NEW for 2026
River cruise and small ship coastal Cruise & Walk holidays
Explore Europe from a whole new perspective
Introducing our all-new Cruise & Walk holidays – unique to HF Holidays and designed for those who want to explore in style. Imagine sailing along Europe’s most iconic rivers – the Rhine, Seine and Danube – or cruising Croatia’s sun-drenched Dalmatian Coast, all in the comfort of a premium small ship.
Each day join guided walks and sightseeing experiences reserved exclusively for guests of HF Holidays or choose our Danube Cruise & Classical Music option for tours and performances that celebrate the river’s rich musical heritage.
Enjoy the freedom to discover new destinations each day, with the ease of unpacking just once. Fully-escorted from the UK, everything is taken care of including return flights or Eurostar travel, transfers, full and half-board dining, tips, and expertly guided walks and excursions.
N.B. Our cruise holidays are available only with flights or Eurostar travel included from London.
Why choose an HF Holidays Cruise & Walk holiday?
✔ Premium small ship river and coastal cruises
✔ Fully escorted travel from the UK with return flights or rail and transfers
✔ Dedicated HF Holidays Tour Manager and expert local walk leaders
✔ Multiple ports of call – unpack once and arrive at a new destination each day
✔ Full-board dining on our river cruises, or half-board on our coastal cruises, plus sightseeing entrance fees and all tips
✔ Informal, relaxed atmosphere and first-class service with a smart casual feel
✔ Great company and camaraderie with fellow HF Holidays members and guests
Excellent value HF Holidays river & coastal cruises
HF Holidays River Cruises
- Sail 3 European rivers – the Rhine, Seine or Danube
- Luxury Amadeus river cruise ships with no more than 164 passengers
- Exclusive small group guided walking excursions (max. 11 HF Holidays guests in each)
- A choice of cabin grades, all with en-suite facilities and river views
- Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, 4-course evening meal, all-day hot drinks & late-night snacks
- Beer, wine & soft drinks with lunch & dinner, plus tips, excursions & entrance fees included in the price
- Sociable lounges and restaurant on-board
- Welcome cocktail reception and a Gala dinner
HF Holidays Coastal Cruises
- Sail Croatia’s world-famous Dalmatian coast
- Premium small coastal cruise ships reserved exclusively for up to 32 guests
- Exclusive small group guided walking excursions (max. 16 HF Holidays guests in each)
- En-suite cabins with windows or portholes on a choice of 2 or 3 decks
- Breakfast, tea & coffee each afternoon, and 3-course evening meals each day
- Tips, excursions, and entrance fees included in the price
- Sociable lounge, restaurant & sun deck (plus hot tub on MV Paradis), and swim stops in hidden coves & bays
- Welcome lunch with drink on arrival day, and a Captain’s Dinner
