Just inland of Belgium’s delightful coastline, cruise the peaceful countryside and historic towns connected by the Flemish waterways and enjoy the poetic charm of this warm-hearted country.
Peaceful countryside and ancient towns and cities are inextricably linked by the country's rich cultural and historic past. From the fairy tale facades of Gent to the peaceful Flanders fields, there is so much to see and do for people of all ages.
Just inland from the coast and our base at Nieuwpoort, the attractive Westhoek cruising region has a wealth of unspoilt countryside and a past rich in history.
Nieuwpoort has a good beach and a reputation for excellent seafood. It is a busy port, but it makes easy cruising and your will soon be out in the countryside. On the Rocer Izer, the traditional town of Diksmuide with its landscape of open fields and nature reserves makes it perfect for walking or cycling.
This 3-day round trip starts at our base in historic Nieuwpoort, and takes you inland through the polders where there are many restored First World War trenches, war memorials and museums to visit. Bruges is your destination - also known as the ‘Venice of the North’ - with its meandering canals and hump-backed bridges, cobbled winding streets of gabled houses and superb shopping centre all make it a delightful city to explore.
Starting at the coast at Crown Blue Line’s base at Nieuwpoort, this 3-day round trip cruise is specifically designed to take you on a tour of the region's war memorials and museums. At the town of Diksmuide, the restored trenches serve as a poignant reminder of the many thousands of soldiers who lost their lives, whilst at Ypres - once the scene of terrible fighting - now home to one of the most important memorial sites to the World Wars.
This delightful cruise takes in the seaside and bustling port at Ostendm 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.
This cruise over 14 days allows you to truly soak up the sights and sounds of Belgium. Winding through Bruges, Armentieres, Dunkerque and Ypres to name but a few, there's plenty to do - and the network of canals and rivers and close proximity of places to visit means that visitors to this area can tailor their cruise to take in as much or as little as they want.
This two-week round trip is perfect for those wishing to explore Belgium's waterways to the full. Discover rich history, Renaissance art and Gothic architecture in this tiny kingdom; its heritage hidden - seamlessy woven into the fabric of its tapestries that famously adorn the town halls, museums and rich country houses of the land.
