The Blue Danube

Deposit Information:

The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking. Your deposit is £650.

Terms and Conditions:

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At the time of booking, please have the following information ready:

• Tour Name and Departure Date Desired
• Traveler Name(s):  Please have first and last names as they appear on the passport or driver's license.
• Traveler's Address(es)
• Traveler's Phone Number(s)
• Emergency Contact Information: This would be a relative or friend whom we could contact during the tour in the event of an emergency. Please provide their name and phone number(s).
• Interest in purchasing a travel protection product (US and Canada)
• Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
• Interest in our specially negotiated airfares.

Regarding your final payment:

Final Payment is due to Tauck 90 days before departure for lands trips, and 120 days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.

Customer Protection: Our UK-based agents comply with the bonding requirements of the Civil Aviation Authority and provide full financial protection for the package holidays that we sell in the UK. For flight-based holidays, this is through the Air Travel Organiser's Licence (details of which are available from the UK-based agent with whom you book). When you buy a package holiday that doesn't include a flight, protection of your monies paid to our UK-based agent will be provided by way of a bond.

Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor on board. In case of emergency we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.

Your riverboat is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.

If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly. 

Vaccinations: 

If you are a resident of the U.S., no other vaccinations are currently required for travel to the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia or Hungary. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia.

If you are a resident of another country, please contact an embassy or consulate of each of the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia or Hungary to determine whether additional vaccinations are required for your travel. 

Mobility on tour:

To fully enjoy your Tauck river cruise, you should be in good health and comfortable walking reasonable distances over unpaved and uneven surfaces, as some of the most memorable sightseeing takes place on foot along cobblestone streets, through historic town centers, and at landmarks where stairs and uneven pathways are common. You should be able to walk one to two miles at a time, which may include climbing one or two flights of stairs and navigating cobblestones, uneven pavement, or groomed paths, and at certain sites standing for up to an hour or more may be required. While there is a moderate to significant amount of walking during included excursions, participation is always at your discretion.

Riverboat accessibility:

Your riverboat features four decks: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sun.

• On the Esprit, Treasures, Emerald and Sapphire, the elevator travels between the Ruby Deck and Diamond Deck only. There is no elevator access to the Emerald Deck on these ships.
• On the Grace, Joy, Savor, Inspire, Lumière, Serene and Andorinha, the elevator travels between the Emerald Deck and Diamond Deck.
• On all ships, the elevator does not access the Sun Deck.
• Elevators provide access to the Reception area and the Compass Rose dining room.
• There is no chair lift between any decks.

Because this is a river cruise and you are never far from land, there is no doctor onboard. In the unlikely event of an emergency, the ship can dock promptly and local medical assistance will be arranged.

Wheelchairs, motorized scooters and individual mobility needs:

We regret that this itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters, and we are unable to provide individualized assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The Tauck Director's responsibility is to the group as a whole and they cannot provide ongoing personal assistance. Guests who require such support must travel with an able-bodied companion who can assist them as needed.

For medical and legal reasons, service animals are not permitted on Tauck river cruises.

Dietary requests:

The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.

Smoking:

On board the riverboat, smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking (including e-Cigarettes) is not permitted in any cabin, the restaurant, the lounge or any other interior space.

Passport:

U.S. citizens: You will need a passport valid for at least six months beyond the completion of your tour to enter the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. A visa is not required for this journey.

Non-U.S. citizens: Please contact the appropriate embassies or consulates to confirm entry requirements.

Before you travel:

• Provide your passport information to Tauck as soon as you book. This is required for embarkation.
• Your passport will be briefly collected onboard to comply with port regulations.
• Make two photocopies of your passport's photo page. Keep one with you (separate from your passport) and leave one at home.

Traveling with children: If a child is traveling without both parents, carry a notarized letter of consent from the non-traveling parent(s) authorizing travel and emergency medical treatment. Some countries strictly enforce these requirements. Tauck is not responsible for disruptions due to incomplete documentation.

If you are extending your stay abroad, additional documentation may be required.

Note: The Czech Republic requires proof of medical insurance covering hospitalization and medical treatment during your stay. A health insurance card or an internationally recognized credit card that includes medical coverage is generally accepted. Please confirm your coverage prior to departure.