HF Holidays, Britain’s only walking holiday co-operative has launched a brand-new River & Coastal Cruise Collection for 2026.
*All details correct at time of publish (02 January 2026)
There are three new itineraries across the Rivers Rhine, Seine, Danube and Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast, combining premium small-ship river and coastal cruises with exclusively designed small-group guided walking experiences.
Chris Simmonds, CEO of HF Holidays said: “We are excited to launch our new collection of Cruise & Walk holidays for 2026.
“We know many of our guests and members already enjoy cruising and now we can offer them the opportunity to combine small-ship cruising with walking to see Europe from a whole new perspective.
“Sailing in comfort, HF Holiday guests can then step ashore each day for exclusive small group guided walks, tours and sightseeing with our HF Tour Managers and expert local leaders designed specifically for HF Holidays guests.
“The launch of this brand-new programme is a very exciting step for us and true to our co-operative spirit; camaraderie and community sit at the heart of every journey with exclusive sociable excursions and shared dining by night.”
HF Holidays’ Cruise & Walk holidays are fully escorted from the UK, with return flights or Eurostar travel, transfers, guided excursions, sightseeing entrance fees and tips all included.
River cruises are offered on luxury Amadeus ships with no more than 164 passengers, while the Dalmatian Coast itineraries cruise aboard premium small coastal ships, reserved exclusively for up to 32 HF Holidays guests.
Each holiday includes:
- Daily guided walks and sightseeing in small groups, exclusive to HF Holidays
- Multiple ports of call, allowing guests to unpack once while discovering new destinations daily
- Full-board dining on river cruises or half-board on coastal cruises, with tips included
- A relaxed, sociable atmosphere with shared dining and group excursions
Book Now:
Cruise and Walk the River Rhine. Seven-nights, flight inclusive from £2,699 per person. Embarking at Amsterdam and sailing through the Netherlands, Germany, France and Switzerland.
Cruise along the UNESCO-listed Rhine Gorge lined with castles and vineyards and enjoy guided walks in Amsterdam, Strasbourg and the Siebengebirge (Seven Mountains) Nature Park.
Cruise and Walk the River Seine. Seven-nights, Eurostar rail inclusive from £2,899 per person.
Experience the romance of the Seine on a small-ship river cruise through northwest France and the historic region of Normandy. Explore Rouen’s medieval streets, walk the dramatic cliffs of Étretat, Claude Monet’s Giverny and end in Paris.
Cruise and Walk the River Danube. Seven-nights, flight-inclusive from £2,499 per person. Journey through Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary and admire vineyards, forests, and imposing fortresses through four countries.
Guided walks range from gentle riverside strolls to rewarding castle climbs, plus tours of Budapest and Vienna’s Schönbrunn Palace gardens, revealing Europe’s past.
Cruise & Walk the Dalmatian Coast. Seven-nights, flight inclusive from £2,999 per person. Discover the best of Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast on this premium small-ship cruise aboard the MV Paradis.
Explore the beautiful islands of Brač, Korčula, Hvar and Šolta on foot, and head out with expert local leaders on exclusive guided walks in the Biokovo Mountains and Mljet National Park. A Cruise and Walk the Dalmatian Coast for Solos is available from £2,699 per person.
The collection also includes a Special Interest Cruise & Classical Music holiday on the Danube, celebrating the region’s rich musical heritage with live performances and music-themed sightseeing alongside guided walks.
For more information or to book, visit hfholidays.co.uk/cruises or call 020 3974 8865.
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