Tauck MS Esprit
Former name : MS VistaPrima
Cruise line
Tauck River Cruises
Tauck MS Esprit current position
The current location of Tauck MS Esprit is in Europe Inland cruising The AIS position was last reported 5 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of Tauck MS Esprit
Tauck MS Esprit current cruise is а 24 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest. Prices start from USD 12490 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary begins on August 30, 2026 and ends on September 23, 2026.
| Date / Time | Port |
|---|---|
| 30 Aug | Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland hotels |
| 31 Aug | Amsterdam, Netherlands North Holland |
| 01 Sep | Cologne, Koln, Germany North Rhine-Westphalia |
| 02 Sep | Rudesheim am Rhein, Germany Hesse |
| 03 Sep | Miltenberg, Germany Bavaria |
| 04 Sep | Wurzburg, Germany Bavaria |
| 05 Sep | Bamberg, Germany Bavaria |
| 06 Sep | Nuremberg, Nurnberg, Germany Bavaria |
| 07 Sep | Regensburg, Germany Bavaria |
| 08 Sep | Passau, Germany Bavaria |
| 09 Sep | Melk, Austria |
| 10 Sep | Vienna, Wien, Austria |
| 11 Sep | Bratislava, Slovakia |
| 12 Sep - 13 Sep | Budapest, Hungary |
| 14 Sep | Mohacs, Villany-Pecs, Hungary |
| 15 Sep | Vukovar, Croatia |
| 16 Sep | Belgrade, Serbia |
| 17 Sep | Iron Gate, Serbia-Romania |
| 18 Sep | Ruse, Rousse-Russe, Bulgaria |
| 19 Sep | Constanta, Romania |
| 20 Sep | Bucharest, Romania |
| 21 Sep | Bucharest, Romania |
| 22 Sep | Bucharest, Romania |
| 23 Sep | Arriving in Bucharest, Romania hotels |
Specifications of Tauck MS Esprit
| Year of build | 2010 / Age: 16 |
| Flag state | Switzerland |
| Builder | Vahali Shipyards (Belgrade, Serbia) |
| Speed | 13 kn / 24 km/h / 15 mph |
| Length (LOA) | 110 m / 361 ft |
| Beam (width) | 12 m / 39 ft |
| Passengers | 98 |
| Crew | 36 |
| Decks | 4 |
| Cabins | 49 |
| Decks with cabins | 3 |
| Last Refurbishment | 2018 |
| Sister-ships | Swiss Emerald/VIVA Beyond, Swiss Jewel, Swiss Sapphire, MS Treasures |
| Former names | MS VistaPrima |
| Owner | Scylla AG (via Scylla Shipping AG) |
| Operator | Tauck River Cruises |
Tauck MS Esprit Itineraries
| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Aug 30 | 24 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest | Amsterdam | $12490 |
| 2026 Sep 17 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | $6350 |
| 2026 Sep 27 | 7 nights, one-way from Budapest to Munich | Budapest | |
| 2026 Oct 04 | 7 nights, one-way from Munich to Budapest | Munich | |
| 2026 Oct 09 | 12 nights, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | |
| 2026 Oct 15 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | |
| 2026 Oct 25 | 11 nights, one-way from Budapest to Regensburg | Budapest | |
| 2027 Apr 03 | 11 nights, one-way from Budapest to Regensburg | Budapest | |
| 2027 Apr 10 | 11 nights, one-way from Regensburg to Budapest | Regensburg | |
| 2027 Apr 19 | 12 nights, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $7620 |
| 2027 Apr 25 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | $7810 |
| 2027 May 05 | 11 nights, one-way from Budapest to Regensburg | Budapest | |
| 2027 May 12 | 11 nights, one-way from Regensburg to Budapest | Regensburg | $7190 |
| 2027 May 21 | 12 nights, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $7770 |
| 2027 May 27 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | |
| 2027 Jun 04 | 12 nights, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | $6440 |
| 2027 Jun 10 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | $6440 |
| 2027 Jun 20 | 14 nights, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $7690 |
