Tauck on the Danube at a glance
Tauck currently operates 5 river-cruise vessels on the Danube, with an average passenger count of 125. The line is headquartered in Wilton, Connecticut and was founded in 1925; Tauck has been guiding land journeys since 1925 and entered river cruising in 2006. Its European fleet of Inspiration-class ships is known for spacious 300-square-foot suites at the bow, a fully inclusive fare, and a high crew-to-guest ratio. Tauck Bridges departures are designed specifically for grandparents travelling with grandchildren.
The Danube itself flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania over 2850 kilometres. The Danube is Europe's second-longest river and the only one that flows from west to east across the continent. Classic itineraries run Passau–Budapest in seven nights, while extended sailings continue through Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania to the Black Sea, passing the dramatic Iron Gates gorge. Headline destinations served by Tauck on this river include Vienna, Budapest, Bratislava, the Wachau Valley, the Iron Gates.
Tauck ships sailing the Danube
| Ship | Passengers | Launched |
|---|---|---|
| ms Inspire | 130 | 2014 |
| ms Joy | 130 | 2016 |
| ms Savor | 130 | 2014 |
| ms Swiss Sapphire | 118 | 2008 |
| ms Treasures | 118 | 2011 |
Featured itineraries
| Itinerary | Length | Sample ports |
|---|---|---|
| Danube Waltz | 8 nights | Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna · Bratislava · Budapest |
| Romantic Danube | 8 nights | Budapest · Vienna · Linz · Passau · Regensburg · Nuremberg |
| Lower Danube Discovery | 11 nights | Budapest · Mohács · Belgrade · Iron Gates · Vidin · Russe · Bucharest |
| Christmas Markets Danube | 8 nights | Nuremberg · Regensburg · Passau · Linz · Melk · Vienna · Budapest |