7-night Family Fun Along The Seine: Paris To Normandy Cruise

June 26, 2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Esprit for Tauck

Roundtrip Paris

Vacation Offer ID 1609851

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From $5,890

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

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Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Early-opening visit to Musée Marmottan Monet
Poignant insights at Normandy's D-Day beaches & hands-on discoveries at the D-Day Academy

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All gratuities to Tauck Director, guides & drivers
Tauck's private shore excursions and distinctive inclusions valued at $2,507
Exploring Paris on a bicycle tour or a walking tour
A visit inside Monet's house and painted gardens at Giverny
A choice of experiences in the spired town of Rouen, where the spirit of Joan of Arc lives on
An inside tour of Château de Versailles
Guided walk through the palace gardens or exploration of the gardens and Marie Antoinette farm by bicycle
20 meals, airport transfers upon arrival and departure as noted, all gratuities to Tauck Director, guides & drivers, service charges, admission fees, taxes & porterage

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 06/26/2025 Tour begins: 4:00 PM. A transfer is included from Charles de Gaulle International Airport, and Gare du Nord and Gare du Lyon train stations to the ship. Tonight you'll meet your Tauck Director and your fellow family river cruisers at a welcome reception and dinner. Meals :D	06/26/2025	06/26/2025
Paris Paris 06/27/2025 Today your family embarks on an exciting sightseeing adventure through Paris, a city brimming with history, charm, and fun for all ages. Stroll together along bustling boulevards, explore lively neighborhoods, and marvel at impressive architecture that sparks curiosity in both kids and adults. From fascinating landmarks to hidden treasures, every stop offers moments to learn, laugh, and create lasting memories. It's a day designed to bring your family closer while discovering the magic of Paris – from elegant boulevards to charming cobblestone streets, every corner tells a story of artistic endeavours, history's great stories, and an unforgettable blend of elegance and charm. If you wish, go bicycling along the Seine this afternoon – then join us for a "magical" evening aboard the riverboat. Meals :B, L, D	06/27/2025	06/27/2025
Paris Paris 06/28/2025 Wake up for a private early morning visit to the incredible Musée Marmottan Monet before it opens to the public; located in a 19th-century mansion, it is home to world's largest collection of art by Claude Monet. Then your family is off for an adventure of their choosing, including a guided bicycle ride along the River Seine or a walking tour and spy game in hilltop Montmartre, where cobbled streets, the stunning white Sacré-Couer Basilica, colorful street artists and corner bistros await your discovery. Everyone will then enjoy time at leisure in Montmartre before returning to the riverboat for dinner and cruising to your next stop, Vernon. Meals :B, L, D	06/28/2025	06/28/2025
Vernon (Giverny)	06/29/2025	06/29/2025
Les Andelys	06/29/2025	06/29/2025
Normandy 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 - Shore Excursion Etretat / Fecamp - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of Etretat & Fecamp HIGHLIGHTS: Etretat is found in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, 20 kilometres north of Le Havre. The town is on the Normandy coast, and is renowned for its 70 metre high picture postcard white cliffs, and the arches and tunnels in the cliffs that jut out to sea, and a large rock needle. Both the cliffs and village are the scenic highlight of the region and not to be missed if you visiting this part of Normandy. Fecamp is situated between cliffs and has a medium sized pleasure boats harbor and a fishing harbor. There are several shopping streets, museums, restaurants and a cathedral. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal All entrance fees All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double Le Havre - Shore Excursion Flower Coast - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Flower coast HIGHLIGHTS You will take the coast road out of the town and pass through the seaside villages along the way, complete with their old whaling stations, such as Trouville, Villers sur Mer and Houlgate. If you wish you can follow in the footsteps of the American Film Festival at the “Planches de Deauville”, or visit the sumptuous casino to be found in this holiday town. A visit to Honfleur is in itself a complete history lesson, from the 100 years war, through the voyages of discovery to the New World during the 17th century to the art of the impressionists. As a defense against invasion by the English the town was walled and fortified during the second half of the 14th century. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light' Package includes - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double Le Havre - Shore Excursion Normandy Landing Beaches - 8 hours Meet your private English speaking driver guide who will wait for you with a nominative board at the main exit of your ship and depart for a visit of the Normandy Landing Beaches HIGHLIGHTS Departure for a full day to relive all instants that made Normandy, on June 6th, 1944, the most important battlefield of the 20th century history. From Bloody Omaha to Gold Beach, you will get your fill of emotions, through various sites, on the roads taken by our liberators during the Overlord Operation, while appreciating the story of our guides. The Pointe du Hoc battlefield, which remained intact after the rangers’ assault, will carry you away to the heart of the fierce battle conducted by the first wave on the orders of the colonel Rudder. End of the tour at your ship Tour Duration: 8 hours Wheelchair Accessible: NO Physical Activity Level: Light Package includes - Transportation: pick up/drop off at the Port - English speaking licensed driver guide with a deluxe car with AC at disposal - All entrance fees - All tax and Vat Does not include - Lunch - Gratuities - Travel insurance and personal expenses Departure dates : all day , all year May 1st - due to French law, cost double	06/30/2025	06/30/2025
Pointe du Hoc	06/30/2025	06/30/2025
Omaha Beach	06/30/2025	06/30/2025
Caudebec-en-Caux	06/30/2025	06/30/2025
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	07/01/2025	07/01/2025
Versailles	07/02/2025	07/02/2025
Paris	07/03/2025	07/03/2025

