7 nights · Belgium · River cruise · Departs Brussels (Belgium) · Visiting Ghent, Zeebrugge, Antwerp, Hasselt, Maastricht · Aboard Uniworld on the SS Elisabeth
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This river cruise sails the Scheldt and Meuse, departing Brussels.
| Cruise line | Uniworld |
|---|---|
| Ship | SS Elisabeth |
| Duration | 7 nights |
| Port calls | 6 |
| Departures | 3 sailings |
| Year built | 2017 |
| Guests | 169 |
| Cabins | 55 |
| Crew | 85 |
| Length | 135 m |
| Beam | 12 m |
| Cruising speed | 12.0 kn |
Brussels rewards visitors who look beyond its reputation as Europe’s political capital. At the Grand-Place, gilded guildhalls frame one of the continent’s most beautiful squares. Nearby, the Magritte Museum reveals the Belgian surrealist’s wit, while Art Nouveau façades reward an unhurried walk. Make time for lunch: moules-frites, crisp Belgian fries, or a freshly made waffle. The city’s cafés and chocolate makers offer good reason to linger between sights.
Step ashore in Ghent and find a Flemish city that feels lived-in, not preserved for show. Canals frame guildhalls and Gothic towers, while cafés keep the historic centre in motion. At the Graslei, old warehouses line the Leie; nearby, St Bavo’s Cathedral holds the celebrated Ghent Altarpiece. Visit Gravensteen, a 12th-century castle, then explore the lanes on foot. Compact and rewarding, Ghent offers art, architecture and an easy taste of Belgian life.
Zeebrugge is Belgium’s North Sea gateway, but Bruges is the reason many travellers come ashore. The medieval city lies about 17 kilometres inland, its canals, brick gables and market square remarkably intact. The coast has its own appeal: stroll the broad beach, watch fishing boats return, or find seafood near the harbour. Choose your day well, and you can pair Bruges’ rich history with the Flemish coast’s open skies and sea air.
Step ashore in Ghent and find a Flemish city that feels lived-in, not preserved for show. Canals frame guildhalls and Gothic towers, while cafés keep the historic centre in motion. At the Graslei, old warehouses line the Leie; nearby, St Bavo’s Cathedral holds the celebrated Ghent Altarpiece. Visit Gravensteen, a 12th-century castle, then explore the lanes on foot. Compact and rewarding, Ghent offers art, architecture and an easy taste of Belgian life.
Antwerp pairs a major working port with a rewarding historic center. At the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens’s paintings share space with centuries of Gothic stonework. Nearby, the Grote Markt frames guild houses and the ornate City Hall, with cafés offering an easy pause between visits. The Museum aan de Stroom explores Antwerp’s history and its enduring relationship with the river. Make time for a meal; Antwerp’s food culture is as compelling as its maritime heritage.
Alken sits in Belgian Limburg, just south of Hasselt, amid Haspengouw’s orchards and gentle farmland. Visit in spring, when fruit trees brighten the countryside with blossom, or in autumn, during harvest season. Beer lovers can seek out Cristal, the pilsner brewed at Alken-Maes’s brewery here. From the village, Hasselt’s museums, shops and restaurants are an easy excursion, while Limburg’s cycle routes invite longer explorations.
Maastricht is the Netherlands at its most southern, shaped by Roman roots, medieval trade and a lively borderland setting. From the Meuse riverfront, enter a compact old town of cobbled lanes, handsome squares and inviting cafés. On the Vrijthof, Gothic St John stands beside the Romanesque Basilica of St Servatius. Browse the remarkable Dominicanen bookshop in a former church, or explore the limestone tunnels beneath nearby St Pietersberg.
Antwerp pairs a major working port with a rewarding historic center. At the Cathedral of Our Lady, Rubens’s paintings share space with centuries of Gothic stonework. Nearby, the Grote Markt frames guild houses and the ornate City Hall, with cafés offering an easy pause between visits. The Museum aan de Stroom explores Antwerp’s history and its enduring relationship with the river. Make time for a meal; Antwerp’s food culture is as compelling as its maritime heritage.
Brussels rewards visitors who look beyond its reputation as Europe’s political capital. At the Grand-Place, gilded guildhalls frame one of the continent’s most beautiful squares. Nearby, the Magritte Museum reveals the Belgian surrealist’s wit, while Art Nouveau façades reward an unhurried walk. Make time for lunch: moules-frites, crisp Belgian fries, or a freshly made waffle. The city’s cafés and chocolate makers offer good reason to linger between sights.
Published August 6, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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