CRUISE IN BETWEEN
Helene in Between River Cruises
Discover our incredible custom river cruises for Christmas on the Rhine and Danube, Spring and Summer on the Seine and Rhone
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The Ultimate River Cruise Experience
Discover Europe in a Way You’ve Never Experienced Before
Join the travel-obsessed duo (and cruise connoisseurs), Helene and Michael Sula of @heleneinbetween, as we host our very own chartered river cruises through the heart of Europe.
Welcome to Cruise in Between, where we believe the journey should be just as magical as the destination.
For years, we’ve been bringing people to Europe’s most enchanting Christmas markets, chartering entire river cruise ships so you can experience the twinkle of old-world towns, the scent of mulled wine, and the joy of Christmas without the stress of planning.
Now, we’re bringing you the same unforgettable experience—in France.
Our France Spring & Summer Cruises take you through storybook villages, sun-drenched vineyards, and châteaux straight out of a fairytale. Think lavender fields in bloom, cobblestone streets in hidden towns, and riverside cafés where time seems to slow down.
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Why a river cruise?
Bottom line: we’re obsessed. This is hands-down our favorite way to travel through Europe (and we've spent our life traveling Europe!).
We’ve hosted group trips all across Europe, but there’s something truly special about cruising through the French countryside, exploring charming towns, sipping wine on the sun deck, and waking up somewhere beautiful every single day—without ever unpacking more than once.
We designed these cruises to give you the best of France with the least amount of hassle. No dragging luggage between trains or figuring out how to get to that tiny town you saw on Instagram. We cruise mostly at night, so you wake up each morning ready to explore somewhere new—fresh croissants included.
Every destination is personally handpicked by us—whether it’s a Christmas Market in Germany, a market square in Avignon, or a storybook village along the Danube. This is Europe done right: full of beauty, flavor, history, and ease.
And because this is our own private charter, you’re getting unmatched value, total comfort, and a one-of-a-kind group experience—all designed to make this your most unforgettable trip yet.
WHAT MAKES OUR CRUISE SPECIAL?
The ultimate cruise experience.
We are doing it again! We are hosting FOUR incredible cruises to the best places in France.
We hand selected each destination, excursion, and the ship, which will be all our own.
We love cruises and we have spent the past 10 years traveling and living in Europe!. Michael and I have personally explored every destination, handpicked the excursions, and tailored the itinerary based on our favorite markets, towns, cafés, and hidden gems. There is simply no other cruise like it!
All-inclusive, with customized experiences and TIME to enjoy every aspect of a destination.
We've been on dozens of river cruises - we love them! But we didn't love that we had to pay extra for tips, drinks, and excursions. So we made sure to include that. While giving you MAXIMUM time at a destination.
It’s a Private Charter—Just Us!
Unlike standard river cruises open to the public, this ship is exclusively for our group. That means a community of like-minded travelers, personalized experiences, and the freedom to make this journey uniquely ours.
Extras!
Not only are your food, drinks, and an excursion each day included we also have amazing perks. Like... free bike rental to explore as you like, unlimited cheese buffet every night, all tips included! We thought of EVERYTHING so you can truly enjoy.
Cheers to discovering your next adventure!
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Hi! We're Helene and Michael!
And we've crafted more than just a cruise—
It’s a once in a life time experience.
We've lived in France (as well as Germany and England!), and after 10+ years of exploring Europe—this country has truly stolen our hearts.
As full-time travel bloggers, we've spent the better part of a decade uncovering Europe’s most beautiful corners. From hilltop villages to riverside vineyards, we’ve crafted these itineraries to showcase the very best of France—with ease, charm, and unforgettable experiences.
Michael and I are originally from Dallas, Texas, but we lived in Heidelberg, Germany, from 2016 to 2019. Now we're in France with our dog Millie. I recently published my debut memoir (here!), inspired by the places and stories we’ve collected along the way.
We can’t wait to share the warmth, wonder, and magic of France with you—from the Rhône to the Seine, and everywhere in between.
Why did we charter a ship?
The truth is, Michael and I have been traveling through Europe for over a decade—and after all our adventures, river cruising has become our favorite way to explore. There's just something about unpacking once, floating through storybook landscapes, and stepping off the ship right into charming towns that makes everything feel effortless.
But we found that many itineraries didn’t quite match how we like to travel. We want to truly experience each place—maximize our time, explore independently, and have the option to do more than one excursion in a day.
I’ll never forget one woman on a cruise who was nearly in tears because she had to choose between a wine tasting in Burgundy or wandering the medieval streets of Beaune. Honestly? I wouldn’t want to choose either! That’s why we spent years personally designing these itineraries—so you don’t have to miss a thing.
These spring and summer river cruises through France are everything we dreamed of: lavender fields, vineyards, castles, market days, and sunsets on the water. We can’t wait for you to experience it—this truly is a trip of a lifetime.
More scenes on board!
Last year's Cruise At a Glance!
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