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Belgium Christmas Market, a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 3 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Belgium Christmas Market

Three days aboard Ambassador's Ambition from London Tilbury to Belgium's festive ports, including a cruise along the River Scheldt and a visit to Bruges via Zeebrugge.

Duration
3 nights
Departs
13 Dec 2027
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambition
From
£269
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Christmas markets in Bruges

  2. Cruise along the River Scheldt

  3. Port call in Antwerp

  4. Zeebrugge as access to Bruges

About the trip

This brief festive cruise on Ambassador's Ambition begins at London Tilbury before heading to Antwerp, a port city with a rich mercantile history and a market square that might still feel the ghost of diamond merchants. The ship then sails along the River Scheldt, an unusually inland route for a short cruise, offering an extended stretch of river views before reaching Zeebrugge.

Zeebrugge serves as the gateway to Bruges, where the Christmas market fills cobbled streets among medieval buildings. The charm lies not just in the stalls but in the subtle contrast: the quiet canals away from the festive hubbub. After returning to London Tilbury, the rhythm of the short cruise is clear—long enough to shake off London’s cold but short enough to avoid jet lag or packing worries. Winter light may be low but there’s a crispness that suits a Christmas market cruise.

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The route in outline: places are joined in the order visited, not by the roads or sea lanes taken.
  1. 1 London
  2. 2 Antwerp
  3. 3 Zeebrugge
  4. 4 Bruges

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Antwerp, cruise River Scheldt

  3. Day 3

    Zeebrugge, for Bruges

  4. Day 4

    London Tilbury

When to go

Departures and prices

Lowest price each month, per person.

Ambassador Cruise Line confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.

Need to know

Before you book

Price based on
Two people sharing a cabinThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
Travelling alone
Check with Ambassador Cruise Line
Flights
Not needed if you join at London Tilbury
What’s included
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Accessibility
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Questions people ask

How long is Belgium Christmas Market?
Belgium Christmas Market is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Belgium Christmas Market depart from?
Belgium Christmas Market departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Belgium Christmas Market?
Belgium Christmas Market is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambition.
How much does Belgium Christmas Market cost?
Prices for Belgium Christmas Market start from £269, subject to availability.

The operator

Ambassador Cruise Line

Adult-focused cruises from UK ports

A British cruise line sailing from ports around the country, which spares its passengers the airport altogether.

You book with Ambassador Cruise Line directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.

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