Embarkation: Check-in

Welcome onboard the MS Inspire. Please have a seat in the Panorama Lounge. Shortly the Maître d' will notify you to proceed to the Reception desk for check-in.

Embarkation: Safety Briefing, Dietary & Check-in

We kindly ask all guests to proceed directly to the Panorama Lounge. Our Captain will greet our guests and deliver our Safety Briefing. During our gather, our maître d', Antari will collect any last minute dietary information. We will then go immediately into Check-In

Welcome Aboard - by our Hotel Manager & Cruise Director

We welcome everyone on board. Our Hotel Manager will introduce you to our Heads of Departments. Our Cruise Director will give a brief introductory to 'life-on-board' with tidbits & helpful information.

Lock Times from Basel to Breisach

Basel to Breisach: 8:00pm Kembs: 9:31pm Ottmarsheim: 11:00pm Fassenheim: 12:30am Vogelgrün

Onboard Entertainment: Welcome onboard Music

Our onboard musician PAULO is waiting for you after dinner to play music of your choice. Dance, listen or enjoy a drink and conversation; either way, come relax and enjoy your first night on board. Enjoy your evening.

In Celebration of 100 years of touring excellence, 

we honor Mr. Tauck’s favorite quote:

"We want everybody to have a good time when you travel with us.

We won't be satisfied until you are.”  

~ Arthur C. Tauck

Welcome to the beautiful MS Grace.  We are delighted to have you here.  We look forward to hosting and providing you with an unforgettable experience on your  "The Rhine, Swiss Alps & Amsterdam, NorthBound".

Your Tauck Team on this itinerary is Cruise Director, Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis. Tauck Directors are: Felix Audét, João Russo, and Paul Dolk.

Your Scylla Ship Team: Captain Hendrik Liemberg, Hotel Manager Marina Van Oevelin, and the MS Grace Team welcome you on board our beautiful ship.

TIDBITS & NOTES:

Connect to our digital program by using the QR Code located in your cabin or on the Cruise Director's Travel Desk (save to home screen).

• We do not exchange currencies onboard. 
• Sun Deck: early morning/late night, please walk center area & gently to not disturb the cabins directly below.  
• For more quick tidbits, please continue to your informational page in the black folder in your cabin.

• For immediate assistance, please dial '9' from your stateroom.

DRESS CODE RECOMMENDATIONS:

We know you have been traveling all day.  Please feel comfortable for dinner tonight.

For Dinners: Please reframe from baseball hats & flipflops. The normal dress code for the week is as follows:

Country Club Casual:

Men: Dress shirt and slacks.

Women: Easy/comfortable slacks or dress. 

Dressier Nights will be at:  Ehreshoven Castle, Sun, Oct 26  and Chef's Signature Dinner Mon, Oct 27

Tauck's 1920 Party Night: The night we dress in 1920 Theme: Fri, Oct 24. 

Arthur's Bistro:  Dress is Casual.

PORT OF:

BASEL, SWITZERLAND

DOCKING LOCATION

Steiger 3
Dreiländereck

WEATHER

Forcaste Rain

PRECIPITATION:  547-67 %

  LOW: 55F // 13C  

HIGH: 61F // 16C

IMPORTANT SHIP INFORMATION:

Ship:  MS Grace

Reception #: +31 655 453855 

Captain: Hendrik Liemberg

Hotel Manager:  Marina Van Oeleven

Cruise Director:  Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis

ALL ABOARD

As soon as all guests are on board, the MS Inspire will depart for Breisach.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!

ARTHUR’S BISTRO

Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate and coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte dining. In the evening between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Arthur's is available for a sharing-style dining experience or a la carte service. Bar service is available on request. No reservations are required in Arthur's.

BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS

See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through,21-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn.

FITNESS ROOM

Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the Sun Deck after 9:00pm and before 9:00am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center. 

IN-CABIN SAFE

There are instructions for programming your cabin safe located IN the safe itself. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.

LAUNDRY

Find the services list and laundry bag in the bottom drawer in your cabin closet. Call the Reception Desk or ask your room attendant about pick-up.

LISTENING DEVICES

Please make sure your “VOX” – personal audio device – is placed in the charger in your cabin. Make sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour.  Earpieces are available at the Tauck Travel Desk. Please bring your listening device - "VOX" - every day for the tour, unless we tell you not to.  

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.

MASSAGE 

See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.

ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO

While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 4. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.

RECEPTION

The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake-up calls are available upon request. 

REFRESHMENTS

A cold-water dispenser is located on the Deck 2, foyer, beside the public washrooms. Tauck provides a reusable water bottle in your cabin for use throughout the tour and to take home with you. Snacks are available at anytime, anywhere on the ship, via our "Bite to Eat" menu which can be found in the black folder in your cabin. Order at the bar or by dialing the Reception (dial 9. Available until 11:00 pm.

SHIP SECURITY

All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the jamb to open. Please always swipe your keycard on the Tauck Sensor Stand by the doors so that we know who is on and offboard at all times. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.

TELEPHONE

Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk (dial 9) for an outside line. 1,00 euro/minute.