| 2027 Jul 04 | 24 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest | Amsterdam | $11890 |
| 2027 Jul 22 | 24 nights, one-way from Constanta to Amsterdam | Constanta | $11890 |
| 2027 Aug 15 | 24 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Bucharest | Amsterdam | $12890 |
| 2027 Sep 02 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | |
| 2027 Sep 10 | 12 nights, one-way from Budapest to Bucharest | Budapest | |
| 2027 Sep 16 | 12 nights, one-way from Constanta to Budapest | Constanta | |
| 2027 Sep 26 | 14 nights, one-way from Budapest to Amsterdam | Budapest | $7990 |
| 2027 Oct 10 | 14 nights, one-way from Amsterdam to Budapest | Amsterdam | $7690 |
| 2027 Oct 24 | 11 nights, one-way from Budapest to Regensburg | Budapest | $5990 |
Tauck MS Esprit Review
Review of Tauck MS Esprit
The 2010-built MS Esprit cruise ship (fka VistaPrima) operates on the Dutch inland waterways and Danube, Main, Rhine, and Moselle rivers. Esprit’s sisterships are Swiss Emerald/VIVA Beyond, Swiss Sapphire, Swiss Jewel, and Treasures.
Currently, the shipowner Scylla charters MS Esprit exclusively to the USA-based cruise travel company Tauck.
The riverboat (ENI number 07001923) is currently Switzerland-flagged (MMSI 269057320) and registered in Basel.
Decks and Cabins
The 124-passenger MS Esprit has 62 outward-facing cabins, all featuring either French balconies or panoramic windows. A modern design and contemporary amenities create a comfortable and elegant onboard atmosphere.
All staterooms are fully equipped with a radio, TV, phone/intercom, minibar, safe, air conditioning, shower, WC, and hairdryer.
Shipboard facilities
The ship offers a stylish panoramic lounge and elegant bar with an outdoor terrace, a lobby with reception, tour desk, shop, and a Panorama Restaurant. An elevator connects all decks except the Emerald Deck. Across her four decks, MS Esprit provides a range of amenities, including an Internet room, sauna, steam room, gym, laundry service, and a spacious Sun Deck with seating areas, sun loungers, shaded spots, and a garden terrace with bar service. There is also an observation deck located at the bow.
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Tauck MS Esprit Wiki
The Switzerland-flagged riverboat Esprit (ENI number 07001923) underwent a drydock refit and refurbishment in March–April 2018. Its passenger capacity was reduced from 118 to 98 (a 17% decrease), and the number of staterooms was reduced from 59 to 49. The reconstruction created larger public areas and more spacious passenger cabins. The most extensive work took place on Ruby (middle) Deck, where 30 cabins (each 14 m² / 150 ft²) were replaced with 20 larger cabins (each 21 m² / 225 ft²). The ship already featured 14 suites (each 28 m² / 300 ft²). Following the 2018 refurbishment, nearly 70% of all staterooms now measure 21 m². On Diamond (upper) Deck, “The Bistro” restaurant was renamed “Arthur’s” and upgraded with its own galley (kitchen) and dedicated chef.
The same deck plan modifications were later implemented on fleetmates and sisterships MS Treasures (in 2018), and in 2017 on Swiss Emerald/VIVA Beyond and Swiss Sapphire.
The vessel's construction (hull and superstructure) took place at Vahali Shipyard in Belgrade, Serbia. The Dutch shipbuilding company Scheepswerf en Machinefabriek Vahali BV (founded in 1923) owns and operates yards in Serbia (Belgrade and Zasavica) and in the Netherlands (Gendt). Vahali Shipyard Zasavica officially opened in 2013. After construction in Serbia, the riverboat was towed to the Netherlands for final outfitting at Scheepswerf Vahali (Gendt).
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