- The new four-day itinerary travels along the canals of Belgium.
- Guests will visit two Christmas markets along the way.
- The sailing will be onboard the MS Raymonde which caters for just 22 passengers.
CroisiEurope, the European barging brand, has revealed a new voyage which will take guests to the Christmas markets along the canals of Belgium.
The new itinerary will launch in 2025 and travels between Bruges and Ghent and hosts just 22 passengers.
The itinerary includes visits to two Christmas markets in Bruges – the Grote Markt known for its traditional chalets and ice skating rink and a smaller one near Simon Steyinplein that focuses on artisanal crafts.
Ghent’s Christmas market extends out from Sint-Baafsplein along the Botermarkt and Klein Turkije to the end of the Korenmarkt.
Known as ‘Winter in Ghent’ or ‘Gentse Winterfeesten’, it features over 150 wooden stalls selling gifts as well as seasonal food and drink.
Other highlights include a guided tour of Bruges and a tasting of traditional Flemish beer at the Bourgogne des Flandres brewery.
There is also a tour of Ghent with a tasting of local specialities; and onboard tastings of hot chocolate, bredeles (Christmas cookies) and sweet Belgian waffles.
The four-day cruise takes place on the MS Raymonde which features 11 ensuite outward facing cabins, a restaurant, lounge bar, sun deck and relaxation area with Jacuzzi.
On board, passengers can enjoy tastings of hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and sweet Belgian waffles while relaxing in the restaurant, lounge bar or sun deck.
The cruise will operate between Bruges and Ghent on 6 and 14 December 2025, and between Ghent and Bruges on 2 and 10 December 2025.
