River Cruising by Helen

28/05/2026

🔥🚢 RIVER CRUISE DEAL OF THE WEEK 🚢🔥

✨ 8 DAY Rhine, Strasbourg & Heidelberg River Cruise

💥 SAVE UP TO £400pp – LIMITED CABINS LEFT!

🗓️ 14th August 2026
✈️ Fly from Heathrow, Manchester or Newcastle

💸 NOW FROM JUST £1,999pp

👀 what’s included:

✅ 7 nights on a 5★ luxury ship
✅ FREE all-inclusive drinks package 🍷
✅ Return flights OR Eurostar & transfers
✅ 10 included experiences
✅ Full board dining 🍽️
✅ FREE Wi Fi + tea & coffee
✅ 20kg luggage included
✅ Expert Cruise Director & Host
✅ All port charges & taxes covered

🌍 Incredible Highlights:

🇩🇪 Wander Koblenz, Boppard & Rüdesheim
🏞️ Cruise the breathtaking Rhine Gorge
🏰 Visit Heidelberg – Germany’s most beautiful city
🇫🇷 Explore Strasbourg or optional wine route to Colmar
⛪ Discover Cologne Cathedral & historic old town

📧 contact me now to secure your cabin

Based on 2 sharing a lower deck cabin, option to upgrade; subject to availability and price at time of booking ☑️

21/05/2026

📢 AVALON SUITE SALE - NO SOLO SUPPLEMENT! 💙

⛴️ CRUISE OF THE WEEK ⛴️

💙 DANUBE DREAMS FOR WINE LOVERS 🍷

🍷 Cruise in relaxed luxury with Avalon and a Certified Sommelier on this wine-lover’s cruise.
🍷 Enjoy onboard tastings and regional excursions to legendary wine cellars, as well as instruction in food-and-wine pairing, giving a new appreciation for the fruit of the vine 🍇

📅 10 or 17 November 2026

⚓ Avalon Impression

✈️ Flight inclusive

💛 Deluxe Stateroom Cabin £1,849pp - SELLING FAST!!

NO solo supplement!

🛫 Fly from Heathrow or Manchester. Ask about regional flights

Look 👀 what’s included 👀

✅ daily onshore excursions

✅Complimentary Room Service in all staterooms, with Continental Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

✅Gourmet cuisine with regional wine and beer with lunch and dinner onboard

✅Complimentary Happy Hour

✅Professional Cruise Director and guest-to-crew ratio of 3:1

✅Onboard gratuities

T&Cs apply
www.avalonwaterways/terms

Includes all local taxes.

Enjoy the sites of the Danube River from Vilshofen to Budapest on this 8-day cruise. See Passau, Vienna, Budapest and more. Request a quote!

11/05/2026

🇸🇮🍷 One of Europe’s Most Picturesque Destinations in Ultra-Luxury with the Finest Stays On & Off Land ⛴️ 🏨

🏛️🏔️ Brand-new itinerary :
✅ All-inclusive pricing from £2,815pp

🇸🇮 Be among the first to experience this brand-new journey through Slovenia and Italy. From the fairytale beauty of Lake Bled to the timeless canals of Venice, uncover hidden corners, rich traditions and extraordinary flavours along the way.

⛲ Slovenia, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto | 11 Days | Ljubljana to Venice | S.S. La Venezia

🏹 From £2,815pp | £3,989 for solo guests | Selected 2026 departures

Based on 1 October 2026. More dates available.

Once-in-a-lifetime highlights include:

✨ Spend seven nights onboard the only luxury cruise line permitted to enter the Lagoon, Super Ship La Venezia.

Just 👀 what’s included 👀

🏨 Stay at two luxurious hotels with a total of 6 nights across the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi in Rome and the InterContinental Ljubljana.

🍷 Visit Dominio di Bagnoli, one of the oldest wine producing properties in Europe, for a private tasting.

🚂 Journey through the spellbinding Postojna Cave Park aboard an open-air mini train, gliding past dramatic limestone formations before enjoying a rustic lunch nearby.

🐝 Sail across the serene waters of Lake Bled aboard a traditional pletna boat to explore Bled Island and its picturesque church, then visit a local bee farm to learn about Slovenia’s beekeeping heritage and craft your own beeswax candle.

🏰 Tour the Bled Castle, Slovenia’s largest and best-preserved fortress, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into centuries of regal history.

