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For unspoilt countryside and a past rich in history, take a boating holiday along the delightful Flemish waterways.
Regional Highlights
- Excellent sandy beaches at Nieuwpoort – perfect for family fun
- War memorials and The Last Post at Ypres
- Beautiful Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’
- Gothic Gent – Belgium’s ancient capital
- More than 300 varieties of Belgian Beers!
- Fast access from the UK via Eurostar or Eurotunnel or the channel ferries – Nieuwpoort is less than one hour from Calais
- Famous for its chocolates and lace, Belgium extends a warm and friendly welcome wherever you go. Peaceful countryside and ancient towns are connected by pretty Flemish waterways, which weave their way through this tiny country’s historic landscapes. From markets and museums to monuments, masterpieces and memorials ~ you’ll find there is always something to see and do, wherever you cruise.
Here are some cruising suggestions...
Short Breaks
Beautiful Bruges Short Break Cruise
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 Nights
Cruise Type: Return Trip
Distance: 39 km
Locks: 15
Cruise Time: 12 hrs
Week Breaks
The Peace Cruise
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
The Capital Cruise
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
Longer Breaks
The Turrets & Tapestry Cruise
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
SELF DRIVE BOATS IN THIS REGION RUN BY LE BOAT
Caprice
Continentale
Elegance
Magnifique
Classique
Corvette
Tower
Capri - Capri TS
Tamaris
SPECIAL OFFERS
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Discounts with Le Boat
Discounts available in April if you book before 30/04/2012
Up to 40% on selected one ways, please contact us !20% discount on all the boats and duration in April in France and Europe
15% discount on short breaks in May in France and Europe
25% discount in April and May in Ireland and 20% discount in June and July
10% discount in May, June and July in Germany, Belgium, Italy, Holland, Thames for a week cruise minimum
10% discount in May, June and July in Alsace, Burgundy Franche Comté , Burgundy Nivernais , Burgundy Loire, Brittany, Midi, Camargue and Charente for a week cruise minimum
10% discount in August in Italy, Alsace, Aquitaine , Midi and Camargue for a week cruise minimum
10% discount in September in Holland, Norfolk Broads, Ireland, Alsace, Burgundy Franche Comté and Brittany for a week cruise minimum20% discount in May and June on Clipper Plus, Crusader and Salsa
15% discount in July, August, September and October on Clipper Plus, Crusader and Salsa
10% discount in April, May, June, July, August, September and October on the Minuetto
The family discount is available all season if you book before 30/04/2012.Boats in the 5 anchors category do not benefit from any reductions.
Permanent discounts
Group discounts:
2 boats -10%
3 boat -12,5%
4 boats -15%
5 boats -17,5%
6 boats - 20%
Extended cruise booking:
-10% discount off second and subsequent weeks
Family booking:
-5% discount if you have one child on board except from 30/06-18/08/2012
-10% discount if you have two children on board except from 30/06-18/08/2012