MS Thomas Hardy
MS Thomas Hardy, state of the art, 'all suite' ships. Swiss operated and truly world-class. Exceptionally spacious as you enter a gleaming, richly colored marble-floored lobby flooded with natural light from a stunning atrium above. Creativity from Europe's finest design studio has produced a superbly balanced masterpiece of onboard style, utilizing sustainable rich hardwoods, gleaming brass and polished copper, sparkling glass and intricate wrought iron. The ship is beautifully illuminated throughout - including the exterior and imaginatively furnished with harmonious color schemes, all designed to create the serene atmosphere reflective of the golden age of cruising which time after time you tell us you adore.
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2017
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Built Year
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44
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Crew
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169
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Pax Capacity
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88
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Suites
Sailings
Sail Date | Operator | Ship | Departs | Returns | Length | Price |
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Apr 17, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Avignon | Lyon | 8 | $3,499 |
Apr 24, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,749 |
May 08, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,599 |
May 15, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,599 |
May 29, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,699 |
Jun 05, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,749 |
Jun 12, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,849 |
Jun 19, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,849 |
Jun 26, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $4,549 |
Jul 03, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $4,049 |
Jul 10, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,999 |
Aug 28, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,649 |
Sep 04, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $4,499 |
Sep 11, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,749 |
Sep 18, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,749 |
Sep 25, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,599 |
Sep 25, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $4,948 |
Oct 02, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,099 |
Oct 16, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,499 |
Oct 23, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,349 |
Oct 23, 2025 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $3,698 |
Apr 03, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Avignon | Lyon | 8 | $3,049 |
Apr 10, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $4,549 |
Apr 20, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,749 |
Apr 27, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,049 |
May 04, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,049 |
May 11, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Avignon | Lyon | 8 | $3,399 |
May 18, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,249 |
May 28, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,099 |
Jun 04, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,199 |
Jun 04, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $4,948 |
Jun 11, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,299 |
Jun 18, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,799 |
Jun 25, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,549 |
Jul 05, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,949 |
Jul 12, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Avignon | Lyon | 8 | $3,349 |
Jul 19, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,149 |
Aug 05, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,799 |
Aug 05, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $4,298 |
Aug 12, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,949 |
Aug 19, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,349 |
Aug 26, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,249 |
Sep 05, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,299 |
Sep 12, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,449 |
Sep 12, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $4,798 |
Sep 19, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,549 |
Sep 29, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,299 |
Oct 06, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $3,099 |
Oct 06, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Marseille | Marseille | 11 | $4,448 |
Oct 13, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Lyon | 11 | $5,249 |
Oct 23, 2026 | Riviera | MS Thomas Hardy | Lyon | Avignon | 8 | $2,349 |
Ship Information
- Maiden Voyage: 2017
- Passenger Capacity: 169
- Normal Crew Size: 44
- Staterooms: 88
- Suites: 88
Dining
Quality dining is an integral part of your river cruise experience - Riviera ships take this to the highest five-star levels with superb cuisine prepared by a dedicated brigade of chefs.
Start the morning with a delicious breakfast. Take a stroll on the Sun Deck and enjoy early risers' tea or coffee with your freshly baked pastries. A heartier option is the full breakfast buffet, a sumptuous affair with more than 60 hot and cold options, as well as a popular omelet station for eggs just the way you like them. If you prefer a more relaxed morning, have continental breakfast served in your cabin as you watch riverside life drift gently by.
A very comprehensive lunch buffet allows a selection of as little or as much as you wish from a most appetizing selection. Don't forget to leave some room for afternoon tea and the chef's special patisserie - it’s just too tempting to even attempt to ignore.
The day's culinary highlight is the splendid four-course dinner: entrée, soup, main and dessert, all in the elegant ambiance of a first-class restaurant. Carefully designed menus include international classics, along with dishes that reflect the regions we pass, with hand-picked selections from local markets. In addition, the Captain proudly hosts his excellent 'Gala Dinner' featuring specialties of the countries and regions through which you've journeyed.
Age Restrictions
Riviera river cruises are unable to accommodate children under 12 years old at the date of departure. Riviera reserve the right to limit the number of children on any particular trip. Any minor must be accompanied by and share a cabin with an adult aged 21 or over. If the adult is not the minor's parent, a "Parental Consent Guardianship Form" must be signed by a parent or legal guardian prior to sailing.
Tipping
Tips are not charged at a set percentage and are not included in the holiday cost, as Riviera river cruises understand that giving a gratuity should be entirely at your discretion. As a guideline it is recommended giving €5-10 per person per day should you feel that is appropriate. Usually, an envelope is left in your cabin on the final evening, for you to drop off at reception if you choose to, the following morning.
Cabins

