A new 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this ships debuts in 2026 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 124 guests. Guest amenities inside her 20 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include spacious bathrooms with separate showers and walk in closets. She also sports 30 roomy 225-square-foot cabins, and 12 180-square-foot cabins. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air and idyllic riverscapes; all have in-room minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun.
ms Serene
ms Serene
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2026 | Refit Year | |||
| Language | N/A | Gross Tonnage | N/A | ||
| Length | 125 | Width | 1.5 | ||
| Currency | USD | Speed | N/A | ||
| Capacity | 124 | Crew Count | 44 | ||
| Deck Count | 4 | Cabin Count | 62 | ||
| Large Cabin Count | N/A | Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A | ||
| Electrical Plugs |
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2 European twin beds that can slide together; sofa bed
Stateroom Furnishings:
Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:
Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per suite), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, 2 French balconies, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels & Washcloths
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling and open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:
Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:
Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner, Towels & Washcloths
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, cabin windows are floor to ceiling, open as sliding door, in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds that can slide together
Stateroom Furnishings:Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver - 220 v only in bathroom, Shower Cap, Soap, Lotion, Shower Gel, Conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, two small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
2 European twin beds
Stateroom Furnishings:
Elegantly designed cabins
Private Bathroom:Yes, with shower
Bathroom Amenities:Towels, Washcloths, Bathrobes & Slippers (2 per cabin), One Sink, Outlet for Electric Shaver (220v only in bathroom), Shower Cap, Soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner
Stateroom Amenities:Elegantly designed cabins, 2-small windows in the cabin that do not open; in-room movies, minibar, adjustable climate control, private bathroom with shower and pampering toiletries, more information to come
ms Serene
A new 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this ships debuts in 2026 with a new deck plan optimized for the utmost in spaciousness – with 80% of her cabins measuring 225 square feet or larger – and accommodating no more than 124 guests. Guest amenities inside her 20 300-square-foot Tauck Suites include spacious bathrooms with separate showers and walk in closets. She also sports 30 roomy 225-square-foot cabins, and 12 180-square-foot cabins. Two decks have floor-to-ceiling windows with real French balconies that open on to a balcony in the fresh air and idyllic riverscapes; all have in-room minibar, adjustable heating and cooling, private bathroom and shower with pampering toiletries. Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2026 | ||||
| Refit Year | |||||
| Language | N/A | ||||
| Gross Tonnage | N/A | ||||
| Length | 125 | ||||
| Width | 1.5 | ||||
| Currency | USD | ||||
| Speed | N/A | ||||
| Capacity | 124 | ||||
| Crew Count | 44 | ||||
| Deck Count | 4 | ||||
| Cabin Count | 62 | ||||
| Large Cabin Count | N/A | ||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | N/A | ||||
| Electrical Plugs |
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Sun Deck
- Sun Deck
Diamond Deck
- Category 5 Cabins
- Category 4 Cabins
Ruby Deck
- Category 3 Cabins
Emerald Deck
- Category 2 Cabins
- Category 1 Cabins
Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose; flexible dining times; vegetarian meals always available
Alternate dining venue, Arthur's, offering classic favorites at lunch and dinner and lighter breakfasts in the morning
Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
The Compass Rose
Wine and dine at The Compass Rose
Dine on fine, freshly prepared cuisine with regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner onboard, with attentive, friendly service - plus regional treats and tastings - as you enjoy great views of the passing scenery in our panoramic main dining room The Compass Rose.
Arthur's
Enjoy casual dining offerings at Arthur's
Casual dining venue, Arthur's, serves guests lighter breakfasts in the morning and offers classic favourites for lunch and dinner.
Your day starts with breakfast onboard… sharing your favorite table by the window with the couple you became friends with at your welcome dinner… enjoying your favorite buffet selections just the way you like them… The riverboat docks right around the time you're finished with breakfast; you couldn't have asked for better timing… As you step off the ship, our local experts eagerly await to show you the places they call home on memorable all-included shore excursions. Back aboard, you'll have some time to explore your "floating hotel." Or decide to relax and chat with friends as you bask in the sun, sipping a cool drink. Refreshed, you head into the lobby just in time to watch the riverboat dock. Aboard the riverboat, you notice the lights reflecting on the river, and engage in a few moments' reflection of your own… taking in the magic of the riverscape one last time. After dinner, you meet your companions for a little more camaraderie around the piano in the lounge before calling it a night. Drifting off to sleep, you smile… realizing that you'll soon be waking up in another magical town… to embark on another perfect day of your Tauck river cruise…
Sun Deck
A new swimming pool, deck seating, a full bar with dining service for al fresco meals on the Sun Deck.
ms Serene Itineraries
Rendezvous on the Seine
Rendezvous on the Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Le Havre, Duclair, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From £7,700pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine
Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Bordeaux |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
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From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Rendezvous on the Seine
Rendezvous on the Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Le Havre, Duclair, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From £6,240pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Rendezvous on the Seine
Rendezvous on the Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Le Havre, Duclair, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From £6,690pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | London (Greenwich) |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
London (Greenwich), London (Greenwich), Paris, Paris, Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise, Vernon, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys and Paris
|
From £7,990pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Rendezvous on the Seine
Rendezvous on the Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Le Havre, Duclair, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From £6,690pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine
Bordeaux, Paris & The Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Bordeaux |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Bordeaux, Bordeaux, Saint-Émilion, Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From Please Call
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | London (Greenwich) |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
London (Greenwich), London (Greenwich), Paris, Paris, Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise, Vernon, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys and Paris
|
From £7,790pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy
Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Giverny, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Paris and Paris
|
From £4,990pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Rendezvous on the Seine
Rendezvous on the Seine
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Rouen, Le Havre, Le Havre, Duclair, Les Andelys, Giverny and Paris
|
From £6,240pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
Cruising the Seine, plus Paris & London
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | London (Greenwich) |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
London (Greenwich), London (Greenwich), Paris, Paris, Paris, Auvers-sur-Oise, Vernon, Rouen, Le Havre, Caudebec-en-Caux, Les Andelys and Paris
|
From £6,490pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises
Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy
Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy
| Cruise Line | Tauck |
| Cruise Type | River |
| Ship | ms Serene |
| Region | Seine |
| Departure Port | Paris |
| Destination Port | Paris |
| Itinerary |
Paris, Paris, Paris, Giverny, Caudebec-en-Caux, Rouen, Paris and Paris
|
From £4,640pp
Plus substantial savings from Deluxe Cruises