- Tauck named the Lumière in Lyon on 27 March with around 50 guests present.
- The Serene received christening in a separate private ceremony by godmother Jennie Norman.
- Guests participated in guided tours of Lyon and sailed away along the Rhône for the Lumière.
- Lumière co-godmothers Kristen Mack and Brenna Shay performed the christening.
- The addition of Lumière and Serene increases Tauck river cruising capacity by more than 30pc compared to 2025.
Tauck has named its new riverboats the Lumière and the Serene in two separate ceremonies. The ceremony for the Lumière took place in Lyon on 27 March with around 50 guests in attendance. The Serene received christening by godmother Jennie Norman in a private ceremony a couple of days later.
Guests at the Lumière ceremony participated in experiences that included a guided tour of Lyon and time aboard the new ship with celebrations that continued onboard along the Rhône. Co-godmothers Kristen Mack and Brenna Shay christened the Lumière during the ceremony. Guests sailing aboard the Serene embarked on an evening departure from Paris.
The Lumière sails itineraries along the Rhône such as Savoring France Paris Lyon Provence while the Serene operates along the Seine on itineraries that include Family Fun Along the Seine Paris to Normandy and the new for 2026 Bordeaux Paris and the Seine. The addition of the two new vessels forms part of Tauck’s broader river cruise fleet expansion that increases river cruising capacity by more than 30pc compared to 2025.
Jennifer Tombaugh shared “Our past river cruising patrons have played a meaningful role in shaping the evolution of our river cruise fleet. Celebrating the christening of the Lumière is a wonderful milestone, and these new ships allow us to welcome more travelers to these beautiful rivers while incorporating ideas and insights we’ve gathered from our guests and teams over the years.”
Jeremy Palmer shared “The addition of Lumière and Serene represents a step forward for our river cruising portfolio. Demand for France continues to be exceptionally strong, and these ships allow us to expand our presence on these rivers while welcoming more guests in the years ahead.”
