MS Emerald
Why cruise on this ship?
Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Emerald offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along France's Rhône and Saône rivers. Pass by colourful Provençal landscapes and villages dotting the lush Rhône valley wine country that inspired historic Impressionist painters and create on board relationships alongside memories to last a lifetime...
Dining
Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available.
- Alternate dining venue, Arthur's, offering classic favourites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts in the morning
- Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
- Complimentary snacks served 10:00 AM – midnight
The Compass Rose
Enjoy a variety of international and regional dishes when you dine at Compass Rose, the main dining venue aboard ms Emerald. Offering flexible dining times and open seating, Compass Rose boasts a formal, yet comforting atmosphere that is complimented by the knowledgeable and friendly wait staff.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Fine
Arthur's
Enjoy casual dining at Arthur's
Arthur's - the second and more casual dining venue aboard every Tauck riverboat, named in honour of our Chairman, Arthur Tauck, Jr. serves guests lighter breakfasts in the morning and offers classic favourites for lunch and dinner.
Features
- Experience: Complimentary
- Food type: Casual
Entertainment
Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun.
Panorama Lounge & Bar
The best place to unwind after a day of adventures….
The Panorama lounge and bar is the sole lounge found aboard ms Emerald. Sporting an extensive cocktail menu, grab a drink and join fellow passengers and sit on one of the many plush chairs and couches taking in the breathtaking views of the river as it passes by. During cocktail hour or after dinner, enjoy nightly live piano music... as well as culinary demos, local entertainment, "themed" fun and more.
Features
- Lounge
Lido Bar
The gracious aft lounge in the stern of your riverboat sports an innovative 180° curved glass wall that opens to the fresh air (weather permitting).
Features
- Bar
Lobby
The central hub aboard ms Emerald
Public spaces throughout your riverboat reflect elegance, including ms Emerald's sparkling lobby - the central hub of this recently refurbished member of Tauck's custom-designed Destination Fleet - from which you can explore all that ms Emerald has to offer.
Features
- Reception
Enrichment
Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun
Bicycles available aboard for use ashore
Onboard Bicycles
Looking for something different during free time ashore? Your Tauck riverboat 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.
Features
- Bikes
Health and fitness
Fitness centre; massages available; putting green on Sun Deck; Jacuzzi on Sun Deck – available 24 hours
Fitness Centre
Fitness centre; massages available; putting green on Sun Deck; Jacuzzi on Sun Deck – available 24 hours
Features
- Gym
Kids and teens
There are no dedicated Kids & Teens facilities onboard. However, he bond between children and adults as they experience the world together makes for special memories that last lifetimes. It is for that reason that the line created ‘Tauck Bridges’ – journeys for the whole family to enjoy together. Each of these kid-friendly family oriented journeys has a minimum recommended age rating to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all guests. Tauck Bridges itineraries are not recommended for children under 3 years of age. All children on Tauck journeys must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Accommodation
ms Emerald has been redesigned with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness with over 70% of the cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger. The ship boasts 14 spacious 300-square-foot Suites, 20 225-square-foot cabins, four 183-square-foot cabins, one 182-square-foot cabin and eight-150-square foot cabins.
85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies. All cabins are equipped with in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries.
Cabin beds are fitted with 400-thread satin bed linen, mako cotton pillows, 100% cotton blankets and thick pillow top mattresses. A variety of Tauck-exclusive Molton Brown bath products are provided along with terry cloth robes, towels and hair dryers.
- In Category 7 Tauck Suites, American breakfast room service available and a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc
- 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics; minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
- Complimentary Internet & Email available
Category 7 Suite
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 180 cm (two beds 200 cm x 90 cm each when separate); 79" x 71" (two beds 79" x 35"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Pull-out sleeping sofa 190 cm x 110 cm – 75" x 43", two club chairs & coffee table, a desk and a TV credenza, Walk-in closet and dresser, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers, Large bathroom with separate shower featuring rainfall shower head (note: no bathtub)
Stateroom Amenities:
Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies, each 98 inches wide x 75 inches high each with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch (only for children), Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc
Features
- Sofa Bed
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Paid Mini Bar
- Coffee Machine
- Telephone
Category 6 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Two chairs plus a desk, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
- Paid Mini Bar
Category 5 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
- Paid Mini Bar
Category 4 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closets with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
- Paid Mini Bar
Category 3 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each when separate); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
- Desk
- Paid Mini Bar
Category 2 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each when separate); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
- Paid Mini Bar
Category 1 Cabin
2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 156 cm (two beds 200 cm x 78 cm each when separate); 79" x 61" (two beds 79" x 31"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Two chairs plus a desk, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Stateroom Amenities:
Two 2' x 3' windows, refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, telephone, safe and individual climate control, onboard wi-fi available, easy under-bed luggage storage
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Telephone
- Paid Mini Bar
Deck plans
Sun Deck
- Putting Green
- Whirlpool
- Lounge Chairs
Diamond Deck
- Arthur's
- Category 7 Suites
- Category 5 Cabins
- Category 3 Cabins
- Panorama Lounge
- Bar
Ruby Deck
- The Compass Rose
- Kitchen
- Engines
- Category 6 Cabins
- Category 4 Cabins
Emerald Deck
- Category 2 Cabin
- Category 1 Cabins
- Engines
- Crew Quarters
- Fitness
- Massage
