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5-night Essence of the Seine Cruise

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Serene for Tauck
November 12, 2026
Offer ID: 1675878 | Call for pricing

Cruise Inclusions

Experience with Tauck

  • Tauck Exclusive – Private dinner and tour at the 16th-century Château du Taillis in Duclair
  • Tauck Exclusive – A privately guided tour of Château de Bizy
  • Sample Normandy's famous apple ciders and calvados during harvest season – a centuries-old tradition 
  • Listen to the elegant swing of jazz with a lively onboard performance from a Parisian singe

Uniquely Tauck

  • All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director 
  • Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued 
  • 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 nearby Château La Chenevière
  • A guided tour of Château de Bizy – an elegant palace inspired by Versailles
  • A taste of Normandy's famed cider and calvados 
  • Choice of sightseeing in Paris: A coach tour of Paris, including an inside visit to the Opéra Garnier, or a walking tour of the Marais district
  • An evening of local entertainment onboard
  • 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
  • 14 meals; service charges, taxes, porterage, and applicable fuel surcharges
Roundtrip Paris
Paris • 11/12/2026
Rouen • 11/13/2026
D-Day Beaches • 11/14/2026
Vernon (Giverny) • 11/15/2026
Paris • 11/16/2026
Paris • 11/17/2026

Suite

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Suite (Diamond Deck) (Cat 5)
  • Category: Cat 5
  • Diamond Deck
Suite size: 300 sq ft. Elegantly designed cabin with two French balconies (floor-to-ceiling sliding doors), two European twin beds that can slide together plus a sofa bed, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes & slippers, shower cap, soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner, outlet for electric shaver (220v), in-room movies, minibar, and adjustable climate control.
Suite (Diamond Deck) (Cat 5)
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Balcony

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French Balcony Stateroom (Diamond Deck) (Cat 4)
  • Category: Cat 4
  • Diamond Deck
Stateroom size: 225 sq ft. Elegantly designed cabin with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding door), two European twin beds that can slide together, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes & slippers, towels, washcloths, shower cap, soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner, outlet for electric shaver (220v), in-room movies, minibar, and adjustable climate control.
French Balcony Stateroom (Diamond Deck) (Cat 4)
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French Balcony Stateroom (Ruby Deck) (Cat 3)
  • Category: Cat 3
  • Ruby Deck
Stateroom size: 225 sq ft. Elegantly designed cabin with French balcony (floor-to-ceiling sliding door), two European twin beds that can slide together, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes & slippers, towels, washcloths, shower cap, soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner, outlet for electric shaver (220v), in-room movies, minibar, and adjustable climate control.
French Balcony Stateroom (Ruby Deck) (Cat 3)
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Oceanview

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Oceanview Stateroom (Emerald Deck) (Cat 2)
  • Category: Cat 2
  • Emerald Deck
Stateroom size: 225 sq ft. Elegantly designed cabin with two European twin beds that can slide together, two small non-opening windows, private bathroom with shower, bathrobes & slippers, shower cap, soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner, outlet for electric shaver (220v), towels & washcloths, in-room movies, minibar, and adjustable climate control.
Oceanview Stateroom (Emerald Deck) (Cat 2)
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Oceanview Stateroom (Emerald Deck) (Cat 1)
  • Category: Cat 1
  • Emerald Deck
Stateroom size: 180 sq ft. Elegantly designed cabin with two European twin beds that can slide together, two small non-opening windows, private bathroom with shower, towels, washcloths, bathrobes & slippers, shower cap, soap, lotion, shower gel, conditioner, outlet for electric shaver (220v), in-room movies, minibar, and adjustable climate control.
Oceanview Stateroom (Emerald Deck) (Cat 1)
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ms Serene for Tauck

New 125m riverboat in Tauck's Destination Fleet, this newly redesigned riverboat debuts in 2026, optimized for the utmost in spaciousness. A reimagined deck plan is purpose built for the Seine, with 80% of cabins 225 sq ft or larger. There are 20 300-square-foot spacious Tauck suites; 30 225-square-foot cabins and 12 180-square-foot cabins.