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ms Inspire for Tauck
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  • Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Inspire for Tauck
  • |
  • December 7, 2025

itinerary

  1. Day 1
    Basel
    | Sun Dec 7, 2025
  2. Day 2
    Lucerne
    | Mon Dec 8, 2025
  3. Day 3
    Mount Pilatus
    | Mon Dec 8, 2025
  4. Day 4
    Strasbourg
    | Tue Dec 9, 2025
  5. Day 5
    Black Forest
    | Wed Dec 10, 2025
  6. Day 6
    Baden-Baden
    | Wed Dec 10, 2025
  7. Day 7
    Heidelberg
    | Thu Dec 11, 2025
  8. Day 8
    Rudesheim
    | Fri Dec 12, 2025
  9. Day 9
    Cologne
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
  10. Day 10
    Dusseldorf
    | Sat Dec 13, 2025
  11. Day 11
    Dusseldorf
    | Sun Dec 14, 2025
Sailing Features
  • 7 Nights
  • Dec 7, 2025 / Dec 14, 2025
  • Basel
  • Dusseldorf
  • ms Inspire for Tauck

Suites

Choose the perfect room for you
Oceanview
Suite
Oceanview
Cat 1 Emerald Deck

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton, linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Amenities: Two 2’ by 3’ fixed windows, 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.

Oceanview
Cat 2 Ruby Deck

Size: 150 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Built-in closet with drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton, linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Amenities: Two 2’ by 3’ fixed windows, 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.

Oceanview
Cat 3 Emerald Deck

Size: 225 sq. ft. Private Balcony: No. Features: Padded headboard with reading lamps, Closets, Storage/drawers, 4 steps up to loft area, Railing, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling. Private Bathroom with shower. Stateroom Amenities: Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, 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.

Oceanview
Cat 4 Ruby Deck

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.

Oceanview
Cat 5 Ruby / Diamond Deck

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.

Oceanview
Cat 6 Ruby Deck

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, Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches), Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily , Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available.

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When you make your way onto ms Inspire, climb to the top deck and take a moment to look over the rails and glance out as the riverbanks pass you by. Then, turn around and join back into the festivities, grabbing a cool drink and enjoying the company of loved ones and new friends, ready for the adventures that await...
  • Registry:
    Swiss
  • Built Year:
    2013
  • Ship Length:
    443 ft (135 m)
  • Passenger Capacity:
    130
  • Number of Crew:
    39
  • Staterooms / Suites:
    67
  • Internet:
    Service levels may vary

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