Here at Tauck, we’re firm believers that to truly connect with a destination, you’ve got to experience it with all your senses… feeling the breeze coming off the water, gazing upon an iconic skyline, hearing conversations in the native tongue… and, perhaps most importantly of all, tasting the cherished flavors of the local cuisine.
That’s why, on a Tauck river cruise, dining is such an integral and unforgettable part of your journey, inviting you to savor every moment of the voyage – and connecting you more deeply with your fellow passengers and the people and places you visit along the way.
Let’s take a closer look at the culinary experiences you can expect when cruising Europe’s legendary waterways with Tauck.
All-inclusive elegance
All meals and snacks onboard, along with some special ones ashore, are included in the upfront price of your journey. Sip on unlimited complimentary beverages – from regional wines and beers to specialty coffee and soft drinks. Whether you’re toasting under the stars or enjoying a morning espresso, these moments are all seamlessly woven into your cruising experience.
Dining your way
Dine when and how you wish, with flexible options to satisfy any taste – all with no reservations or assigned seating.
Chef’s signature dinner
Each river cruise (excluding Tauck Bridges cruises) features a special chef’s signature dinner – a decadent five-course meal that celebrates the culinary heritage of the regions along the rivers we explore. From a Dutch Shrimp Cocktail to a French Chevre and Brie Cheese Soufflé, each is paired with the perfect wine to immerse guests in a full sensory dining experience.
The Tauck difference
Local Flavors
Explore the authentic tastes of the regions you visit with exclusive sampling displays – from French Apero to Hungarian sausages and peppers.
Curated Wine Presentations
Enjoy wine presentations from local vintners, showcasing the finest regional wines and providing insights into the winemaking traditions and stories behind each bottle.
Special Events
Join your fellow passengers for cocktail parties and dessert demonstrations that transform your evening in the lounge into a festive gathering among friends.
Lighter, Fresher Menus
Our enhanced menu options offer a fresher, vibrant take on traditional cruise dining, including fresh salads, poke bowls, locally sourced honey and granola at breakfast, and freshly baked breads and pastries.
Culinary Excursions Ashore
Extend your culinary experiences beyond the riverboat with exclusive visits to vineyards and breweries, hands-on cooking demonstrations, and meals served in extraordinary venues open only to Tauck guests – like private island castles and museums after hours. And enjoy the freedom to dine like a local in whichever eateries you choose – giving back to the communities you visit along the way.
Featured Cruises for Foodies
Rhine Connoisseur: Montreux to Brussels
11 Days, 7 Cruise Days
Explore the historic Lavaux Vineyards on Lake Geneva, Alsatian wine and cheese, Belgian craft beer, and a chocolate demonstration in Brussels.
Savoring France: Paris, Lyon & Provence
10 Days, 7 Cruise Days
Learn pastry-making at Le Cordon Bleu, take a culinary walking tour of Paris, visit a world-famous food market, and, if you wish, taste the delicacies at a truffle farm.
Villages and Vintages: Cruising the Douro River Valley
8 Days, 7 Cruise Days
Enjoy a port wine cocktail-making class, a bicycle tour through Vinho Verde wine country, and an exclusive reception and private wine-pairing dinner at a family-owned winery.
Autumn Along the Rhine: Munich’s Oktoberfest
10 Days, 7 Cruise Days
Experience the world’s largest Oktoberfest celebration from reserved seats, a beer-pairing lunch in Heildelberg with a brew master, and an Alsatian wine-tasting lunch in Strasbourg.
Very interested
We were on the Rhine Cruise on the Treasures and was simply wonderful… the food was to die for and the staff was just wonderful. Can’t wait to go on our next cruise with Tauck.
Damn that looks good – I am going to book
We were on the Rhine River cruise, Amsterdam to Basel, in 2018 and to this day it has been one of the best travel experiences! Airport-to-Airport service (even our bags were taken to the check-in counter at the Zuric airport by the cab driver). Food was excellent, all offshore excursion were hassle free. Always a sweet surprise waited for us as we returned from the excursions. Truck had their own coaches everywhere. Knowledgeable local guides added to the value of a great trip. Courteous staff, local entertainment on board the boat and a great tour manager made it a memorable trip. The suit was very modern and spacious. We have done other trips with Tauck too with jus excellent experiences.