Tauck’s 2027 Small Ship Cruises: New Baltic Sea Debut + Galápagos & Mediterranean Capacity Boost

Tauck, the gold standard in upscale small-ship cruising, just unveiled its 2027 portfolio – a tantalising mix of a brand-new Baltic Sea itinerary, expanded Mediterranean sailings, and luxe enhancements to guest-favourite Galápagos and Iberia journeys. With ships averaging under 200 guests, these fully inclusive voyages deliver intimate access, Tauck-exclusive events, and effortless cultural immersion across Northern Europe, the Aegean, Spain/Portugal, and beyond. Reservations open March 2027.

New for 2027: Cruising the Baltic Sea on Le Champlain

Tauck returns to Northern Europe’s cooler climes with a 12-day Baltic Sea debut aboard Ponant’s sleek Le Champlain (under 160 guests). From $12,990pp double (+air), sail Stockholm to Copenhagen via Helsinki, Tallinn, Wismar, Gdańsk, and Visby’s UNESCO old town.

Standouts:

• Tauck-exclusive dinner at Stockholm’s Vasa Museum.
• Estonia’s Victims of Communism Memorial, Poland’s Solidarity Centre.
• Lübeck’s Hanseatic charm (small-ship only).
• Onboard lecturer unpacking Baltic history.

Early bookings are evaporating – proof positive of Tauck’s pull in less-traveled waters.

Aegean & Iberia: More Dates, Same Sell-Out Magic

High-demand Mediterranean stars get breathing room:

Aegean Voyage: Athens to Istanbul (14 Days, from $13,490pp +air)

Two extra departures (April-October 2027) on Windstar’s Star Legend (312 guests). Pre/post stays at Athens’ Hotel Grande Bretagne and Istanbul’s InterContinental. Cruise highlights: Ephesus dinner under stars, Corinth Canal transit, Santorini, Delphi.

Treasures of Spain & Portugal (13 Days, from $10,490pp +air)

Two new sailings mix Wind Surf (refreshed) and Star Legend. Lisbon’s InterContinental and Barcelona’s Majestic Hotel & Spa anchor an 8-night cruise with Sintra, Seville flamenco, Granada overland, Palma de Mallorca wine tastings.

Galápagos & Peru: Private Jets + Luxury Lodging

The crown jewel Hidden Galápagos & Peru ($17,990pp +air) levels up:

• All private charter flights within Ecuador.
• Quito’s Casa Gangotena (Relais & Châteaux).
• Silver Origin expedition ship (40 Tauck guests max).
• Luxury stays: Lima’s InterContinental Miraflores, Sacred Valley’s Tambo del Inka, Cusco’s JW Marriott (Incan ruins convent).

Wildlife magic meets Inca majesty, seamless as ever.

Tauck Small Ship DNA: Inclusive, Intimate, Insightful

For 30+ years, Tauck’s playbook has been unbeatable: 22 voyages in 2027 (incl. family Bridges trips), all-inclusive (excursions, drinks, gratuities, transfers), 1:40 Director ratio, ship liaisons, private Zodiacs. CEO Jennifer Tombaugh sums it up: distinctive design + cultural depth = complexity-free travel.

From Baltic Hanseatic ports to Aegean sunsets, Tauck 2027 expands capacity without diluting intimacy. Book via travel pros, 800-468-2825, or tauck.com – these sellouts wait for no one.