Zeebrugge Cruise Port Guide
Photos: Mermaid Denizkızı, Loretta Battaglia, Katrin Böllinger, ΓΙΑΝΝΗΣ ΠΕΤΡΑΚΗΣ, Peter Davies · via Google Maps
- Country:
- Belgium
- Region:
- British Isles
- Coordinates:
- 51.3308° N, 3.2075° E
About Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge is a coastal village and subdivision of Bruges, serving as the modern international port for Bruges-Zeebrugge. Unlike some of the other ports in the British Isles region such as Amsterdam, Belfast, and Cork, Zeebrugge combines port facilities with a seafront resort atmosphere, offering hotels, cafés, a marina and beach access alongside its cruise operations.
The port itself features the Cruisepier Zeebrugge, rated 4.3 by visitors. Within the immediate area, you'll find the Promenade Zeebrugge and the Visserskruis memorial, both within 2 km of the port. The Lissewege 'Het witte dorp' tourist attraction lies just 4.1 km away.
Exploring Bruges from Zeebrugge
Bruges is easily accessible from the port, with its historic landmarks including the Belfry of Bruges (rated 4.7 with 29,508 reviews) and Rosary Quay (rated 4.8 with 3,160 reviews), both around 13.7–13.8 km away. For a closer garden experience, Zeebos park and garden in nearby Blankenberge is just 3.4 km from the port, rated 4.4 by visitors.
Zeebrugge is a village on the coast of Belgium and a subdivision of Bruges, for which it is the modern port. Zeebrugge serves as both the international port of Bruges-Zeebrugge and a seafront resort with hotels, cafés, a marina and a beach.
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Things to do in Zeebrugge on a port day
Top-rated sights within reach of the cruise terminal. Ratings, hours and reviews from Google — check opening times before you go.
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Photo: Mermaid Denizkızı · via Google Maps Historical landmark
Belfry of Bruges
4.7 (29,508) 13.7 km from port
Medieval bell tower with 366 steps leading to views, plus treasure chamber & 47-belled carillon.
Near: Market Square (66 m) · Burger King (75 m)
- Good for children
Opening hours
- Monday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Tuesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Sunday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- 5 · “Climbing the 366 steps was an experience. It felt like going back in time, narrow steep round staircase that was…” — Desert Rose
- 5 · “Climbing the Belfry of Bruges was an unforgettable experience and one of my favourite moments in the city. Although the…” — Patrick Ng
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Photo: David Mrosek · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Rosary Quay
4.8 (3,160) 13.8 km from port
Near: TUI Brugge Centrum (43 m) · Hotel De Orangerie (60 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “I absolutely love Bruges! The city has stunning medieval architecture and a charming atmosphere that makes you feel like you've…” — Marina Terlizzi
- 5 · “Beautiful area. Walking through narrow lanes and you can find unexpectedly amazing spots with peace.” — Guerlain Nguyen
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Photo: Jean-François Cloquette · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Lissewege “Het witte dorp”
4.6 (619) 4.1 km from port
Near: Den Ouden Toren (6 m) · O-L-V Bezoekingkerk ⛪ (62 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Loved the view from the church tower. Pretty safe climb as far as church towers go.” — Dirk Cos
- 5 · “Absolutely worthwhile to visit this gem of a typical old Flemish village! You can practically breath the history here plus…” — Pascale Schampaert
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Photo: Paul Weldon · via Google Maps Tourist attraction
Cruisepier Zeebrugge
4.3 (597) 1.0 km from port
Near: Marine (282 m) · Askoy II Boot Jacques Brel (356 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Toilets
- 5 · “This is a modern facility that I understand to have clean toilet facilities. We were only passing through on our…” — Bruce Gibson
- 5 · “We got of at a different port this time that last. Shuttle bus needed but worth the time and money…” — Cazy Blair
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Park and Garden
Zeebos
4.4 (492) 3.4 km from port
Tree-lined waterfront reserve with walking paths, an adventure playground & a hut for birdwatching.
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Nice place for evening walk.” — Aleksejs Kurako
- 5 · “Nice place to take a walk, play with kids, eat blackberries and do a little birdwatching. Not that there would…” — Anna Daenekindt Langrova
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Nature reserve
the fountains
4.3 (133) 2.6 km from port
Near: Trektelpost De Fonteintjes 🥾 (428 m) · Dumolyn / Dirk (451 m)
- Good for children
- Dogs allowed
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “nice place for a walk” — Peter Griffin
- 4 · “Nature reserve near the beach, relaxing walk” — steven frombelgium
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Tourist attraction
Promenade Zeebrugge
4.4 (93) 1.8 km from port
Near: Sea and Sand (27 m) · Het Zandlopertje Est. 2024 (78 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Good for children
- Toilets
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “SUPER” — Mariusz Strach
- 5 · “Clean and quiet.” — John Gaudette
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Memorial
Visserskruis
4.4 (83) 0.7 km from port
Near: ‘t Werftje (190 m) · RBSC Zeebrugge (206 m)
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Opening hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
- 5 · “Top” — Oliver Sigmund
- 5 · “The most intense place in Zeebrugge, in memory of our deceased fishermen, is a piece of heritage that must be…” — linda schamps
Map of Zeebrugge and nearby attractions
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