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Small Ship Cruising
Small Ship Cruising
Tauck’s small ship cruising features a fleet of ships that are truly club-like, with just 40 to 140 guests aboard. Whether you prefer a sporty yacht or a comfortable expeditionary vessel, Tauck ensures the utmost in personalized attention and impeccable service every day of your cruise. 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 secret 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!
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See deck plans and other ship information for Tauck’s carefully selected yachts and expedition ships, which include some of the world’s best.


Cruises to Europe


Mediterranean Discovery
From France's glamorous Côte d'Azur to Spain's Costa Brava and lovely Majorca, a magical cruise aboard the sporty yacht Le Ponant sails to some of the trendiest destinations on the Mediterranean.

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2010



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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2010



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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2010



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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2010



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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Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice
New for 2010! This exciting 7-night cruise aboard the new-for-2010 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.



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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.

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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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2010





Cruises to Latin America


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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2010



Peru and the Galápagos Islands
From the "Lost City of the Incas," Machu Picchu, to legends of the Spanish Conquistadors and the amazing wildlife of the Galápagos archipelago, this Galápagos cruise and Peru tour is without comparison.

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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.

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Galápagos: Wildlife Wonderland - Holiday Departure - 2010
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 25, 2010 only - features an expanded 7-night cruise aboard M / V Santa Cruz.

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