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Friday OCT 24, 2025
Dining: Light Breakfast
Arthur's
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
For early risers, light continental breakfast at Arthur's Bistro.
"Taste-of-the-Town"
Tour
24/7
Today, guests on all three tours will be able to experience a bite to eat in Baden-Baden. Enjoy the venue of your choice with a lunch money from your Tauck Directors. Enjoy!
Dining: Breakfast à la Carte/Buffet
The Compass Rose
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Order at your table, enjoy the buffet options, or both.
Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden classic walking tour*YES VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Join us a 45 min drive to the beautiful spa town of the rich and famous for a walking tour of the city and its' parks. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Excursion Choice: Karlsruhe Bike Ride*NO VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Enjoy a two-hour city bike ride through Karlsruhe and the beautiful gardens of the Baroque palace. Afterwards, take the coach to Baden-Baden. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden Spa Visit*NO VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Enjoy the thermal baths, pools, and showers of a local spa in Baden-Baden. Please take your swimsuits. We will provide your entrance fee and hire towel service for you at the spa - please do not take the ship towels. after your stay, enjoy free time which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Return to Ship from Baden-Baden must leave on time
Tour
2:00 PM
Please be on time. It will be very important for us to return to the ship on time.
Bistro is open for casual dining
Arthur's
2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Ship Departs Karlsruhe
Ship
3:30 PM
Social Hour: Tauck's Roaring 20's
Panorama Lounge
5:30 PM
100th Anniversary Night: Begin the night (optional) wearing your 1920s creation. Enjoy 1920s-themed music during Social Hour.
Discovery Briefing
Panorama Lounge
5:45 PM
Each day your Tauck Directors will cover the following day's program in detail and be available to answer questions.
Dining: à la carte Dinner
The Compass Rose
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open-seating, à la carte dinner is served in the Compass Rose.
Ship Arrives Mannheim
Ship
7:30 PM
Celebration Dessert
Panorama Lounge
8:00 PM
Join us in the lounge for a bite of our Celebration Dessert and continue with our 1920's Evening.
Onboard Entertainment: The Sandy Quartett
Panorama Lounge
8:45 PM
Travel the world by music. These are 4 fine and talented performers, the likes of which you have never seen before. Join the dance, the laughs, and the fun. Don’t miss it. Get video cameras ready.
Onboard Entertainment: Evening Music
Panorama Lounge
10:00 PM
Get to know the soulful sounds of our musician, PAULO, who will play a wide range of pleasurable tunes.
Ship Departs Mannheim
Ship
3:30 AM
Important Info
Friday OCT 24, 2025

"Taste-of-the-Town"

Today, guests on all three tours will be able to experience a bite to eat in Baden-Baden. Enjoy the venue of your choice with a lunch money from your Tauck Directors. Enjoy!

Excursion Choice: Karlsruhe Bike Ride*NO VOX

Enjoy a two-hour city bike ride through Karlsruhe and the beautiful gardens of the Baroque palace. Afterwards, take the coach to Baden-Baden. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden classic walking tour*YES VOX

Join us a 45 min drive to the beautiful spa town of the rich and famous for a walking tour of the city and its' parks. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden Spa Visit*NO VOX

Enjoy the thermal baths, pools, and showers of a local spa in Baden-Baden. Please take your swimsuits. We will provide your entrance fee and hire towel service for you at the spa - please do not take the ship towels. after your stay, enjoy free time which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Return to Ship from Baden-Baden must leave on time

Please be on time. It will be very important for us to return to the ship on time.

Social Hour: Tauck's Roaring 20's

100th Anniversary Night: Begin the night (optional) wearing your 1920s creation. Enjoy 1920s-themed music during Social Hour.

Discovery Briefing

Each day your Tauck Directors will cover the following day's program in detail and be available to answer questions.

Celebration Dessert

Join us in the lounge for a bite of our Celebration Dessert and continue with our 1920's Evening.

Onboard Entertainment: The Sandy Quartett

Travel the world by music. These are 4 fine and talented performers, the likes of which you have never seen before. Join the dance, the laughs, and the fun. Don’t miss it. Get video cameras ready.

Onboard Entertainment: Evening Music

Get to know the soulful sounds of our musician, PAULO, who will play a wide range of pleasurable tunes.

“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.”
~ Penelope Riley

TODAY'S EXCURSION OPTIONS + TONIGHT'S 1920 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - TAUCK'S 100 YEARS

 

BIKE EXCURSION KARLSRUHE:*NO VOX
Bike excursion where you'll explore the surrounding areas of interest riding past lush woodlands that stretch out along the flat Rhine valley with views of forested mountains in the distance. Afterwards, our coach will take you to Baden-Baden to catch up with any family members who have gone into town where you can enjoy "Taste-of-the-Town" lunch on your own.  

