MS Sapphire Cruise Ship Information & Review
Why cruise on this ship?
ms Sapphire offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort along the magnificent River Seine, revealing the greatness of Paris and the historic riches of Normandy... it tells tales of Paris and how one of the world's greatest cities made history along its banks... brings first-hand views of the painted Impressionist landscapes and light that inspired artists such as Claude Monet... and provides an authentic slice of northern France riverside life.
Dining
In addition to our main dining room, The Compass Rose, the ship also features Arthur's, a second dining venue offering casual fare.
Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available.
- Complimentary snacks served 10:00 AM – midnight
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
Dining Room
Wine and dine at Compass Rose
Enjoy a variety of international and regional dishes when you dine at Compass Rose, the main dining venue aboard ms Sapphire. 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 Bistro
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) – and doubles as a second dining venue featuring classic favourites and lighter fare.
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 onboard 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, enjoy the soft and relaxing sounds of the piano as a pianist plays live music, radiating throughout the lounge as a perfect compliment to the days events that preceded.
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
Sun Deck
Lounge on the Sun Deck of ms Sapphire
Whether you practice your putt at the on board putting green, relax in the Jacuzzi, or take in the views of the passing landscapes on a lounge chair, ms Sapphire has an option for everyone to enjoy.
Features
- Sun Deck
Lobby
The central hub onboard ms Sapphire
Aboard ms Sapphire, explore all that the ship has to offer including a large variety of onboard entertainment options such as enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun.
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
Stay in shape throughout your cruise by making workout sessions in our onboard fitness centre a regular part of your shipboard routine. The riverboat’s compact, efficient gym features treadmills, stationary bicycles, weights, stretch bands and yoga mats.
Features
- Gym
Putting Green & Jacuzzi
Onboard putting green
Features
- Whirlpool/Jacuzzi
- Golf
Kids and teens
There are no dedicated Kids & Teens facilities onboard. However, the 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 Sapphire has been redesigned with a new deck plan optimised 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
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
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Lounge Area
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- Suite Benefits
- TV
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Sofa Bed
- 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, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
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
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
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
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
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
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
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:
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
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Lounge Area
- Telephone
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:
Built-in closet with drawers, Two chairs plus a desk, 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, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Features
- Shower
- Toiletries Provided
- Room Service Available
- TV
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe
- Hair Dryer
- Desk
- Double or Twin Configuration
- Telephone
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
- Boutique
- Reception
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
