Tauck presents the ms Harmonie, the new river cruise ship joining its fleet in France, a sister ship to the ms Lumière on the Rhône. Its design was developed, in part, based on feedback from Tauck's river cruise passengers, and the new vessel retains the key design features of the ms Lumière.
“River cruises continue to be one of the most popular ways for passengers to experience Tauck for the first time, and the feedback our river cruise passengers have shared over the years shapes every ship we build,” said Jennifer Tombaugh, CEO of Tauck. “The name Harmonie, which has the same meaning in French and English, reflects what we hope our passengers will feel on board and along the river: a sense of balance, tranquility, and connection to the places we explore.”.
Built specifically for cruising the Rhône, the ms Harmonie shares the deck layout and distinctive spaces of the ms Lumière, accommodating up to 130 passengers—up to 30% fewer than other similarly sized riverboats. The Sun Deck features a swimming pool, a full-service bar, and shaded Balinese beds for al fresco dining and relaxing evenings by the river. On the upper Diamond Deck, a spacious wellness area called The Retreat offers a gym, a massage treatment room, and a lounge surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. Arthur's, the ship's casual dining space, offers panoramic views of the scenery while cruising, while the naturally lit atriums, spacious 28-square-meter Tauck Suites, and light-filled lounges incorporate design elements that passengers have appreciated aboard the ms Lumière.
The ms Harmonie is part of a multi-phase investment in Tauck's river cruise fleet, expanding the destinations and cruising options for its passengers. Between 2026 and 2028, Tauck will add five new river cruise ships: the ms Lumière and ms Serene, which debuted in 2026; the ms Reverie and ms Saudade, arriving in 2027; and the ms Harmoniein 2028. The program adds new capacity while retiring two older ships. The renewal extends beyond new ships. By 2028, Tauck's river cruise capacity will have increased by more than 50%, supported by a wider range of shoulder-season departures, a new six-day cruise format for passengers with less time, and new destinations.
The Rhône has become one of Tauck's most popular river cruise destinations, with growth projected to be almost 30% higher by 2025, even before the current expansion began. Sailing alongside the ms Lumière, the ms Harmonie will double Tauck's capacity on the river, carrying passengers on high-demand itineraries such as Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence, with new itineraries to be added in 2028.
The cruise price includes all shore excursions, all gratuities, all drinks on board —including wines, beers and spirits—, airport transfers, baggage handling, taxes, fees and other services.
Passengers can now book their preferred 2028 itinerary and departure date with confidence. All passengers who book 2028 cruises now will have the option to cancel and receive a full refund of their deposits when final prices and itinerary details are announced later this fall.
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