Tauck's Joy
Our new Inspiration Class ships maintain Tauck’s high standards for luxury and comfort... including ms Joy, launching in 2016, which will cruise exclusively on the Danube River. With a maximum of 130 guests, ms Joy and her sister ships ms Grace, ms Savor and ms Inspire continue our tradition of providing the most space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways – we will transport the fewest passengers of any longship (135 meters). Our deck plan for our Inspiration Class riverboats is innovative. With a total of 67 cabins, our most popular cabins tend to be our largest... so we have used the added ship length to offer twenty-two 300-square-foot-suites aboard ms Joy and her sister ships – the most of any river cruise ship on any European river. To increase the amount of natural sunlight on the lower deck, we’ve created 8 loft cabins that extend from the first to the second decks, providing guests with an additional view; all windows in these loft cabins open.
Ship Data
- Rating
- River
- Cruise Line
- Tauck
- Preferred Cruise Line
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length
- 135 metres
- Maiden Voyage
- 2016
- Passenger Capacity (dbl)
- 130
- Crew Nationality
- European
- Officer Nationality
- European
- Dining Staff Nationality
- European
Ship Amenities
- 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics
- 32” LED TV
- Direct-dial telephone
- In-room Safe
- Individual climate control
- Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
- Onboard wi-fi available
- Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Ship Facilities
- Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
- Arthur's Lounge
- Bicycles available aboard for use ashore
- Compass Rose Open Seating Dining Room
- Fitness Centre
- Hair salon
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry service available
- Massage Room
- Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun
- Putting Green on Sun Deck
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks
Compass Rose Dining Room
Dine on fine, freshly prepared cuisine with regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner onboard, with attentive, friendly service – plus regional treats and tastings – as you enjoy great views of the passing scenery in our panoramic main dining room The Compass Rose.
Fitness Centre
Stay in shape throughout your cruise by making workout sessions in our onboard fitness center a regular part of your shipboard routine. The riverboat’s compact, efficient gym features treadmills, stationary bicycles, weights, stretch bands and yoga mats.
Sun Deck
As you cruise, the riverboat’s comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socializing or simply relaxing as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe’s rivers – meeting your shipmates for a cocktail, kicking back in the Jacuzzi or chatting as you bask in the sun.
Arthur's Lounge
Arthur's – the gracious aft lounge in the stern of your riverboat sports an innovative 180° curved glass wall that opens to the fresh air (weather permitting) – and doubles as a second dining venue featuring classic favorites, grilled entrêes and lighter fare.
| Level | Name |
|---|---|
| 01 | Emerald Deck |
| 02 | Ruby Deck |
| 03 | Diamond Deck |
| 04 | Sun Deck |
Category 7 Suite
1. Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens
2. 32" LED TV
3. Pull-out sleeping couch (triple & quad capacity; quads for children only)
4. Walk-in closet with built-in shelves and a safe
5. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
6. Storage / drawers
7. Coffee maker
8. Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, marble counters, additional storage and a hair dryer
9. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head (note: no bathtub)
10. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed capacity)
11. Padded headboard with reading lamps
Additional Amentities
Elegantly designed 300 sq. ft. suites
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
Breakfast room service
Iron plus ironing board
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 6 Cabin
1. One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens
2. 32” LED TV
3. Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches)
4. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
5. Padded headboard with reading lamps
6. Storage / drawers
7. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
8. Large closet
9. Safe
10. Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer
11. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
Additional Amenities
Elegantly designed 225 sq. ft. cabins
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 5 Cabin
1. One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens
2. 32” LED TV
3. Storage / drawers
4. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
5. Padded headboard with reading lamps
6. Safe
7. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
8. Large closet
9. Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer
10. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
Additional Amentities
Elegantly designed 190 sq. ft. cabins on the Diamond Deck
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 4 Cabin
Elegantly designed 190 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Bathroom with marble counters, larger showers with rainfall shower heads, enhanced lighting, and under-sink storage space
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet and drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
2 chairs
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 3 Cabin
1. One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled
2. Loft sitting area
3. 4 steps up to loft area
4. Railing
5. Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer
6. Large shower featuring rainfall shower head
7. Closets
8. Storage / drawers
9. Safe
10. Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily
11. Pillow top queen-sized bed, 62 inches x 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
12. Padded headboard with reading lamps
13. Storage / drawers (credenza not visible from this perspective)
14. 32” LED TV (on credenza below; not visible from this perspective)
Additional Amenities
Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. “split-level” loft cabins
400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone and individual climate control
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 2 Cabin
Elegantly designed 150 sq. ft. cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
2 chairs
Onboard wi-fi available
Category 1 Cabin
Elegantly designed 150 sq. ft. cabins, including four dedicated solo traveler cabins
Bed size: 62 inches X 77 inches (with optional twin-bed configuration)
400 thread count cotton linens\white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling
Two 2’ by 3’ fixed windows
Marble bath with shower
Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive
Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily
32” LED TV
220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom
Built-in closet with drawers
Easy under-bed luggage storage
Telephone, safe and individual climate control
2 chairs
Onboard wi-fi available
- 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics
- 32” LED TV
- Direct-dial telephone
- In-room Safe
- Individual climate control
- Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
- Onboard wi-fi available
- Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers
- Al fresco dining on Sun Deck, weather permitting
- Arthur's Lounge
- Bicycles available aboard for use ashore
- Compass Rose Open Seating Dining Room
- Fitness Centre
- Hair salon
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry service available
- Massage Room
- Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and “themed” fun
- Putting Green on Sun Deck
- Unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship include regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks