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Tauck's Sailing/Power Yachts


Tauck's small ships are all personally selected, hand-picked for their comfort, style and reliability; they are the best in their regions. All are spacious, graciously appointed and well-equipped for cruising to remote destinations. Small ships go where larger vessels can't – and your vantage point is at all times close up, never far away or high up. The attentive staff on board each ship is well-trained in the art of hospitality, providing personalized attention throughout your cruise. Ensuring an extraordinary travel experience both on and off the ship is a hallmark of Tauck's small ship cruising.

Smaller ships hold fewer passengers, which means more personal attention from the captain and the crew. Enjoy an exclusive, club-like atmosphere on board; it's relaxed travel, with no crowds and no lines. Dress is comfortable, unassuming and casual. The pace is unhurried. Your surroundings are gracious, the service has style, and the atmosphere is both easygoing and congenial – all the right ingredients to make it easy to foster new friendships throughout your cruise. You know instantly that you are a welcomed guest.

Le Boreal

Le Boreal and L'Austral

Itineraries:  Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice, Venice & the Dalmatian Coast or St. Petersburg & the Baltic Sea, Antarctica

Le Boreal, a sleek new yacht launching in May 2010, and her sister ship L'Austral, launching in 2011, are small enough to provide a truly intimate cruise experience; their size makes them ideally suited for visiting ports in the Adriatic, the Baltics along the coast of Iceland and in Antarctica that bigger ships can't reach.



Le Ponant

Le Ponant

Itineraries:Treasures of the Mediterranean or Sicily, the Amalfi Coast & Rome

Le Ponant, a three-masted schooner, cruises to small islands, hidden harbors and exclusive ports of call in the Mediterranean with only 60 guests aboard. She was specially designed for cruising to remote destinations  that are accessible only by small ship.

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Le Levant

Le Levant

Itineraries: Istanbul & the Black SeaCruising Mediterranean Shores or The Panama Canal & Costa Rica

Le Levant sets a new standard in small-ship cruising and is ideally suited for cruising the Panama Canal, ancient Black Sea ports and exclusive ports along the Mediterranean Sea. With only 90 passengers, she is gracious in design and on-board ambiance.

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Wind Star / Wind Spirit

Wind Star / Wind Spirit

Itinerary: Treasures of the Aegean

Sister ships, they are revolutionary in their concept – romantic sailing ships with recently updated accommodations, a casual yet elegant atmosphere and friendly service. The sleek lines and computerized controls are innovative in both concept and design.

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Tauck's Expedition Vessels


The casual atmosphere of Tauck's expeditionary vessels offers an ideal setting for the art of "conversation"  that is conducive to the very nature of exploratory cruising, providing a special camaraderie with fellow explorers. Expedition vessels are designed to navigate coastal waterways, island channels, and narrow inlets with graceful ease, exploring some of nature's most impressive habitats. They are designed to take you on adventures in off-the-beaten-path destinations, where landings on many days will be aboard Zodiac-style rafts that necessitate a "wet landing" to reach the shore. Expedition and naturalist guides aboard the vessels share their knowledge with guests and enrich their travels with perspectives on everything from botony to geology.

Isabel II

Isabela II

Itinerary: Peru & the Galápagos Islands

Sleek in style, Isabela II is an expeditionary-style motor yacht in the Galápagos Islands with only 40 guests aboard. She boasts a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere and is known for superior service; naturalist guides lead natural history excursions on the islands.


Orion

M/V Santa Cruz

Itinerary: Galapagos: Wildlife Wonderland (Family Travel)

The only ship ever built exclusively for Galápagos cruising, the M/V Santa Cruz deserves its excellent reputation for outstanding service, a highly skilled and friendly crew, informative professional naturalists, and delightful dining with menus featuring both international and Ecuadorian cuisine.

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Tauck's Luxury Liners


The finest ships in the cruise industry are included in Tauck’s fleet of luxury liners. Small groups of up to 80 Tauck at Sea guests spend each day on-board ship enjoying the privileges of a club-like atmosphere with all of the amenities available on a big-ship luxury liner. Ships feature state-of-the-art facilities, luxurious amenities, fine restaurants, and a variety of entertainment and sporting activities – truly a floating five-star resort.

Sapphire Princess

Diamond, Sapphire, Coral & Island Princess

Itinerary: Grand Alaska

Features include four pools, a nine-hole putting course and golf simulator, sports court, spa, gym, two dining rooms, a martini bar, three show lounges, and a Paris-themed casino.