Belgium - Boating Holidays

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.

Book a holiday on any of our Belgium cruising routes departing this July and save 20% or save 15% when departing between August & October this year. Book before 16th July 2008 to take advantage


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.

Read what the papers said about their boating holiday in Belgium

Just 40 minutes after his channel crossing to Calais, journalist Chris Rundle began his luxury boating holiday at Le Boat’s Nieuwpoort base in Belgium. Foregoing the family-friendly beaches on the north coast, he was soon enjoying the slower pace of life in beautiful Bruges and just one or two of the 300 varieties of Belgian beer!

Read on to discover what Bruges and Belgium has to offer…

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Suggested Cruises in Belgium

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 Days
Cruise Type:
Return Trip
Distance:
39 km
Locks:
15
Cruise Time:
12 hrs


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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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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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