Belgium
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.From the fairytale facades of Gent, Belgium’s ancient Flemish capital, to the meandering canals and hump-backed bridges of Bruges - the ‘Venice of the North’, you will find plenty to see and do on your travels. The network of pretty canals and rivers and close proximity of places to visit means you can tailor your cruise to take in as much or as little as you want. Visit the World War memorials at Ypres, spend time at sandy beaches and nature reserves and visit museums, monuments and markets on your travels around this small country with a big heart.
Suggested Cruises in Belgium
Short Breaks
Beautiful Bruges Cruise
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 Days
- Cruise Type:
- Return Trip
- Distance:
- 39 km
- Locks:
- 15
- Cruise Time:
- 12 hrs
Week Breaks
The Peace Cruise
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
The Capital Cruise
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
Longer Breaks
The Turrets & Tapestry Cruise
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
