Tauck World Discovery

MS Swiss Emerald

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Ship Overview

Tauck World Discovery
Cruise StyleRiver
Ship Size

A club-like ambience pervades the pretty 118-passenger MS Swiss Emerald with also has 14 suites measuring 300 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows (as well as seven junior suites), walk-in closets, and marble baths with full-size tubs. Most itineraries range between 10 and 14 days and include visits to Paris, Lyon, and Monte Carlo.Read More

Tauck World Discovery operates four ships in Europe, including the 118-passenger Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire, andSwiss Jewel, and the MSTreasure launched in 2011, the same year the company garnered top awards as the World’s Best River Cruise Line by a well-known reader poll.

These well-appointed vessels provide uncommon access to local hot spots for immersive cultural experiences, all-inclusive pricing, and personalized attention. A club-like ambience pervades with only 14 suites measuring 300 square feet with floor-to-ceiling windows (seven Junior suites), walk-in closets, and marble baths with full-size tubs. Wi-Fi access is offered throughout. All cabins have flat-screen TVs, minibar, radio, safe, and aromatic L’Occitane French toiletries.

Ships cruise the Danube, Rhine, Mosel, and Main rivers, as well as the scenic canals of the Netherlands and Belgium in spring. The French waterways cruise is a feast for the senses showcasing local gastronomy and stunning architecture. Signature voyages are the 14-day French Escapade Monte Carlo to Paris cruise and the 24-day Grand European Cruise for those who want to splurge.

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SHIP STATS
Entered Service
Number of Cabins
Passenger Capacity
1
Crew Members
Passengers to Crew Ratio
1.00
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CRUISE LINE INFO
800/788–7885

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