Signature highlights
A 135-meter riverboat with a maximum of 130 guests, a sun deck with Jacuzzi and putting green, a plunge pool, fitness facilities and spacious public lounges.
Ms Joy
Live Position ● 9 hours ago
Heading to: ATVIECurrently on: Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague (9 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
10.0 knots
Under Way Using Engine
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Ms Joy
ms Joy is a 135-meter Tauck riverboat built in 2016 for intimate European cruising. It sails primarily on the Danube and accommodates up to 130 guests in 67 cabins, including 22 spacious 300-square-foot Tauck Suites. The ship emphasizes generous personal space, flexible dining, attentive service and destination-focused travel, with public areas designed for relaxed socializing and scenic river viewing. Its relatively small passenger complement gives the vessel a boutique atmosphere compared with larger European riverboats.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Tauck
- Builder / shipyard
- Vahali Shipyards, Belgrade, Serbia
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7560
- MMSI
- 269057560
- Draft
- 1.2 m
Onboard Experience
Dining
The Compass Rose is the main panoramic dining room, offering open seating, flexible dining times and regional cuisine. Arthur’s provides a more casual dining option and snacks.
Entertainment
Onboard programming includes enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, local entertainment, culinary demonstrations, themed activities and in-room movies.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 67 cabins, including 22 300-square-foot Tauck Suites. Cabins feature French balconies or large windows, walk-in closets in selected categories, pillow-top mattresses, Wi-Fi and Molton Brown bath products.
For families
Tauck uses ms Joy for selected family-oriented Tauck Bridges departures, with activities and programming designed for multigenerational travelers.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness center, massage services, a sun-deck Jacuzzi and a plunge pool.
Accessibility
An elevator serves all passenger decks except the Sun Deck. Travelers requiring specific accessibility arrangements should confirm suitability with Tauck before booking.
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Itineraries & Sailings
8 Nights
Belgium & Holland in Spring
Next: Mar 31, 2027
5 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Christmas Markets Along the Danube
Next: Dec 1, 2026
3 upcoming departures
5 Nights
Essence of the Danube
Next: Oct 29, 2027
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest
Next: Jul 26, 2027
2 upcoming departures
7 Nights
Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise
Next: Dec 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
9 Nights
Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague
Next: Jun 20, 2027
2 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague
Next: Aug 14, 2026
3 upcoming departures
9 Nights
The Blue Danube
Next: May 26, 2027
14 upcoming departures
9 Nights
The Blue Danube
Next: May 24, 2027
14 upcoming departures
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Aug 23, 2026 | Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 23, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 23, 2026 | Nov 1, 2026 | Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague | 9 | Book → | |
| Dec 1, 2026 | Dec 8, 2026 | Christmas Markets Along the Danube | 7 | Book → | |
| Dec 8, 2026 | Dec 15, 2026 | Christmas Markets Along the Danube | 7 | Book → | |
| Dec 15, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 | Christmas Markets Along the Danube | 7 | Book → | |
| Mar 31, 2027 | Apr 8, 2027 | Belgium & Holland in Spring | 8 | Book → | |
| Apr 8, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Belgium & Holland in Spring | 8 | Book → | |
| Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 24, 2027 | Belgium & Holland in Spring | 8 | Book → | |
| Apr 24, 2027 | May 2, 2027 | Belgium & Holland in Spring | 8 | Book → | |
| May 2, 2027 | May 10, 2027 | Belgium & Holland in Spring | 8 | Book → | |
| May 24, 2027 | Jun 2, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 26, 2027 | Jun 4, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| May 31, 2027 | Jun 9, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jun 2, 2027 | Jun 11, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jun 11, 2027 | Jun 20, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jun 13, 2027 | Jun 22, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jun 20, 2027 | Jun 29, 2027 | Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague | 9 | Book → | |
| Jun 29, 2027 | Jul 8, 2027 | Romantic Capitals: Paris to Prague | 9 | Book → | |
| Jul 6, 2027 | Jul 15, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jul 8, 2027 | Jul 17, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jul 17, 2027 | Jul 26, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jul 19, 2027 | Jul 28, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Jul 26, 2027 | Aug 2, 2027 | Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest | 7 | Book → | |
| Aug 2, 2027 | Aug 11, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 4, 2027 | Aug 13, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 9, 2027 | Aug 18, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 11, 2027 | Aug 20, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 20, 2027 | Aug 29, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 22, 2027 | Aug 31, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Aug 29, 2027 | Sep 5, 2027 | Heart of the Danube: Bavaria to Budapest | 7 | Book → | |
| Sep 5, 2027 | Sep 14, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 7, 2027 | Sep 16, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 12, 2027 | Sep 21, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 14, 2027 | Sep 23, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 23, 2027 | Oct 2, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 25, 2027 | Oct 4, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Sep 30, 2027 | Oct 9, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 2, 2027 | Oct 11, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 11, 2027 | Oct 20, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 13, 2027 | Oct 22, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 18, 2027 | Oct 27, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 20, 2027 | Oct 29, 2027 | The Blue Danube | 9 | Book → | |
| Oct 29, 2027 | Nov 3, 2027 | Essence of the Danube | 5 | Book → | |
| Nov 3, 2027 | Nov 8, 2027 | Essence of the Danube | 5 | Book → | |
| Dec 22, 2027 | Dec 29, 2027 | Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise | 7 | Book → |