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Belgian canals - Brugge

The Belgian Canals

France

Alsace

Aquitaine

Ardennes

Brittany

Burgundy Nivernais

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Charente

Franche-Comté

Lot

Mayenne and Anjou

Europe

England - The Thames - London

Germany - Mecklembourg - Berlin

Holland - Amsterdam-Dutch Canals

Ireland - Shannon - Ireland

Italy - Venice

Scotland - Caledonian / Loch Ness

Alsace

Passage through the inclined plane of Arzviller
Discovering Strasbourg, the sparkling city
A refreshing cruise with a guaranteed change of scenery

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Strasbourg

The sumptuous Zorn Valley and its towpath
Passage through the inclined plane of Arzviller
Discovering Strasbourg, the sparkling city

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Nancy

Cruise between nature and historical heritage
The iconic sites of Lorraine
Spectacular works of art, unique in Europe

The Saar Canal

A canal rich in infrastructure and cycle paths
Nature-related leisure activities
A refreshing cruise with a guaranteed change of scenery

Aquitaine

Tasting of local products
Numerous bike rides
Discovery of the typical villages of the South

The Canal de Garonne

Tasting of local products
Bike ride on the towpath
Discovery of the typical villages of the South

The Baïse

Cruise past pretty villages
Tasting of local alcohol
In the footsteps of d'Artagnan

Ardennes

Close to the Champagne vineyards
Beautiful countryside
Passage through Verdun or Reims

The Meuse River

Beautiful countryside
Medieval buildings along the river
Ideal for fishermen! River rich in fish

The Canal des Ardennes

Close to the Champagne vineyards
Passage through Reims, a UNESCO listed city
Ideal for sportsmen! Water activities in the vicinity

The Canal de l'Est

Visit the largest castle in Europe
Passage through Verdun, world capital of peace
Canal bordered by forests

Burgundy Nivernais

Tasting of Burgundy specialities
Many castles to visit
Cruise in the heart of Burgundy's countryside

The Nivernais Canal

Impressive crossing of 3 tunnels by boat
Water sport activities at the Baye pond
Cruise in the heart of Burgundy's countryside

The Canal Latéral à la Loire

Crossing the oldest canal bridge in France
Peaceful cruise close to nature
Close to Renaissance castles

The Canal du Centre

Many castles to visit
Discovering the wines of the Côtes Chalonnaise
Towpath perfect for cycling

The Canal de Bourgogne

Tasting of Burgundy specialities
Some locks are manually operated
Castles and mansions along the canal

Brittany

For history and heritage lovers
Close to the castles
A true culinary journey

The Nantes to Brest Canal - Pontivy direction

For art and craft lovers
Nearby Broceliande
Cruise in the heart of Brittany

The Canal from Nantes to Brest - Direction Nantes

Ideal for families with swimming area and water activities
A beautiful collection of castles
A true culinary journey

The Vilaine River

Peace and quiet in the heart of nature
Discovery of Rennes, capital of Brittany
The 11 locks at Hédé

Scotland - Caledonian / Loch Ness

Discovering the Loch Ness Monster
Many typical pubs
Cruise between mountains and Lochs

The Caledonian Canal

Discovering the Loch Ness Monster
Many typical pubs
Cruise between mountains and Lochs

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Passage through the famous medieval city of Carcassonne
Discovery of the famous Etang de Thau
Easy cruise for beginners

The Castelnaudary region

Near Toulouse and Carcassonne
Ideal for wine and food lovers
Easy cruise for beginners

The region of Carcassonne

In the heart of the Minervois PDO
Ideal for families with swimming area and playground
Passage through the famous medieval city of Carcassonne

The Béziers Region

Take a trip through the last active round lock
Béziers and Narbonne, not to be missed!
The 9 locks of Fonséranes, a real water staircase

The Camargue

Unique protected nature reserve in the world
Close to seaside resorts
Stopovers in the magnificent towns of Sète, Aigues-Mortes and Beaucaire

Canada - Rideau Canal - Canada

Passage of manual locks
Cruise through many lakes
Ideal for families

The Canal du Rideau

Cruise through many lakes
Some locks are manual - a unique experience
Ideal for families
Passage of manual locks
Cruise through many lakes
Ideal for families

