Tauck Introduces Wellness-Focused River Cruise Departures for 2027 & 2028

Luxury river cruise line Tauck is introducing wellness-focused programming on two special departures of its Rendezvous on the Seine river cruise in 2027, adding a selection of optional fitness, nutrition and mindfulness experiences to the company’s existing 10-day itinerary through Paris and Normandy. 

The company has also confirmed plans to expand the concept in 2028 with five Wellness Departures across a broader range of itineraries.

The inaugural Wellness Departures will operate July 28 and October 11, 2027 aboard Tauck’s ms Serene. Guests will experience the same sightseeing, exclusive access and cultural experiences featured on Rendezvous on the Seine, with additional opportunities throughout the journey to participate in wellness activities built around three themes: Move, Savour and Restore. 

Participation is entirely optional, allowing guests to engage as much or as little as they choose.

“We’re always listening to our guests and advisors, and we know that wellness has become an increasingly important part of how people want to travel and spend their time,” said Tauck CEO Jennifer Tombaugh. 

“What we love about these departures is that they give guests even more choice without changing the Tauck experience they already value. They can explore France, connect with the people and places along the Seine and, if they choose, make time to move, recharge or learn something they can bring home with them.”

Both Wellness Departures will be hosted by fitness entrepreneur and wellness coach Nikki Polos, founder of Workout Worthy, a fitness and coaching platform. She brings nearly three decades of experience, and over the course of her career she has worked in fitness settings serving people with a wide range of goals, abilities and experience levels, giving her a broad perspective on how movement and healthy habits can fit into diverse lives. 

“There’s something powerful about creating time to focus on your own well-being while also experiencing a new part of the world,” Polos said. “My hope is that guests use these days to try something new, reconnect with habits that make them feel good and find ideas they can realistically bring home with them. It’s not about following a rigid program. It’s about finding what works for you.”

The added programming will complement the daily itinerary of Tauck’s planned sightseeing and activities. ‘Move’ will incorporate opportunities for physical activity, ‘Savour’ will explore nutrition and the connection between food and well-being and ‘Restore’ will focus on mindfulness, recovery and relaxation. 

Activities may include guided movement and fitness sessions, mindfulness practices, wellness discussions and programming focused on nutrition and healthy habits. 

The schedule will be integrated around the existing itinerary to preserve guests’ ability to take part in Tauck’s included sightseeing and destination experiences.

Tauck’s 10-day Rendezvous on the Seine itinerary travels round trip from Paris, combining time in the French capital with cruising through Normandy.