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Esprit for Tauck

Newly redesigned for a more intimate cruising experience, ms Esprit offers a seamless combination of luxury and comfort as you glide along the Danube and Rhine Rivers... enjoy views of fairy-tale castles that line the riverbanks from the Sun Deck... gaze at picture-book villages while you dine at Compass Rose, or simply enjoy the camaraderie of fellow passengers in the lounge before heading out, ready for the adventures that lie ahead...

Ship Statistics

Last Refurbished: 2018
Registry: Swiss
Built Year: 2010
Ship Length: 361 ft (110 m)

Passenger Capacity: 98
Number of Crew: 36
Internet: Service levels may vary

Dining

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

Outdoor Activities

Wellness

Stateroom Amenities

Bath Amenities/Toiletries
Bath Robes
Complimentary Bottled Water (and/or Other Beverages)
Goose-Down Pillows
Hair Dryer
In-Stateroom Movies
Luxury Bedding
Minibar and/or Refrigerator
Pillow-Top Mattresses
Showers and/or Bath Tubs
Suites
Spacious Closet(s)

Entertainment

Internet Access
Complimentary basic internet is included on riverboats and where available in hotel rooms. Service levels are not guaranteed.
Classes and Workshops
Educational/Enrichment Programs
Guest Lecturers
Live Music
Local Entertainment

Dining

Al Fresco Dining
Weather permitting
Casual Dining Venue(s)
Dining Style: Anytime Dining
Dining Style: Flexible Dining Options
Dining Style: Open Seating
In-Room Breakfast Tray
Room Service
Unlimited Complimentary Beverages
Includes regional wine, beer and premium spirits, in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks.

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $5,890

Category: 1
Square Feet: 150

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) $6,140

Category: 2
Square Feet: 183

Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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.

Cat 3 Diamond Deck (3) $6,290

Category: 3
Square Feet: 150

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) $7,040

Category: 4
Square Feet: 150

Size: 183 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) $7,640

Category: 5
Square Feet: 183

Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6) $7,840

Category: 6
Square Feet: 183

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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) $8,340

Category: 7
Square Feet: 300

Size: 300 sq. ft. Private Balcony: French Beds: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration).
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.

$500 Child Savings: Children 12 and under

Special Solo Traveler Savings – No Single Supplement in Category 1:On all departures, the single price in Category 1 is the same as the double price – no single supplement, which means savings of up to 50% for solo travelers!

Please note:Children under 18 must be booked in a cabin with at least one adult. Accommodations for families of 3 or 4 in Categories 1 through 6 consist of two adjacent, but not connecting, double cabins. Triple and quadruple accommodations in Category 7 consist of a suite featuring a pillow-top queen-sized bed (with optional twin-bed capacity) and a full-sized pull-out couch. Please note that Category 7 suites can accommodate a maximum of 3 adults over the age of 18, or of 2 adults plus 2 children (only available on Bridges family cruises).

Recommended age:8+ – minimum age for our Tauck Bridges river cruises is 4 years.

Gratuities to Tauck Cruise Director, Tauck Directors, local guides, drivers & ship staff included.

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, as well as 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.

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.

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

Note: This cruise includes a fair amount of walking in each city. *For activities marked with an asterisk (*) in day descriptions, participation is at your own risk and a signed liability waiver will be required.

Please Note:We regret to inform that children aged 7 and under cannot participate in the Notre Dame virtual reality experience. An alternate activity will be provided in its place.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

Sun Deck