🎟️ VIP access to one of Venice's best-known landmarks, Doge's Palace.

🛫 Complimentary flights from London Included! Regional airports are also available - supplements may apply.

*T&Cs apply
📧 book now to secure your spot!

01/05/2026

🍇𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅 – I did this cruise last summer, it was fantastic. So much included…..contact me to book!

🇫🇷𝗦𝘂𝗻-𝗱𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅 𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗿𝗮-𝗹𝘂𝘅𝘂𝗿𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 🍷

✨𝟴 𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀. 𝗔𝗹𝗹-𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲. 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 £𝟭,𝟵𝟵𝟵𝗽𝗽 - 𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆!!

𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

🗓️ 10th May £1,999pp
🗓️ 17th May £2,199pp
🗓️ 24th May £2,199pp
🗓️ 07th Jun £2,199pp
🗓️ 14th Jun £2,099pp
🗓️ 02nd Aug £2,169pp
🗓️ 16th Aug £1,999pp
🗓️ 23rd Aug £2,199pp

🍷Sail through one of the world’s most celebrated wine regions aboard the elegant S.S. Bon Voyage
🍇Enjoy exclusive wine tastings at prestigious estates across the Médoc and Saint-Émilion
✨Indulge in a fresh Médoc oyster tasting, perfectly paired with chilled regional white wine
🏰Experience a private owner’s tour of Château Royal de Cazeneuve, complete with a Sauternes toast
🚴Explore Bordeaux and its vineyard-lined landscapes by bike, on foot or with expert local guides
🎨Discover Saint-Émilion’s medieval streets and remarkable underground church, followed by exceptional wine tastings
🇬🇧Complimentary flights from London - regional departures available

𝗨𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝘂𝘁.

𝗧&𝗖𝘀 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆. 𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲𝗱.

24/01/2026

🇸🇮🍷 Brand-new itinerary for 2026! An Exquisite Voyage Through Europe’s Most Enchanting Landscapes

WOW 😮 🏛️🏔️ All-inclusive pricing from JUST £2,991pp

🛳️ unforgettable itinerary across Italy and Slovenia
🇮🇹 explore Venice after-hours, enjoy a private visit to St Mark’s Basilica
🚶wander through Shakespearean Verona
🚢 cruise the islands of the Venetian Lagoon
💦 discover the alpine elegance of Lake Bled and Ljubljana’s Old Town.

⛲ Slovenia, Venice & the Jewels of Veneto | 11 Days | Ljubljana to Venice | S.S. La Venezia

🏹 Was 3,989 | Now from £2,991pp | Based on 30 July 2026

Offer expires 28th Februrary 2026, or until sold out.

Once-in-a-lifetime highlights include:

✨ Spend seven nights onboard the only luxury cruise line permitted to enter the Lagoon, Super Ship La Venezia.

🏨 Stay at two known luxurious hotels with a total of 6 nights across the Anantara Palazzo Naiadi in Rome and the InterContinental Ljubljana.

🍷 Visit Dominio di Bagnoli, one of the oldest wine producing properties in Europe, for a private tasting.

🚂 Journey through the spellbinding Postojna Cave Park aboard an open-air mini train, gliding past dramatic limestone formations before enjoying a rustic lunch nearby.

🐝 Sail across the serene waters of Lake Bled aboard a traditional pletna boat to explore Bled Island and its picturesque church, then visit a local bee farm to learn about Slovenia’s beekeeping heritage and craft your own beeswax candle.

🏰 Tour the Bled Castle, Slovenia’s largest and best-preserved fortress, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into centuries of regal history.

🎟️ VIP access to one of Venice's best-known landmarks, Doge's Palace.

🛫 Complimentary flights from London Included! Regional airports are also available - supplements may apply.

*T&Cs apply

13/01/2026

🚨 BIG SAVINGS. LIMITED DATES. 🚨
If there was ever a time to book a Seine cruise… this is it. Give it a go!

✨ Paris & Seine Discovery River Cruise 🚢

Peak savings - up to 20% off this five-star river escape on selected March 2026 sailings.

