Tauck River Cruises Overview
How you see the world matters. Tauck Tours is an award-winning, family-owned and operated tour company with over 88 years of destination expertise founded on the timeless philosophy of integrity, innovation and respect. With a long history of providing personalized land tours, Tauck expanded into the world?s waterways and debuted with an array of extraordinary Europe river cruise experiences that have promptly acquired prestigious awards as some of the best in the world from such respected publications as Travel + Leisure, Travel Weekly, and National Geographic Traveler.
The Tauck River Cruise Difference
Tauck River Cruises are intimate journeys of discovery featuring Uncommon Access to in-depth cultural experiences on included shore excursions that immerse you in each destination. Tauck River Cruise guests are treated as individuals with their individual needs considered and understood, yet they enjoy the company of a group of fellow, like-minded travelers on board.
Skilled Tauck Directors are available on each voyage, expertly managing everything from a warm reception to sharing their expertise on the local history and culture. With the highest tour director-to-guest ratio in the industry and smaller number of passengers, the personalized service and gracious hospitality the four Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director provide are difficult to find anywhere else.
A European Tauck River Cruise vacation is an incredible value as virtually every river cruise expense is covered including gratuities, all shore excursions, unlimited complimentary beverages, concierge-style services, and more. Over 100 cost components are included on every quality Tauck River Cruise, so you can enjoy one up-front price with no fear of hidden costs or surprises. You get what you pay for, and then some.
Never settle for the ordinary. Experience the extraordinary Tauck River Cruises difference.
Travel along some of the most influential waterways of Europe aboard Tauck River Cruises' fleet of custom-designed riverboats, each one the epitome of luxury and comfort. Thoughtfully designed to be open and airy, each spacious vessel features a club-like atmosphere and all of the upscale accommodations you would expect at a premium hotel, and more.
Each of Tauck's Jewel Class of Europe river cruise ships - the ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel, and ms Swiss Treasures - are 360-feet long and carry just 118 passengers. All suites, junior suites and cabins also feature custom d?cor and bedding, plasma TVs, mini-bars, terry cloth robes and slippers, radios, safes, adjustable air conditioning and premium toiletries, and 85% of all accommodations have full floor-to-ceiling windows and French balconies for enhanced appreciation of passing scenery.
Public spaces - including "the bistro" (a casual dining area with a 180-degree glass wall), a cocktail lounge, a piano bar and the main dining room - boast panoramic windows throughout. Guests on onboard can also enjoy the ship's gym, outdoor Jacuzzi, boutique, and massage studio.
The ms Inspire and ms Savor together comprise Tauck River Cruises' Inspiration Class ships. Both river ships are 443-feet long and have a capacity of just 130 guests, the fewest in its class, to ensure a less-crowded, more relaxed and intimate ambiance. These vessels offer an unprecedented twenty-two 300-square-foot suites furnished with two French balconies with floor-to-ceiling windows, pull-out couch, roomy walk-in closet with built-in drawers, and spacious bathroom with rain shower. In keeping with Tauck's policy of welcoming solo travelers, four 150-square-foot cabins are set aside for guests traveling on their own.
Tauck River Cruises navigate some of the Europe's most storied and historic rivers. Itineraries range from 8- to 24-days, with over 100 departures annually including Danube River Cruises, Rhone River Cruises, Rhine River Cruises, Seine River Cruises, Moselle River Cruises, Saone River Cruises, Main River Cruises and Maas River Cruises.
Dock right in the heart of the cosmopolitan, classic cities of Europe and discover the "Old World" as it was meant to be enjoyed. Along the way, leisurely travel past spectacular scenery of picturesque villages, old world cathedrals and imperial marvels in an intimate, club-like atmosphere aboard Tauck River Cruises' fleet of modern, custom-designed riverboats.
Dining on a Tauck River Cruise
Tauck River cruise ships feature expertly prepared regional specialties reflecting local culinary traditions, as well as fine dining choices that are compatible with Western palates.
There is no dress code or fixed dining times in the relaxed atmosphere of a Tauck River Cruise Ship. Classic favorites are served buffet-style at lunch and dinner, with al fresco dining on Sun Deck (weather permitting). Dinner is open seating with a set, multi-course meal including an appetizer, soup, salad and choice of entrees. Vegetarian meals are always available. Special onshore dining options are also available, providing the opportunities to enjoy authentic cuisine in regional restaurants.
The Inspire (and the Savor) feature a second onboard restaurant offering lighter and traditional American fare to complement the ship's more formal main dining room.
Onboard Activities - What to do on a Tauck River Cruise
Onboard entertainment includes enrichment lectures, piano music nightly, in-room movies, culinary demos, local entertainment and themed fun. Guests can also enjoy the fitness center, putting green, Jacuzzi, hair salon and bicycles available onboard for use ashore.
Tauck River Cruises for Kids & Teens
Family travel is important to Tauck River Cruises. It is for that reason they created "Tauck Bridges" - journeys with opportunities for real-life discoveries that enrich and engage you and your whole family with the wonders of the world. Tauck Bridges family travel adventures are designed with families in mind, from children to parents to grandparents, so you can discover new places together, and in meaningful ways. Tauck Bridges makes travel easy, freeing family members to connect with each other. Families build lasting bonds or "bridges" - different generations experiencing the joys of travel, together. Each of these select, kid-friendly journeys has a minimum recommended age rating to encourage comfort and enjoyment for all guests.
Regardless of destination, Tauck River Cruise journeys are not recommended for infants or children under 3 years of age. All children on Tauck River Cruises must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Please contact your Cruise Specialist for more details.
Tauck River Cruises Past Guests
As a way of saying "thank you" Tauck River Cruises offers its past guests The Gift of Time, one free pre- or post-cruise hotel stay on select departures. Offer applies to new, deposited bookings only and is not combinable with other promotional offers, other restrictions may apply. Please contact your Cruise Specialist for more details.
