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9-night Holland & Belgium in Spring Northbound Cruise

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Joy for Tauck
April 9, 2026
Offer ID: 1622840 | Call for pricing

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

  • TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private gala dinner and tour at the Mauritshuis museum in The Hague

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
  • All private Tauck shore excursions – $2,380 Value!
  • Visits to Keukenhof Gardens in Lisse
  • A scenic cruise along the beautiful 17th-century canals of Amsterdam and a visit to the Rijksmuseum or a full day visit to the Dutch countryside
  • Visits to Dordrecht and the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Kinderdijk's 18th-century windmills
  • Choice of a bicycling excursion among the windmills of Kinderdijk
  • A choice of excursions to the well-preserved medieval Flemish cities of Ghent and Bruges
  • Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
  • Airport and train transfers upon arrival and departure as noted
  • 23 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
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Amsterdam/Brussels
Amsterdam • 4/9/2026
Amsterdam • 4/10/2026
Enkhuizen • 4/11/2026
Keukenhof Gardens, Lisse • 4/12/2026
The Hague • 4/12/2026
Kinderdijk • 4/13/2026
Dordrecht • 4/13/2026
Rotterdam • 4/14/2026
Ghent • 4/15/2026
Antwerp • 4/16/2026
Brussels • 4/17/2026

Suite

Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite View Details
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
  • Category: 7
  • Diamond Deck
  • Square Feet: 300
Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, Coffee maker, Breakfast room service, Iron plus ironing board, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available, a $100 credit per stateroom to be used onboard the ship (spa services, gift shop purchases, etc).
Cat 7 Diamond Deck Suite (7)
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Oceanview

Cat 6 Ruby Deck View Details
Cat 6 Ruby Deck
Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
  • Category: 6
  • Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed, luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6)
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Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck View Details
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck (5)
  • Category: 5
  • Diamond Deck
  • Square Feet: 190-225
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32” LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck (5)
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Cat 4 Ruby Deck View Details
Cat 4 Ruby Deck
Cat 4 Ruby Deck (4)
  • Category: 4
  • Square Feet: 190
Size: 190 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar 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.
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Cat 3 Emerald Deck View Details
Cat 3 Emerald Deck
Cat 3 Emerald Deck (3)
  • Category: 3
  • Square Feet: 225
Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Stateroom Amenities: Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, Loft sitting area, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32” LED TV, Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.
Cat 3 Emerald Deck (3)
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Cat 2 Ruby Deck View Details
Cat 2 Ruby Deck
Cat 2 Ruby Deck (2)
  • Category: 2
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar 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.
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Cat 1 Emerald Deck View Details
Cat 1 Emerald Deck
Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1)
  • Category: 1
  • Square Feet: 150
Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: Yes. Stateroom Amenities: One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar 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 1 Emerald Deck (1)
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Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Joy for Tauck
ms Joy for Tauck

Maintaining Tauck’s high standards for quality and comfort, ms Joy cruises exclusively for Tauck on the Danube River as part of the Destination Fleet. With a maximum of 130 guests, the 443-foot riverboat and her sister ships continue the tradition of providing more space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, transporting fewer passengers than most longships (135 meters). Her deck plan is innovative, with a total of 67 cabins, the most popular cabins tend to be the largest, so cruise have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot Tauck Suites – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, cruise have created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view, all windows in these loft cabins open.

Ship Details Deck Plans

Dining

Main Dining Room
Open seating in main dining room, flexible dining times, vegetarian meals always available.
Open seating in main dining room, flexible dining times, vegetarian meals always available.
The Compass Rose
The main dining area, The Compass Rose, 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.
The main dining area, The Compass Rose, 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.

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.
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 Joy, 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.
Aboard ms Joy, 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

Putting Green & Jacuzzi
A riverboat's comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socializing practice your putt on the on board putting green, kick back in the Jacuzzi with new friends or enjoy a cocktail as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe's rivers.
A riverboat's comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socializing practice your putt on the on board putting green, kick back in the Jacuzzi with new friends or enjoy a cocktail as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe's rivers.

Wellness

Fitness center and massages available.
Fitness center and massages available.