All Tauck riverboat cruises feature a well-paced mix of active sightseeing and leisurely travel. Some days we explore two or three different towns along our route. Other days begin with a guided walking tour of the historic town where your ship is docked, followed by time to explore on your own. Or, we may spend an entire morning or afternoon aboard the riverboat, cruising to our next port of call – a great time to discover your shipboard amenities. But every day, you can indulge in the relaxing cadence of river cruising, without the need to constantly pack and unpack as you travel to each new destination. Add fine dining and the attentive do-it-for-you services of our Tauck Directors, and you’ll agree that river cruising, Tauck Style, is a great way to travel.
A key Tauck advantage is that typically every riverboat cruise is hosted and overseen by four Tauck travel professionals – including three of our acclaimed Tauck Directors and one exclusive Tauck Cruise Director – who seamlessly handle all the details and logistics of your cruise for you. Together with local experts, they provide a deeper appreciation and understanding for where you are and what you see, enriching your journey with insider experiences not available when traveling on your own. They are committed to making your Tauck riverboat cruise memorable in every way, ensuring personal service at its very best – a hallmark of award-winning Tauck Style.
Tauck's Riverboats
Wake up to a new port of call every day as your “floating hotel” travels with you along Europe’s inland waterways, and experience the joys of cruising by riverboat – with the Tauck Difference:
Tauck’s MV Swiss Emerald (launched in 2006), MV Swiss Sapphire (christened in 2008) and MV Swiss Jewel (entering service in 2009) are the newest riverboat fleet in Europe
All riverboats used on Tauck’s River Cruises are limited to a maximum of 118 guests… creating a club-like atmosphere, with no crowds
Enjoy plush bathrobes, slippers, and Escada amenities
All shore excursions are included, with a choice of sightseeing opportunities in many cities
All on-board meals include wine with dinner
All gratuities to ship staff, Tauck Directors and Tauck Cruise Director included
Insightful lectures on history and the destinations you’ll visit, and music and folkloric performances
Dine ashore with included meals at local restaurants, featuring a variety of dining styles including à la carte from the regular menu
Bottled water included on all shore excursions
Our newest riverboat, the Swiss Emerald, has 14 spacious suites… measuring 300 square feet!
Specially designed for cruising Europe’s inland waterways, our select riverboats welcome Tauck guests with a club-like atmosphere where personalized attention and gracious service ensure a most memorable cruise. Cruise aboard two of Europe’s finest ships, MS Swiss Diamond and the new MS Swiss Emerald, enjoying tastefully appointed outside cabins with panoramic river views. With comfortable accommodations for two persons, shipboard cabins are equipped with a color television, mini-bar, radio, safe, hair dryer, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower; power is 220 volt.
By day, relax on the Sun Deck as you view the ever-changing river landscapes in welcome comfort. In the evening, enjoy a cocktail in the lounge, while an on-board pianist plays your favorite tunes, or dance the night away – the bar stays open late into the night. Dining aboard each ship is a pleasure in a spacious restaurant that caters to all tastes with daily buffets, a choice of menus and special theme dinners. Vegetarian meals are available and a selection of international wines is included with dinner.
Tauck Danube River Cruises
Blue Danube Wind your way past medieval landscapes on a Danube River cruise aboard ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel to discover castles, cathedrals, frescoes and Habsburg palaces in five European countries. Includes land stays featuring two nights each in Prague and Budapest at centrally located 5-star hotels.
Holland & Belgium Colorful flowers, picturesque windmills, art museums, canal-laced medieval towns, and a look at the art of making chocolate highlight this most memorable of springtime Belgium and Holland cruises along scenic inland waterways aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel.
Prague to the Black Sea Tauck's 19-day journey through Europe's ancient heart - combining The Blue Danube and Budapest to the Black Sea and including an unforgettable 14-night luxury riverboat cruise along the Danube aboard either ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel - offers the very best in Eastern Europe travel!
Budapest to Amsterdam
Tauck's Danube, Main, and Rhine river cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel glides past ancient castles and soaring cathedrals, taking in great cities including Vienna, Köln, Nürnberg and Bratislava - and revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Schönbrunn Palace and Kölner Dam (Cologne Cathedral).
The romance of idyllic Alsatian villages and vineyards in France, magnificent medieval cities and colorful Bavarian culture in Germany, and the magic of Prague... all waiting for you on the newest of Tauck's Europe river cruises on the Rhine, Main and Danube!
Grand European Explore European landscapes on Tauck's ultimate North Sea to Black Sea tour by riverboat! Set off aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel on a grand 3-week cruise through nine European countries along the Rhine, Main and Danube, plus two nights at a historic 5-star hotel in Bucharest.
Rhine & Moselle Explore two of Europe's most scenic rivers on a 12-night cruise between Basel and Amsterdam aboard ms Swiss Emerald or ms Swiss Jewel. Glide along the Rhine in Holland, Germany, France and Switzerland; visit Luxembourg; and discover the castles, wineries and market towns of the Moselle Valley on one of Tauck's popular Rhine River tours.
Budapest to the Black Sea Europe's heart on one of Tauck's popular Danube cruises aboard ms Swiss Sapphire or ms Swiss Jewel between Budapest and the Black Sea. Discover dramatic castles, centuries-old monasteries, and the cultural treasures of Budapest and Bucharest on two-night stays at 5-star hotels.
Romance of the Rhine & Danube ! Imperial palaces, Baroque gardens and other treasures once reserved for European royalty await along the Rhine, Main and Danube rivers on Tauck's comprehensive new journey combining a two-week riverboat cruise aboard ms Swiss Sapphire with two-night stays in Strasbourg and Budapest.
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Passenger Review
Tauck is first class. The boat was spotless, beautifully decorated and had a very friendly and accommodating staff. They were always there to answer questions, give guidance and share a good time. It is definitely my choice for river cruising and others I met onboard that it is a repeaters type of travel. It only takes once on Tauck to be sold.
Everything is included with Tauck………airport transfers, all gratuities, complimentary wine with dinner and beer with lunch and all shore excursions let by the Tauck Directors and local guides, many meals off the boat. Please feel free to ask any questions.
Would I recommend Tauck? Absolutely, every chance I get.
Avalon Waterways 2012 with Extra Discounts We have sailed the ships, slept in the beds, taken the shore excursions and eaten the food. Our prices are lower than the cruise lines.