💥 Why this is unmissable:
✔️ 20% off selected dates
✔️ A five-star river cruise right into the heart of Paris
✔️ Short, stylish and incredible value for a first river cruise or spring getaway

📅 Boosted 20% off departures:
• 19 March 2026 – from just £849
• 22 March 2026 – from £999

🌟 What’s included (and why it’s such great value):
🍷 Free drinks package
🚢 3 nights on board a five-star ship
✈️ Flights & transfers or 🚄 Eurostar for the same price
🗼 Guided sightseeing in Paris
🎨 Visit Auvers-sur-Oise, beloved by Van Gogh
🧭 Expert Riviera Cruise Director & Concierge
📶 Free Wi-Fi, full board, all port charges & taxes included

✈️ Fly from Edinburgh, Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle or Heathrow

🚄 Prefer not to fly? Eurostar available at no extra cost

✨ A springtime Seine cruise. Five-star comfort. Paris on your doorstep.
With savings this good, it won’t stay available for long.

Spend less. Experience more — but be quick. 💙

13/01/2026

🍇𝟴-𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘂𝘅 - 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗨𝗚𝗘 𝟯𝟬% 𝗢𝗙𝗙

This is the cruise I did last July 💯 recommend 💛🫶

🇫🇷 Explore Bordeaux’s finest vineyards, storied fortresses, and charming riverside villages, with signature tastings, cultural treasures and quintessentially French experiences at every turn.
Discover the very best of this celebrated region in true luxury.

📅𝟬𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝟬𝟵𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
🏷️ 𝗪𝗔𝗦 £𝟮,𝟵𝟵𝟴𝗽𝗽 𝗡𝗢𝗪 £𝟮,𝟬𝟵𝟴𝗽𝗽

✨𝗨𝗽𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝘂𝘅𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 £𝟮,𝟰𝟰𝟴𝗽𝗽

🇫🇷Sail through French wine country on S.S. Bon Voyage, a floating boutique hotel featuring chic interiors, fine dining, and an open-air infinity pool with stunning river views.
🍷Savour a panoramic journey through the famed Grand Cru vineyards of the Médoc, culminating in an exclusive château visit and a private tasting of its finest wines.
🦪Enjoy a fresh oyster tasting with a local producer on the Guards’ House terrace, paired beautifully with a chilled glass of regional white wine.
🏰Visit the 14th-century Château Royal de Cazeneuve, a beautifully restored royal residence, for an intimate tour followed by a Sauternes toast with owners Louis and Caroline de Sabran-Pontevès.
⚜️Explore the UNESCO-listed village of Saint-Émilion, from its medieval streets to its extraordinary underground church, followed by a tasting of exceptional wines at a celebrated local estate.
🍷An intimate tasting at La Petite Cave in Blaye, where the owner shares his passion for local wine, art and antique cars before you explore the town at your leisure.
✈️Complimentary flights from London. Regional departures available – contact me for more information.

📌𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗱 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 – 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

08/01/2026

🛳️ RIVER CRUISE 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗲 – 𝗦𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝟯𝟬%

📍𝟴-𝗱𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘆 & 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 | 𝗪𝗔𝗦 £𝟮,𝟵𝟵𝟴𝗽𝗽 𝗡𝗢𝗪 £𝟮,𝟬𝟵𝟵𝗽𝗽

Where breathtaking landscapes, captivating history, and exquisite gourmet cuisine seamlessly intertwine. Each destination, from the vineyards of Burgundy to the lavender fields of Provence, offers hidden gems that reveal the authentic essence of France.

🗓️𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 2026 | 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗲 | 𝗪𝗔𝗦 £𝟮,𝟵𝟵𝟴𝗽𝗽 𝗡𝗢𝗪 £𝟮,𝟬𝟵𝟵𝗽𝗽

⚜️Sail on a five-star ultra-all-inclusive ship in the South of France, the S.S. Catherine.
🍷 Savour world-class Rhône Valley wines in Tournon-Hermitage during an intimate tasting at a picturesque riverside estate, surrounded by centuries-old vineyards.
🎨Discover Van Gogh's vibrant legacy in Arles, strolling along picturesque riverbanks and sun-kissed streets that inspired his iconic "Starry Night Over the Rhône."
🎭Admire Lyon's splendour from Fourvière Hill, where a majestic cathedral crowns the city & discover the charming traboules of the historic quarter.
🏰Uncover the Palace of the Popes, built the ramparts that still surround the Old Town and the huge, nearly impregnable fortress that dominates the UNESCO-designated district
✈️Complimentary flights from London! Flights from regional airports can be added

📍𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 – Contact holidayyhelen to book!

