Tauck Savor

The Tauck Savor, the second ship in the Inspiration Class, was christened in Bingen am Rhein, Germany. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Greeting guests was Steve Marchant, Tauck cruise director, who hosted guests along with Tauck tour directors Joeri Happel and Charlie Watson. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Dan Mahar, CEO of Tauck, and members of his family arrive at the entrance of Savor for a christening cruise from Bingen to Wurzburg, Germany. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Following a performance by a brass band, Mahar delivered the introductory welcome. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Liz Tauck Walters, godmother of Savor, recited a blessing before cutting the ribbon. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

Nearly 20 members of the Tauck family were onboard the inaugural sailing of Savor. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

To celebrate the first ever ship inauguration for Bingen, the home of ice wine, Bingen’s Ice Wine Princess was in attendance. // © 2014 Mindy Poder

The Klopp Castle and the vineyards of Bingen set the scene for the celebration. // © 2014 Mindy Poder