Tauck to Add New Rhône River Ship in 2028

Tauck will add a second Rhône River ship to its fleet in 2028. The ms Harmonie, which will be a sister ship to the ms Lumière, will double the company’s presence on the French river.

“River cruising continues to be one of the most popular ways guests first experience Tauck, and the feedback our river guests have shared over the years shapes every ship we build,” said Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh. “The name Harmonie, which carries the same meaning in French and English, speaks to what we hope guests feel on board and along the river: a sense of balance, ease and connection to the places we explore.”

Custom-built for cruising the Rhône, the ms Harmonie will share the deck plan and signature spaces of the ms Lumière, accommodating no more than 130 guests. The ship’s Sun Deck will feature a swimming pool, full-service bar, and shaded day beds for open-air dining and afternoons on the river.

On the upper Diamond Deck, an expanded wellness area called The Retreat will offer a fitness center, massage treatment room, and lounge framed by floor-to-ceiling windows. Arthur’s, the ship’s casual dining venue, will serve panoramic views of the passing landscape, while sky-lit atriums, spacious 300-square-foot Tauck Suites and light-filled lounges will carry through the design elements guests have come to appreciate aboard the ms Lumière.

Multi-Year Expansion of French Fleet

The ms Harmonie is part of a multi-phase investment in Tauck’s river fleet. Between 2026 and 2028, Tauck is introducing five new riverboats: the ms Lumière and ms Serene, which debuted in 2026; the ms Reverie and ms Saudade, arriving in 2027; and the ms Harmonie in 2028.

The program adds new capacity while retiring two older vessels. The renewal extends beyond new ships. By 2028, Tauck’s river cruising capacity will grow by more than 50%, supported by a broader portfolio of shoulder-season departures, a new six-day cruise format for guests with less time, and additional destinations.

The Rhône has become one of Tauck’s most in-demand river destinations, pacing nearly 30% ahead of 2025 even before the current expansion began.

Guests are now able to reserve space on the 2028 itinerary and departure date of their choosing, risk- free. All guests who reserve 2028 cruises now will have the opportunity to cancel and receive a full refund of their deposits when pricing and final itinerary details are announced later this fall.