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Belgium Mini Cruise, a cruise by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines

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
£399
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Three nights aboard Fred. Olsen’s Borealis

  2. Call at Zeebrugge, Belgium's North Sea port

  3. Visits to Bruges’ medieval centre

  4. Ghent’s Gothic cathedral and canals

  5. 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.

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

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    Southampton, England

  2. 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
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Accessibility
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Cabin
Interior 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 £399, 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.

You book with Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 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.

New to United Kingdom? Our United Kingdom guide has the practical essentials: money, plugs, visas and when to go.

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