Inside Tauck's Esprit River Cruise "Category 6 French Balcony Stateroom" | Full Tour + Insider Tips
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So, here's a look at the washroom. Now, this is actually pretty much the same washroom as in the top deck category 7s.
So, whatever you want, let them know and they'll take care of it for you.
So again, the category 7s are what 95% of my clients uh book.
But again, this is a nice comfortable room. Nothing wrong at all with a category 6 when it comes to space and layout and everything.
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Step inside a 225 square foot Category 6 - French Balcony Stateroom aboard Tauck's Esprit river ship with Cruise and Tauck Tour & African Safari expert, Shawn Power, as he gives you a detailed walkthrough and insider commentary drawing on his extensive experience (Almost 100 cruises, 92 countries!), Shawn shows how this mid‑deck cabin stacks up against the popular Category 7—and why most clients still opt for the top deck. **NOTE: On some of Tauck's smaller ships these middle deck rooms are called Category 3s but are an identical layout. **Ships that these rooms are called Category 6s: ms Joy, ms Savor, ms Grace, ms Inspire, ms Treasures, ms Esprit, ms Emerald, ms Sapphire **Ships that these rooms are called Category 3s: ms Lumiere, Ms Serene, Ms Saudade, Ms Reverie, Ms Andorinha All‑inclusive perks: unlimited soft drinks, water, sparkling water, alcohol—or anything you fancy, anytime, in your room. Insider tip: Why booking the top‑deck Category 7 (300 ft² with better views & the most privacy) is worth planning at least a year ahead—and how to avoid the "late‑booking trap" Shawn fell into. Real‑world comparisons: middle‑deck lack of privacy and the unspoken truth about riverbank visibility depending on the deck you're on. 💡 Highlights: - Spacious washroom setup (rain + handheld shower, wide toiletry storage) - Category 6 vs Category 7: space, views—and why clients prefer the 7s despite a slight cost bump - In‑room Nespresso, robes, life‑jackets, and smart extras like shoe‑horns & audio devices - All‑inclusive drinks service: from soft drinks to sparkling water, anytime - Booking tip: Don’t wait—Category 7s usually sell out ~12 months in advance. Related Videos: 6 reasons why Tauck is the top-rated River Cruise line in Europe! https://youtu.be/B6Dan4LTj5A?si=9g2h76FIZ8uoiM0Q Here are Shawn's thoughts on the top highlights from his "Rendezvous on the Seine" river cruise with Tauck: https://youtu.be/6dE_kg_5JNw?si=-zqbvqaZuGLKOnlU What deck is best to stay on for your River Cruise? https://youtu.be/4ZEbSXzD6zk?si=L2ohZnca2kTQzIxl Inside Tauck's "MS Esprit" Ship: https://youtu.be/pxclrM6dE8U?si=pUheIiXBO7zjc64W Learn more about River Cruising here: https://youtu.be/uASP6YXaZrg?si=Jx8BpjowpVSAHIu3 Why Tauck is a Great Company to travel with, no matter where in the World you want to go!: https://youtu.be/9qguGWR0NKI?si=EFQCx6gb-awyzE2q