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THE BELGIUM

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River cruise in Belgium

Flanders, the province of Belgium, has the largest network of waterways in Europe with more than 30 canals. From Nieuwpoort to Ghent, via Bruges and Kortrijk, you navigate by licence-free boat through Belgian cities steeped in history and with atypical architecture. You can start your river cruise in Nieuwpoort.

 

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The Belgian Canals

Cruising in Belgium

Rent your houseboat to navigate the Belgian canals

With your licence-free boat, discover Flanders, a region rich in history, heritage and art! During your houseboat trip, you can discover the city of Ghent, considered the cultural and historical heart of Flanders. You can also visit the city centre of Bruges, which has been declared a World Heritage Site, or enjoy the beaches of Nieuwpoort and taste some good seafood!


Customer testimonials

Average : 4.6 étoiles 4.6/5 (based on 6 opinion)
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 29, 2025, MagnifiqueCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"Quite well accompanied - a very friendly welcome."
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 28, 2025, CapriceCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"An exciting and relaxing holiday."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 17, 2023, EleganceCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"Satisfied."
 
5
Cruise carried out on May 21, 2021, EleganceCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"auto-translation :''Fast contact and very good follow-up - very good reception''"
 
4
Cruise carried out on May 22, 2019, Cirrus BCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"auto-translation :''Well, nothing to say except make the boat too early in the day (9am!)''"
 
5
Cruise carried out on Apr 30, 2018, ClassiqueCruise : Nieuwpoort round trip
"auto-translation :''Good experience to redo''"

Best current offers for the destination Belgian canals - Brugge

Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance
Elegance
-30%

€3,499 €2,449

From €408 / pers

Week of the 7/18/25 to 7/25/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€4,149 €2,899

From €290 / pers

Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique A
-30%

€5,419 €3,789

From €632 / pers

Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 8 0
Horizon 4
Horizon 4
-30%

€6,079 €4,249

From €472 / pers

Week of the 7/21/25 to 7/28/25

  • Max. people : 9
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 4
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow and Stern Thruster Bow and Stern Thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air cooler Air cooler
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Flat-screen TV Flat-screen TV
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€4,039 €2,819

From €282 / pers

Week of the 7/23/25 to 7/30/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique A
-30%

€5,369 €3,749

From €625 / pers

Week of the 7/23/25 to 7/30/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€3,899 €2,729

From €273 / pers

Week of the 7/25/25 to 8/1/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique A
-30%

€5,319 €3,719

From €620 / pers

Week of the 7/25/25 to 8/1/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance
Elegance
-30%

€3,539 €2,469

From €412 / pers

Week of the 7/26/25 to 8/2/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€3,809 €2,659

From €266 / pers

Week of the 7/26/25 to 8/2/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique A
-30%

€5,279 €3,689

From €615 / pers

Week of the 7/26/25 to 8/2/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 2 2
Caprice
Caprice
-30%

€2,919 €2,039

From €340 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Standard 6 2
Classique
Classique
-30%

€3,469 €2,419

From €302 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 8
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
220 V converter 220 V converter
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 4 2
Elegance
Elegance
-30%

€3,649 €2,549

From €425 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 3
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€3,909 €2,729

From €273 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Premium 4 0
Royal Mystique A
-30%

€5,599 €3,919

From €653 / pers

Week of the 7/28/25 to 8/4/25

  • Max. people : 6
  • Cabins : 2
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 2
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
Plancha Plancha
Continuous 220V electricity Continuous 220V electricity
Air-Conditioning Air-Conditioning
Bimini Top Bimini Top
Microwave Microwave
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€3,959 €2,769

From €277 / pers

Week of the 7/30/25 to 8/6/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets
Range Comfort 8 0
Magnifique
Magnifique
-30%

€4,019 €2,809

From €281 / pers

Week of the 8/1/25 to 8/8/25

  • Max. people : 10
  • Cabins : 4
  • Bathroom & Toilet : 3
Two steering positions Two steering positions
Bow thruster Bow thruster
220 V converter 220 V converter
Air cooler Air cooler
Microwave Microwave
220V socket 220V socket
Electric toilets Electric toilets

The locks are manned by lock keepers. They are closed on some bank holidays.

Navigation on the Belgian waterways is not so easy and we would not recommend this destination for your first boating holiday.

We strongly recommend you only moor up at designated moorings at and not in the middle of the countryside.

Everything you need to know about navigation with a licence-free boat in Belgium

The most beautiful part of Belgium to do by licence-free boat is from Ypres to Bruges via Nieuwpoort. You will navigate through historic towns with impressive architectural heritage and the remains of the First World War.

During your river cruise in Belgium, you will pass through several historical towns and villages such as Ypres, Veurne, Nieuwpoort, Oostende, Bruges, Ghent, Kortrijk or Tournai. Navigating in the region of Flanders on a licence-free boat, you will discover the Belgian culture.

For an unforgettable experience on the Shannon, you can take a river cruise from mid-March to early November.

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Our destinations in France

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Canal du Midi / Camargue

Houseboat and licence-free boat hire on the Canal du Midi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

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Burgundy Nivernais

Burgundy Nivernais

 

Ideal region for a licence-free boat cruise through vineyards, wild and isolated landscapes.

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Franche-Comté

Franche-Comté

 

Navigate by licence-free boat through vineyards, postcard landscapes and gastronomy!

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Mayenne and Anjou

Mayenne and Anjou

One of the most beautiful waterways in France to discover by licence-free boat

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Brittany

Brittany

 

Discover the folklore of Brittany, its traditions and the legend of King Arthur.

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Alsace

Alsace

 

A licence-free boat rental, with gastronomic stops and bike rides along the canals.

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Lot

Lot

 

With its fascinating valley carved into the rock the Lot is the most picturesque river

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Charente

Charente

 

Discover the river Francis I called the most beautiful in his kingdom.

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Aquitaine

Aquitaine

 

Go boating without a licence-free in Aquitaine and discover the land of gastronomy!

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Ardennes

Ardennes

 

Cruise down the river and admire the surrounding Vosges mountains

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Belgian canals - Brugge

Houseboat in Belgium, navigate through centuries of history

Navigate a licence-free boat in Belgium, a destination full of history and heritage. During your river cruise, be sure to visit Passchendaele and Tyne Co Cemetery, the largest Commonwealth war grave cemetery in the world. The Flanders region is also known for its delicious chocolates and fine food.