Top Flanders On the Water

Cruise the romantic waterways of medieval Ghent on a 40-minute tour and take in the sights along the River Leie waterfront. Glide past the medieval port of Graslei, the old Groot Vleeshuis Butcher’s Hall and the imposing Castle of Counts, and admire the pretty colorful houses along the riverside.

Get more out of your time in Ghent, and explore the city with a guide to learn about its history and culture. Orient yourself around key landmarks such as the St. Nicholas Church and Gravensteen Castle, and hear some history behind the UNESCO-listed Ghent Belfry. Optional extras include a boat ride along the canals and a local beer tasting.

Beautiful Bruges-by-the-Sea is a marvelous place to visit during your cruise in the North Sea. This enjoyable excursion is designed specifically for cruise ship passengers. Your private guide in Zeebrugge will greet you on shore when your ship docks, awaiting your arrival with a comfortable vehicle that will take you into the town to begin your adventure in the city often called "The Venice of the North." You will have the opportunity to visit the city where the movie "In Bruges" was made, with actor Collin Farell. Same thing for Bolliwoord movie PK. This historical city has been noted by UNESCO for its cultural significance and has been placed upon the World Heritage List.

Throttle up alongside the giants of global trade Board a private, licensed speedboat for an adrenaline-laced voyage from Antwerp’s historic riverfront to the colossal Deurganckdok, the only berth on earth built to host two Ultra-Large Container Vessels side-by-side. Voyage highlights Scheldt fast-track – Slice past the city and port's skyline and fee the river spray as the city falls away. World’s second biggest lock – Sneak a bow-level view of the 500 m Kieldrecht Lock gates. Deurganckdok close-up – Drift beneath sky-scraping cranes and watch boxes the size of city buses slide in and out of ocean liners, so close you can hear the twist-locks click. Industry in motion – Glide past high power tugboats and bustling straddle carriers, follow the skyline of the world’s second-largest chemical cluster, and sweep by the twin cooling towers of the Doel nuclear plant, an unforgettable mix of heavy industry and riverside life.

From the port of Blankenberge we leave with the Water-Taxi for a trip of 30 km in the open sea to the Thorntonbank. We sail past the wind farms. These windmills provide green energy for many families in Flanders. From the water you have a unique view of these wind farms. The interactive explanation about the wind farms at sea starts 30 minutes before the departure time. This takes place in Brasserie Steiger 18, Havenplein 3, 8370 Blankenberge.

We sail for 45 minutes from Blankenberge to De Haan/Wenduine. Then we turn around and sail along the coast to the Blankenberge Pier. Then we return to the port of Blankenberge. During this beautiful boat trip you can enjoy a beautiful view of the spectacular dunes and the skyline of this piece of Belgian coast.