• Zip from the pier to central Bruges by coach, then set out on foot with your seasoned guide in the lead.
• Amble winding, narrow streets where ancient gabled buildings share the scene with tree-lined canals.
• See iconic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, spectacular Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Experience a completely different view of Bruges on 30-minute small-boat cruise along its canals.
• Use some free time to grab a bite, shop for local crafts or chocolate, or just soak up more of Bruges’ medieval character.

• Journey by coach to Brussels for a comprehensive panoramic orientation tour.
• Encounter landmarks like St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Basilica of Koekelberg, the Atomium, Centenaire exhibition halls, Palais Royal, and triumphant Parc du Cinquantenaire.
• See the EU Parliament building, walk through breathtaking Grand Place, and visit tiny Manneken Pis.
• Head into the streets of Old Town on foot for an unhurried walking tour with your guide.
• Enjoy free time during the day for shopping, independent sightseeing and seeking lunch on your own.

• Express your independence and keen traveler instincts by creating your own day in Bruges.
• Begin with a coach transfer to the entrance of the old city, accompanied by your escort.
• Make use of your escort’s local knowledge to help get your day’s itinerary sorted out.
• Once oriented, head out and spend a marvelous 6 hours or so exploring this medieval showplace.
• Be sure to return for pickup at the pre-set time and place for the coach trip back to the ship.

• Express your independence and keen traveler instincts by creating your own Bruges experience.
• Begin with a coach transfer to a convenient spot, accompanied by your escort.
• Make use of your escort’s local knowledge to help get your visit agenda sorted out.
• Once oriented, head out with about 2 free hours to spend exploring this medieval showplace.
• Be sure to return for pickup at the pre-set time and place for the coach trip back to the ship.

• Zip from the pier to historic Bruges by coach, then set out on foot with your seasoned guide in the lead.
• Amble winding, narrow streets where ancient gabled buildings share the scene with tree-lined canals.
• See iconic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, spectacular Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Learn a few tasty secrets as a local chocolatier demonstrates the art of crafting Belgian chocolates.
• Take some free time to shop for lace or chocolate, or just soak up more of Bruges’ medieval character.

• After a half-hour coach transfer, embark on a guided walk through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center.
• Visit picturesque squares, cobbled streets lined with medieval Brick Gothic buildings, and see
• onic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Board a canal boat for a relaxed sightseeing cruise along Bruges’ atmospheric waterways.
• Find the lunch of your choosing, shop for souvenirs and people-watch on Walplein Square.

• After a half-hour coach transfer, embark on a guided walk through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center.
• Visit picturesque squares and cobbled streets lined with medieval buildings, and see iconic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Take a deep dive into Belgium’s beer culture at a seminar and tasting session at a local café.
• Learn about the vast range of brews made in this country and their connection to the Belgian culture.
• Enjoy free time to shop Bruges for its fine lace, delectable chocolates and – of course – beer.

• Travel by panoramic coach to Ghent and then Bruges.
• See top landmarks in each city on guided walks through their well-preserved historic districts.
• In Ghent, experience the famous “Row of Three Towers” bridge view and go inside St. Bavo’s to see the priceless Adoration of the Mystic Lamb altar.
• Stroll along Bruges’ winding cobbled lanes and canals, admire the Belfry Tower and Town Hall, and pass by the romantic Lake of Love.
• Enjoy shopping for lace, chocolate and other Belgian delicacies.

• Enjoy a scenic coach drive to Ghent, about an hour away across the Flemish countryside.
• Board a canal boat and set out on a relaxed cruising tour of the city and its landmarks.
• See the Chinese Teahouses, Castle of the Counts, the Old Fish Market, Ghent’s original port quays, Old Guildhalls and Fish Market, and more.
• Stop and ramble on foot awhile in the city center where cafés, shopping and chocolates are at hand.

• Travel to Ypres and surrounding Flanders to visit several poignant wartime sites and monuments.
• Pay your respects to an entire generation of soldiers maimed or killed in the endless, indecisive World War I battles fought here.
• See the cemetery where a Canadian medic was moved to write the immortal poem, In Flanders Fields.
• Visit the In Flanders Fields Museum, presenting the stories of the war’s ordinary participants in an extraordinary way.
• Break for lunch on your own and some free time in central Ypres.

• Recognize the devastating impact of World War I, especially on Belgium.
• Visit a memorial to the WWI troops killed in Belgium whose remains were never found.
• Visit another war memorial that honors the Canadian troops killed in France in WWI.

• Zip from the pier to central Bruges by coach, then set out on foot with your seasoned guide in the lead.
• Amble winding, narrow streets where ancient gabled buildings share the scene with tree-lined canals.
• See iconic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, spectacular Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Experience a completely different view of Bruges on 30-minute small-boat cruise along its canals.
• Use some free time to grab a bite, shop for local crafts or chocolate, or just soak up more of Bruges’ medieval character.

• After a half-hour coach transfer, embark on a guided walk through Bruges’ UNESCO-listed center.
• Visit picturesque squares, cobbled streets lined with medieval Brick Gothic buildings, and see
• onic landmarks like the Belfry Tower, Town Hall and the Chapel of the Holy Blood.
• Board a canal boat for a relaxed sightseeing cruise along Bruges’ atmospheric waterways.
• Find the lunch of your choosing, shop for souvenirs and people-watch on Walplein Square.

• Observe offshore wind turbines up close from a boat that provides a unique perspective .
• Learn the benefits of wind power and why Belgium is so committed to its development .
• See how the power from the offshore wind turbines is transported to shore .

Help keep Zeebrugge’s coastline free from debris during a beach clean-up and then take the collected material to a facility that will convert it into green energy. The exact beach will be chosen the day of the excursion, but you can be sure it will be one of Zeebrugge’s most beautiful and popular stretches of sand. After about an hour of cleaning the beach, you will drive to nearby Oostende, where the collected debris will be taken to Biostoom, a biosteam plant that produces sustainable energy from waste. During the insider’s tour of the facility, you will gain an understanding of the fascinating process that creates green energy from household trash. You will learn how the debris is sorted and combusted in an eco-friendly way that makes enough steam to drive a generator and produce electricity. Steam power is just one of the sustainable energies that have made Belgium a leader in green energy.

• Bicycle through the bucolic countryside on a flat road that prohibits motorized vehicles.
• See iconic windmills, charming cottages and small boats in the canal that the road follows
• Ride among local bicyclists between Bruges and the village of Damme.

• Explore atmospheric areas of Bruges that are typically unknown to all but the locals.
• Cross landmark canals that gave Bruges its nickname, the Venice of the North.
• Watch a demonstration of lace making, a trade that has flourished in Bruges for centuries.

• Enjoy the fairytale-like atmosphere in medieval Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Pause on the way to snap photos of the 18th-century windmill Sint-Janshuismolento.
• Explore Market and Burg squares and visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood in the latter.
• See attractions ranging from a 14th-century almshouse to a huge wall of beer bottles.
• Tour Bruges’ most iconic shopping street with a guide and then explore independently.

• Enjoy the fairytale-like atmosphere in medieval Bruges, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
• Pause on the way to snap photos of the 18th-century windmill Sint-Janshuismolento.
• Explore Market and Burg squares and visit the Basilica of the Holy Blood in the latter.
• See attractions ranging from a 14th-century almshouse to a huge wall of beer bottles.
• Tour Bruges’ most iconic shopping street with a guide and then explore independently.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simply make your way to the designated stop to board your shuttle, and you’ll be whisked away to the heart of the city. Additional information and schedules can be obtained by visiting the onboard Destination Services Desk during your voyage.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.