MS Joy
ms Joy continue the tradition of providing the most space per guest on Europe’s inland waterways, cruising exclusively on the Danube River. ms Joy offer guests discoveries in timeless cities like Munich, Nürnberg, Vienna, Passau, Bratislava and Cesky Krumlov.
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443
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Length
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2016
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Built Year
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44
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Crew
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130
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Pax Capacity
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22
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Suites
Sailings
| Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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| May 25, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Jun 01, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $11,790 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Paris | Prague | 14 | $11,790 |
| Jul 07, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $9,790 |
| Jul 16, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Paris | Prague | 14 | $9,790 |
| Aug 01, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Bucharest | 13 | $7,190 |
| Aug 07, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Bucharest | Budapest | 13 | $7,190 |
| Aug 17, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $6,790 |
| Aug 26, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Munich | Budapest | 8 | $5,690 |
| Sep 02, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Sep 09, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Budapest | 12 | $8,790 |
| Sep 20, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $11,790 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Paris | Prague | 14 | $10,790 |
| Dec 07, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Nurnberg | Vienna | 8 | $4,190 |
| Dec 14, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Vienna | Nurnberg | 8 | $3,990 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $4,590 |
| May 25, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Jun 01, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 12 | $8,790 |
| Jun 12, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Jun 19, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $11,790 |
| Jun 28, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Paris | Prague | 14 | $10,790 |
| Jul 07, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 12 | $6,790 |
| Jul 18, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $6,790 |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 12 | $6,790 |
| Aug 05, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $6,790 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $9,790 |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Paris | Prague | 14 | $11,790 |
| Sep 01, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Munich | Budapest | 8 | $5,890 |
| Sep 08, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 12 | $8,790 |
| Sep 26, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $8,790 |
| Oct 03, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 12 | $8,790 |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Budapest | Prague | 12 | $7,490 |
| Oct 21, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Prague | Paris | 14 | $10,790 |
| Dec 08, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Nurnberg | Vienna | 8 | $4,290 |
| Dec 23, 2026 | Tauck | MS Joy | Regensburg | Budapest | 8 | $4,990 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2016
- Length: 443
- Passenger Capacity: 130
- Normal Crew Size: 44
- Staterooms: 67
- Suites: 22
Dining
Dining aboard each ship is a pleasure in the spacious Restaurant, offering an elegant dining experience and catering to all tastes with daily buffets, a choice of menus and special theme dinners. Vegetarian meals are available, and a selection of international wines is included with dinner; beer and soft drinks are also included with lunch and dinner. Alternative bistro dining is a first on Europe's rivers - is available in the Lido Bar in the stern.
Age Restrictions
Based upon Tauck's experience with family travelers, for each itinerary Tauck has a minimum recommended age to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all of their guests. Please ask the age restriction for your itinerary at the time of booking your Tauck journey. All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian. At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 years of age or older in order to make a reservation. For safety and security purposes, children under 18 years of age must be booked into a room with at least one accompanying adult.
Tipping
All appropriate gratuities for luggage handling, bellmen, doormen, dining room server, ship staff, and drivers are included. Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Directors are included on all European riverboat cruises.
Cabins
Square Footage: 150
Category 1
Category 1 features two 2' by 3' fixed windows, marble bath with shower, Molton Brown toiletries, terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers, mini-bar 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, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Emerald Deck.
Square Footage: 150
Category 2
Category 2 features one floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door, marble bath with shower, Molton Brown toiletries, terry-cloth bathrobe plus slippers, mini-bar 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, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Ruby Deck.
Square Footage: 225
Category 3
Category 3 features a one-and-a-half deck window that opens at the top, electronically controlled, full sized bathroom with large shower, mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, loft sitting area, built-in closet with drawers, safe, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Emerald Deck.
Square Footage: 190
Category 4
Category 4 features one floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door, marble bathroom with large shower, Molton Brown toiletries, terry cloth bathrobe plus slippers, mini-bar 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, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Ruby Deck.
Min Square Footage: 190
Max Square Footage: 225
Category 5
Category 5 features one floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door, marble bathroom with large shower additional storage and hair dryer, Molton Brown toiletries, terry cloth bathrobe plus slippers, mini-bar 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, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Ruby and Diamond Deck.
Square Footage: 225
Category 6
Category 6 features one floor-to-ceiling French Balcony with one sliding door, marble bathroom with large shower additional storage and hair dryer, Molton Brown toiletries, terry cloth bathrobe plus slippers, mini-bar 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, onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Ruby Deck.
Square Footage: 300
Category 7
Category 7 features two floor-to-ceiling French balconies each with one sliding door, pull out sleeping couch, full size marble bathroom with large shower additional storage and hair dryer, Molton Brown toiletries, terry cloth bathrobe plus slippers, coffee maker and a mini-bar stocked with complimentary water and soft drinks replenished daily, 32" LED TV, 220v and 110v outlets in cabin and bathroom, walk-in closet with built-in shelves and a safe, easy under bed luggage storage, iron with ironing board, telephone, breakfast room service and onboard wi-fi available. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Life on Board
Restaurant
Dine on fine, freshly prepared cuisine with regional wines and beer included at lunch and dinner - as you enjoy great views of the passing scenery. Located on the Ruby Deck.
Boutique
Shop onboard with a limited selection of toiletries, souvenirs, and other assortments. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Panorama Lounge & Bar
Be entertained at the panoramic lounge and bar as you listen to piano music offered nightly, themed Happy Hour, and dancing the night away on the dance floor. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Fitness
No need to disregard your daily fitness regime with a fully equipped fitness center. Located on the Emerald Deck
Massage & Spa
Enjoy a relaxing massage and spa treatment that will make you feeling like a brand new person. Located on the Emerald Deck.We had a marvelous trip. Tauck thinks of everything!!
The Tauck experience was everything we expected it to be. We also appreciated the warm reception as their first cruise on the Danube since the Covid shutdown. Their professional staff navigated the travel restrictions as we moved from country to country and overall elimated those worries for us. Their were 52 (of a possible 130) passengers on board so to say we were given VIP treatment is an understatement. We loved the crew on board the MS Joy as well as the talented Cruise Director and Tour Directors. The experience that they created for us is the reason why we will continue to travel with Tauck and recommend them to others. On a negative note, I was disappointed in the hotel selection in Prague. The InterContinental where we had originally been booked was under renovation. We were shifted to the Hilton which was average at best. Additionally as a Category 7 traveler, we were put in a standard room. Other Category 7 travelers were upgraded to the premium floors which I found irritating.
Once you take a Tauck tour, you'll never go with another Operator. The Tauck experience was incredible and totally worth the money. Can't think of one thing to complain about or would change.
Enjoyed all aspects of the Tauck Cruise.
This was a fun river cruise because we were going to Oktoberfest, the clientele on the boat was younger than usual and that made for a very fun experience. Tauck did a great job!