Cruising the Seine, plus London & Paris

The price of this journey includes:

• All accommodations
• Meals (as detailed in the itinerary)
• Airport transfers and land transportation (as detailed in the itinerary)
• Basic internet in hotel rooms and aboard ships (where available; service not guaranteed)
• Entertainment and special dinners arranged by Tauck
• Sightseeing and shore excursions on cruises
• Standard luggage handling
• The services of and gratuities to hospitality staff, housekeeping, ship crew, local guides, safari guides and trackers
• All appropriate gratuities for drivers, Tauck Directors, and Tauck Cruise Director

All appropriate gratuities for hospitality staff, housekeeping, ship crew, local guides, drivers, Tauck Directors, and Tauck Cruise Director are included.

Airfare to and from your tour's starting and ending point is not included in the price. However, if your itinerary includes on-tour flights during your journey, those are included. To make your travel plans even easier, Tauck can also help you book international airfare.

Passports:

A passport is required to enter the United Kingdom and France. It must be valid for a minimum of six months beyond your entry date and must contain at least two blank pages. 

International maritime security guidelines require that your passport information be provided to us as soon as you book your cruise or boarding may be denied. Once you board the ship, your passport will be held by the purser temporarily to make copies.

Visas:

You do not need a visa for the short duration of this journey.

Additional documentation:

Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA): Guests visiting the United Kingdom (England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales) will be required to show documentation of a United Kingdom Electronic Travel Authorization (UK ETA).

To help make the process as easy as possible for our guests, Tauck has partnered with G3 Global Services, one of the largest and most respected travel visa and passport companies in the US, with over 30 years of experience. Knowledgeable about the ever-changing travel requirements for each country around the globe, they are available to assist you in coordinating the documents you need for your travel destination, quickly, securely, and efficiently. 

While G3 services are not included in the Tauck tour cost, you may choose to take advantage of special reduced rates, exclusively for Tauck guests. Applicable G3 fees and payment information will be provided directly within the G3 application process.

You can find the specific visa requirements for your travel destination at tauck.g3visas.com which includes information to help you get started. Should you wish to contact the dedicated G3 team, email tauck@g3visas.com or call (888) 883-8472.

We are pleased to offer access to G3 Global Services as a trusted resource; however, you are welcome to obtain your visa in whichever way works best for you. You may use another visa services provider or apply directly through the appropriate consulate or embassy.

Traveling with children as a guardian:

If you are traveling as the guardian of children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents authorizing emergency treatment in case of an illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling without BOTH parents. Tauck is not responsible for travel disruptions caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.

 

Currently, there are no vaccinations recommended for the countries visited during this journey. For the most up-to-date health and vaccination information, we recommend you consult with a travel medical specialist, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the embassies of the countries you'll visit.

Tauck journeys are designed for guests in good health. Depending on your destination, you may walk longer distances, climb stairs, and navigate uneven terrain. To help you choose the experience that suits you best, we've created a rating system for the activity level and pace of each itinerary. You can find the ratings for this journey in the overview section above. For more details about what to expect on tour, visit our Activity & Pace page.

To fully enjoy a Tauck cruise, you should be able to:

• Walk up and down gangways (which can be steep depending on water level)
• Navigate uneven or sloped docks
• Walk through other riverboats with additional gangways and stairs (known as double-docking) on some river cruises
• Board a tender, a smaller boat used to transport passengers to and from the shore on some small ship cruises
• Reach pedestrian-only town centers (up to 1 mile from dock)
• Walk up and down stairs, as not all decks are accessible via elevator and not all ships have elevators

Our riverboats features four decks: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sun.

• On the Esprit and Treasures, the elevator travels between the Ruby Deck and Diamond Deck only. There is no elevator access to the Emerald Deck on these ships.
• On the Grace, Joy, Savor, Inspire, Lumière, Serene, Harmonie, Saudade and Andorinha, the elevator travels between the Emerald Deck and Diamond Deck.
• On all ships, the elevator does not access the Sun Deck.
• Elevators provide access to the Reception area and the Compass Rose dining room.
• There is no chair lift between any decks.

 

The responsibility of your Tauck Director is to ensure the larger group enjoys a relaxing and seamless journey; therefore, he or she cannot provide ongoing assistance to any one guest. 

Accessibility Accommodations: Guests who require accessibility accommodations must notify Tauck at the time of booking, or as soon as the need for accommodation arises. Guests are also responsible for promptly notifying Tauck if there is a material change in their mobility, accessibility, cognitive, or other participation-related needs after booking and prior to departure that may affect their ability to participate in the Trip or require accommodations, special arrangements, or reassessment of participation. Tauck will make reasonable efforts, in coordination with our suppliers, to attempt to accommodate such requests. Unfortunately, not all requests can be fulfilled. We are not responsible for denial of service by carriers, hotels, or other independent suppliers.

Personal Assistance: Tauck regrets that it cannot provide special assistance for walking, wheelchairs, dining, or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist you. 

Mobility Requirements: Due to operational constraints, including limited cargo space, stairs, and uneven or difficult terrain, we regret that some itineraries cannot accommodate wheelchairs or electric scooters. 

For more information on mobility expectations, please visit our Activity & Pace page.

This journey has the following age restrictions:

• Minimum age: 5+
• Recommended age: 8+

On all Tauck journeys:

• At least one guest in the traveling party must be 21 or older to make a reservation
• All travelers under the age of 18 must share a room or cabin with, and be accompanied by, an adult age 18 or older
• All children must be accompanied on activities by a parent or guardian

We encourage families to be thoughtful when traveling with children, as our itineraries may include activities, pacing, and experiences that that aren't well suited to very young guests. It is for that reason we created Tauck Bridges – journeys for the whole family to enjoy together.

If a child is unable to participate in a scheduled activity, a parent or guardian is responsible for staying with them, as childcare is not provided during the journey.

With consideration for all fellow travelers wanting to enjoy their vacation to its fullest, it is important to know and understand that Tauck has the right to ask any tour member who is disruptive to a group to leave the tour whether they are 6 or 96 years of age.

You may cancel your reservation without penalty within 10 days of your initial deposit.

After 10 days, cancellations – regardless of reason – may involve fees from travel and hotel providers, which vary by tour.

For complete details, visit our Tauck Travel Protection page.