A Cruise For Every Guest

Onboard Tauck riverboats, you'll find couples young and young at heart... groups of friends and groups who share interests and alma maters... solo travelers, who know they'll meet like-minded folks and experience genuine camaraderie in the friendly, casual atmosphere onboard... families with grown children celebrating special occasions in a fantastic way; and families with younger children traveling on Tauck Bridges family river cruises. From both the United States and other countries, our guests are fascinated by Europe and enjoy the arts, food, and wine. Good value, high quality, and distinctive experiences are important to them in every aspect of their river cruise.

Themed River Cruises 

Celebrating with a European flair for food and wine through cooking demonstrations and gourmet dinners with renowned celebrity chefs…  a Danube River cruise featuring exclusive local dance experiences with an Emmy Award-winning Host… riverboating to Europe's magical Christmas Markets along the Rhine and Danube… discovering the art of Matisse, Monet, and Cézanne on the Rhône and Saône… river cruising in the footsteps of Mozart and other musical giants on the Danube… our themed river cruises offer unforgettable experiences to suit many tastes.

Autumn Along the Rhine… Munich's Oktoberfest – Discover the heritage and beauty of the River Rhine on our 7-night Basel – Amsterdam river cruise aboard one of Tauck's intimate riverboats. Visit the Netherlands, Germany, France, and Switzerland, exploring regional delights in the historic cities, towns, and countryside linked by the Rhine… against a backdrop of colorful fall foliage and Bavaria's most colorful festival in full swing. 

Musical Magic Along the Danube – Walk in the footsteps of musical giants including Mozart, Beethoven, Bartók, Liszt and more on a tune-filled 12-day trip with a 7-night Danube cruise and 2-night stays in Budapest and Prague as you're enveloped by their glorious music throughout a magical journey filled with many Tauck Exclusives!

Belgium and Holland in Spring – Wind your way along springtime waterways of Holland and Belgium on an 8-day, 7-night river cruise between Amsterdam and Brussels; visit Keukenhof Gardens, taste chocolate in Brussels and beer in Antwerp.

Danube Reflections – Enjoy an exclusive dance experience as you cruise the "River of Kings." In 2020, Mickela Mallozzi partners with us to share her passion for travel and dance with guests aboard special April 22 and October 14 departures, enhancing your journey with exclusive local dance experiences. Mickela is the four-time Emmy® Award-winning Host and Executive Producer of the PBS series "Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi." A professional dancer and trained musician born and raised in Stamford, Connecticut, of Italian immigrant parents, Mickela journeys around the world, following dance in the lives of everyday people wherever she travels. From re-discovering her family's heritage in Southern Italy to dancing the tango on the main stage in Buenos Aires, the series covers Mickela's adventures as she experiences the world, one dance at a time. 

River Cruising with Award-winning Chefs – Join us for a hands-on culinary adventure as celebrity chef, Vincenzo Betulia joins us onboard our Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence departure of April 15, 2020 cruising on the Rhône River, where he'll share his personal gastronomic experiences that combine award-winning cuisine with cultural explorations, as he leads you through interactive cooking demonstrations shares favorite recipes, and prepares a signature, locally sourced dinner aboard ship. Stay tuned as we add additional celebrity chef experiences to future departures throughout the year.