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Tauck World Discovery
ABOVE: The atrium of the Swiss Emerald. INSET BELOW: The Swiss Emerald cruising, and the Lido Lounge.
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. New for 2009: a 7-day "Cruising the Blue Danube" itinerary that's geared to families. Cruise line's Web site:
Photo copyright © Tauck, Inc. Used by permission.
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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 currently has two vessels: the sister ships
Swiss Emerald and Swiss Sapphire, which carry to 118 passengers in accommodations that range from staterooms to luxury
suites with marble baths and full-size tubs. In 2009, a third vessel in the
series--the Swiss Jewel--will enter service on the Rhine and Danube.
