• Capacity Reduction: All four vessels have reduced guest capacity from 118 to 98, fostering a more exclusive and uncrowded onboard environment.
• Enhanced Staterooms: The Ruby Deck now features 20 larger, 225-square-foot cabins, replacing 30 smaller 150-square-foot units to maximize guest comfort.
• New Dining Venue: The introduction of “Arthur’s,” a second casual dining restaurant with a dedicated kitchen and chef, offers travelers increased culinary variety.
• Fleet Standardization: These renovations bring the four smaller ships up to the premium service and design standards of Tauck’s larger Excel-class riverboats.

Tauck has officially elevated its boutique river cruising experience by completing a comprehensive reconfiguration of four of its most intimate vessels. The ms Espirit, ms Treasures, ms Swiss Jewel, and ms Sapphire have all undergone significant design updates, shifting their focus from higher passenger capacity to superior onboard comfort and exclusivity.

By reducing the guest count from 118 down to 98, Tauck has successfully created a more spacious, relaxed environment for travelers. This structural change allowed for the replacement of smaller, 150-square-foot staterooms with 20 expansive, 225-square-foot cabins on the Ruby Deck. These new accommodations offer guests more personal space and a refined atmosphere, aligning these 110-meter ships with the luxury standards of Tauck’s larger Excel-class vessels.

In addition to the cabin upgrades, the renovation introduced a new secondary dining venue named “Arthur’s,” a tribute to Chairman Arthur Tauck, Jr. Featuring dedicated kitchens and specialized chefs, these restaurants offer an expanded, casual dining menu that provides guests with greater culinary flexibility. This addition ensures that the dining experience on these smaller ships now matches the variety found across the rest of the fleet.

These enhancements reflect Tauck’s commitment to providing high-end, personalized service through a low guest-to-staff ratio. Travelers seeking a tranquil pace on European waterways—including the Rhine, Main, and Danube rivers—will find that these newly renovated ships offer an ideal blend of intimacy and modern luxury. As demand for premium small-ship experiences grows, Tauck remains well-positioned to lead the market by prioritizing guest comfort and thoughtful design over sheer vessel size.