Tauck Bridges Family River Cruising

Family river cruises give you and your loved ones the chance to explore new destinations through exciting shore excursions, engaging onboard activities, and family-friendly experiences designed with every generation in mind. Enjoy the ease of an all-inclusive vacation, unpack once, and immerse yourselves in new cultures together. River cruising isn’t just for adults – it’s for families ready to share the journey of a lifetime

Family travel made effortless

Family vacations often come with hours of planning and coordinating to keep everyone happy. On a Tauck Bridges river cruise, that stress disappears – your ship becomes a floating home that makes travel effortless.

A few of the perks include:

Unpacking once and cruise smoothly from place to place
Tauck Directors + Cruise Director guiding your family the entire way
Built-in support (including free-time recommendations)
No transfers, maps, or navigating
Seamless orchestration of navigation and transfers
Just relaxation and enjoying the scenery – maybe with a drink in hand!
An all-inclusive experience – meals, excursions, and more all included
in the upfront price

Itineraries crafted with families in mind

The shared memories and meaningful connections you build along the way are the best part about any Tauck journey. With shore excursions designed for all ages, those special moments come naturally.

You can expect:

Tailor-made excursions for every generation – cooking classes, bike rides, and wine tastings
Engaging visits to charming old towns, world-famous museums, and grand cathedrals

Fun for everyone onboard

Onboard, your Tauck Directors and Cruise Director keep the fun going with activities for all ages – no screens required.

Standout moments include:

A special kids’ night dinner in Arthur’s
Interactive experiences and games to inspire new friendships
A full lineup of onboard fun (trivia, karaoke, live music, cooking classes and more)

Meals made easy

Meals can be one of the biggest challenges on family vacations – especially with picky eaters. On a Tauck Bridges river cruise, dining is flexible.

We include:

Kid-friendly options alongside local European flavors
Every meal served onboard
Unlimited food and beverages
No restaurant research, reservations, or compromise

River cruising made for everyone

Meeting new friends, strengthening family bonds, and exploring world-famous cities – these are the moments families dream of. Don’t miss the chance to experience river cruising together, from embracing new adventures to enjoying a refreshing change of pace. These are the stories that last. Tauck Bridges makes family travel effortless, so now’s the perfect time to create those lasting memories. Discover the adventures waiting for your family in 2026.

Which Tauck Bridges River Cruise is right for you?
Cruise	Cruising Nights	Time of Year	River	Description
Blue Danube: Family Riverboat Adventure → 8 Days	7-Night Cruise	Jun – Jul	Danube	From visiting The Sound of Music sites as Schloss Hellbrunn to enjoying an imperial evening at Palais Pallavicini and embarking on a lively scavenger hunt through Bratislava, you’ll quickly see why the Danube is known as the “Queen of Rivers.”
Holiday Magic: Danube Family River Cruise → 8 Days	7-Night Cruise	Dec	Danube	Make the holidays extra special with a river cruise through the Wachau Valley’s vineyards, Budapest’s fairytale architecture, and Salzburg’s historic streets.
Family Fun Along the Seine: Paris to Normandy → 8 Days	7-Night Cruise	Jun – Jul	Seine	Explore Paris like a local, wander Monet’s gardens without the crowds, step into the grandeur of Versailles, pay tribute to the heroes of D-Day, and experience everything français.
Douro Discovery: A Family River Cruise in Portugal plus Madrid → 10 Days	7-Night Cruise 2-Nights in Madrid	Jun – Jul	Douro	The Douro has something for everyone – kayak its beautiful waters, bike through the scenic Vinho Verde country, discover the colorful Ribeira district, and admire ancient rock art. From city to countryside, this journey truly offers a bit of everything.
Bon Voyage! France Family River Cruise → 8 Days	5-Night Cruise 2 Nights in Paris	Jun – Jul	Rhône	Immerse yourself in the essence of the Rhône River with a private Provençal lunch at a local ranch, a walk in the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh in Arles, and an active hike through the famed Tain l’Hermitage vineyards.
Castles on the Rhine: Family Riverboat Adventure → 8 Days	7-Night Cruise	Jun – Jul	Rhine	Journey from historic Amsterdam to scenic Basel, with standout experiences like an exclusive dinner in a moated castle, biking through Rhine-side vineyards, and riding the world’s steepest cogwheel train high above Lake Lucerne.

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