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7-night Impressions From The Seine Cruise: Paris To Normandy

Roundtrip Paris
7-night Impressions From The Seine Cruise: Paris To Normandy
June 17, 2025
Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Sapphire for Tauck
Roundtrip Paris
Vacation Offer ID 1543339
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From $6,790
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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Dinner at 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director 
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,506
  • Choice of sightseeing in Paris includes visits to the Opéra Garnier or a walking tour of the Latin Quarter
  • A locally guided walking tour of historic Rouen, including the Cathedral painted by Monet more than 30 times and Joan of Arc Square
  • Guided exploration of D-Day sites with a local expert, including Pointe du Hoc, Omaha Beach and the American Cemetery, with lunch at the Omaha Beach Club
  • Cider and Calvados tasting at a farm in Tilly
  • A visit to the Château Gaillard ruins in Les Andelys
  • Early-opening visit to Monet's house and gardens and the Impressionist Museum in Giverny
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport and train station transfers on arrival and departure as noted
  • 20 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges

 

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay
  • Destination Guide
  • Suggested Shore Excursions
Destination Arrival Departure
Paris

Paris 06/17/2025

Tour begins: 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from the Charles de Gaulle airport or the Charles de Gaulle, Gare du Lyon, or Gare du Nord train stations to Tauck's riverboat. Join us tonight for the captain's briefing, followed by a welcome reception and dinner in the Compass Rose.  Meals :D
06/17/2025 06/17/2025
Paris

Paris 06/18/2025

Paris is home to charming arrondissements and instantly recognizable icons, from the Eiffel Tower to the Arc de Triomphe watching over the Champs-Élysées, filled with lamp-lit bridges spanning the River Seine. A choice of excursions this morning includes an orientation tour and a visit inside magnificent Opéra Garnier. Alternatively, go on a walking tour of the Latin Quarter and St. Germain and learn about the rich literary history of the area as you stroll through Luxembourg Gardens past the neoclassical Pantheon and Sorbonne University. This afternoon, enjoy free time to explore Paris as you choose; join our local guide for a visit to the Pantheon – explore Parisian and French history through the stories of those buried there; or join us for a guided visit to one of Paris' famed museums. Spend the evening at leisure as your riverboat charts a course along the Seine for the inimitable Château de Versailles; cocktail hour is followed by dinner in Compass Rose. Meals :B, L, D
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Versailles
06/19/2025 06/19/2025
Rouen

Optional Private Excursions

Avoid the crowds and hustle and bustle associated with a group activity. For a memorable trip ashore, we invite you to consider a private shore excursion. Enjoy the undivided attention of your own driver/guide and the flexibility of experiencing the aspects of the local culture that most interest you. Below are just some samples of the private shore excursions we can arrange for you. Let us personalize your experience!

Le Havre: D-Day Beaches - 9 hours
The numerous monuments and memorials on the Normandy coastal area bear witness to the fierce fighting that took place here during and after the D-Day Landings of World War II. Your driver-guide meets you after you have departed your cruise ship and takes you on a full-day tour of the American Sector to visit some of the most important sites of this pivotal point in the war.

Your day starts on the famous coastline at Pointe du Hoc, which the US Rangers scaled, demonstrating a triumph of planning, training and execution by elite and well-led troops. Further eastwards along the coast is the sector known as Omaha Beach, also captured by invading American forces, and where you can examine several sites from both the German and US perspectives. You also hear about Operation Aquatint, a failed 1942 British Commando raid on the area. Your day ends with a poignant visit to the US Military Cemetery and Interpretation Centre at Colleville-sur-Mer, the final resting place of over 9300 US soldiers located on a bluff overlooking Omaha Beach. You are transferred back to your cruise ship from here.

Highlights:
  • Visit Pointe du Hoc and Omaha Beach; two of the most significant D-Day sites
Tour Duration: 9 hours

Tour Can Operate: Morning

Wheelchair Accessible: Please enquire for more information

Physical Activity Level: Moderate

Inclusions:
•    Private transport by luxury car or minivan
•    An expert local driver-guide for 9 hours
•    Entrance fees to all sights and museums
•    All taxes

Exclusions:
•    All cruise travel, personal items, meals and associated costs
•    Gratuities
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Chateau du Taillis
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Caudebec-en-Caux
06/21/2025 06/21/2025
Pointe du Hoc
06/21/2025 06/21/2025
D-Day Beaches
06/21/2025 06/21/2025
Les Andelys
06/22/2025 06/22/2025
Vernon (Giverny)
06/22/2025 06/23/2025
Paris
06/24/2025 06/24/2025
Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Sapphire for Tauck
ms Sapphire offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort along the magnificent River Seine, revealing the greatness of Paris and the historic riches of Normandy... it tells tales of Paris and how one of the world's greatest cities made history along its banks... brings first-hand views of the painted Impressionist landscapes and light that inspired artists such as Claude Monet... and provides an authentic slice of northern France riverside life.
Ship Highlights
  • Amenities such as Fitness center, massages and putting green on Sun Deck etc
  • Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies
  • Open seating in main dining room, The Compass Rose
  • Relax with your fellow passengers on Sun deck
Ship Statistics
Maiden Voyage
2008
Last Refurbished
2017
Registry
Switzerland
Beam
37 ft (11.3 m)
Ship Length
361 ft (110 m)
Passenger Capacity
98
Number of Crew
36
Crew Nationality
European
Officer's Nationality
European
Elevators
Yes

