Tauck World Discovery

From European Cruise Guide

ABOVE:  The atrium of the Swiss Emerald. INSET BELOW: The Swiss Emerald cruising, and the Lido Lounge.

Tauck World Discovery of Norwalk, Connecticut has been an upscale operator of tours, safaris, and cruise charters for more than 80 years. A few years ago, it launched its own river-cruising line in Europe. Tauck's growing fleet now has three sister ships: Swiss Emerald, Swiss Sapphire, and Swiss Jewel, which carry  up to 118 passengers in accommodations that range from staterooms to luxury suites with marble baths and full-size tubs.

Tauck's cruise season begins with spring tulip cruises in the Netherlands and Belgium, followed by itineraries of up to three weeks that take cruisers as far east as the Black Sea. Cruise fares include wine with dinner and tips to the crew, tour escorts, and cruise director.

• Family voyages: Tauck is unique in offering a special family-oriented river cruise each summer. In 2010, its "Blue Danube Family Riverboat Adventure" will depart Budapest for an 8-day/7-night cruise to Regensburg, Germany on July 29.

Cruise line's Web site:

Tauck Riverboat Cruising

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