Tauck Bridges Unveils 2027 Family Yacht Adventure in Croatia

A New Way for Families to Cruise Croatia

Tauck Bridges is dialing up the fun for 2027 with a brand‑new Croatian Coast: Family Voyage, an eight‑day small‑ship adventure along the Dalmatian Coast. Designed specifically for families, this itinerary pairs calm Adriatic waters and short island hops with walkable port towns, beach time and just‑challenging‑enough adventures for kids, parents and grandparents alike.

Sailings run June through August 2027, priced from US$6,790 per person (triple occupancy), plus airfare, with a minimum age of eight. It is a classic Tauck Bridges setup: you focus on making memories while Tauck quietly handles the logistics in the background.

Life Onboard Lupus Mare: Your 34‑Guest Croatian Yacht

Your home base is Lupus Mare, a Croatian‑built yacht carrying just 34 guests in 15 en suite cabins, including four triple‑bed cabins that are tailor‑made for families. The entire sailing operates as an all‑Tauck Bridges charter, so there are no other passengers on board—just your group and a 10‑person crew keeping things running smoothly.

Indoor amenities include:

• An intimate dining room and a relaxed lounge/salon with bar
• A cinema room for family movie nights
• A compact fitness centre and sauna for parents who still want a workout or wind‑down

Outside, it is all about the water and the Adriatic views:

• Multiple al fresco lounges and a jacuzzi on the sun deck
• A generous swim platform with water toys ready to go, including a 19‑foot waterslide, paddleboards and inflatables

Because the yacht is purpose‑built for the Adriatic, it can slip into sheltered bays and small island harbours that are completely off‑limits to big cruise ships.

The Itinerary: Islands, Adventures and Old Town Dubrovnik

Sailing roundtrip from Dubrovnik, Croatian Coast: Family Voyage explores five islands plus mainland stops in Omiš and Split, balancing structured activities and free‑time perfectly. Highlights include:

• Korčula – A locally guided scavenger hunt through the cobbled lanes of Korčula’s Old Town turns history into a game, perfect for kids and teens.
• Omiš – A day of river rafting in the Cetina River canyon adds just the right amount of adrenaline in a spectacular setting.
• Hvar – A living‑history afternoon at Terra Arhaica brings island traditions to life with hands‑on storytelling and demonstrations.
• Mljet National Park – Choose between kayaking, biking, or taking a ferry to a 12th‑century Benedictine monastery on the park’s island‑studded lake.
• Dubrovnik – The journey wraps with a guided walking tour of UNESCO‑listed Old Town Dubrovnik and a gondola ride up Mount Srđ for those signature Adriatic views.

It is the kind of itinerary where kids burn off energy outdoors while adults get their fill of medieval walls, national parks and café time.

How This Fits into Tauck Bridges’ 2027 Family Line‑Up

This new Croatia voyage joins a 24‑itinerary Tauck Bridges collection for 2027, spanning five continents with everything from European river cruises to African safaris and a Galápagos adventure. Even though the full 2027 lineup has only just opened, Tauck reports bookings are already more than 25% ahead of 2026, with especially strong demand for Europe and its Global Journeys & Safaris programs.

As always with Tauck Bridges, trips are built around:

• Multigenerational travel where grandparents, parents and kids can enjoy the same trip in different ways
• Premium, family‑friendly hotels and ships, plus hands‑on sightseeing for all ages
• One upfront price that includes transfers, gratuities and luggage handling, so there are fewer surprises along the way
• A dedicated Tauck Director on every departure, chosen for their experience working with families and keeping every age engaged.

For more details or to book, families can speak with a local travel advisor, call Tauck at 800‑468‑2825, or visit tauck.com (or the regional sites for Canada, the UK and Australia/New Zealand).

If you were planning a 2027 family trip, would you rather charter your clan onto this 34‑guest Croatia yacht, or lean toward a Tauck Bridges European river cruise instead?