River cruises to Brussels, Belgium are the perfect trip for those seeking a classic European experience. Brussels is a modern city with parts that manage to make travelers feel like they’re alive in the Renaissance period too. The city of Brussels features several well-preserved, historic buildings that visitors can still tour. It has modern districts where visitors can shop, dine, and check out local art. They can also take trips around the city on its network of canals, which are still used for business and travel by the city’s residents. Brussels is a city that’s filled with beautiful sights, whether man-made or natural.
Get a taste of Belgian cuisine with Brussels voyages
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Brussels is home to a plethora of excellent things, from architecture to history to nature. One of our river cruise travelers’ favorites though is always the food. In the city, visitors can try Belgium’s original cuisine.
Belgian waffles, known as Liège waffles in the country, are famous throughout the world. Belgium is also one of the world’s greatest beer countries, with a rich history dating back to when monks brewed in monasteries centuries ago. We always recommend that voyagers take time to explore Brussels’ incredible gastronomy when coming to port on these European river cruises, whether you're coming for a Brussels to Amsterdam river cruise or just aiming to see central Brussels.
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Liège Waffles
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See Brussels’ impressive horticulture on river cruises
Floralia Brussels at Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, Belgium
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Travelling into Brussels on Belgium river cruises, voyagers will find that farmland, greenspace, and trees are always prevalent. The city is well-known for its many tulip and flower gardens. Each year, millions of visitors come to Belgium and its neighboring country, Holland, to see what the hype around these countries’ flowers is all about.
Among horticulturalists, Brussels is one of the top destinations in the world. This is largely because of the number of flower and garden festivals that occur in the city. One such festival takes place every other year in August, where florists from around the city bring their flowers to Main Square and weave a massive flower carpet.
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Another fantastic festival to visit on your Brussels river cruise is the Floralia Brussels. This festival takes place at the Groot-Bijgaarden Castle, a massive castle built in the 1300s. While tulips are the center of attention, the castle’s gardens are filled with all kinds of flowers each spring for the annual festival. Flowers, plants, and horticulture are important to Brussels’ lifestyle, and they’re something voyagers simply can’t miss.
Cruise right into Brussels’ architecture scene
With buildings dating back almost a thousand years, the city of Brussel’s has plenty of unique architecture. It has UNESCO World Heritage sites and modern structures alike, making it a fantastic place to visit for all kinds of design lovers.
One of the greatest parts about river cruises to Brussels is the chance to float right into the city on its canals and the Senne River. The Senne River is a small offshoot of the larger Scheldt RIver that runs through Belgium. It brings voyagers right into Brussels, where they’ll be surrounded by beautiful buildings as soon as they reach the canals. Through Europe's large network of rivers, Brussels is often part of Rhine River cruises and Rhône River cruises.
Maison Saint Cyr in Brussels
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There are many important and intriguing buildings throughout the city, so we’ve listed a few of the favorites from our own voyages to Brussels.
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Things to know about Brussels river voyages
River cruises to Brussels are perfect for anyone who appreciates history, art, architecture, or delicious food. Like many other parts of Europe, Brussels enjoys a moderate climate with some rain for many parts of the year. Visitors of the city should bring an umbrella and light jacket, or a coat in the winter time.
Travelers can expect a warm welcome from the city’s residents right from the Brussels river cruise port, along with a lot of phenomenal Belgian cuisine. When they’re worn out from touring the city, voyagers are able to return to luxurious cruise vessels that offer world-class amenities. Trips to Brussels are always a favorite among European river cruise travelers and we hope you’ll take a chance to explore this wonderful city too.