by Phil Cappelli
Last updated: 12:55 PM ET, Mon November 10, 2025
Tauck is expanding its river-cruise lineup for 2027 with five new itineraries, two new ships, and a series of shorter journeys designed to make river cruising more accessible.
The two riverboats joining the fleet include the ms Saudade on the Douro and the ms Reverie on the Seine, joining Tauck’s fleet as sister ships to the ms Andorinha and ms Serene.
Tauck will introduce a new six-day river cruise format, set to launch in late 2026, and will expand these shorter itineraries for 2027. Offered primarily during the shoulder seasons, these journeys provide guests with the added benefits of milder weather and fewer crowds along Europe’s top rivers.
“We’re seeing extraordinary growth across our river portfolio, and that inspires us to find new ways for guests to experience Tauck,” said Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh. "River cruising continues to be one of the most popular ways to experience Tauck for the first time, and with these new shorter itineraries, we can now offer that exceptional entry point to guests with limited time."
Among Tauck’s new river offerings are two six-day itineraries: The Essence of the Seine, a round-trip from Paris aboard the new ms Reverie, featuring visits to Rouen, the D-Day Beaches of Normandy and a gala evening at a historic château; and the Essence of the Danube, sailing between Budapest and Vienna aboard the ms Joy.
Tauck is expanding its Douro River cruises with the new ms Saudade and three new itineraries: The essence of the Douro, Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro and Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid. Tauck is opening reservations for these 2027 itineraries earlier than ever, allowing guests to secure preferred departures with risk-free deposits.
In all, Tauck will offer 37 European river cruises in 2027, including six Tauck Bridges itineraries, designed specifically for families.
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