Cruise · 3 nights · with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Belgium Mini Cruise
A three-night break aboard Fred. Olsen's Borealis from Southampton to Zeebrugge, offering time to wander medieval Ghent and Bruges, with a relaxed pace suited to a brief dip into Belgium’s city canals and local treats.
- Duration
- 3 nights
- Departs
- 18 Jan 2027
- Sails from
- Southampton
- Returns to the same port
- Ship
- Borealis
- From
- £419
- per person, sharing
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Three nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis
Call at Zeebrugge, Belgium's North Sea port
Visits to Bruges’ medieval centre
Ghent’s Gothic cathedral and canals
Local Belgian beer and chocolate tastings
About the trip
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines' Borealis sets out from Southampton for a short break along the southern North Sea coast. The main port stop is Zeebrugge, a gateway to Belgium’s medieval cities, where cobbled streets and quiet canals offer a sharp contrast to the ship’s gentle routine.
From Zeebrugge, short transfers can bring you to Bruges, known for its well-preserved Gothic architecture and cafés that specialise in local beers and chocolate. Nearby Ghent holds the grandeur of its own, with a large medieval cathedral and enough history to fill an afternoon without rushing. It’s the sort of place a well-travelled friend might mention for its quieter waterways and less tourist-focused pace.
The ship returns to Southampton after three nights, leaving time to unwind without the scramble or jet lag of a longer continental trip. This is a calm and manageable taste of northern Europe’s waterways, respecting the slower rhythms familiar to those used to seeking out finer details over a fortnight or more.
- 1 Southampton
- 2 Zeebrugge
- 3 Bruges
- 4 Ghent
Itinerary
The route, day by day
Day 1
Southampton, England
Day 2
Zeebrugge, Belgium
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Flights
- Not needed if you join at Southampton
- What’s included
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Accessibility
- Check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
- Cabin
- Ocean View Cabin
For full details of what’s included, check with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is Belgium Mini Cruise?
- Belgium Mini Cruise is a 3 nights cruise holiday.
- Where does Belgium Mini Cruise depart from?
- Belgium Mini Cruise departs from Southampton.
- Who operates Belgium Mini Cruise?
- Belgium Mini Cruise is operated by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines aboard Borealis.
- How much does Belgium Mini Cruise cost?
- Prices for Belgium Mini Cruise start from £419, subject to availability.
The operator
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines
Smaller-ship cruises, many from UK ports
A Norwegian family name in shipping since the nineteenth century, known for smaller ships that can reach the narrower fjords and harbours.
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