11-night Cruising The Seine, Plus Paris & London Cruise/Land Package

July 16, 2026

Tauck - Cruise Division: ms Sapphire for Tauck

London/Paris

Vacation Offer ID 1611742

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From $7,990

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Overview

Ship Info

Activities & Services

Staterooms

Deckplans

Cruise Inclusions

EXPERIENCE WITH TAUCK

TAUCK EXCLUSIVE – Private dinner (with music) at Château du Taillis
After-hours visit to the Churchill War Rooms in London

TAUCK VALUE INCLUDES

All gratuities to ship staff, drivers, local guides, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director
All private Tauck shore excursions and distinctive inclusions – $5,867 Value!
Two nights in London at grand and gracious Rosewood London near Covent Garden
Excursion to Château de Versailles
Cider, chocolate, wine and calvados tastings
Guided visits to D-Day Invasion Beaches & related sites in Normandy
Choice of museum visit in Paris
Visit to artist Claude Monet's house and gardens in Giverny

Available Add-Ons

Optional roundtrip airfare from your city
Pre or post cruise hotel stay

Destination Guide
Suggested Shore Excursions

Destination	Arrival	Departure
London London 07/16/2026 Tour begins: 6:00 PM, Rosewood London. A transfer is included from London's Heathrow Airport to Rosewood London in the heart of the city; check-in begins after 4:00. Join us for a welcome reception and dinner this evening. Meals :D	07/16/2026	07/16/2026
London London 07/18/2026 Depart London this morning for passage to France, by way of high-speed train under the English Channel. Within a couple of hours you'll arrive at the Paris Nord station, and from there a transfer takes you to the Seine, where your riverboat awaits. Settle in, then join us for a welcome reception and Captain's toast followed by dinner aboard ship. Meals :B, D	07/18/2026	07/18/2026
Paris Paris 07/20/2026 Today you'll travel outside of Paris to the magnificent Château de Versailles, the stunning palace of the Sun King, Louis XIV on a guided visit, viewing its sumptuous salons, halls, and apartments, including the Hall of Mirrors, the private Opera House and the Chapel; if you wish, join your Tauck Director for a stroll through the Château's magnificent gardens. This afternoon set sail for Auvers-sur-Oise, a charming French village renowned for its picturesque landscapes and rich artistic heritage, famously captured by Vincent van Gogh during his final days. Meals :B, L, D	07/20/2026	07/21/2026
Versailles	07/22/2026	07/22/2026
Poissy	07/23/2026	07/23/2026
Auvers-sur-Oise	07/23/2026	07/23/2026
Vernon (Giverny)	07/23/2026	07/24/2026
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	07/25/2026	07/25/2026
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	07/26/2026	07/26/2026
Paris/Normandy (Le Havre)	07/27/2026	07/27/2026
Omaha Beach	07/27/2026	07/27/2026
Pointe du Hoc	07/27/2026	07/27/2026
Caudebec-en-Caux	07/27/2026	07/27/2026
Les Andelys	07/28/2026	07/28/2026
Paris	07/29/2026	07/29/2026

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 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

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

Oceanview

Cat 1 Emerald Deck (1) $7,990

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) $8,290

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) $8,490

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) $9,190

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) $9,840

Category: 5
Diamond deck
Square Feet: 183

Cat 6 Ruby Deck (6) $10,190

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) $10,990

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.

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!

Solo Travelers also enjoy Savings of $1000 per cabin in Category 4, 5 and 6: on the April 2; July 16 and August 1 departures. Certain restrictions apply; ask at time of booking.

Shipboard Credit for Category 7 Staterooms: a €100 shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to guests booked in a Category 7 stateroom to be used for onboard purchases or services (spa, laundry, gift shop, etc.)

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, 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.

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

Note: 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. South and north itineraries are similar. Museums and attractions may be subject to closure due to state, local or religious holidays.

All fares are quoted in US Dollars.

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