Belgium - Belgian canals - Brugge

History and heritage
Close to the sea and beaches
Beer tasting and tasty chocolates from Flanders

The Belgian Canals

History and heritage
Close to the sea and beaches
Beer tasting and tasty chocolates from Flanders

Holland - Amsterdam-Dutch Canals

Ideal for beginners
Numerous bicycle paths
Keukenhof in Lisse: the world's largest flower park

The Dutch Canals

Ideal for beginners
Numerous bicycle paths
Keukenhof in Lisse: the world's largest flower park

Charente

Water activities, ideal for families
Discovery of the Charente vineyards
Operate the manual locks yourself

The Charente - towards Angouleme

Water activities, ideal for families
Vineyards and tastings
Operate the manual locks yourself

The Charente - towards Rochefort

Several Cities of Arts and History
Passage of manual locks
Swimming and fishing allowed

Franche-Comté

Discovering the vineyards
Perfect for beginners
Nautical base, ideal for families

The Basse-Saône

River cruise close to the vineyards
A river full of fish, a fisherman's paradise
Nautical base, ideal for families

The Petite-Saône

River with few locks, perfect for beginners
Several water sports facilities
River cruise in the heart of the best preserved nature in Europe

England - The Thames - London

Ideal for beginners
A river rich in historical heritage
Discovering typical English villages

The Thames

Ideal for beginners
A river rich in historical heritage
Discovering typical English villages

Lot

Self-operated locks (no lockkeeper)
Bouzies towpath
Passage through Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

The Lot - towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Experience of river boating recommended
Perfect for history buffs
Near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, the most beautiful village in France

The Lot - Towards Luzech

Majestic landscapes
For lovers of Grands Crus wines
Self-operated locks (no lockkeeper)

Mayenne and Anjou

Perfect leisure base for families
Cruise to the heart of history
Discovery of AOP Anjou wines

The Mayenne

Water activities, perfect for families
Ideal for history lovers
Near Angers

The Sarthe

Tasting of AOP Anjou wines
Perfect leisure base for families
Cruise to the heart of history

Germany - Mecklembourg - Berlin

Ideal for nature lovers
Water sports on the lakes
Cruise across majestic lakes

Mecklenburg Region

Ideal for nature lovers
Water sports on the lakes
Cruise across majestic lakes

Ireland - Shannon - Ireland

Suitable for beginners because very few locks
Beer tasting at Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub
Fishing around the islands of Upper Lough Erne

The Shannon and the Erne

Suitable for beginners because very few locks
Beer tasting at Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub
Fishing around the islands of Upper Lough Erne

Italy - Venice

Visit the mythical city of Venice
Between lagoon and sea
Discovering the Italian islands

Venice

Visit the mythical city of Venice
Between lagoon and sea
Discovering the Italian islands

3 nights

4 nights

5 nights

7 nights (1 week)

9 nights

10 nights

11 nights

14 nights (2 weeks)

Departure not possible on Tuesday and Thursday; Sunday departures available in some regions.

Weekend formula: check-in Friday 4pm, check-out Monday 9am or Sunday evening, at no extra charge.

Recommended format: "mini-week" from Monday 4pm to Friday 9am.

Recommended short stay: from Monday 4pm to Saturday 9am.

Departure not possible on Tuesday and Thursday; Sunday departures available in some regions.

9-night stay: departure possible on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday.

Date of departure ?

Adultsfrom 18 to 60 years old

Childrenunder 18s

Seniors60 years and over

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River Cruise Nieuwpoort / Dunkerque - Oostende / Nieuwpoort

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Nieuwpoort - Dunkerque - Oostende - Nieuwpoort - 100 Km - 10 Locks - 15 h of navigation - 4 Nights

From Nieuwpoort to Adinkerke, 15 km, 2 Lock(s), 2.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Nieuwpoort > Adinkerke

From Adinkerke to Adinkerke, 30 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Adinkerke > Dunkerque > Adinkerke

From Adinkerke to Leffinge, 25 km, 4 Lock(s), 4.1 h of navigation

Stopover : Adinkerke > Nieuwpoort > Leffinge

From Leffinge to Nieuwpoort, 30 km, 2 Lock(s), 4.4 h of navigation

Stopover : Leffinge > Oostende > Leffinge > Nieuwpoort

Monument

Oostende

One of the main landmarks of Ostend is Fort Napoléon. Built by the man himself, fearing an English invasion from the North Sea coasts, it has towered over the town's beaches for over 200 years.

