Tauck will double its capacity on the Rhône River in 2028 with the launch of MS Harmonie

Sister ship to the MS Lumière, the vessel has been inspired, in part, by feedback from Tauck’s river cruising guests and is custom built for the Rhône.

The vessel shares the deck plan and signature spaces of its sister vessel, accommodating no more than 130 guests, up to 30 per cent fewer than comparably sized riverboats.

The ship’s Sun Deck features a swimming pool, full-service bar and shaded day beds for open-air dining. On the upper Diamond Deck, an expanded wellness area called The Retreat offers a fitness centre, massage treatment room and lounge framed by floor-to-ceiling windows.

Arthur’s, the ship’s casual dining venue, offers panoramic views, while sky-lit atriums, 300-square-foot Tauck Suites and light-filled lounges carry through the design elements from Lumière.

“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.”

Between 2026 and 2028, Tauck is introducing five new riverboats: the Lumière and MS Serene, which debuted in 2026; MS Reverie and MS Saudade, arriving in 2027; and Harmonie in 2028.

By 2028, Tauck’s river cruising capacity will grow by more than 50 per cent, 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 per cent ahead of 2025 before the current expansion began.