Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
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The verdict
Which should you choose?
Inspire is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2014. Joy is an intimate Tauck River Cruises ship carrying 130 passengers, in service since 2016.
On the figures we hold, neither ship leads the other by a clear margin, so let the itinerary and the fare decide.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Inspire | Joy | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Tauck River Cruises | Tauck River Cruises |
| Ship size | Intimate | Intimate |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2014 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 1,000 | 1,000 |
| Passengers | 130 | 130 |
| Crew | 39 | 34 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 3.3 (better) | 3.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Decks | 4 | 4 |
| Length | 443 ft | 443 ft |
| Beam | 39 ft | 39 ft |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 10 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 20 | 17 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 67 |
| Cruise lengths | 7 to 14 nights | 5 to 14 nights |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Inspire leads on 1 of the ten, Joy on 2, with 7 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Tauck River Cruises
Inspire
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle, ms Inspire lends its name to the new Inspiration class riverboats from Tauck River Cruises. Carrying a maximum of 130 guests, Inspire explores medieval cities from Köln to Strasbourg and wine-growing regions from Cochem to the Alsace.
Highlights
- Brand new ship launched in 2014
- 22 suites and 8 loft cabins
- Open seating & flexible dining times
Sailing now
20 cruises on sale.
Tauck River Cruises
Joy
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Danube, ms Joy is part of the Inspiration class of riverboats from Tauck River Cruises.
Highlights
- Twenty two 300-sq. ft. suites and 8 loft cabins with an additional view
- Complimentary Internet
Sailing now
17 cruises on sale.
Questions
Inspire or Joy?
Which is bigger, Inspire or Joy?
They are the same size, 1,000 gross tons each. Inspire carries 130 passengers and Joy carries 130.
Which ship is newer, Inspire or Joy?
Joy is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 2014 for Inspire.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 7.7 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Inspire, with one crew member for every 3.3 passengers against one for every 3.8 on Joy.
Which is better for families?
Inspire scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.5 out of 10, against 6.0 for Joy.
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