Discover Belgium by Barge
On a boutique cruise for six nights aboard a luxury hotel vessel
Discover
Delfine
Welcome aboard Delfine, and discover a taste of Belgium. Built in 1907, Delfine features an all-new luxury fit-out, completed in September 2025. Designed for four guests, you can relax in comfort and enjoy history at your doorstep as we cruise the rivers and canals of the historic Flanders region.
With luxury, air-conditioned accommodation and your own private chef, you'll experience fantastic food, craft beers, artisan chocolates, and the lesser-known local treats. Wander the streets of medieval cities, enjoy behind-the-scenes tours and world-famous art, architecture and history with our bespoke activities.
Discover the Experience
With an all new interior, completed in September 2025, Delfine offers a modern, cosy chic hotel interior.
Two large cabins (100 sq ft), each with a private bathroom (30 sq ft), a light-filled salon (ceiling height 7’4), dining area (ceiling height 6’9) and wheelhouse seating open to guests. In addition, Delfine has a large roof top deck with comfortable seating and a fire pit.
Relax and unwind in comfort after a day experiencing the very best of Belgium
Amenities
Two Cabins, both with ensuite and each:
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130 square feet
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Ceiling height 6’7
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Queen size bed (two singles possible)
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Air conditioning and heating
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Smart TV
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Safe
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Hair dryer
Also featuring
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High-speed Wifi with Starlink internet
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E-bikes
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Vinyl record player
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Bluetooth speakers
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Laundry facilities
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Drinks and snacks station
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Open bar
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Library and games
Private Chef
Chef Keam creates delectable dishes inspired by French and Belgian nouvelle cuisine with a hint of Asian influence. Experience a taste of passion and grandeur from her eclectic and innovative mind.
Her creative cooking delivers exactly what it promises: world-class food, gastronomic light cuisine and excellent service not forgetting her elegant personality and shining bright smile. A luxury experience to match the elegant interior of Delfine.
Discover the Journey
Your journey through the Flanders region of Belgium includes the medieval cities of Ghent, Bruges and Ypres. Ghent, with its medieval core and vibrant student quarters. Bruges, with its postcard-perfect building and UNESCO world heritage, listing. Ypres and the Menin Gate, the heart of WWI remembrance. Lace, chocolates, beer, art and more. You will travel to all three within a six night, seven day cruise.
Direction of route (Ghent to Ypres or Ypres to Ghent) is subject to change.
Itinerary
Brussels to Ghent or Ypres is around 1hr to 1hr 30 by private car. Departure is 10 am on Day 7, where you will be returned to Brussels by private car.
Day One
Welcome to Ghent
Private driver collection from Brussels and arrive aboard Delfine by 7pm for a welcome cocktail and dinner.
Day Four
Bruges to Oudenburg
Local coffee roastery visit, see the Roman Archaeological Museum and a visit to the Atlantikwall for WWI and WWII military history.
Day Two
Ghent to Beernam
Your tour guide takes you to explore historic Ghent with a champagne lunch on city canals. From street art to the Ghent Alterpiece.
Day Five
Oudenburg to Nieuwpoort
A view into Belgian baking history followed by a trip to Beauvoorde Castle to enjoy the gardens.
Day Three
Beernam to Bruges
Bike ride along the towpath, then lunch underway. A chocolate experience, visit the Frites museum and a brewery.
Day Six
Nieuwpoort to Ypres
Flanders Fields American Cemetery, Deca Brewery and the Menin Gate for the Last Post ceremony.
Departure by 10am the next day.
Rates
2025
Charter 4 people $26,000
Charter 3 people $24,500
Charter 2 people $23,000
2026
Charter 4 people $28,000
Charter 3 people $26,500
Charter 2 people $25,000
Rates are in USD and include all local taxes.
Included
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Private transfers from and to Brussels (1.5hrs)
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Six nights’ accommodation in a double cabin with ensuite, internet and TV streaming services
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Full use of salon and dining areas, including wheelhouse seating
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Access to guest deck, e-bikes
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All meals and drinks aboard
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Lunches and evening meals when part of an onshore activity
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Open bar
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All onshore planned private tours
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Daily housekeeping, private chef, crew
Not included
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Airfares and travel insurance
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Personal meals or drinks bought on shore (unless part of a shore activity)
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Merchandise from Delfine
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Gratuities
Discover Us
Tim Bull and Karina Rook
Karina and Tim love adventures and sharing travel experiences with others. Married for over 30 years they operate as a strong team delivering exceptional hospitality to their guests. With backgrounds in technology and experiences raising their family in Australia, London, USA then retiring to Greece to live on a yacht, they are continuing their love of the water aboard their historic barge Delfine.
Their personal blog, Insatiably Curious, shows their love of good food, good coffee, music and travel, with a sprinkling of art, architecture, history and family. All the good things.
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