Signature highlights
A 110-meter riverboat redesigned for a maximum of 98 guests, with spacious public areas, a sun-deck Jacuzzi, putting green, bicycles for shore use and complimentary onboard beverages.
Ms Sapphire
Ms Sapphire is a 98-guest Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 1 upcoming departure across 1 itinerary, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
Live Position ● 2 hours ago
Heading to: PARIS LE HAVRECurrently on: Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy (7 nights)
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About Ms Sapphire
ms Sapphire is Tauck’s compact 110-meter European riverboat, operating under the vessel name Swiss Sapphire. Refurbished in 2017, it carries no more than 98 guests and emphasizes unusually spacious accommodations, including 14 Tauck Suites and many cabins with French balconies. Passenger spaces include the Compass Rose dining room, Arthur’s casual dining venue, Panorama Lounge, fitness facilities, a sun-deck Jacuzzi and a putting green. Its small scale and attentive staffing make it well suited to scenic river cruising and destination-focused travel.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Tauck
- Builder / shipyard
- Jac. den Breejen, Hardinxveld-Giessendam, Netherlands
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland
- Call sign
- HE7270
- MMSI
- 269057270
- Draft
- 1.2 m
- Previous names
- Swiss Sapphire
Onboard Experience
Dining
Compass Rose provides open-seating main dining, while Arthur’s offers casual breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Al fresco dining is available on the Sun Deck when conditions permit.
Entertainment
Onboard programming includes enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, culinary demonstrations, local entertainment, themed activities, in-room movies and a Panorama Lounge with bar service.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 49 cabins, including 14 approximately 300-square-foot Tauck Suites, larger 225-square-foot cabins and smaller categories. Most accommodations have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies; all include private bathrooms, climate control, minibar and entertainment systems.
For families
The ship offers bicycles for use ashore, flexible dining and a relaxed small-ship setting. Tauck itineraries may be suitable for multigenerational travelers, although the vessel has multiple stair sections between decks.
Pools, spa & wellness
Facilities include a fitness center, massage services and a 24-hour Sun Deck Jacuzzi.
Accessibility
An elevator connects the Ruby and Diamond decks; other deck transitions require stairs. Scylla identifies several cabins as better suited for wheelchair users, but the ship is not fully step-free.
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Itineraries & Sailings
7 Nights
Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy
Next: Sep 22, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All Upcoming Departures
| Departure | Return | Itinerary | Nights | Region | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy | 7 | Book → |