Square Footage: 172
Category Emerald Deck Suite (Lower)
Emerald Suites have smaller fixed windows. They are available for sole occupancy with no supplement. Single supplements apply for other suites and decks, all subject to availability. Located on the Emerald Deck.

Square Footage: 183
Category Ruby Deck Suite (Middle)
Ruby Suites have 'French balconies' - panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, full-size bed, marble shower bathroom with a large 'rainshower' head, contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by 'Crabtree and Evelyn' and fluffy towels, seating area with two chairs and a table, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone. Located on the Ruby Deck.

Square Footage: 183
Category Diamond Deck Suite (Upper)
Diamond Suites have 'French Balconies' - panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors, full-size bed, marble shower bathroom with 'rainshower' head, complimentary cosmetics by 'Crabtree and Evelyn' and fluffy towels, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Square Footage: 210
Category Ruby Deck (Middle) - Superior Suite
Ruby Superior Suites feature panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. Full-sized bed, marble shower bathroom with a large 'rainshower' head, contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by 'Crabtree and Evelyn' and fluffy towels, seating area with two chairs and a table, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone. Located on the Ruby Deck.

Square Footage: 210
Category Diamond Deck (Upper) - Superior Suite
Diamond Superior Suites feature panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. Full-sized bed, marble shower bathroom with a large 'rainshower' head, contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by 'Crabtree and Evelyn' and fluffy towels, seating area with two chairs and a table, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Square Footage: 247
Category Diamond Deck (Upper) - Stern Superior Suite
Diamond Stern Superior Suites feature panoramic floor to ceiling sliding glass doors. Full-sized bed, marble shower bathroom with a large 'rainshower' head, contemporary lighting, complimentary cosmetics by 'Crabtree and Evelyn' and fluffy towels, seating area with two chairs and a table, flat-screen TV, individually controlled air-conditioning, a hairdryer, safe, minibar, telephone. Located on the Diamond Deck.

Square Footage: 274
Category Diamond Deck (Upper) - Deluxe Balcony Suite
Diamond Deluxe Balcony Suites are fifty percent larger than standard suites, they allow for an even more generous living area for the ultimate in space and comfort. In addition you will enjoy a private exterior balcony complete with table and chairs - perfect for an 'al fresco' breakfast should you wish or just a quiet morning coffee or a pre-dinner 'sundowner' whilst watching the world drift by. With the same fittings as standard suites, exquisitely and lavishly appointed to the very highest standard, plus complimentary soft cotton bathrobes and slippers adding the final little touch, this really is the epitome of river cruise luxury. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Life on Board

Bistro
Bistro with its open kitchen and terrace - another perfect spot to appreciate the ever-changing scenery gliding by whilst chatting with newfound friends. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Restaurant
Serving buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and four-course dinner with a well-deserved glass of wine from the carefully selected wine list and delight in the wonderful elegance of your surroundings; beautifully laid tables of just 4 or 6 guests. Located on the Ruby Deck.
Panorama Lounge
Observation lounge and bar is a perfect place to sit back with your favorite cocktail and take in the truly mesmerizing view. Located on the Diamond Deck.
Fitness
The fitness center, perfect for working off all those delicious meals or for something less strenuous treat yourself to a relaxing massage. Located on the Emerald Deck.