Tauck Announces Major Expansion to Its European River Cruise Portfolio for 2027
Tauck has just announced its largest-ever expansion of European river cruise offerings for the 2027 season—an exciting development for luxury travelers and one that Carol and I are thrilled to share with our readers. Driven by unprecedented demand and strong year-over-year growth, Tauck is releasing its 2027 itineraries earlier than ever and introducing a series of new six-day journeys designed for guests who want Tauck’s award-winning experience in a more time-flexible format.
A Big Year Ahead: New Ships and New Itineraries
Two new riverboats will join Tauck’s fleet in 2027:
- ms Saudade – sister ship to the ms Andorinha on the Douro River
- ms Reverie – sister ship to the ms Serene on the Seine River
These additions allow Tauck to deepen its presence on two of Europe’s most in-demand waterways: Portugal’s Douro Valley and France’s Normandy-rich Seine River.
Introducing Tauck’s New Six-Day River Cruise Format
Beginning in late 2026 and expanding into 2027, Tauck is rolling out a new style of six-day journeys—perfect for travelers with tighter schedules who still want a fully inclusive, expertly guided Tauck experience. These sailings operate largely during the shoulder seasons for fewer crowds and more comfortable weather.
Highlighted new six-day itineraries include:
Essence of the Seine – Roundtrip Paris
- Launches aboard the new ms Reverie
- Visits include Rouen, Vernon, and the D-Day Beaches
- Features a cider and Calvados tasting and a Tauck-exclusive gala evening at a historic château
- From $3,490 USD per person (plus airfare)
- To explore this itinerary, please CLICK HERE.
Essence of the Danube – Vienna to Budapest
- Aboard the ms Joy
- Guided sightseeing in Vienna and Bratislava
- An exclusive gala dinner at Vienna’s Palais Pallavicini
- Wine tasting in Dürnstein
- From $2,990 USD per person (plus airfare)
- To explore this itinerary, please CLICK HERE.
A Record-Breaking Investment in the Douro River
Tauck continues to see exceptional demand for Portugal’s Douro Valley. With the introduction of the new ms Saudade and three new itineraries—plus expanded capacity on existing favorites—the Douro becomes Tauck’s biggest area of river-cruise growth for 2027.
New Douro itineraries open for early reservation include:
Essence of the Douro – Porto to Barca d’Alva
- Aboard the new ms Saudade
- A cocktail workshop at a local quinta
- Guided touring of Porto and historic Guimarães
- Vinho Verde tasting and countryside bike ride
- Dinner at the acclaimed riverside restaurant DOC
- To explore this itinerary, please CLICK HERE.
Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro – 10 Days
- Begins with a multi-night stay in Porto
- Vineyard hikes, port wine tastings, and UNESCO rock-art museum visits
- Tauck-exclusive events in historic quintas
- To explore this itinerary, please CLICK HERE.
Exploring the Douro, Plus Madrid – 11 Days
- Aboard the ms Andorinha
- Port tastings in Vila Nova de Gaia
- Dinner at DOC and guided touring in Porto and Salamanca
- Concludes with three nights in Madrid
- To explore this itinerary, please CLICK HERE.
In total, Tauck will offer 37 European river cruises in 2027, including six Tauck Bridges family itineraries—each fully inclusive and backed by Tauck’s 100-year tradition of exceptional service and exclusive experiences.
Why We’re Excited
As Tauck Certified Advisors—and longtime Tauck travelers ourselves—Carol and I see this expansion as wonderful news for our clients. More ships, more variety in itinerary length, and earlier booking access all mean better opportunities to secure preferred dates before sailings sell out. The continued investment in the Douro is especially exciting; this region has become one of Europe’s most coveted river-cruise destinations.
How to Book With Roaming Boomers
As one of the top five Tauck booking travel advisors in the world,The Roaming Boomers Travel Services brings unmatched expertise, insight, and personal experience to every Tauck journey we plan.
Carol and I have personally traveled with Tauck three times—and we love the brand so much that we already have two additional Tauck journeys booked for next year. Their craftsmanship, service standards, and attention to detail continue to impress us time and time again.
As Tauck Certified Advisors, we are able to offer valuable benefits you won’t receive when booking directly:
- For guests who are new to Tauck: enjoy a complimentary pre- or post-night hotel stay on your first Tauck journey when you book with us.
When you work with us, you gain the advantage of deep personal experience, top-tier industry recognition, and exclusive Tauck benefits—ensuring your journey is seamless, rewarding, and planned with true expertise.
For more information or to book your next journey, please call The Roaming Boomers Travel Services at (480) 550-1235 or use our convenient online information request CLICK HERE and we’ll reach out to you.
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