Trip Reports
Duration
7 Nights
Journey Type
Sailing from Belgium
Ports
7 Ports
16 December
Setting sail from Brussels
As the home of the European Parliament, Brussels may come as something of a surprise to visitors expecting a bland and humourless city. The Grand Place, surrounded by grandiose guildhalls, is one of the finest squares in all of Europe, and the city has a rich cultural heritage; former residents include Magritte, Brueghel and Hergé, creator of Tintin. The city also boasts an excellent selection of restaurants, cafés and bars, where you can sample moules-frites, Belgian waffles or dangerously drinkable Trappist beer.
Our tip
Belgian food is seriously outstanding, so do your homework (or ask us to do it for you) and get top restaurant reservations in advance.
17 December
Belgium: Ghent
Ghent is one of Belgium’s most captivating cities, home to pretty canals lined by handsome brick houses and a burgeoning restaurant scene. The architectural highlights of Ghent’s medieval centre include the soaring Gothic tower of St Bavo’s cathedral, and the city also boasts some excellent museums and galleries.
18 December
Belgium: Antwerp
Antwerp is a city bound up with the arts, once home to the likes of Rubens and Van Dyck, and more recently carving out a reputation as the fashion capital of Belgium. It’s also a magnet for shopaholics, with designer boutiques and jewellers galore.
19 December
Belgium: Hasselt
20 December
Netherlands: Maastricht
The vibrant city of Maastricht is sandwiched between Belgium and Germany in the southeastern corner of the Netherlands, and has a real multinational, multilingual feel. Highlights include romantic cobbled streets, fascinating Roman history, fantastic shopping and a lively restaurant and bar scene.
21 December
Belgium: Antwerp
Antwerp is a city bound up with the arts, once home to the likes of Rubens and Van Dyck, and more recently carving out a reputation as the fashion capital of Belgium. It’s also a magnet for shopaholics, with designer boutiques and jewellers galore.
22-23 December
Arriving in Brussels
Don't miss
The amazing guildhouses and buildings of the Grand Place will keep you occupied for hours.
Your home from home
S.S. Victoria joins the fleet in 2024 with sister ship S.S. Elizabeth setting sail in 2025, both offering contemporary style and spacious suites.
What we love
This matching pair of river ships showcase the ultimate in refined river cruising, with elegant decor, stylish dining options and some of the largest suites on the rivers of Europe, all with French balcony. Uniworld's attentive crew and well-rounded destination immersion shine through to offer an incredible river cruise experience.
| capacity | 110 |
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| crew | 41 |
| style | Spacious and all-French balcony suites together with excellent cuisine, contemporary interiors, and beautiful wellness facilities combine with Uniworld's signature all-inclusive experience. |
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| year built | 2017 |
| length | 134.9 metres |
| breadth | 11.3 metres |
Tailor-make your trip
Ways to make it better
Our favourite hotel in Brussels
We like the intimate and centrally located Hotel Le Dixseptième.
Day trips from Brussels
Visit Waterloo. The battlefield is located 20km from Brussels and a good guide will bring it alive.
