Tour Description

UNWRAP THE MAGIC

SAVE UP TO 20% ON 2025 CHRISTMAS MARKET CRUISES

Departures: 06, 14 December 2025

NOW from NZ$1,665 per person share twin (main deck), WAS $2,078 per person share twin

Subject to availability – T‘s & C’s apply

CroisiCruise: BAG_XMASPP

4 Days

Brussels(1) | Bruges | Aalter | Ghent | Brussels(1)

Discover the Christmas markets along the Belgian Canals. Located in northern Belgium, vibrant Ghent and charming Bruges are magical destinations, each with its own unique aura. In December, the two cities dress up in their finest for all to see.

THE CROISIEUROPE DIFFERENCE

Gala dinner and evening : Welcome cocktail
All meals included : Refined European cuisine, with table service for lunch & dinner
Drinks included : With meals
Open bar : Including Cocktails, Mocktails, Regional wines, Beer, Spirits & Soft drinks (excluding premium list)
Free Wi-Fi in lounge and bar
Headsets included for excursions
Official welcome from the captain and crew
Onboard activities
Travel assistance and repatriation insurance
All port fees included
Prepaid Classic Sightseeing package

CRUISE HIGHLIGHTS

Exclusive Cruise to the Heart of Flanders
THE MUST-SEES:
- Visit of a typical Belgian brewery in Bruges with tasting
- Historic heart of Ghent where the rich historical past blends with modernity

Itinerary
Important Information

Day 1: Brussels(1) – Bruges

Possibility of coach transfer between Brussels and Bruges.(1)

After boarding at 5:00p.m., join an included tour on foot of the Christmas market in Bruges. The warm atmosphere and festive holiday decorations will instantly put you in the seasonal spirit. Bruges gets dressed up in all its finery during the whole month of December. Two markets are dedicated to the holiday season, the first in the Grote Markt and the second near Simon Stevinplein. During this tour, you’ll run across local craftspeople selling their wares and a bounty of sweet delights. You will be introduced to the crew at a welcome cocktail. Dinner on board.

(1) Transfer on request for an additional fee. Please contact us for more details. Transfers guaranteed for a minimum of 14 passengers only.

Day 2: Bruges

In the morning, join us for the excursion proposed: Guided tour of Bruges and a tour and tasting at the Bourgogne des Flandres brewery. Leave on foot with your guide to discover Bruges, its picturesque streets, and its fascinating heritage. Then visit the Bourgogne des Flandres brewery for a tour and taste of its traditional Flemish beer.(2) After some free time on your own, you will return to the ship and have lunch on board.

The ship will begin to cruise to Aalter. Enjoy a tasting of hot chocolate and bredeles on board. Cruise through beautiful scenery on the Ghent-Bruges-Ostend Canal. Sit back and relax as the panorama of the Flemish plains unfolds before your eyes.

(2) If this brewery is unavailable, an alternative will be proposed.

Day 3: Aalter – Ghent

As you cruise towards Ghent this morning, join a tasting of a sweet Belgian treat that originated in Flanders—thin, waffled wafers that melt in your mouth. Arrive in Ghent at the beginning of the afternoon. Included excursion: A guided tour of the Ghent Christmas market(3) and a tasting of local specialties. Ghent’s city center is a pedestrian’s dream—an open-air museum where Flemish architecture accents the indisputable beauty of its medieval heritage. Leave on foot with a guide for a tour and tasting. You will also visit the Christmas market located in the city center, where countless lights and festive decorations accent Ghent’s marvelous architecture. The market extends out from Sint-Baafsplein, along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt. Sprend some free time strolling along the city’s picturesque streets, cheerfully decorated for the holidays, and browse the stands where local craftspeople sell their wares. After your tour, return to the ship on foot. Tonight is your festive gala evening.

(3) The opening dates of the Ghent Christmas market are not yet clearly defined as they are awaiting a decision from the government. In case of closure on either departure date: Day 1, this excursion will be replaced by a guided walking tour of illuminated Ghent, and on Day 2, free time at the Ghent Christmas market will be replaced by free time in Ghent.

Day 4: Ghent – Brussels(1)

Breakfast on board before disembarking at 9:00 a.m. End of our services.

Possibility of coach transfer between Ghent and Brussels.(1)

(1) Transfer on request for an additional fee. Please contact us for more details. Transfers guaranteed for a minimum of 14 passengers only.

INCLUSIONS:

Your cruise with all meals from dinner the first evening to breakfast on the final day
Onboard drinks included (except for drinks from the special lists) and a drinks package for meals taken outside the ship (1/4 wine or 1 mineral water and 1 coffee per person and per meal)
Double-occupancy cabin with shower in bathroom
Assistance from the onboard multi-lingual host/hostess
Welcome cocktail
Gala dinner
Onboard entertainment
All port fees
Prepaid classic sightseeing package

EXCLUSIONS:

Drinks from our special lists, or drinks ordered during excursions or transfers
Cancellation and baggage insurance
Personal expenses

For navigational safety reasons, the company and the captain are the only authorized persons who can modify the cruise itinerary.

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Priced From:

$ 2078pp ^*