Belgium - Boating Holidays

Regional Highlights

  • Excellent sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort – perfect for family fun
  • War memorials and The Last Post at Ypres
  • Beautiful Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’
  • Gothic Gent – Belgium’s ancient capital
  • More than 300 varieties of Belgian Beers!
  • Fast access from the UK via Eurostar or Eurotunnel or the channel ferries – Nieuwpoort is less than one hour from Calais

Famous for its chocolates and lace, Belgium extends a warm and friendly welcome wherever you go. Peaceful countryside and ancient towns are connected by pretty Flemish waterways, which weave their way through this tiny country’s historic landscapes. From markets and museums to monuments, masterpieces and memorials ~ you’ll find there is always something to see and do, wherever you cruise.


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More about Belgium

Belgium Cruising Companion

Belgium Travel Options

Suggested Cruises in Belgium

Short Breaks

Beautiful Bruges Cruise

  • History and heritage
  • Cosmopolitan culture
  • Gastronomy
  • Cycling
  • Swimming and seaside fun

Nieuwpoort - Bruges - Nieuwpoort

One of our best short break cruises! Spend time in the lovely city of Bruges - perfect for chocolates and shopping!

Duration:
3 Nights
Cruise Type:
Return Trip
Distance:
39 km
Locks:
15
Cruise Time:
12 hrs


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Week Breaks

The Peace Cruise

  • History and heritage
  • Cosmopolitan culture
  • Gastronomy
  • Cycling
  • Swimming and seaside fun

Nieuwpoort - Bruges - Ypres - Veurne - Nieuwpoort

Follow the waterways to the delightful city of Bruges; visit the war memorials in Ypres and spend time in the former Spanish garrison town of Veurne, famous for its Museum of Bakery!

Duration:
One Week
Cruise Type:
Return Trip
Distance:
158 km
Locks:
14
Cruise Time:
40 hrs


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The Capital Cruise

  • History and heritage
  • Cosmopolitan culture
  • Gastronomy
  • Cycling
  • Swimming and seaside fun

Nieuwpoort - Deinze - Nieuwpoort

This delightful cruise takes in the seaside and bustling port at Ostend, the beautiful town of Bruges, the former Flemish capital Gent and the lovely town of Deinze. You’ll get to see how the rich and famous live in St Maartens Latem - a place of inspiration for many artists.

Duration:
One Week
Cruise Type:
Return Trip
Distance:
200 km
Locks:
5
Cruise Time:
42 hrs


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Longer Breaks

The Turrets & Tapestry Cruise

  • History and heritage
  • Cosmopolitan culture
  • Gastronomy
  • Cycling
  • Swimming and seaside fun

Nieuwpoort - Oudenaarde - Nieuwpoort

Enjoy all the cultural charm of Belgium in this wonderful two week cruise to Oudenaarde - the capital of the Flemish tapestry industry which still thrives today. See for yourself the amazing 17th century tapestries on display. En route visit Bruges, Gent, Deinze, Kortrijk and Bossuit.

Duration:
Two Weeks
Cruise Type:
Return Trip
Distance:
350 km
Locks:
27
Cruise Time:
80 hrs


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