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10 Best Canal Boat Cruises In Belgium

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The 10 best canal boat cruises in Belgium, with what each one includes, what it costs, and which to choose.

10 Best Canal Boat Cruises In Belgium

Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option

Bruges: Walking Tour, Canal Boat Trip w/Beer Tasting Option - Stop-by-stop: turning Bruges landmarks into a story you can remember

Guided boat trip and walk

Guided boat trip and walk - Basilica of the Holy Blood: two chapels, one special building

4.Guided boat trip and walk

4.5

Bruges by foot and canal boat. A local-led 2.5-hour circuit of highlights, views, and sweet stops, ending at De Halve Maan.

“Our guide Fabienne was born in Bruges and so she was very knowledgeable about the area. The boat ride was very interesting and enjoyable. Again lots of local information.”

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Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

Guided Boat Trip in Ghent - Where you meet: Graslei 2A and the simple start

5.Guided Boat Trip in Ghent

4.0

A 40-minute guided boat cruise on Ghent’s River Leie with live commentary and views of Graslei, Groot Vleeshuis, and the Castle of Counts.

“The guide was absolutely fantastic, 5 languages seamlessly. Great stories, a few good jokes. A memory we will share for decades.”

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Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port - Belfort and Burg Square: the medieval center in manageable bites

8.Bruges Tour with Canal Cruise from Zeebrugge Cruise Port

4.5

Zeebrugge to Bruges day trip with canal cruise, medieval photo stops, and built-in free time to shop and eat. 5 to 6 hours.

“Only book this rather pricey tour if you are 100% sure that your cruise ship couldn't possibly change its itinerary here due to bad weather. If it does, especially last minute (as our cruise ship did just 14 hours before planned arrival), you will lose 100% of your rather expensive cost for this tour. On…”

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Best Bruges Shore Excursion – Small Group + Optional Canal Cruise


9.Best Bruges Shore Excursion – Small Group + Optional Canal Cruise

4.5

Small-group Bruges shore tour from Zeebrugge with a guided walk, free time, and optional 30-min canal cruise, returning you on time.

“Our cruise arrived to port late--but no worries!! The tour company tracked our arrival, and was in pre-emptive communication with us about pick up and itinerary adjustments. Extremely proactive communication, and we knew exactly what to expect.”

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Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise - The guided highlights: Belfry, Holy Blood, and Church of Our Lady

10.Best Bruges Shore Excursion including Deluxe Canal Cruise

4.0

Bruges shore excursion from Zeebrugge with a guided old-town walk, reserved canal cruise, and free Markt time for chocolate and photos.

“Long day but very interesting. Lots of walking. We were fortunate it was a beautiful sunny day. Bruges was very busy with tourists and it was only May, I booked the tour through Viatours, much less expensive than through the cruise line.”

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