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Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium, a cruise by Ambassador Cruise Line

Cruise · 2 nights · with Ambassador Cruise Line

Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium

A two-night festive cruise from London Tilbury to Zeebrugge for Bruges on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience, with time to walk canals lined by Christmas markets and snap up Belgian chocolate before returning to London.

Duration
2 nights
Departs
30 Nov 2028
Sails from
London Tilbury
Returns to the same port
Ship
Ambience
From
£189
per person, sharing

Highlights

What makes this one worth it

  1. Two nights aboard Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience

  2. Overnight stay in Zeebrugge, Belgium

  3. Visit to Bruges Christmas markets and canals

  4. Return sailing to London Tilbury

About the trip

This brief cruise on Ambassador Cruise Line’s Ambience sets off from London Tilbury for Zeebrugge, the port for Bruges. From there, a short journey brings you to Bruges itself, where cobbled streets meet canals flanked by wooden market stalls selling mulled wine and locally made chocolates.

Bruges’s medieval centre is compact enough for a few hours’ wandering, and in winter the Christmas markets paint a seasonal scene against stone walls and church spires. There’s no rush here; the pace suits a weekend winter break rather than a lengthy tour.

The ship returns the same way, docked once more in London Tilbury, having provided a comfortable base for this short festive detour. It’s a simple, low-key way to fit a continental Christmas market into a winter fortnight without a long flight or complicated transfers.

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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 Bruges

Itinerary

The route, day by day

  1. Day 1

    London Tilbury

  2. Day 2

    Zeebrugge, for Bruges

  3. Day 3

    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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For full details of what’s included, check with Ambassador Cruise Line. See the full details on their site

Questions people ask

How long is Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium is a 2 nights cruise holiday.
Where does Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium depart from?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium departs from London Tilbury.
Who operates Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium?
Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium is operated by Ambassador Cruise Line aboard Ambience.
How much does Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium cost?
Prices for Christmas Markets Cruise - Belgium start from £189, 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.

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

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