07/01/2026

🌷🌷🌷 Get ready for a blooming marvellous time on Avalon Waterways' 2026 Tulip Time Cruise! 🛳️🌷

🇳🇱 🌷Tulip Time Cruise – from £2,549pp flight inclusive!

8 Day River Cruise Amsterdam 🇳🇱 to Amsterdam 🇳🇱 🧀

LIMITED TIME SPECIAL OFFER - €100 PER PERSON ONBOARD CREDIT

Highlights include:

🌷🌷 Stroll through vibrant tulip gardens, including the famous Keukenhof Gardens.

🌉 Explore charming windmills and picturesque waterways.

🚴️ Enjoy a scenic bike tour through stunning Dutch landscapes.

🌇 Discover the historic cities of Amsterdam, Ghent, and Brussels.

🍫 Indulge in Belgian chocolates and delicious Dutch cheeses 🧀

Just 👀 what’s included 👀

✔️Award-winning suites: 80% of onboard accommodation feature beds that face the view with complimentary room service. 🫖
✔️Smaller ships: Bigger experiences and fewer crowds. An average of just 160 guests on board and a 3:1 guest-to-crew ratio means attentive and personalised service. ⛴️
✔️Indulgent Dining: Relish a diverse array of meals, from sumptuous breakfasts to multi-course dinners, all crafted with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. 🥘
✔️Beverages: Regional wines, beer, and soft drinks with your meals, and Happy Hour to lift your spirits with a range of complimentary cocktails and drinks. 🍸
✔️Daily Excursions: Choose from Classic, Active, and Discovery excursions. 🚌
✔️Wellness: Complimentary bike tours, early morning Pilates and Yoga classes. 🧘‍♀️
✔️Afternoon Tea: Unwind with a selection of freshly made sandwiches and cakes. 🍰
✔️Entertainment: Dance, alfresco dining, toast under the stars or head into town and explore legendary locales with overnight docking in more places. 💃
✔️ Wi-Fi: Stay connected effortlessly with free Wi-Fi available throughout the ship. Log onto the app for daily updates and menus. 📱
✔️Gratuities: No need to budget for tips. 💴

📅02 April 2026 (Easter holidays)

✈️ Flying from London or Edinburgh

✈️ Fly from Manchester or Newcastle for £90 supplement

Panorama Suite from just £2,549pp

Based on 2 sharing.

🙋‍♂️Solos from £3,789 in a Panorama Suite

Alternative Dates available-ask for details 📧

Panorama Suite Cabins - beds that face the view!

This trip is definitely 💯 on my ‘TO DO LIST’ ✅

Contact holidayyhelen to book /enquire about other river cruises 🛳️

04/01/2026

🛳️ River Danube Dreams Cruise ⛴️

From only £1969pp

👀📢 SPECIAL OFFER - €100 PER PERSON ONBOARD CREDIT!

🛳️ Embark on an enchanting 8-day adventure sailing the beautiful Danube River through the heart of Europe.

🏰 Discover the rich history, captivating cultures, and breath taking landscapes of four countries along the way.

8 Day, 5 Star ⭐️ river cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen

Itinerary Highlights Include:

📍 Prague: Guided sightseeing tour of the magical city

📍 Regensburg: Explore the well-preserved medieval town. Visit the iconic 12th-century Stone Bridge

📍 Passau: Discover the "City of Three Rivers"

📍 Melk: Marvel at the magnificent Benedictine Abbey. Enjoy a wine tasting in the beautiful Wachau Valley

📍 Vienna: Explore the stunning Austrian capital and its impressive architecture

📍 Bratislava: Discover the charming Slovakian capital. Visit the historic Old Town

📍 Budapest: Disembark and explore Hungary's vibrant capital with a guided tour

📅 Lots of 2026 departures to choose from, sailing on a range of beautiful river cruise ships including; Passion, Visionary, Illumination, Impression and Tranquility I 🛳️

✨Deluxe Staterooms From £1,969pp
✨Panorama Suites From £2,519pp

Priced with flights, subject to availability, based on 2 adults sharing.

🧍‍♂️Solo traveller Deluxe Stateroom £2,909, Panorama Suite £3,759

Low Deposit £200
Book now 📧 holidayyhelen

Book this 8-day Budapest River Cruise with Avalon & cruise the peaceful Danube river from Budapest to Vilshofen. See Hungary, Slovakia, Austria & more! Book today!