Dalmatian Coast
Porthole Cruise Magazine|December 2018

Tauck takes Ponant’s small, luxury ships to Croatia and Montenegro.

John And Sandra Nowlan
Dalmatian Coast
Tauck, the New England-based touring company, has had more than 90 years experience organizing escorted trips to more than 70 countries. So it was no surprise that its evolution and expansion from luxury river cruising to small ship ocean cruising has been such a success.

As it does with its river cruises, Tauck leases small, intimate ocean ships from several companies, mainly the French line, Ponant. As usual with Tauck, virtually all extras are included and all tours are accompanied by a team of dedicated directors who work closely with small groups of guests and find the best local guides.

Our itinerary, along the west coasts of Croatia and Montenegro, began in Venice aboard the newest vessel in Ponant’s growing fleet. Le Lyrial, more like an elegant luxury yacht than a traditional cruise ship, features a stylish, modern interior with muted color tones of cream, tan, and grey. Our deluxe cabin was 200 square feet and very comfortable, with a sophisticated TV/movie system, excellent bedside reading lights, and high-end Hermès toiletries in the bathroom.

Along with 215 fellow guests, we began our cruise by sailing slowly along the Grand Canal of Venice with the iconic buildings of St. Mark’s Square glowing in the sunset. We had already spent a day touring Venice (including a surprise Tauck gondola ride with Italian tenor accompaniment) followed by a boat ride to the Venetian Lagoon islands of Murano, famous for its glass, and Burano, known for its colorful fishermen’s houses and exquisite lace. But we were looking ahead to a week on the Dalmatian Coast filled with historic medieval communities, stunning topography, thriving vineyards, and ancient Roman landmarks.

Luxury on the Adriatic

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