The Locks

1 type(s) of lock(s) on The Belgian Channels

Automatic locks

Best current offers for the destination Nieuwpoort

Belgian canals - Brugge

The Belgian Canals

France

Alsace

Aquitaine

Ardennes

Brittany

Burgundy Nivernais

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Charente

Franche-Comté

Lot

Mayenne and Anjou

Europe

England - The Thames - London

Germany - Mecklembourg - Berlin

Holland - Amsterdam-Dutch Canals

Ireland - Shannon - Ireland

Italy - Venice

Scotland - Caledonian / Loch Ness

Alsace

Passage through the inclined plane of Arzviller
Discovering Strasbourg, the sparkling city
A refreshing cruise with a guaranteed change of scenery

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Strasbourg

The sumptuous Zorn Valley and its towpath
Passage through the inclined plane of Arzviller
Discovering Strasbourg, the sparkling city

The Canal de la Marne au Rhin - Towards Nancy

Cruise between nature and historical heritage
The iconic sites of Lorraine
Spectacular works of art, unique in Europe

The Saar Canal

A canal rich in infrastructure and cycle paths
Nature-related leisure activities
A refreshing cruise with a guaranteed change of scenery

Aquitaine

Tasting of local products
Numerous bike rides
Discovery of the typical villages of the South

The Canal de Garonne

Tasting of local products
Bike ride on the towpath
Discovery of the typical villages of the South

The Baïse

Cruise past pretty villages
Tasting of local alcohol
In the footsteps of d'Artagnan

Ardennes

Close to the Champagne vineyards
Beautiful countryside
Passage through Verdun or Reims

The Meuse River

Beautiful countryside
Medieval buildings along the river
Ideal for fishermen! River rich in fish

The Canal des Ardennes

Close to the Champagne vineyards
Passage through Reims, a UNESCO listed city
Ideal for sportsmen! Water activities in the vicinity

The Canal de l'Est

Visit the largest castle in Europe
Passage through Verdun, world capital of peace
Canal bordered by forests

Burgundy Nivernais

Tasting of Burgundy specialities
Many castles to visit
Cruise in the heart of Burgundy's countryside

The Nivernais Canal

Impressive crossing of 3 tunnels by boat
Water sport activities at the Baye pond
Cruise in the heart of Burgundy's countryside

The Canal Latéral à la Loire

Crossing the oldest canal bridge in France
Peaceful cruise close to nature
Close to Renaissance castles

The Canal du Centre

Many castles to visit
Discovering the wines of the Côtes Chalonnaise
Towpath perfect for cycling

The Canal de Bourgogne

Tasting of Burgundy specialities
Some locks are manually operated
Castles and mansions along the canal

Brittany

For history and heritage lovers
Close to the castles
A true culinary journey

The Nantes to Brest Canal - Pontivy direction

For art and craft lovers
Nearby Broceliande
Cruise in the heart of Brittany

The Canal from Nantes to Brest - Direction Nantes

Ideal for families with swimming area and water activities
A beautiful collection of castles
A true culinary journey

The Vilaine River

Peace and quiet in the heart of nature
Discovery of Rennes, capital of Brittany
The 11 locks at Hédé

Scotland - Caledonian / Loch Ness

Discovering the Loch Ness Monster
Many typical pubs
Cruise between mountains and Lochs

The Caledonian Canal

Discovering the Loch Ness Monster
Many typical pubs
Cruise between mountains and Lochs

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Passage through the famous medieval city of Carcassonne
Discovery of the famous Etang de Thau
Easy cruise for beginners

The Castelnaudary region

Near Toulouse and Carcassonne
Ideal for wine and food lovers
Easy cruise for beginners

The region of Carcassonne

In the heart of the Minervois PDO
Ideal for families with swimming area and playground
Passage through the famous medieval city of Carcassonne

The Béziers Region

Take a trip through the last active round lock
Béziers and Narbonne, not to be missed!
The 9 locks of Fonséranes, a real water staircase

The Camargue

Unique protected nature reserve in the world
Close to seaside resorts
Stopovers in the magnificent towns of Sète, Aigues-Mortes and Beaucaire

