Group FAQs

Tauck River Cruising

Questions

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1.Are there laundry facilities on board?

Valet laundry service is available on the riverboat for a fee. There is no valet dry cleaning available on the riverboat. Back to top

2.Do you have luggage restrictions?

It is advised that each passenger only bring one medium sized suitcase + hand luggage. Also, you are reminded to be aware of any restrictions that may be put in place by your airline. Back to top

3.How many people make up a group?

On Tauck River Cruises, a booking of 10 people qualifies as a group. Back to top

4.My group wants to dine together. What are the dining options and their capacities?

Dining is either in the Dining Room or on the Lido Deck with cocktails and canapés held in the Panorama Lounge and Bar. Requests for groups dining together can not be guaranteed and must be made in advance.

View more information about dining options including venue capacities.

5.What destinations do Tauck River Cruising travel to?

Tauck River Cruises conduct 8-24 day itineraries and travel throughout mainland Europe, along the rivers Danube, Rhone, Saone, Maas, Rhine and Moselle as well as the Albert Canal. View details regarding specific itineraries.

Additionally there are select itineraries on different ships that travel the River Nile in Egypt and the Yangtze River in China.
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6.What facilities are available for families?

Tauck endeavours to provide a family friendly experience. There is an itinerary “Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure” which has been particularly created with families in mind. Additionally, on some other itineraries there are “Family-Friendly” departures, which have different shore experiences (more appropriate for children). It is recommended that children be of 8 years old to fully enjoy the experience. There are no babysitting services on the ship.

Ask on enquiry to find out what these departure dates are.
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7.What facilities are available for those with disabilities?

We regret that we cannot accommodate wheelchairs on this cruise. We also cannot provide you with individual assistance for walking, dining or other personal needs. If you need such assistance, you must be accompanied by an able companion who will assist you. Back to top

8.What is included in my stateroom?

Pillow-top beds, gratuities, 400 thread count satin bed linens, goose down or hypo-allergenic pillows, bathrobe, slippers, L’Occitane toiletries. All cabins have river-views plus TV, mini-bar, radio, safe, hair dryer, air conditioning and a private bathroom with shower.

Suites have walk in wardrobes, and marble baths with full-sized tubs.
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9.What is the dress code onboard the ship?

Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is flexible and allows for layering. Casual, cotton clothing is always advisable. A light jacket or sweater for the sun deck is also recommended. Pack comfortable yet sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in, as many of the sites visited were built centuries ago and have uneven surfaces, some steep inclines and many steps.

For the welcome and farewell receptions, casual resort wear is appropriate; formal wear is never required for dining with your fellow guests at a Tauck provided dinner. When travelling abroad, you may have the opportunity to dine at an upscale restaurant on your own, which may require men to dress in coat and tie, and women in more elegant eveningwear.

10.What is the smoking policy?

On board the riverboat, smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking is not permitted in any cabin, the restaurant, the lounge or any other interior space. Back to top

11.What meeting facilities are available for my group onboard the ship?

The main meeting facility for groups onboard the riverboat is the Panorama Lounge and Bar area. The Lido deck can also be used under some circumstances.

View more information about meeting facilities on the river boat.
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