Tauck to add two new riverboats in 2027

Tauck will add two new riverboats to its fleet in 2027, to cater to demand on the Seine and Douro rivers.

 

Combined with two ships launching in 2026, this four-vessel expansion over two years represents the highest volume increase in Tauck’s river cruising history, delivering overall capacity growth of 30% since 2025.

 

The addition of the new 2027 ships will see capacity growing 50% in France, and the Douro nearly doubling capacity versus 2025.

 

Tauck will also start its 2027 river cruise season earlier than ever before.

 

Jennifer Tombaugh, Tauck chief executive, said: “The enthusiasm for our river cruising experiences has been extraordinary. Guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere fostered by our ‘small is big’ philosophy, particularly in high-demand destinations like the Douro and France, where space is naturally limited.

 

“These new riverboats will enable us to host more guests in these beloved regions.”

 

The 125-metre Seine riverboat will share the same design as the Serene that is scheduled to launch in 2026.

 

The vessel will offer a new feature, The Retreat, an expanded wellness area on the upper Diamond Deck.

 

The 80-metre Douro riverboat will join sister ship Andorinha on Portugal’s Douro River.

 

Guests are now able to reserve space on the 2027 itinerary and departure date of their choosing.

 

All guests who reserve 2027 cruises now will have the opportunity to cancel and receive a full refund of their deposits, when pricing and final itinerary details are announced later this autumn.