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MS Joy

Accommodating up to 130 passengers as she winds her way along the mighty Danube River to offer our guests exclusive Tauck discoveries in timeless cities…

About MS Joy

Accommodating up to 130 passengers as she winds her way along the mighty Danube River to offer our guests exclusive Tauck discoveries in timeless cities like Munich, Nürnberg, Vienna, Passau, Bratislava and Cesky Krumlov, the 443-foot ms Joy leads the way in spacious comfort with the most space per guest on Europe’s rivers.

Ship Facts

Launch yearLanguageGross tonnageLengthWidthCurrencySpeedCapacityCrew countDeck countCabin countLarge cabin countWheelchair cabin countElectrical plugs
2016en3600135 meters11.4 metersEUR12 knots1303946722false types:
US 2 Pin 110v
EU 2 Pin 220v
adapters provided:
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Accommodation

Cabin beds are fitted with 400-thread satin bed linen, mako cotton pillows, 100% cotton blankets and thick pillow top mattresses. A variety of Tauck-exclusive Molton Brown bath products are provided along with terry cloth robes, towels and hair dryers.

Of the 67 cabins, we offer 22 Tauck Suites of 300-square-feet and additional amenities including roomy walk-in closets and spacious bathrooms.

  • In Category 7 Tauck Suites, American breakfast room service available and a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc
  • 110-volt and 220-volt outlets included in every cabin for small electronics; minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks
  • Complimentary Internet & Email available

Category 7 Suite

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 180 cm (two beds 200 cm x 90 cm each when separate); 79" x 71" (two beds 79" x 35"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Padded headboard with reading lamps, Walk-in closet with built-in shelves, Pull-out sleeping sofa 190 cm x 110 cm – 75" x 43" (triple & quad capacity; quads for children only), Storage / drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head (note: no bathtub)

Stateroom Amenities:

Two floor-to-ceiling French balconies, each 98 inches x 75 inches with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, Coffee maker, 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, a shipboard credit (one per stateroom) is provided to be used onboard for spa services, gift shop purchases, etc

Facilities

  • Lounge Area
  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • Suite Benefits
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 6 Cabin

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Padded headboard with reading lamps, Storage / drawers, Large closet, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head

Stateroom Amenities:

One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Full-sized window (98 inches x 37.5 inches), Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, Safe, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 5 Cabin Ruby Deck

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Padded headboard with reading lamps, Large closet, Storage / drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head

Stateroom Amenities:

One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed, luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 5 Cabin Diamond Deck

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Padded headboard with reading lamps, Large closet, Storage / drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-size bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head

Stateroom Amenities:

One floor-to-ceiling French balcony (98 inches x 75 inches) with one sliding door that opens, 32" LED TV, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration
  • Room Service Available

Category 4 Cabin

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Built-in closet and drawers, 2 chairs, 400 thread count cotton linenswhite duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers, Bathroom with larger showers with rainfall shower heads, enhanced lighting, and under-sink storage space

Stateroom Amenities:

One floor-to-ceiling French Balcony (98 inches wide x 75 inches high) with one sliding door that opens, Minibar 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

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 3 Cabin

2 European twin beds that can slide together; 200 cm x 160 cm (two beds 200 cm x 80 cm each when separate); 79" x 63" (two beds 79" x 31.5"); 4 pieces of luggage can be stored under beds

Stateroom Furnishings:

Padded headboard with reading lamps, Closets, Storage / drawers, 4 steps up to loft area, Railing, Built-in closet with drawers, 400 thread count cotton linens / white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with 90% down filling

Private Bathroom:

Yes, with shower

Bathroom Amenities:

Molton Brown toiletries – a Tauck Exclusive, Terry-cloth bathrobes plus slippers, Full-sized bathroom featuring enhanced lighting, additional storage and a hair dryer, Large shower featuring rainfall shower head

Stateroom Amenities:

Innovatively designed 225 sq. ft. "split-level" loft cabins, One-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, Loft sitting area, Safe, Minibar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks, replenished daily, 32" LED TV , Window (98 inches x 114 inches) can be partially opened, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, Easy under-bed luggage storage, Telephone and individual climate control, Onboard wi-fi available

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 2 Cabin

Located on the Ruby deck, Category 2 cabins feature a double bed, with optional twin-bed configuration and 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling, as well as a floor-to-ceiling French balcony. The marble bathroom includes Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.

The room also includes a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Category 1 Cabin

Situated on the Emerald deck, six Category 1 cabins each feature two 2’x3’ windows, a double bed with optional twin-bed configuration with 400 thread count cotton linens/white duvets and pillows of mako cotton with hypoallergenic 90% down filling. The marble bathroom includes Molton Brown toiletries and a terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers.

The room also includes a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily. Amenities also include a 32” LED TV, two chairs, a built-in closet with drawers, as well as a telephone, safe, and individual climate control. Wi-Fi is also available onboard.

Facilities

  • Shower
  • Toiletries Provided
  • Room Service Available
  • TV
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Safe
  • Hair Dryer
  • Desk
  • Queen or Twin Configuration

Entertainment

Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and "themed" fun

Panorama Lounge & Bar

The best place to unwind after a day of adventures.

Whether you're looking to make a gala night ashore last just a little longer after your return to the riverboat, swap stories of the day's adventures, or enjoy a nightcap with new friends you just met at dinner, the lounge is a perfect place to kick back and relax.

Lido Bar

Located on the Diamond Deck

Sun Deck

Relax with fellow passengers on the Sun Deck

As you cruise, the riverboat's comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socialising 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.

Lobby

The central hub onboard ms Joy

Aboard ms Joy, explore all that the ship has to offer including a large variety of onboard entertainment options such as enrichment lectures, nightly piano music, in-room movies, culinary demos local entertainment and "themed fun.

Dining

The Compass Rose

Wine and dine at The Compass Rose

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.

Arthur's

Enjoy casual dining offerings at Arthur's

Casual dining venue, Arthur's, serves guests lighter breakfasts in the morning and offers classic favourites for lunch and dinner

Health & Fitness

Health & Fitness

Fitness centre; massages available; putting green on Sun Deck; Jacuzzi on Sun Deck – available 24 hours

Putting Green & Jacuzzi

There is never a dull moment on board ms Joy

As you cruise, the riverboat's comfortable public spaces are ideal spots for socialising - practice your putt on the on board putting green, kick back in the Jacuzzi with new friends or enjoy a cocktail as you glide past the remarkable scenery along Europe's rivers.

Deckplans

Sun Deck

  • Putting Green
  • Lounge Chairs

Diamond Deck

  • Arthur's
  • Category 7 Suites
  • Category 5 Cabins
  • Panorama Lounge
  • Bar
  • Boutique
  • Reception
  • Tauck Desk

Ruby Deck

  • The Compass Rose
  • Kitchen
  • Engines
  • Category 6 Cabins
  • Category 5 Cabins
  • Category 4 Cabins
  • Category 2 Cabins

Emerald Deck

  • Category 3 Cabins
  • Category 1 Cabins
  • Engines
  • Crew Quarters
  • Fitness Centre
  • Massage
  • Hairdresser

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