Tauck to Open 2028 European River Cruise Bookings
The cruise line is launching a new ship and four additional itineraries for its 2028 European river season.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Cruises
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Tauck is opening bookings for its 2028 European river cruise season, featuring a fleet expansion on the Rhône River. The company is adding the ms Harmonie ship to its fleet, which will effectively double its guest capacity on the waterway.
Why it matters
The move responds to feedback from guests and travel advisors who requested more diverse ways to experience the Rhône region. This strategic growth aims to significantly scale the company's European presence by the start of the 2028 season.
The new Rhône itineraries range from five-night and eight-day journeys to a 14-day trip connecting Barcelona and Burgundy. Additionally, a new Rhine Enchantment route will offer an 11-day itinerary starting in Lugano.
The players
Tauck
Tauck is a travel company that specializes in guided tours and river cruises across Europe and other global destinations.
The details
Tauck will introduce three new itineraries on the Rhône River alongside the debut of the ms Harmonie. These additions complement a broader expansion effort that includes a new 11-day route on the Rhine River.
Timeline
The 2028 European river cruise season is the operational window for the new ship and itineraries.
The baseline year for company guest capacity calculations is 2025.
Travel Outlook
This capacity increase marks a strategic growth phase, setting the trajectory for the fleet expansion relative to the 2025 European river cruise market capacity levels. The shift reflects a broader trend of operators scaling river fleets to meet specific regional demand.
Travelers looking to secure space on the new ms Harmonie or specific Rhône itineraries should prepare to book early as these routes represent a major shift in available capacity. Prospective passengers should note that the new routes vary significantly in length, ranging from five nights to two weeks.
The takeaway
Travelers can anticipate a significantly larger array of options for exploring the Rhône and Rhine rivers as Tauck expands its footprint. Those interested in longer cultural tours now have expanded choices ranging from multi-day Rhône excursions to combined Swiss and Dutch routes.
Further reading
Find more details on upcoming voyages in our guide to Cruises.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Travelmarketreport.
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