Dining

The Compass Rose
The main dining area, is also fitted with a buffet at one end of the dining room. Filled with a variety of regional dishes as well as some familiar faces (french fries and salad options with a large selection of dressings), it's perfect for those who want to get right into the days adventures.
Main Dining Room
Open seating in main dining room, flexible dining times, vegetarian meals always available.

Bars & Lounges

Bars & Lounges
The Panoramic lounge and bar is the sole lounge. Sporting an extensive cocktail menu, grab a drink and join fellow passengers and sit on one of the many plush chairs and couches, taking in the breathtaking views of the river as it passes by. During cocktail hour, enjoy the soft and relaxing sounds of the piano as a pianist plays live music, radiating throughout the lounge as a perfect compliment to the days events that preceded.

Onboard Activities

Lobby
Aboard ms Sapphire, explore all that the ship has to offer including a large variety of onboard entertainment options such as enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun.

Outdoor Activities

Outdoor Activities
Enjoy the luxuries of ms Sapphire while you sail along the river maybe, practice your putt on the sun deck putting green or, if the weather permits, step into the Jacuzzi, or maybe you just want to take in the sights of the passing European landscape from high noon to sunset.

Wellness

Spa
Whether you want to work out at the onboard fitness center or sit back and enjoy one of the many spa amenities, ms Treasures has it all take some time for a massage with a river view or maybe, take advantage of the unisex beauty salon.
Public Rooms
  • Bar(s)/Lounge(s)
  • Internet Café
  • Piano Bar
Stateroom Amenities
  • Bath Amenities/Toiletries
  • In-Stateroom Movies
  • Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Entertainment
  • Educational/Enrichment Programs
Dining
  • Al Fresco Dining
  • Dining Style: Open Seating
  • Formal Restaurant(s)
Other Facilities
  • Laundry Service (nominal fee)
Sports, Health and Fitness
  • Gym/Fitness Room
  • Putting Greens
  • Whirlpool(s)

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $6,790
Cat 1 Emerald Deck
  • Category: 1
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: Two 2’ x 3’ windows, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available
Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2) $7,040
Cat 2 Emerald Deck
  • Category: 2
  • Square Feet: 183
Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together, size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Balcony

Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3) $7,190
Cat 3 Diamond Deck
  • Category: 3
  • Diamond deck
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together, size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4) $7,940
Cat 4 Ruby Deck
  • Category: 4
  • Ruby deck
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together, size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5) $8,540
Cat 5 Diamond Deck
  • Category: 5
  • Diamond deck
  • Square Feet: 183
Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together, size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6) $8,740
Cat 6 Ruby Deck
  • Category: 6
  • Ruby deck
  • Square Feet: 183
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together; size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Refrigerator stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7) $9,240
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
  • Category: 7
  • Diamond deck
  • Square Feet: 300
Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 2 European twin beds that can slide together, size: 2'5" x 6'6" (.75m x 2m) each.
Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French Balconies, each 98 inches wide x 75 inches high each with one sliding door that opens, Quad cabin made possible by pullout couch (only for children), Coffee maker plus mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32” LED TV, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone, safe and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc.
Price includes all private Tauck shore excursions, cruise fare, port charges, applicable fuel surcharges, entertainment, and gratuities to Tauck Director and ship staff.

Land / cruise price per person, based on double occupancy, includes cruise fare, most meals, port charges, shore excursions, applicable fuel surcharges, and gratuities to Tauck Directors, Tauck Cruise Director, ship staff, local guides & drivers, and on all included meals. Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

 

Shore Excursion Selection: Tauck will contact guests 90 days prior to departure to assist with shore excursion selections. 

 

Itinerary Changes – Although not expected, Tauck reserves the right to alter the sequence of ports or omit or substitute scheduled ports or attractions at any time without prior notice. Further, museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays. This cruise includes a fair amount of walking.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck

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  • Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
  • Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
  • Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5)
  • Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4)
  • Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3)
  • Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2)
  • Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1)
Diamond deck

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  • Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
  • Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
  • Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5)
  • Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4)
  • Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3)
  • Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2)
  • Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1)
Ruby deck

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Stateroom Key

  • Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
  • Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
  • Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5)
  • Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4)
  • Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3)
  • Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2)
  • Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1)
Emerald Deck

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Stateroom Key

  • Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
  • Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
  • Cat 5 Diamond Deck (5)
  • Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4)
  • Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3)
  • Cat 2 Emerald Deck (2)
  • Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1)