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Tauck Small Ship Cruising

Why travelers love Tauck Small Ship Cruising...

Uncommon Access

  • We take care of every detail on your cruise so you connect ashore with people, places, and cultural traditions
  • Shore excursions are a well-choreographed blend of cultural sightseeing and time at leisure to maximize your time
  • Exclusive cultural experiences are an important part of Tauck's small ship cruising, many of them private for Tauck guests only
  • Dining ashore is included, providing a genuine taste of regional cuisine

 

All Inclusive

  • Virtually every cruise expense is included in one up-front price
  • No options sold
  • All shore excursions are included, led by Tauck Directors and local guides
  • All gratuities to Tauck Directors, ship staff, local guides and luggage handling included

 

Intimate, Club-like Atmosphere

  • 40-264 guests aboard Tauck's yachts and expeditionary vessels – comfortable, relaxed, personalized cruising 
  • Cruise to small islands, hidden harbors and exclusive ports of call where big ships can't go 
  • On-board presentations by local experts and cultural performances by local artists

 

Peace of Mind

  • Tauck's proven ability to take care of guests in the event of the unexpected on tour personifies the word "reassurance" 
  • Cruise Protection Product offers trip, airfare, medical and luggage protection 
  • Book your air with Tauck – taxes and fuel surcharges included, no hidden fees, refundable

Yacht and Expeditionary Small Ship Cruising

The difference in Tauck's small ship cruising lies in the choreography – the combination of personalized cruising with cultural land exploration. From the moment you step ashore, our 85+ years of expertise on land ensures that on every moment of your shore excursions (all included in the price) count! Small ship cruising means more personal attention from the captain and the crew – you'll find the on-board atmosphere to be both club-like and comfortable. The pace is more relaxed, the conversations are richer, and the day-to-day experiences are shared with like-minded travelers.

  • Croatia Tour

    Small Ship Cruising

    Venice & the Dalmatian Coast

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 10 days
    • Price: from $6,590

    Tauck's popular 10-day Venice and Croatia tour features a 7-night Dalmatian Coast cruise aboard the new-for-2011 yacht L'Austral, taking in castles, palaces, and cultural treasures from Venice to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Dubrovnik, the walled city of Kotor, Diocletian's Palace, Sibenik, Split and more.

  • Iceland Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice

    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: from $5,990

    This exciting 7-night Iceland cruise aboard the award-winning Le Boreal explores cosmopolitan Reykjavik, picturesque fishing villages, remote island farmland and the incomparable natural wonders found in Iceland. See fjords ringed by mountains; stroll atop black lava landscapes; view sulphur fields, glaciers, spouting geysers and towering waterfalls; and soak in a thermally heated lagoon.

  • Cruise Russia

    Small Ship Cruising

    St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea - Northbound

    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: from $7,790

    Witness historic legacies from the Vikings to the czars as you cruise Russia and Scandinavia through the Baltic Sea aboard Le Boreal, exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn and Riga.

  • Russia Cruises

    Small Ship Cruising

    St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea - Southbound

    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: from $7,790

    Witness historic legacies from the Vikings to the czars as your voyage to Scandinavia and Russia cruises the Baltic Sea aboard Le Boreal, exploring Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallinn and Riga.

  • Greek Island Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    Treasures of the Aegean - Northbound

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 14 days
    • Price: From $6,990

    From the Parthenon to the Blue Mosque, see classical antiquities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an Aegean Sea and Greek Island aboard Wind Star / Wind Spirit cruise that features memorable hotel stays in Athens and Istanbul.

  • Greece Tour

    Small Ship Cruising

    Treasures of the Aegean – Southbound

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 14 days
    • Price: From $6,990

    From the Parthenon to the Blue Mosque, see classical antiquities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an Aegean Sea and Greek Island cruise aboard Windstar combined with land stays in the heart of Athens and Istanbul.