 

BADEN-BADEN WALKING TOUR:*YES VOX

Arrive in Karlsruhe this morning and depart by coach to the spa town of Baden-Baden where curative waters and an air of old-world luxury have attracted royals, the rich, and many celebrities over the years. The Black Forest town boasts grand colonnaded buildings and whimsically turreted art nouveau villas spread across the hillsides framed by forested mountains.

 

BADEN-BADEN SPA VISIT:*NO VOX

If you choose to go to the spa, your entry includes the various baths, pools and showers.  We will rent a towel for you to use on the site only.  You will also have a locker for your items.  The (nude) saunas are included but wellness treatments are no note.  Basic admission is for 2 hours. If you would like more time, you can pay the supplement. If you want treatments, please book at: https://www.shop-carasana.del/.  Booking of treatments should be after 11am.  Departure from the spa must be by 1:30 pm to catch the 2:00pm shuttle back to the ship.  

 

Return to the ship this afternoon.  Join Our 1920's Social Hour in the Panorama Lounge to begin Tauck's 100th Birthday Celebration. If you brought 1920's theme dress, this is the night to wear it. Paulo will begin the evening with energizing 1920's music. (Note: we have a few accessories to help you feel the fun of the evening at the Cruise Director's desk).

 

Dessert Celebration will be served in the lounge and then......get ready to continue our evening with the amazing Sandy Quartett.  Like Tauck, travel the world with the our musical entertainment.  These four amazing talents, will surprise you with an outstanding performance.

PORT OF:

BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY
MANNHEIM, GERMANY

DOCKING LOCATION

KVVH GmbH, LP2, Becken2,
Karlsruhe
-----
Kaimauer,
Mannheim

WEATHER

Baden-Baden, Germany
Early Morning: Predicted Rain
Later Morning-Afternoon: Sunny

PRECIPITATION:  0-5 %

  LOW: 59F // 15C  

HIGH: 72F // 22C

IMPORTANT SHIP INFORMATION:

Ship:  MS Grace

Reception #: +31 655 453855 

Captain: Hendrik Liemberg

Hotel Manager:  Marina Van Oevelen

Cruise Director:  Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis

ALL ABOARD
3:00pm prepare to sail
3:30pm Depart from Karlsruhe

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!

 

ARTHUR’S BISTRO

Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate and coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte dining. In the evening between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Arthur's is available for a sharing-style dining experience or a la carte service. Bar service is available on request. No reservations are required in Arthur's.

 

BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS

See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through,21-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn.

 

FITNESS ROOM

Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the Sun Deck after 9:00pm and before 9:00am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center. 

 

IN-CABIN SAFE

There are instructions for programming your cabin safe located IN the safe itself. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.

 

LAUNDRY

Find the services list and laundry bag in the bottom drawer in your cabin closet. Call the Reception Desk or ask your room attendant about pick-up.

 

LISTENING DEVICES

Please make sure your “VOX” – personal audio device – is placed in the charger in your cabin. Make sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour.  Earpieces are available at the Tauck Travel Desk. Please bring your listening device - "VOX" - every day for the tour, unless we tell you not to.  

 

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.

 

MASSAGE 

See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.

 

ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO

While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 4. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.

 

RECEPTION

The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake-up calls are available upon request. 

 

SHIP SECURITY

All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the jamb to open. Please always swipe your keycard on the Tauck Sensor Stand by the doors so that we know who is on and offboard at all times. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.

 

TELEPHONE

Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk (dial 9) for an outside line. 1,00 euro/minute.

Opening Hours
Bar

Panorama Lounge
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Entertainment

Sun Deck
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Guest Services

Reception Desk
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Main Venues

Arthur's
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Panorama Lounge
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Ship
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Compass Rose
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tour
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Transportation
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Restaurant

Arthur's
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Compass Rose
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tauck Guest Services

