Belgium · CANAL CRUISES
The 10 best canal cruises you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason; start there.
Guided walk through Ghent highlights and Van Eyck art at St. Bavo, then a 30-minute canal boat ride on Leie and Lieve.
“Eros provided a wonderful tour of Ghent. His knowledge and he manner of presenting information were both greatly appreciated. He added immensely to our enjoyment of our visit.”
Day trip from Paris to Bruges with a small-group minivan, guided walk, and canal cruise, plus free time for chocolate and beer.
“Beautiful city worth the long trip and the guide was very entertaining. Would highly recommend.”
Zeebrugge to Bruges by coach with guided sights, a 45-minute canal cruise, and Market Square free time, built for cruise schedules.
“Great tour with beautiful views and scenery! Lots of great information. LOTS OF WALKING! Some in our group struggled to keep up.”
A self-paced smartphone quest through romantic canals and Bruges landmarks, ending at Lake of Love. Private group, English, low-cost.
“We enjoyed being able to see some highlights without a big group as well as being able to learn while having fun.”
Cruise-ship pickup, guided Bruges sights, and a deluxe canal cruise. Plus free time for chocolate and photos, with on-time return.
“Our cruise ship was unable to get into port as there was a strike. We found out later strike had been ongoing and tour operators knew this as previous cruise ship did not dock! We were not advised by operators and of course the 24 hr deadline had passed! Contacted tour operator and they were very prompt in putting through the $2000cdn charge but slow in responding to my request for info. Viator has requested more info re cruise ship reschedule. Bottom line tour operator not helpful at all, cruise ship passengers BEWARE!”
Cruise-friendly Bruges day with port pickup, a scenic drive, medieval highlights, free time to shop, plus a canal boat ride.
“Christa was a wonderful tour guide. Having grown up in Bruges, she has much to share that is personal history which adds to the experience. She was challenged when the return bus was nowhere in sight. She walked the length of the waiting buses several times and made numerous phone calls trying to find out where our bus was. Finally after about half an hour she found out that the bus driver had gone to the port instead of meeting us in Bruges. So we had to wait for him to drive back to Bruges. We were quite delayed in getting back to the ship. Christa seemed to keep her…”
Half-day Bruges from Zeebrugge with tastings, guided medieval sights, and a 45-minute canal cruise, timed for your ship.
“The guide Charlene was amazing. We would take her over and over and over again. She gave us so much wonderful information so delightful. Had a zest for life and made the experience amazing!!”
Bruges shore tour with ship pickup, guided medieval sights, Rozenhoedkaai photos, and a canal cruise, then back on time to Zeebrugge.
“Disorganized start to the tour shortened the free time that was to be made available ... we skipped the canal cruise in order to have a full 2 hours to shop and eat. The guide was also very critical of the many tourist and tourist businesses.”
Stress-free Bruges day from Zeebrugge with a small English group, air-conditioned bus, Beguinage and Holy Blood, plus optional canal cruise.
“We had a great time. Very Knowledgeable. Very kind. My Grandson liked his Bear Vincent. So nice to give out free chocolates and beer and water at the end of the tour.”
Private Bruges shore trip from Zeebrugge with a local guide, canal boat ride, Market Square time, and medieval sights in 5 hours.
“Perfect , it was informative and he was very considerate of my special needs. I would totally recommend this tour .,”
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