  • Mediterranean Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    Treasures of the Mediterranean - Northbound

    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: from $6,990

    Tauck's 11-day journey features a week-long Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Ponant to Corsica, Sicily, and Malta, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli – and takes in the Côte d'Azur, Monte-Carlo and the Amalfi Coast.

  • Mediterranean Cruises

    Small Ship Cruising

    Treasures of the Mediterranean - Southbound

    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: from $6,990

    Tauck's 11-day trip features the cream of Mediterranean cruises – a weeklong voyage aboard Le Ponant to Corsica, Sicily, and Malta, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli – and takes in the Côte d'Azur, Monte-Carlo and the Amalfi Coast.

  • Italy Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome - Northbound

    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: from $7,890

    Tauck's Italy cruise aboard the yacht Le Ponant is complemented by a land stay in Rome featuring a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums! See the historic sights of Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Malta, Rome and the remote Aeolian Isles on this 11-day trip.

  • Italy Cruises

    Small Ship Cruising

    Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome - Southbound

    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: from $7,890

    One of Tauck's popular Italy cruises aboard the yacht Le Ponant is complemented by a land stay in Rome featuring a Tauck Exclusive – an after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums! See the historic sights of Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Malta, Rome and the remote Aeolian Isles on this 11-day journey.

  • Antarctica Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    Antarctica

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • 2012
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 13 days
    • Price: From $9,165 plus on-tour air

    The ultimate Antarctica cruise takes you to the mystical Antarctic archipelago and the continent of Antarctica following a two-night stay in the heart of Buenos Aires. This 13-day trip includes a 10-night cruise aboard two of Tauck's newest yachts, Le Boreal and L'Austral, features onboard experts that may include naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Discover a spectacular world of glaciers, wildlife and arctic adventurers on Tauck shore excursions and enjoy shipboard amenities that ensure your cruising comfort.

  • Costa Rica Tours

    Small Ship Cruising

    The Panama Canal & Costa Rica - Eastbound

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: From $5,990

    An 11-day journey combines a 6-night cruise aboard the stylishly chic m/v Tere Moana (formerly Le Levant) with the fun of our Costa Rica tours, exploring ecological diversity, pristine islands and remote villages in the Pacific and Caribbean, and traversing the entire length of the magnificent Panama Canal.

  • Panama Canal Cruise

    Small Ship Cruising

    The Panama Canal & Costa Rica - Westbound

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 11 days
    • Price: from $5,990

    An 11-day journey, including a 6-night cruise aboard the newly refurbished, yacht-like m/v Tere Moana (formerly known as Le Levant) explores the ecological diversity of Costa Rica and pristine islands and remote villages in the Pacific and Caribbean, and traverses the entire length of one of the world's great engineering wonders on a Panama Canal cruise.

  • Peru Tours

    Small Ship Cruising

    Peru and the Galápagos Islands

    • Duration: 15 days
    • Price: From $7,990 plus on-tour air

    From the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, to legends of the Spanish Conquistadors and the amazing wildlife of the Galápagos Archipelago, this most exciting of Peru tours combined with a 6-night Tauck Galápagos cruise aboard Isabela II is without comparison.

  • Galapagos Tours

    Bridges Family Trips

    Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland

    • Duration: 8 days
    • Price: from $3,795 quad plus on-tour air

    Family FYI: Did you know – the Galápagos Penguin can survive so close to the Equator because the Humboldt current brings in cold waters from the Antarctic. Discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world during this family Galápagos tour from Tauck Bridges that includes a 4-night cruise aboard M/V Santa Cruz.

  • Galapagos Cruises

    Bridges Family Trips

    Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland - Holiday Departures - 2013

    • 2013
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • 2012
    • Quick Info
    • Full Itinerary
    • Duration: 9 days
    • Price: From $4,795 quad plus on-tour air

    Family FYI: Did you know that the Galápagos Islands' huge Waved Albatross needs a head start to get itself flying? Our special 9-day holiday departures of our family Galápagos cruises – on December 18 and 23 – feature an expanded 5-night cruise aboard M/V Santa Cruz.

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