Name: Emerald
Brand: Tauck River Cruises

At a glance

Emerald is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Tauck River Cruises, in service since 2005. It carries 98 guests and 40 crew (2.5 guests per crew member) at 1,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 5th largest of 9 Tauck River Cruises ships by guest capacity. It is rated 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 5 / 5
Cruise Critic: 5 / 5

Guests: 98
Crew: 40
Gross tons: 1,000
Decks: 4
Length: 361 ft
Beam: 39 ft
Maiden voyage: 2005
Refurbished: 2017
Space ratio: 2.5; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.5
Cabins: 49
IMO: 5312824

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Tauck's Emerald: Glorious river cruising through the South of France

Designed with an open, airy plan, Tauck's ms Emerald debuted in 2017 with glorious river cruises through France's southern countryside along the Rhône and Saône rivers. Emerald winds through the colorful Provençal landscapes and villages dotting the lush Rhône Valley wine country that inspired the impressionist painters of the 19th century.

As you cruise, the riverboat’s comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socializing or simply relaxing as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe’s rivers — meeting your ship mates for a cocktail, kicking back in the Jacuzzi or chatting as you bask in the sun.

Emerald (formerly Swiss Emerald) was redesigned to accommodate no more than 98 guests with an innovative deck plan featuring 14 300-square-foot Suites and 20 225-square-foot cabins. The ship also offers walk-in closets, marble baths with full-size tubs and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows.

Where Tauck's ms Emerald sails

Savor the French flair for living from Paris bistros and culinary Lyon to Beaujolais tastings and Provençal pleasures on a 10-day trip featuring a 7-night Rhône cruise and two nights in Paris.

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Sacre Coeur in Paris, France. Chiara / Creative Commons BY

Dining

Dine on fine, freshly prepared cuisine with regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner onboard, with attentive, friendly service — plus regional treats and tastings — as you enjoy great views of the passing scenery in the panoramic main dining room.

Open seating in dining room with flexible dining times
Vegetarian meals available
Alternate dining venue Arthur's for lunch and dinner, as well as a lighter breakfasts in the morning
Al fresco dining on Sun Deck (weather permitting)
American breakfast room service available in Category 7 suites
Complimentary snacks served 10 am to midnight
Unlimited complimentary beverages including regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks

Amenities & activities

The onboard meals, wine and beer with dinner, entertainment and port charges are included in the fare. Your ship is equipped with bicycles that you and your companions can use for independent exploration along the riverside, past lush vineyards, through a historic village or wherever your heart takes you.
Your ship is equipped with bicycles that you and your companions can use for independent exploration along the riverside, past lush vineyards, through a historic village or wherever your heart takes you.
Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun
Complimentary Internet
Fitness center
Massages available
Putting green on Sun Deck
24-hour Jacuzzi on Sun Deck

Cabin highlights

Some 70 percent of Emerald's cabins measure 225 square feet or larger and 14 lush 300-square-foot Tauck Suites. Some 85 percent have floor-to-ceiling windows with real Fren balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air. Bedding and amenities include:

400-thread-count satin bed linens
Puffy white duvets and pillows of very fine mako cotton with a hypoallergenic 90% down filling
100% cotton temperature-balancing blankets
In-room movies
Minibar
Adjustable heating and cooling
Molton Brown bath products
Terry cloth robes
Hair dryers
Two 110-volt and two 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics
Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks

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On board highlights

Lavender fields Provence

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Inside and out

Destinations 5

If you cruise the Mediterranean in the summer, the fragrant lavender fields of Provence, France, are a must-see.
Interior of Sainte-Chapelle in Paris.
A wonderful evening capture of Pont des Arts, the pedestrian bridge over the River Seine in Paris. It links the Institut de France and the central square of the Louvre. You can also see Notre Dame and Sainte-Chapelle.
The Louvre and its iconic pyramid at night in Paris.
Luxembourg Gardens in Paris.

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