Treasures

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Perfectly at home gliding past fairytale castles, ancient monasteries and Gothic cathedrals on the waters of three historic rivers in the heart of Europe – the Rhine, the Danube and the Main – Tauck's ms Treasures may call on such historic cities as Köln…

98guests
2,000gross tons
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The 98-guest ms Treasures from Tauck River Cruises.

At a glance

Treasures is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Tauck River Cruises, in service since 2011. It carries 98 guests and 36 crew (2.7 guests per crew member) at 2,000 gross tons. It ties with 3 other ships as the 9th 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 5 out of 5 by Cruiseable, 4 out of 5 by Berlitz and 5 out of 5 by Cruise Critic. It has 11 cruises on sale.

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Specs

Cruiseable: 5 / 5
Berlitz: 4 / 5
Cruise Critic: 5 / 5

Guests: 98
Crew: 36
Gross tons: 2,000
Decks: 4
Length: 361 ft
Beam: 39 ft
Maiden voyage: 2011
Refurbished: 2018
Space ratio: 2.7; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.7

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What Treasures 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 4.5
Family friendly 4.0
Party 3.0
Romantic 8.5
Spa and fitness 3.5
Staterooms 8.0

Our review

Tauck's Treasures: Explore Central European jewels

Perfectly at home gliding past fairy-tale castles, ancient monasteries and Gothic cathedrals on the waters of three historic rivers in the heart of Europe – the Rhine, the Danube and the Main – Tauck's ms Treasures may call on such historic cities as Köln, Koblenz, Nürnberg, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest and more.

One of a fleet of Jewel-class riverboats, ms Treasures and her sister ships accommodate no more than 118 guests, while similar-sized riverboats average about 160. Guest amenities inside her 14 300-square-foot suites include brocade upholstery, roomy walk-in closets with built-in drawers, spacious marble baths with full-size tubs, and two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows that open to idyllic riverscapes.

Launched in 2011, the ship also sports seven 183-square-foot cabins, similarly furnished. Standard cabins (150 square feet) are cozy and comfortable and are similar in décor and style to the larger suites. 85% have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open onto a balcony in the fresh air, all have in-room movies, mini-bar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with Molton Brown toiletries.

Who will like sailing on Tauck's Treasures?

Tauck's primary clientele is the over-55 set, a well-educated and well-traveled group interested in a "stop and smell the roses" approach to European travel.

Where ms Treasures sails

Cruise Tauck's ms Treasures on the Danube, Main, and Rhine rivers to such historic cities as Köln, Koblenz, Nürnberg, Passau, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest.

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Dining

Meals are a melange of European style menus, with lighter fare available in the light, window-filled Lido Bar if you want a smaller venue to eat. Regionally sourced local fare is fresh and varied. Meals off the ship are encouraged, whether in an atmospheric family-owned traditional German eatery or aboard a Dutch canal boat. On board, there's always something to snack on, and service is attentive and detail oriented.

Other dining details:

Open seating in dining room
Flexible dining times
Vegetarian meals always available
Alternate dining venue for classic favorites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts
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 aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks

Upper Belvedere Palace in Vienna, Austria. Kurt Bauschardt / Creative Commons BY-SA

Entertainment, bars & lounges

Enrichment lectures
Piano music nightly
In-room movies
Culinary demos
Local entertainment and “themed” fun
Fitness center
Massages available
Putting green on Sun Deck
Whirlpool on Sun Deck – available 24 hours
Bicycles available aboard for use ashore

Other amenities aboard ms Treasures:

Two 110-volt and two 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics; mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
Complimentary Internet and email available
Laundry service available

Staterooms

Cabins aboard ms Treasures are well-appointed and spacious, with plenty of room and storage for your things. All have views, most with floor-to-ceiling French balconies, giving even the smaller cabins a bright and airy feel. The marble bath includes a roomy shower. River cruising is usually quite smooth and the rooms are well insulated, so you can expect restful sleep.

Other stateroom amenities:

Sumptuous new bedding and amenities, including 400-thread-count satin bed linens made from combed cotton
Puffy white duvets and pillows of fine mako cotton, with a hypoallergenic 90% down filling
100% cotton blankets, temperature balancing and soft to the skin
Thick pillow-top mattresses
Essentials Line of Molton Brown bath products
Absorbent terry cloth robes and fluffy towels
Hair dryers

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Inside and out

Destinations 5

Cologne Cathedral, one of German's most famous landmarks. Construction began in 1248, was halted in 1473 and was finally finished in 1880.
Opera Ball in Vienna, Austria.
The Austrian Parliament building in Vienna, Austria.
Buda Castle in Budapest, Hungary.
Szabadsag Square in Budapest, Hungary.

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The 98-guest ms Treasures from Tauck River Cruises.
Tauck's 98-passenger Treasures river cruise ship, in Cologne, Germany. The ship, launched in 2011, sails Europe's inland waterways.

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