Transportation
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Travel Desk
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Friday
OCT 24, 2025
Dining: Light Breakfast
Arthur's
6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
For early risers, light continental breakfast at Arthur's Bistro.
"Taste-of-the-Town"
Tour
24/7
Today, guests on all three tours will be able to experience a bite to eat in Baden-Baden. Enjoy the venue of your choice with a lunch money from your Tauck Directors. Enjoy!
Dining: Breakfast à la Carte/Buffet
The Compass Rose
7:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Order at your table, enjoy the buffet options, or both.
Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden classic walking tour*YES VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Join us a 45 min drive to the beautiful spa town of the rich and famous for a walking tour of the city and its' parks. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Excursion Choice: Karlsruhe Bike Ride*NO VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Enjoy a two-hour city bike ride through Karlsruhe and the beautiful gardens of the Baroque palace. Afterwards, take the coach to Baden-Baden. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden Spa Visit*NO VOX
Tour
9:00 AM
Enjoy the thermal baths, pools, and showers of a local spa in Baden-Baden. Please take your swimsuits. We will provide your entrance fee and hire towel service for you at the spa - please do not take the ship towels. after your stay, enjoy free time which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.
Return to Ship from Baden-Baden must leave on time
Tour
2:00 PM
Please be on time. It will be very important for us to return to the ship on time.
Bistro is open for casual dining
Arthur's
2:45 PM - 11:00 PM
Ship Departs Karlsruhe
Ship
3:30 PM
Social Hour: Tauck's Roaring 20's
Panorama Lounge
5:30 PM
100th Anniversary Night: Begin the night (optional) wearing your 1920s creation. Enjoy 1920s-themed music during Social Hour.
Discovery Briefing
Panorama Lounge
5:45 PM
Each day your Tauck Directors will cover the following day's program in detail and be available to answer questions.
Dining: à la carte Dinner
The Compass Rose
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Open-seating, à la carte dinner is served in the Compass Rose.
Ship Arrives Mannheim
Ship
7:30 PM
Celebration Dessert
Panorama Lounge
8:00 PM
Join us in the lounge for a bite of our Celebration Dessert and continue with our 1920's Evening.
Onboard Entertainment: The Sandy Quartett
Panorama Lounge
8:45 PM
Travel the world by music. These are 4 fine and talented performers, the likes of which you have never seen before. Join the dance, the laughs, and the fun. Don’t miss it. Get video cameras ready.
Onboard Entertainment: Evening Music
Panorama Lounge
10:00 PM
Get to know the soulful sounds of our musician, PAULO, who will play a wide range of pleasurable tunes.
Ship Departs Mannheim
Ship
3:30 AM
Friday
OCT 24, 2025

"Taste-of-the-Town"

Today, guests on all three tours will be able to experience a bite to eat in Baden-Baden. Enjoy the venue of your choice with a lunch money from your Tauck Directors. Enjoy!

Excursion Choice: Karlsruhe Bike Ride*NO VOX

Enjoy a two-hour city bike ride through Karlsruhe and the beautiful gardens of the Baroque palace. Afterwards, take the coach to Baden-Baden. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden classic walking tour*YES VOX

Join us a 45 min drive to the beautiful spa town of the rich and famous for a walking tour of the city and its' parks. There is free time after the tour which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Excursion Choice: Baden-Baden Spa Visit*NO VOX

Enjoy the thermal baths, pools, and showers of a local spa in Baden-Baden. Please take your swimsuits. We will provide your entrance fee and hire towel service for you at the spa - please do not take the ship towels. after your stay, enjoy free time which Includes "Taste-of-the-Town". Return a to our meeting point promptly at 2:00pm to return to the ship.

Return to Ship from Baden-Baden must leave on time

Please be on time. It will be very important for us to return to the ship on time.

Social Hour: Tauck's Roaring 20's

100th Anniversary Night: Begin the night (optional) wearing your 1920s creation. Enjoy 1920s-themed music during Social Hour.

Discovery Briefing

Each day your Tauck Directors will cover the following day's program in detail and be available to answer questions.

Celebration Dessert

Join us in the lounge for a bite of our Celebration Dessert and continue with our 1920's Evening.

Onboard Entertainment: The Sandy Quartett

Travel the world by music. These are 4 fine and talented performers, the likes of which you have never seen before. Join the dance, the laughs, and the fun. Don’t miss it. Get video cameras ready.

Onboard Entertainment: Evening Music

Get to know the soulful sounds of our musician, PAULO, who will play a wide range of pleasurable tunes.

“It is not the destination where you end up but the mishaps and memories you create along the way.”
~ Penelope Riley

TODAY'S EXCURSION OPTIONS + TONIGHT'S 1920 BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION - TAUCK'S 100 YEARS

 

BIKE EXCURSION KARLSRUHE:*NO VOX
Bike excursion where you'll explore the surrounding areas of interest riding past lush woodlands that stretch out along the flat Rhine valley with views of forested mountains in the distance. Afterwards, our coach will take you to Baden-Baden to catch up with any family members who have gone into town where you can enjoy "Taste-of-the-Town" lunch on your own.  

 

BADEN-BADEN WALKING TOUR:*YES VOX

Arrive in Karlsruhe this morning and depart by coach to the spa town of Baden-Baden where curative waters and an air of old-world luxury have attracted royals, the rich, and many celebrities over the years. The Black Forest town boasts grand colonnaded buildings and whimsically turreted art nouveau villas spread across the hillsides framed by forested mountains.

