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Cruising
to Belgium’s historic cities of Bruges and
Gent via a wealth of traditional towns and villages
is easily achieved via a network of interlacing canals
and gentle rivers. Head for the family-friendly beaches
and sand dunes at Nieuwpoort or explore the attractive
Westhoek cruising region with its surrounding open
fi elds and nature reserves.
Visit
the World War memorials at Ypres and surrounding
villages, or cruise to the beautiful town of Bruges
and enjoy chic shopping in its narrow cobbled streets
before enjoying the nation’s favourite dish – moules
frites – served in style with mayonnaise and
accompanied by one of over 300 locally brewed beers.
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Imposing
facades and ornate buildings typify the wealthy city
of Gent – Belgium’s ancient capital, which
has a fi ne collection of museums and shops to visit
as well as an ancient Belfry and cloth market. Oudenaarde
is the centre of the Flemish tapestry industry which
still thrives today while Oudenburg is one of the oldest
towns in Belgium and home to a lively weekly farmers
market that is well worth visiting.
The
beauty of cruising in Belgium is that you can easily
tailor your cruise to be as culturally busy or
sublimely relaxing as you choose, and because no one
else ever
seems in a hurry, you don’t have to either! |
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Excellent
sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort – perfect for
family fun
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War
memorials and The Last Post at Ypres
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Beautiful
Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’
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Gothic
Gent – Belgium’s ancient capital
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More
than 300 varieties of Belgian Beers!
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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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| Suggested
Cruises in Belgium |
| 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!
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Duration:
3 nights
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 39 km
Locks: 15
Cruise Time: 12 hrs
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| The
Piece 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: 200 km
Locks: 5
Cruise Time: 42 hrs
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| 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
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| 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.
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Duration:
Two weeks
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 350 km
Locks: 27
Cruise Time: 80 hrs
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