Tauck Bridges, the multigenerational travel arm of the Tauck tour operator, has added a new small-ship itinerary for 2027: Croatian Coast: Family Voyage. The eight-day program sails roundtrip from Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian Coast, targeting families with children aged eight and older. Departures run from June through August 2027, with pricing starting at US$6,790 per person based on triple occupancy, excluding airfare.
Vessel and Onboard Experience
The charter vessel is Lupus Mare, a Croatian-built yacht accommodating just 34 guests in 15 en suite cabins, including four triple-bed cabins designed for families. The entire sailing operates as an exclusive Tauck Bridges charter, meaning no outside passengers join the group. A crew of ten handles operations, allowing guests to focus on activities.
Indoor amenities include a dining room, a lounge with bar, a cinema room for family movie nights, and a compact fitness centre with sauna. Outdoor spaces feature multiple al fresco lounges, a jacuzzi on the sun deck, and a swim platform equipped with a 19-foot waterslide, paddleboards, and inflatables. The yacht’s shallow draft enables access to sheltered bays and small island harbours that larger cruise ships cannot reach.
Itinerary Highlights
The voyage explores five islands plus mainland stops in Omiš and Split. Key activities include a guided scavenger hunt through Korčula’s Old Town, river rafting in the Cetina River canyon near Omiš, a living-history afternoon at Terra Arhaica on Hvar, and a choice of kayaking, biking, or a ferry to a 12th-century Benedictine monastery in Mljet National Park. The journey concludes with a guided walking tour of UNESCO-listed Dubrovnik Old Town and a gondola ride up Mount Srđ.
The itinerary balances structured activities with free time, aiming to engage children, parents, and grandparents alike. Tauck handles all logistics, including transfers, gratuities, and luggage handling, under a single upfront price.
Positioning Within Tauck Bridges 2027 Portfolio
The Croatia voyage joins a 24-itinerary Tauck Bridges collection for 2027 spanning five continents, including European river cruises, African safaris, and a Galápagos adventure. Tauck reports that bookings for the 2027 lineup are already more than 25% ahead of 2026, with particularly strong demand for Europe and its Global Journeys & Safaris programs.
Each departure includes a dedicated Tauck Director experienced in working with families. Travel advisors can book through Tauck at 800-468-2825 or via tauck.com, with regional sites for Canada, the UK, and Australia/New Zealand.
This launch follows broader industry trends in family-focused small-ship cruising. For context, MSC Cruises recently unveiled an all-inclusive summer 2026 package with transparent pricing, while Royal Caribbean dominated 2026 travel awards in family and loyalty categories. The Croatia itinerary also aligns with the growing appeal of active, multigenerational travel, as seen in Sail Croatia’s study ranking Sardinia as a top boredom-proof beach destination.
