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Small Ship Cruising
Ocean Cruising
The difference in Tauck's small ship cruising lies in the choreography of the total cruise experience – the combination of personalized cruising with cultural land exploration. How you spend your days ashore – where you go, what you do, who you meet – that's the Tauck difference. From the moment you step ashore, our 85 years of expertise on land ensures that every moment of your shore excursions (all included in the price) count!

Smaller ships hold fewer passengers, which means more personal attention from the captain and the crew – you'll find the on-board atmosphere to be both club-like and comfortable. The pace is more relaxed, the conversations are richer, and the day-to-day experiences are shared with like-minded travelers. Small ship cruising rewards guests with everlasting connections to people and places that makes a Tauck cruise vacation a transformational experience that rekindles your love of travel.

From Latin America to Europe, explore hidden harbors, secluded islands, and exclusive ports of call; small ship cruising focuses on cultural exploration and natural history in must-see destinations or unusual locales that are off-the-beaten track. You’ll cruise with Tauck Directors and destination experts – naturalists, historians, ornithologists, or other specialists – who enhance your experience both on and off the ship. And with all shore excursions included, you’ll enjoy truly inclusive value that is virtually unequaled!

The Gift of Time – Complimentary Hotel Nights

 
Time – something every traveler wishes they had more of on a vacation…
 
And that’s why we’re so pleased to offer the Gift of Time in celebration of our 85th Anniversary! For past Tauck guests, we’re extending a Past Guest Appreciation Rewards of two free hotel nights when you book any 2011 Tauck Small Ship Cruise by September 30, 2010.
 
For guests who are traveling with Tauck for the first time in 2011, we’re extending a free overnight hotel stay to new travelers joining us on any of these journeys when you book by September 30, 2010.
 
Our special Anniversary gift applies to new bookings only – deposit is required at time of booking – and certain restrictions apply. Call 800-788-7885 now for details!
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Venice & the Dalmatian Coast

Treasures of the Mediterranean

The Panama Canal
& Costa Rica



Tauck Cruises in Europe


Istanbul & the Black Sea
Explore a treasure trove of historic sites in Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and Turkey on a 7-night Black Sea cruise aboard the small ship Le Levant, plus three nights at a luxury hotel in Istanbul.


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Venice & the Dalmatian Coast
One of Europe's most popular destinations is Croatia's Dalmatian Coast; cruise and tour aboard the new yacht Le Boreal, taking in castles, palaces, and cultural treasures on Tauck's Croatia tour that begins in Venice and explores UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Dubrovnik, the walled city of Kotor, and Diocletian's Palace.


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Treasures of the Aegean
From the Parthenon to the Blue Mosque, see classical antiquities and UNESCO World Heritage Sites on an Aegean Sea and Greek Island cruise that features memorable hotel stays in Athens and Istanbul.


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2011



Cruising Mediterranean Shores
The highlights of the Western Mediterranean Sea are explored aboard Le Levant on a 13-day journey that includes Monte-Carlo, Barcelona, Sicily, Tunisia, Palma de Majorca, Naples, and the ruins of Pompeii, plus two nights on land in glorious Rome.

2010 departures



Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
This exciting 7-night cruise aboard the award-winning yacht Le Boreal, explores cosmopolitan Reykjavik, picturesque fishing villages and a remote island farm amidst the incomparable natural wonders found in Iceland. See fjords ringed by mountains; stroll atop black lava landscapes; view sulphur fields, glaciers, spouting geysers and majestic waterfalls; and soak in a thermally heated lagoon.



2011 departures



St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea
Witness the legendary accomplishments of the Vikings to the historic legacies of the czars as you cruise Russia and Scandinavia through the Baltic Sea aboard Le Boreal; explore treasured sites in Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg and Tallinn.

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2011



Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome
Tauck's Italy cruise aboard the yacht Le Ponant is complemented by a land stay in Rome featuring a Tauck Exclusive - an after-hours visit to the Vatican Museums! See the historic sights of Sicily, the Amalfi Coast, Naples, Malta, Rome and the remote Aeolian Isles on this 11-day journey.

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Treasures of the Mediterranean
Tauck's 11-day journey features a week-long Mediterranean cruise aboard Le Ponant to Corsica, Sicily, and Malta, plus the islands of Lipari, Ponza, and Stromboli - and takes in the Côte d'Azur, Monte-Carlo and the Amalfi Coast.


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Tauck Cruises in Latin America


Peru and the Galápagos Islands
From the "Lost City" of Machu Picchu, to legends of the Spanish Conquistadors and the amazing wildlife of the Galápagos Archipelago, Tauck's Peru tour and Galápagos cruise aboard Isabela II is without comparison.

2010 departures
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The Panama Canal & Costa Rica
An 11-day journey, including a 6-night cruise aboard the stylishly chic, yacht-like Le Levant, explores ecological diversity on a Costa Rica tour, pristine islands in the Pacific and Caribbean, and remote villages - and traverses the entire length of the magnificent Panama Canal on this Costa Rica tour and Panama Canal cruise.

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2011



Antarctica
The ultimate Antarctica travel experience! Cruise aboard Tauck's luxury yacht, Le Boreal or L'Austral, to the majestic ice-clad continent of Antarctica after spending two nights in Buenos Aires on an exciting 10-day expeditionary voyage with on-board naturalists, oceanographers and ornithologists. Discover a spectacular world of glaciers, wildlife and arctic adventurers on private Tauck shore excursions and enjoy shipboard amenities that ensure your cruising comfort.

2011 departures



Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland
Family FYI: Did you know - the Galápagos Penguin can survive so close to the Equator because the Humboldt current brings in cold waters from the Antarctic. Discover wildlife found nowhere else in the world during this exceptional family Galápagos tour including a 4-night cruise aboard M/V Santa Cruz.

2010 departures
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Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland - Holiday Departures - 2011
Family FYI: Did you know that the Galápagos Islands' huge Waved Albatross needs a head start to get itself flying? A special 11-day holiday departure of our family Galápagos island adventure - on December 14 and 24 - features an expanded 7-night cruise aboard M / V Santa Cruz.

2010 departures
2011 departures





Tauck Cruises in North America


Grand Alaska aboard Princess
Combine a weeklong Princess cruise through glacier-strewn waterways with a visit to Denali National Park, rail trips, a floatplane tour, rafting in a bald eagle reserve, a sled dog experience and much more on this unforgettable Alaska travel adventure.

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