Tauck adds Baltic Sea itinerary, expands small ship capacity for 2027. 02-25-2026 9:25 am Tauck has unveiled its 2027 Small Ship Cruising lineup, led by a new Baltic Sea itinerary and added capacity on select Mediterranean and Iberian sailings. The new Cruising the Baltic Sea journey will operate aboard Ponant's Explorer-class Le Champlain, carrying an average of fewer than 160 guests per sailing. The 12-day itinerary (from US$12,990 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare) includes calls in Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn, Wismar, Gdańsk, Copenhagen and the island of Visby. The program marks Tauck's return to the Baltic region, reflecting growing interest in Northern Europe and cooler-climate destinations. Highlights include a Tauck-exclusive dinner at Stockholm's Vasa Museum, visits to Estonia's Memorial to the Victims of Communism, Poland's European Solidarity Centre, and the UNESCO-listed old towns of Visby and Lübeck. Onboard enrichment will feature a dedicated lecturer, and select excursions will access ports suited to smaller vessels. Tauck said early demand has already placed the itinerary close to selling out. "Our small ship cruises continue to resonate with guests because they combine distinctive itinerary design, meaningful cultural access and a level of care that removes the complexity from travel," said Jennifer Tombaugh, CEO of Tauck. "For 2027, we're building on that foundation - introducing a long-anticipated new Baltic Sea itinerary while continuing to refine and enhance our most popular journeys." Expanded departures in the Mediterranean and iberia. Tauck is also adding departures on two Mediterranean sailings that regularly sell out. The 14-day Aegean Voyage: Athens to Istanbul (from US$13,490 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare) will extend its season and add two departures between April and October 2027. The itinerary includes two nights at Athens' Hotel Grande Bretagne, three nights at the InterContinental Istanbul, and an eight-night cruise aboard Windstar's 312-passenger, all-suite yacht Star Legend. Ports and experiences include guided visits in Istanbul, Ephesus, Santorini, Delphi and Athens, an evening dinner in ancient Ephesus, and a transit through the Corinth Canal. Similarly, the 13-day Treasures of Spain and Portugal itinerary (from US$10,490 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare) will add two departures and introduce select sailings aboard Star Legend, complementing departures on Windstar's 342-passenger sailing yacht Wind Surf, which features refurbished staterooms and updated public spaces. The itinerary includes two-night stays at the InterContinental Lisbon and Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona, plus an eight-night cruise between the cities. Overland experiences include Sintra and Cascais, Seville from Cádiz, an excursion to Granada from Almería, and Palma de Mallorca, along with flamenco performances, wine tastings and private palace visits. Enhancements to Hidden Galapagos & Peru. Tauck's Hidden Galapagos & Peru returns in 2027 with several operational updates. All on-tour flights will operate as private charters within Ecuador. Guests will now embark the cruise portion from Quito, with pre- and post-cruise stays at Casa Gangotena, a Relais & Châteaux property overlooking Plaza San Francisco. The seven-night expedition cruise operates aboard Silver Origin, carrying no more than 40 Tauck guests. Land stays include the InterContinental Real Lima in Miraflores, Tambo del Inka in Peru's Sacred Valley, and the JW Marriott Cusco, housed in a restored 16th-century convent. (From US$17,990 per person, double occupancy, plus airfare). In total, Tauck will offer 22 small ship cruises in 2027, including two Tauck Bridges departures designed for families. Reservations open in March.

Tauck brings inaugural "Cruise Control" Retreat to the Danube. WILTON, CT (December 15, 2025) - Demand for women's wellness and professional enrichment within the travel industry continues to rise, and Tauck responded this November by bringing 120 guests on its first ever Cruise Control: A Riverboat Retreat for Women in Travel along the Danube. Supported by sponsors Silversea, United Airlines, and Approach Guides, the departure represented a new Tauck platform designed to foster both personal well-being and professional development for women in the travel industry. Embarking from Budapest on November 4th aboard the ms Savor, the seven-day journey offered an immersive exploration of leadership, connection, and empowerment. Guests engaged in a series of discussions including a roundtable panel with Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh, psychotherapist and All Is Calmish author Niro Feliciano, and superyacht captain Sandy Yawn from Bravo's "Below Deck," alongside additional leadership and women's wellness programming led by personal branding coach Hannah Power, midlife and menopause specialist Jackie Giannelli (FNP-BC, MSCP), AI expert Jennifer Raezer, and McCabe World Travel founder Damian McCabe. "There was something about being on the Danube that made this wellness event different from any I've done before - breathtaking moments of awe and wonder paired with authentic, connected conversations and many 'aha' moments," said author Niro Feliciano. "Each of us left a little wiser and more joyful - all in all, a truly magical experience." Throughout the sailing, guests experienced the Danube in ways that connected the retreat's programming with the region. Each morning began with optional yoga sessions, reflecting the journey's emphasis on well-being, while guided market exploration in Budapest, a tasting tour in Dürnstein's famed wine region, and a chef-led stroll through Bratislava echoed the culturally rich experiences featured on Tauck's Essence of the Danube itinerary. Guests were also treated to a special early visit to Vienna's holiday markets and to an "Open House" aboard ms Savor, where they toured a selection of staterooms and suites to better understand the ship's layout and amenities. A Tauck-exclusive Imperial Evening at Palais Pallavicini in Vienna, featuring dinner and musical entertainment, marked a culminating highlight of the cruise. CHARTING 2026 AND BEYOND Given the exceptional response to the inaugural retreat, Tauck confirmed it will continue exploring ways to expand women's personal enrichment and special programming based on the energy and interest generated onboard. Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh, who also presented during the retreat, emphasized the importance of creating space for meaningful dialogue and belonging within the travel industry: "Cruise Control brought together an extraordinary group of women and allies who enrich our industry every day. The depth and caliber of the program sparked the kind of honest, energizing conversations that create true connection, something our industry clearly craves and deeply appreciates. The response was immediate; advisors shared that they felt more confident in their businesses and are already booking new clients. We're grateful to our guests, partners, and sponsors for making this special journey so memorable." About TauckCelebrating its 100th anniversary in 2025, Tauck has been family owned for four generations. The company is a world leader in upscale guided travel, with more than 170 land itineraries, safaris, river cruises, small ship ocean cruises, and family travel adventures across 70+ countries and all seven continents. Tauck was named "Best Tour Operator" in Virtuoso's 2025 Global Awards, and in each of the last 28 years, has been honored in Travel + Leisure magazine's annual "World's Best Awards," and has been named to the Best River Cruise Lines list by Condé Nast Traveler for 13 consecutive years, most recently in the 2025 Readers' Choice Awards.

Tauck has announced enhancements to its Advisor Rewards Program, designed to deliver greater flexibility, value and earning potential for its global network of travel advisors.