Canada - Rideau Canal - Canada

Passage of manual locks
Cruise through many lakes
Ideal for families

The Canal du Rideau

Cruise through many lakes
Some locks are manual - a unique experience
Ideal for families
Passage of manual locks
Cruise through many lakes
Ideal for families

Belgium - Belgian canals - Brugge

History and heritage
Close to the sea and beaches
Beer tasting and tasty chocolates from Flanders

The Belgian Canals

History and heritage
Close to the sea and beaches
Beer tasting and tasty chocolates from Flanders

Holland - Amsterdam-Dutch Canals

Ideal for beginners
Numerous bicycle paths
Keukenhof in Lisse: the world's largest flower park

The Dutch Canals

Ideal for beginners
Numerous bicycle paths
Keukenhof in Lisse: the world's largest flower park

Charente

Water activities, ideal for families
Discovery of the Charente vineyards
Operate the manual locks yourself

The Charente - towards Angouleme

Water activities, ideal for families
Vineyards and tastings
Operate the manual locks yourself

The Charente - towards Rochefort

Several Cities of Arts and History
Passage of manual locks
Swimming and fishing allowed

Franche-Comté

Discovering the vineyards
Perfect for beginners
Nautical base, ideal for families

The Basse-Saône

River cruise close to the vineyards
A river full of fish, a fisherman's paradise
Nautical base, ideal for families

The Petite-Saône

River with few locks, perfect for beginners
Several water sports facilities
River cruise in the heart of the best preserved nature in Europe

England - The Thames - London

Ideal for beginners
A river rich in historical heritage
Discovering typical English villages

The Thames

Ideal for beginners
A river rich in historical heritage
Discovering typical English villages

Lot

Self-operated locks (no lockkeeper)
Bouzies towpath
Passage through Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

The Lot - towards Saint-Cirq-Lapopie

Experience of river boating recommended
Perfect for history buffs
Near Saint-Cirq-Lapopie, the most beautiful village in France

The Lot - Towards Luzech

Majestic landscapes
For lovers of Grands Crus wines
Self-operated locks (no lockkeeper)

Mayenne and Anjou

Perfect leisure base for families
Cruise to the heart of history
Discovery of AOP Anjou wines

The Mayenne

Water activities, perfect for families
Ideal for history lovers
Near Angers

The Sarthe

Tasting of AOP Anjou wines
Perfect leisure base for families
Cruise to the heart of history

Germany - Mecklembourg - Berlin

Ideal for nature lovers
Water sports on the lakes
Cruise across majestic lakes

Mecklenburg Region

Ideal for nature lovers
Water sports on the lakes
Cruise across majestic lakes

Ireland - Shannon - Ireland

Suitable for beginners because very few locks
Beer tasting at Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub
Fishing around the islands of Upper Lough Erne

The Shannon and the Erne

Suitable for beginners because very few locks
Beer tasting at Sean's Bar, Ireland's oldest pub
Fishing around the islands of Upper Lough Erne

Italy - Venice

Visit the mythical city of Venice
Between lagoon and sea
Discovering the Italian islands

Venice

Visit the mythical city of Venice
Between lagoon and sea
Discovering the Italian islands

3 nights

4 nights

5 nights

7 nights (1 week)

9 nights

10 nights

11 nights

14 nights (2 weeks)

Departure not possible on Tuesday and Thursday; Sunday departures available in some regions.

Weekend formula: check-in Friday 4pm, check-out Monday 9am or Sunday evening, at no extra charge.

Recommended format: "mini-week" from Monday 4pm to Friday 9am.

Recommended short stay: from Monday 4pm to Saturday 9am.

Departure not possible on Tuesday and Thursday; Sunday departures available in some regions.

9-night stay: departure possible on Monday, Wednesday, or Saturday.

Date of departure ?

Adultsfrom 18 to 60 years old

Childrenunder 18s

Seniors60 years and over

Range Comfort 2 2

Caprice

-16%

€1,209 €1,019

From €170 / pers

Week of the 4/8/26 to 4/12/26

Max. people : 6
Cabins : 2
Bathroom & Toilet : 2

Two steering positions

220 V converter

Air cooler

Microwave

220V socket

Electric toilets

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