Tauck Shares Details of New Ship MS Andorinha Riverboat
byDaine Taylor/
Tauck, the iconic river tour and cruise company, is revealing new details about its new ship, the MS Andorinha Riverboat, which is scheduled to launch in March 2020.
The ship is currently undergoing testing in the Netherlands, but when operational, the vessel will sail on three all-new cruise itineraries along the Douro River in Portugal. In fact, according to Tauck CEO, Dan Mahar, the MS Andorinha has been built specifically for cruising along the Douro.
“与其他河流不同,杜罗在夜间对导航进行了关闭,因此所有巡航都是在白天进行的。此外,杜罗(Douro)沿岸的城镇比其他主要河流更少,因此景观更为田园和风景优美。最后,杜罗谷(Douro Valley)以其美丽而阳光明媚的天气而闻名。”马哈尔(Mahar)说。
“When you combine those three factors – extensive daytime cruising through gorgeous landscapes in wonderful weather – you have a unique opportunity to create a ship that really embraces the local climate and showcases the surrounding environment.”
The MS Andorinha is designed to help passengers appreciate the region’s warm weather and showcase the local culture, and to that end the ship’s Sun Deck has been outfitted to be an ideal platform for savoring the passing landscapes of the Douro Valley.
The ship's sun deck will feature a lounge area and restaurant. Photo: Tauck
从ca船特性许多独特的景点nopied Balinese day beds, to an infinity-style swimming pool, and even an outdoor grill to host casual barbeques. But one of the most notable features on the Andorinha is a pop-up restaurant that rises up from the ship’s Sun Deck on hydraulic lifts to become a fully functioning eatery with commanding views of the surrounding countryside.
这家餐厅名为Arthur主席亚瑟·塔克(Arthur Tauck Jr.),是该公司第一艘将餐厅放在太阳甲板上的船。而且,当在其位置升高时,亚瑟(Arthur)在接近任何特别低的桥梁时将短暂降低,以改善安道尔娜(Andorinha)的间隙,并允许该船继续前进。
Besides having its own menu, Arthur’s will also feature its own dedicated kitchen and staff, and throughout the day it will offer complimentary self-serve fruit, snacks and beverages including cappuccino, latte, coffee and tea.
Just as impressive as the outdoor features, is the ship’s interior. The Andorinha boasts a soaring glass-ceilinged atrium, tons of natural lighting throughout, and tiled décor to highlight the influences of Portuguese culture.
塔克(Tauck)于2020年在安道尔娜(Andorinha)上提供三个杜罗河行程。为期12天的旅程,预订了为期7晚的杜罗(Douro)游轮,两晚的酒店在里斯本和马德里(Lisbon and Madrid)留下来,这是沿河的为期8天的“仅巡航”行程,以及为期八天的泰克桥梁巡游,专门为家庭设计。