Inspire
Intimate ship Bliss scored
Cruising exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle, ms Inspire lends her 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…
- 130guests
- 1,000gross tons
- 20cruises now
At a glance
Inspire is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Tauck River Cruises, in service since 2014. It carries 130 guests and 39 crew (3.3 guests per crew member) at 1,000 gross tons. It ties with 5 other ships as the largest of 19 Tauck River Cruises ships by guest capacity. On Cruiseable's Bliss scale it scores highest for cultural (9/10) and lowest for party (3/10). It is rated 4 out of 5 by Cruiseable and 4.5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 20 cruises on sale.
Builder's plate
Specs
- Guests
- 130
- Crew
- 39
- Gross tons
- 1,000
- Decks
- 4
- Length
- 443 ft
- Beam
- 39 ft
- Maiden voyage
- 2014
- Space ratio
- 3.3
- Gross tons per guest
- Guests per crew
- 3.3
- Fitness center
- 1
Bliss scores
What Inspire is best at
Ten dimensions scored by our editors on a 10-point scale. The Cruiseable app ranks every cruise against the mix you care about.
- Active 7.0
- Adventure and nature 5.0
- Cultural 9.0
- Dining 8.0
- Entertainment 5.0
- Family friendly 6.5
- Party 3.0
- Romantic 8.0
- Spa and fitness 4.0
- Staterooms 8.0
Our review
Tauck's Inspire: Explore Europe's medieval heritage
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.
The new Inspiration class ship continues the cruise line's tradition of providing the most space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting the fewest passengers of any longship (443 feet). The deck plan for this new ship (and its sister ship ms Savor) are unlike any other in the fleet. With a total of 67 cabins, and an added ship length, it offers 22 suites at 300 sq. ft. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, Inspire also has 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view.
Where the Tauck Inspire sails
The Tauck ship Inspire cruises exclusively along the riverscapes of the Rhine with voyages generally beginning in Amsterdam.
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Cabin highlights
- 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
- 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
Amenities
- Open seating in dining room with flexible dining times
- Vegetarian meals
- Alternate dining venue 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 10:00 am to midnight
- Unlimited complimentary beverages including 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
- Complimentary Internet
- Fitness center
- Massages available
- Putting green on Sun Deck
- 24-hour Jacuzzi on Sun Deck
- Bicycles available aboard for use ashore
- Laundry service available
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On board highlights
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Reception area
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Loft cabin
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Lounge
Dining
Where to eat on Inspire
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Inside and out
Destinations 5
Cologne Cathedral and the Hohenzollern Bridge in Cologne, Germany. Autumn in the Netherlands. A historic building near Porta Nigra in Trier, Germany. The Christmas market in Cologne, Germany. The Cathedral of St. Peter and Church of Our Lady in Trier, Germany, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Trier, which sits on the Moselle River, was a Roman colony starting in the 1st century A.D.
Dining 2
Compass Rose, the main dining room on Tauck's sister river cruise ships Inspire and Savor, boasts panoramic windows and a full menu service for dinner. Arthur's, named for company chairman Arthur Tauck, Jr., is a café-like restaurant serving largely American fare on Tauck's luxury river cruise ships Inspire and Savor.
Staterooms 2
A suite in Tauck's Inspiration Class river cruise ships Inspire and Savor. The ships feature 22 300-square-foot-suites, the largest number of roomy suites of any riverboat on any European river. A loft cabin with bath aboard Tauck's identical river cruise ships Inspire and Savor.
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The 130-guest ms Inspire from Tauck River Cruises. The elegant reception area aboard Tauck's new river cruise ships Inspire and Savor. At 443 feet, the ships are the maximum length for navigating the locks along Europe's waterways. Tauck's luxury river cruise ship Inspire sails itineraries along the lush, castle-rich riverscapes of the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Europe. The lounge aboard Tauck's new river cruise ships Inspire and Savor. At 443 feet, the ships are the same length as Viking River Cruises' Longships but carry 130 guests, compared to Viking's 190. Aboard Tauck's new luxury river cruise ship Inspire, go wine tasting and explore historic castles and market towns as you glide along the Rhine and Moselle rivers in Holland, Germany, France, Switzerland and Luxembourg.
- 7 Night Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Southbound Next Nov 25, 2026 6 dates Fare on request
- 7 Night Christmas Markets Along the Rhine - Northbound Next Dec 2, 2026 7 dates Fare on request
- 8 Night Belgium & Holland in Spring - Northbound Next Mar 26, 2027 6 dates Fare on request
- 8 Night Holland & Belgium in Spring - Southbound Next Apr 3, 2027 5 dates Fare on request
- 10 Night Rhine Enchantment, Amsterdam to Milan - Southbound Next May 5, 2027 5 dates Fare on request
- 9 Night The Rhine & Swiss Alps - Northbound Next May 10, 2027 5 dates Fare on request
- 9 Night Rhine Connoisseur: Lake Geneva to Belgium - Northbound Next May 24, 2027 5 dates Fare on request
- 7 Night Heart of Belgium & Holland - Northbound Next Jun 2, 2027 2 dates Fare on request
- 7 Night The Romantic Rhine: Amsterdam to Basel - Southbound Next Jun 9, 2027 Fare on request
- 7 Night Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure - Northbound Next Jun 16, 2027 6 dates Fare on request
- 7 Night Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure - Southbound Next Jun 23, 2027 6 dates Fare on request
- 9 Night Rhine Connoisseur: Brussels to Montreux - Southbound Next Aug 18, 2027 3 dates Fare on request
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- 9 Night Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest Next Sep 15, 2027 Fare on request
- 14 Night The Rhine and Moselle - Southbound Next Sep 29, 2027 Fare on request
- 7 Night A Week On... the Rhine - Southbound Next May 10, 2028 3 dates Fare on request
- 9 Night The Rhine & Swiss Alps - Northbound Next May 15, 2028 5 dates Fare on request
- 14 Night The Rhine & Moselle - Southbound Next May 24, 2028 2 dates Fare on request
- 10 Night Rhine Enchantment, Milan to Amsterdam - Northbound Next Jun 4, 2028 Fare on request
- 9 Night Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich's Oktoberfest Next Sep 20, 2028 Fare on request
- 14 Night The Rhine & Moselle - Northbound Next Nov 1, 2028 Fare on request
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