Saudade (Tauck River Cruises): Review, Specs and Cruises

At a glance

Saudade is an intimate-size cruise ship operated by Tauck River Cruises, in service since 2027. It carries 84 guests and 43 crew (2.0 guests per crew member). It ties with 1 other ship as the 13th largest of 18 Tauck River Cruises ships by guest capacity.

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Specs

Guests: 84
Crew: 43
Decks: 4
Length: 263 ft
Maiden voyage: 2027
Launched: 2027
Space ratio: 2.0; Gross tons per guest
Guests per crew: 2.0
Staterooms: 42

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About the ship

Saudade is a new Tauck river ship for Portugal's Douro, with first sailings in March 2027 on programs including the six-day Essence of the Douro, Porto Prelude: Cruising the Douro and Exploring the Douro, plus Madrid. It carries 84 guests in 42 cabins, 12 of them 300-square-foot Tauck Suites, with a crew of 43. At 263 feet it joins its sister Andorinha in Tauck's Douro fleet. Onboard are a Sun Deck pool, The Compass Rose, Arthur's and a piano lounge.

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Tauck's new Douro riverboat ms Saudade, debuting in 2027.

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