Tauck Reveals Riverboat Name, Announces 2009 Dates
Tauck World Discovery has revealed that its newest riverboat, currently under construction and scheduled to debut in April 2009, will be called the MS Swiss Jewel. The Swiss Jewel will be Tauck's third all-new riverboat launched in a three-year span, joining its sister-ships the MS Swiss Sapphire (launched April, 2008) and the MS Swiss Emerald (launched April, 2006). "We're very excited to be boosting our European river cruising capacity once again," said Dan Mahar, Tauck's CEO. River cruising has been the fastest growing segment of Tauck's business for the past several years - it's 2008 departures were more than 70% sold-out by late last fall. The construction of the Swiss Jewel will help satisfy the high demand for Tauck's river cruises. The company is also increasing its river cruise departures by 25% for 2009. The new Swiss Jewel will alternate with Tauck's other vessels on five of the company's seven river cruise itineraries next year. For more information and savings on all Tauck River Cruises RiverDiscounts.com 800-640-4899