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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.
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