 

BADEN-BADEN SPA VISIT:*NO VOX

If you choose to go to the spa, your entry includes the various baths, pools and showers.  We will rent a towel for you to use on the site only.  You will also have a locker for your items.  The (nude) saunas are included but wellness treatments are no note.  Basic admission is for 2 hours. If you would like more time, you can pay the supplement. If you want treatments, please book at: https://www.shop-carasana.del/.  Booking of treatments should be after 11am.  Departure from the spa must be by 1:30 pm to catch the 2:00pm shuttle back to the ship.  

 

Return to the ship this afternoon.  Join Our 1920's Social Hour in the Panorama Lounge to begin Tauck's 100th Birthday Celebration. If you brought 1920's theme dress, this is the night to wear it. Paulo will begin the evening with energizing 1920's music. (Note: we have a few accessories to help you feel the fun of the evening at the Cruise Director's desk).

 

Dessert Celebration will be served in the lounge and then......get ready to continue our evening with the amazing Sandy Quartett.  Like Tauck, travel the world with the our musical entertainment.  These four amazing talents, will surprise you with an outstanding performance.

PORT OF:

BADEN-BADEN, GERMANY
MANNHEIM, GERMANY

DOCKING LOCATION

KVVH GmbH, LP2, Becken2,
Karlsruhe
-----
Kaimauer,
Mannheim

WEATHER

Baden-Baden, Germany
Early Morning: Predicted Rain
Later Morning-Afternoon: Sunny

PRECIPITATION:  0-5 %

  LOW: 59F // 15C  

HIGH: 72F // 22C

IMPORTANT SHIP INFORMATION:

Ship:  MS Grace

Reception #: +31 655 453855 

Captain: Hendrik Liemberg

Hotel Manager:  Marina Van Oevelen

Cruise Director:  Joyce Gleeson-Adamidis

ALL ABOARD
3:00pm prepare to sail
3:30pm Depart from Karlsruhe

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

These are kept to a minimum, especially in the afternoons and evenings, so that we do not disturb you while resting. Please refer to your daily program for events. Feel free to arrange a wake up call!

 

ARTHUR’S BISTRO

Here you will find 24-hour tea, hot chocolate and coffee, delicious cookies, and healthy snacks. In the morning, enjoy a light continental breakfast offering, and during the day, enjoy casual a la carte dining. In the evening between 6:00 pm and 10:00 pm, Arthur's is available for a sharing-style dining experience or a la carte service. Bar service is available on request. No reservations are required in Arthur's.

 

BICYCLES / GOLF PUTTERS

See the Reception Desk to use. We have a fleet of low-step-through,21-gear bicycles with handbrakes. Please note a waiver must be signed for the bikes and the provided helmets must be worn.

 

FITNESS ROOM

Open 24/7, Deck 1. Out of respect for your fellow guests, please refrain from walking or jogging on the Sun Deck after 9:00pm and before 9:00am. Guests must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the fitness center. 

 

IN-CABIN SAFE

There are instructions for programming your cabin safe located IN the safe itself. Call the Reception Desk (dial 9) for further assistance.

 

LAUNDRY

Find the services list and laundry bag in the bottom drawer in your cabin closet. Call the Reception Desk or ask your room attendant about pick-up.

 

LISTENING DEVICES

Please make sure your “VOX” – personal audio device – is placed in the charger in your cabin. Make sure it remains in the charger overnight throughout the tour.  Earpieces are available at the Tauck Travel Desk. Please bring your listening device - "VOX" - every day for the tour, unless we tell you not to.  

 

LUGGAGE STORAGE

There is space to store your luggage under your bed. Ask your cabin attendant if you require assistance.

 

MASSAGE 

See the Reception Desk for details and appointments.

 

ONBOARD SAFETY VIDEO

While unpacking your belongings please be sure to view our Safety Video on your cabin television - Channel 4. We will play the video continuously throughout the cruise. If you have any further questions regarding safety procedures please see the Reception Desk.

 

RECEPTION

The Reception Desk is open everyday from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Please dial 9 in order to contact the night watch outside of these hours. Wake-up calls are available upon request. 

 

SHIP SECURITY

All exterior ship doors are locked at all times when docked. Place your cabin keycard against the black sensor pad beside the jamb to open. Please always swipe your keycard on the Tauck Sensor Stand by the doors so that we know who is on and offboard at all times. Additionally, for your stateroom security, ensure that your balcony doors are shut and locked at all times when you leave your stateroom.

 

TELEPHONE

Room to room – simply dial the cabin number. For an international line please contact the Reception Desk (dial 9) for an outside line. 1,00 euro/minute.

Bar

Panorama Lounge
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Entertainment

Sun Deck
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Guest Services

Reception Desk
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Main Venues

Arthur's
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Panorama Lounge
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Ship
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Compass Rose
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tour
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Transportation
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Restaurant

Arthur's
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
The Compass Rose
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Tauck Guest Services

Transportation
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Travel Desk
6:00 AM - 6:00 AM