Town of Basel as well as churches, monasteries, secular buildings, archaelogical sites and museums. Most of the “old town” attractions in Basel are in a walkable area between the Basel Zoo (just south of the Basel SBB train station) and the Rhine. Since most stores are closed on Sundays, it is a good day to plan to see one of the many museums, which are usually open.
Cochem
Cochem is a traditional German town with half-timbered houses and an exceptionally scenic location on the Mosel river in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty in the Mosel river valley, between the Eifel and Hundsrück. It is surrounded by high elevations, steep vineyards and typical wine villages, offering tastings, festivals and genuine hospitality.
Cochem, itself, is a showpiece gem and rated as one of the prettiest villages along the Mosel. Little seems to have changed for centuries. The town has many fine buildings, quaint cottages, black & tan guild houses and winding streets. The town square, lined with its half-timbered houses is particularly fine.
The imperial castle ‘Reichsburg’, high above Cochem, is the landmark of the city. From here, you will have a magnificent view onto the Moselle Valley. The castle itself boasts a collection of furniture from the Gothic and Renaissance periods as well as some fine reproduction pieces.
Amsterdam
Amsterdam, the capital of The Netherlands is built around a concentric network of canals spanned by over 1000 bridges making canal cruises one of the most attractive ways of viewing the city. Many of the houses date back to the 17th century. These narrow-fronted merchants’ houses are characterised by the traditionally Dutch ornamented gables.
The oldest part of the city is Nieuwmarkt, located near the first canals – Herengracht, Prinsengracht and Keizersgracht – built to protect the city against invasion in the 17th century. Today, Amsterdam’s famous liberalism has survived in the city’s ‘coffee shops and thriving sex industry.
The city has also long been a centre of diamond cutting and it is still possible to see diamond cutters at work. Amsterdam has a booming cultural life, boasting 53 museums, 61 art galleries, 12 concert halls and 20 theatre. A special canal boat (the ‘museum boat’) links 16 of the major museums. In the local countryside it is still possible to see working windmills. There are annual events such as the Amsterdam Arts Week and the Holland Festival.