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Inspirational cruising… and the promise of fun. Cruise travel at its best.
What makes Tauck’s Small Ship Cruising and River Cruising unique is our focus on the destination – in scenic ports of call that connect you with people and places… moving, compelling and heart-warming experiences onboard and ashore… inspiration through Tauck’s cruise travel. We cast anchor in pristine bays, off island beaches and at docks accustomed to personal yachts… in small towns and villages along the great rivers of Europe… and in some of the world’s favorite cities. Our time ashore is enriched by in-depth cultural exploration and insider access that ensures up-close-and-personal connections with the locals and daily life. Our cruise travel adventures include guided sightseeing with local experts such as naturalists, historians, and accomplished lecturers. You’ll dine on regional cuisine on land at aboard ship that showcases specialties of the destination. And after a day of extraordinary sightseeing, we welcome you back onboard our hand-picked vessels for warm camaraderie and lively conversation that’s inherent on every Tauck cruise travel experience. The stories are endless, the memories are timeless and the connections priceless.
Situated on the Emerald deck, eight 150-square-foot Category 1 cabins feature Molton Brown toiletries, a Tauck Exclusive.
One spacious, elegantly appointed Category 2 cabin is located forward on the Emerald deck, measuring 183 square feet.
Two 150-square-foot Category 3 cabins, located on the Ruby Deck, feature one floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door.
Two 183-square-foot Category 4 cabins, both located forward on the Ruby Deck, feature one floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door for superior views.
Set forward on the Diamond Deck, two spacious, well-appointed Category 5 cabins measure 183 square feet and sport one floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door.
Twenty 225-square-foot Category 6 cabins, each featuring a floor-to-ceiling French balcony with one sliding door, are situated on the Ruby Deck.
Cruising Europe’s inland waterways exclusively for Tauck, the sister ships ms Swiss Emerald, ms Swiss Sapphire, ms Swiss Jewel and new-for-2011 ms Treasures represent the epitome of luxurious river cruising. In addition to their spacious, well-appointed cabins, all four ships offer 14 beautiful 300-square-foot suites – equipped with floor-to-ceiling windows, marble baths, flat-screen televisions and walk-in closets – as well as 7 junior suites, adding up to four times more suites than most other European riverboats. The cabins, which range from 150 to 183 sq. ft., provide plush accommodations with plasma TV, terry bathrobes, fine L’Occitane toiletries, large windows and much more; 85% of the cabins have floor-to-ceiling windows with French balconies. A crew of 29 attentively serves just 118 guests. The Restaurant offers both an elegant dining venue and a fine dining experience, while the spacious Panorama Lounge in the bow, with its bar, dance floor and entertainment, is a delightful gathering spot in the evenings. The gracious Lido Bar in the stern has a 180° glass wall that opens for an indoor / outdoor cocktail hour, and offers alternative bistro dining featuring lighter fare – a first on Europe’s rivers. Tauck’s riverboat fleet is definitely “top-of-the-line”!
Ship Profile & Stats
- Length: 361 ft
- Maiden Voyage: 2011
- Passenger Capacity (dbl): 118
- Crew Nationality: Mostly European
- Ship Registration: Switzerland
Ship Facilities
- Restaurant
- Panorama Lounge
- Lido Bar
- Dance Floor
- Bistro Dining
- Internet Corner
- Fitness Centre
- Whirlpool
- Sun Deck
- Laundry Service (limited)
Cruise Itinerary
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| 08 Jul '21 | Bucharest, Romania |
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| 09 Jul '21 | Bucharest, Romania |
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| 10 Jul '21 | Bucharest, Romania |
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| 11 Jul '21 | Constanta, Romania |
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| 12 Jul '21 | Rousse, Bulgaria |
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| 13 Jul '21 | Vidin, Bulgaria |
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| 14 Jul '21 | Iron Gate, Romania, Serbia |
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| 15 Jul '21 | Belgrade, Serbia |
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| 16 Jul '21 | Vukovar, Croatia |
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| 17 Jul '21 | Mohacs, Hungary |
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| 18 Jul '21 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 19 Jul '21 | Budapest, Hungary |
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| 20 Jul '21 | Budapest, Hungary |
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.
7 Night Cruise sailing from Constanta to Budapest aboard Treasures. Hotel stays pre-cruise in Bucharest and post-cruise in Budapest.
Explore the romantic lower Danube through the heart of Central Europe, where East and West meet and intertwine in fascinating cultures and turbulent history… Glide past medieval monasteries, citadels and villages…
Discover resort towns along Romania’s Black Sea Coast, explore an ancient Christian necropolis in Pecs, and visit “Dracula’s” castle in Transylvania… dine in the Soviet-style People’s Palace in Bucharest… Share homemade refreshments in the home of a Croatian family rebuilding their lives in postwar Vukovar, and listen to Béla Bartók’s piano music at a recital in his Budapest home. Experience authentic local cuisine, music and dance, and a wealth of architectural wonders as your river cruise winds its way through Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania, with nights on land at luxury hotels in the popular cities of Bucharest and Budapest (the Paris of Eastern Europe).
Highlights of this cruise:
Constanta
Constanta is the oldest extant city in Romania, founded around 600 BC. The city is located in the Dobruja region of Romania, on the Black Sea coast. It is the capital of ConstanÈ›a County and the largest city in the region. It is also a beautiful touristic city during summer. It is Romania’s largest seaport and a great city to begin to explore the wonders of the sea.
One of the largest cities in Romania, Constanța is an important cultural and economic center, worth exploring for its archaeological treasures and the atmosphere of the old town center. Its historical monuments, ancient ruins, grand Casino, museums and shops, and proximity to beach resorts make it the focal point of Black Sea coast tourism. Open-air restaurants, nightclubs and cabarets offer a wide variety of entertainment. Regional attractions include traditional villages, vineyards, ancient monuments and the Danube Delta, the best preserved delta in Europe.
Vidin
Vidin is a port town on the southern bank of the Danube in northwestern Bulgaria. It is close to the borders with Serbia and Romania. Vidin is the westernmost important Bulgarian Danube port and is situated on one of the southernmost sections of the river. A ferryboat complex, linking Vidin with Calafat on the opposite side of the river, is located 2 km from the town.
Budapest
Budapest is the capital of Hungary. As the largest city of Hungary, it is the country’s principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation centre. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, its extensive World Heritage Sites includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrássy Avenue, Heroes’ Square and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second oldest in the world. Other highlights include a total of 80 geothermal springs, the world’s largest thermal water cave system, second largest synagogue, and third largest Parliament building.
Most of Budapest’s famous sights are concentrated on Castle Hill on the Buda side, in downtown Pest and along the riverside walkways. The main sights on Castle Hill are the Royal Palace, the National Gallery, the Fisherman’s Bastion and Matthias Church. In downtown Pest the main sights are the Parliament Building, St Stephen’s Basilica, the Great Synagogue and the Jewish Museum and the Eötvös Loránd University.
Budapest is also known for its many hot and thermal springs. Budapest has 118 hot springs that supply the city’s many bathhouses and spas with warm therapeutic spring water. Such was the reputation of its springs that in 1934, the Budapest was declared the “City of Springs.â€