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ms Lumière
ms Lumière is a Tauck cruise ship, in service since 2026. She carries 130 guests with a crew of 50. She sails Rhône itineraries.
About ms Lumière
ms Lumière is a 135-meter riverboat that joined Tauck in spring 2026 for its Rhône program. She takes no more than 130 guests, with 22 Tauck Suites of 300 square feet on the upper Diamond Deck, 34 cabins of 225 square feet and 12 Category 1 cabins of 180 square feet that are sold with no single supplement. New features compared with older Tauck boats include a Sun Deck pool with a full bar and shaded day beds, a wellness area called The Retreat moved up to the Diamond Deck behind full-height windows, and Arthur's relocated to the bow. She was christened in Lyon on March 27, 2026, and sails itineraries such as Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence and La Belle Vie between Provence and Lyon. Her name, picked from more than 1,000 suggestions, nods to Lyon's film and light festivals.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Lyon, France.
Flying in for your cruise?
ms Lumière sails from Lyon, France. The airport is Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), with 2 lounges to wait in before you board.
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Which cruise line operates ms Lumière?
ms Lumière is operated by Tauck.
How big is ms Lumière?
ms Lumière measures 135 metres in length, with 4 decks.
How many passengers does ms Lumière carry?
ms Lumière carries 130 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 50 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did ms Lumière enter service?
ms Lumière entered service in 2026.
Where does ms Lumière sail?
ms Lumière sails Rhône itineraries. Her home port is Lyon, France.
Which airport should I fly into for ms Lumière?
ms Lumière sails from Lyon, France. Fly into Lyon–Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS), which has 2 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for ms Lumière?
Tauck publishes the deck plans for ms Lumière; this page links to Deck plans.
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