Signature highlights
Purpose-built for the Seine, ms Serene emphasizes spacious accommodations, large river-facing windows and French balconies. The sun deck includes a swimming pool, bar, shaded seating and outdoor dining.
Ms Serene
Ms Serene is a 124-guest Tauck river cruise ship, in service since 2026. This page lists 28 upcoming departures across 6 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Couples wanting spacious riverboat cabins
✓ Travelers interested in Seine and Normandy cruising
✓ Guests who value a small-ship wellness area
Ms Serene at a glance
Best for
- Couples wanting spacious riverboat cabins
- Travelers interested in Seine and Normandy cruising
- Guests who value a small-ship wellness area
- Passengers seeking outdoor pool access
- Adults preferring relaxed onboard dining
Think twice if you want
- Travelers needing fully wheelchair-accessible river cruising
- Guests seeking a large theatre or extensive nightlife
- Families wanting dedicated kids facilities
- Passengers preferring many indoor entertainment venues
- Travelers wanting cabins with full private balconies
Live Position ● 50 minutes ago
Heading to: RouenCurrently on: Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London (9 nights)
Full port route isn't linked for this sailing yet.
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Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Ms Serene
ms Serene is a new 125-metre Tauck riverboat purpose-built for Seine cruising and introduced in 2026. The intimate vessel carries no more than 124 guests served by 50 crew members, with 62 cabins across three accommodation decks. Its spacious design includes 20 Tauck Suites, large French-balcony cabins, a sun-deck pool, outdoor dining, wellness facilities and two principal dining venues. The ship is designed for destination-focused voyages through Normandy and northern France, combining relaxed onboard spaces with Tauck’s guided shore-excursion program.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Tauck
- Builder / shipyard
- Vahali Shipyards Zasavica and Scylla Initium Shipyard
- Registry / flag
- Switzerland (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- HE7151
- MMSI
- 269057151
- Draft
- 1.5 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Tauck programming includes family-oriented Seine itineraries and flexible casual dining at Arthur’s. The ship also provides spacious public areas and a sun-deck pool suitable for multigenerational travel.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Retreat includes a fitness center with river views, a massage room and a juice, coffee and snack bar. The sun deck adds a pool and open-air relaxation space.
Accessibility
The ship has an elevator serving the Emerald through Diamond decks. Detailed cabin-specific accessibility information should be confirmed with Tauck before booking.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Swimming Pool BarDeck 3 · Diamond Deck
Arthur's Panorama Lounge & Bar The Retreat Category Category 5Deck 2 · Ruby Deck
Compass Rose CategoryDeck 1 · Emerald Deck
CategoryCabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CategoryRiverview cabins with non-opening windows; single supplements are waived subject to availability. Riverview cabins with non-opening windows. Booking categories: 1, 2. | Oceanview | 14 | 180 sq ft | 2 | 1 |
| CategoryFrench Balcony cabins; booking-code variations are grouped under this category. Booking categories: 3, 4. | Balcony | — | 225 sq ft | 2 | 2, 3 |
| Category 5Tauck Suites with two French balconies, a seating area, walk-in closet and separate shower. | Suite | 20 | 300 sq ft | 2 | 3 |
Dining, bars & venues
4 included 1 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Compass Rose
Included
The main dining room serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with open seating and flexible dining times.
Arthur's
Included
A casual alternative dining venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Bars & lounges
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Varies
An indoor lounge and bar with river views, piano music and space for lectures and entertainment.
Relaxation Lounge & Bar
Varies
A lounge within The Retreat serving complimentary snacks and beverages, including coffee, tea and juices.
Outdoor Bar
Varies
A Sun Deck bar serving drinks alongside outdoor seating and al fresco dining.
Where Ms Serene sails, month by month
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| Other / multi-region | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
Explore This Ship
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Itineraries & Sailings
7 Nights
Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine
Next: Apr 29, 2027
4 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
Next: Apr 11, 2027
5 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
Next: Oct 27, 2026
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights
Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy
Next: Apr 4, 2027
6 upcoming departures
9 Nights
Rendezvous on the Seine
Next: May 6, 2027
7 upcoming departures
7 Nights
The Seine: Holiday Magic
Next: Dec 2, 2027
5 upcoming departures
All 6 itineraries and their departure dates
- Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine 29 Apr 2027, 22 May 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 20 Oct 2027
- Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London 11 Apr 2027, 20 Apr 2027, 29 May 2027, 22 Aug 2027, 2 Oct 2027
- Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London 27 Oct 2026
- Impressions from the Seine: Paris to Normandy 4 Apr 2027, 15 May 2027, 21 Jul 2027, 31 Aug 2027, 16 Sep 2027, 27 Oct 2027
- Rendezvous on the Seine 6 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 28 Jul 2027, 6 Aug 2027, 7 Sep 2027, 23 Sep 2027, 11 Oct 2027
- The Seine: Holiday Magic 2 Dec 2027, 9 Dec 2027, 16 Dec 2027, 23 Dec 2027, 30 Dec 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Ms Serene FAQ
What flag does Ms Serene sail under?
Ms Serene is registered in Switzerland.
How many passengers does Ms Serene hold?
Ms Serene carries about 124 guests with roughly 50 crew.
How old is Ms Serene?
Ms Serene entered service in 2026.
What is the dress code on ms Serene?
Evenings are resort casual. Tauck advises against shorts, T-shirts, flip-flops and sneakers for dinner and the evening; some special dinners may call for dressier clothing.
Which dining is included on ms Serene?
Compass Rose and Arthur's are included dining venues. The ship also offers included beverages and snacks, while the Sun Deck provides outdoor dining when conditions permit.
Are gratuities included?
Tauck's European river cruise fares include gratuities for ship staff, Tauck Directors, the Cruise Director, drivers and local guides.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Complimentary internet and email are available, but service levels may vary.
Is ms Serene accessible for wheelchair users?
The elevator serves the Emerald, Ruby and Diamond decks but not the Sun Deck, and the ship has unavoidable stairs. Tauck states that its European river cruises cannot accommodate wheelchairs or electric scooters.
Are children allowed on ms Serene?
Children are welcome, although Tauck journeys are designed primarily for adults. Tauck generally recommends that children be at least eight years old.