Boating Holidays across the canals and rivers of Europe from Le Boat

Cruising in Bruges

Wherever you cruise in Belgium, you can be sure of a warm welcome. Famous for its handmade chocolates, delicious beers, delicate lace and the cartoon character Tin Tin, Belgium also offers peaceful countryside and ancient towns and cities that are inextricably linked by the country’s rich cultural and historic past.

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  • The Peace Cruise

    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!

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  • The Capital Cruise

    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.

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  • The Turrets & Tapestry Cruise

    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.

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  • Beautiful Bruges Cruise

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

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  • Departing from Nieuwport, stop in Oudenbourg for some sightseeing and a bike ride before departing for the lovely city of Bruges where you can enjoy walking its cobbled streets and a meal of ‘moules frites’ (mussels in white wine with French fries) in one of the lively restaurants on the famous central square. Move on to spend time in Deinze, then cruise on the River Leie towards Gent, admiring the splendid castles that line the riverbanks.

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  • Gent - Deinze - Gent

    A perfect short break, taking in the delights of Gent’s medieval architecture, colourful flower markets and cobbled market squares and the impressive 15th Century Ooidonk Castle at Deinze on the River Leie.

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