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Small-capacity riverboat with 98 guests, spacious redesigned cabins, French balconies in most accommodations, a Sun Deck Jacuzzi and putting green, and a strong guest-to-crew ratio.
Currently on: Grand European Cruise (21 nights)
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ms Esprit is an intimate European riverboat operated for Tauck by Scylla AG. Built in 2010 and renovated in 2018, the 110-meter ship carries up to 98 guests with a notably spacious layout. Its four passenger-accessible levels include Emerald, Ruby, Diamond and Sun decks. Guests can choose between the Compass Rose main restaurant and Arthur’s, relax in the Panorama Lounge, or enjoy the Sun Deck’s Jacuzzi and putting green while cruising European waterways.
Small-capacity riverboat with 98 guests, spacious redesigned cabins, French balconies in most accommodations, a Sun Deck Jacuzzi and putting green, and a strong guest-to-crew ratio.
Compass Rose provides open-seating main dining, while Arthur’s offers a more casual alternative for lighter breakfasts and classic lunch and dinner selections. Weather permitting, al fresco dining is available on the Sun Deck.
Onboard programming includes enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, in-room movies, culinary demonstrations, local entertainment and themed activities. The Panorama Lounge and bar provides the principal social space.
The Tauck configuration includes 300-square-foot suites, larger 225-square-foot cabins and smaller lower-deck cabins. Most accommodations have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies; all include climate control, private bathrooms, minibars and in-room entertainment.
Bicycles are available for shore use, and the ship offers informal social spaces and destination-focused programming. No dedicated children’s facilities are identified on the official ship page.
A fitness center, massage services and a Sun Deck Jacuzzi are available. The ship also provides a putting green and outdoor seating for relaxation.
An elevator connects the Ruby and Diamond decks; stairs are required between other passenger levels. The operator does not present the vessel as fully step-free.
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| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2026 | Sep 20, 2026 | Grand European Cruise | 21 | Book → | |
| Sep 2, 2026 | Sep 23, 2026 | Grand European Cruise | 21 | Book → | |
| Sep 19, 2026 | Sep 26, 2026 | Budapest to the Black Sea | 7 | Book → | |
| Sep 20, 2026 | Sep 27, 2026 | The Black Sea to Budapest | 7 | Book → | |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 18, 2026 | Budapest to the Black Sea | 7 | Book → | |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 19, 2026 | The Black Sea to Budapest | 7 | Book → | |
| Oct 17, 2026 | Oct 24, 2026 | Budapest to the Black Sea | 7 | Book → | |
| Oct 18, 2026 | Oct 25, 2026 | The Black Sea to Budapest | 7 | Book → | |
| Apr 3, 2027 | Apr 12, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Apr 5, 2027 | Apr 14, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Apr 10, 2027 | Apr 19, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Apr 12, 2027 | Apr 21, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 5, 2027 | May 14, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 7, 2027 | May 16, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 12, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 14, 2027 | May 23, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 24, 2027 | Nov 2, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 26, 2027 | Nov 4, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → |