Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Dutch, French, English
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1)
Best Time to Visit
Mar–May
Typical Duration
7-14 nights
Price Range
From $159 pp
Port Type
Departure & Port of Call
Tender Port
No
Gateway to Belgium and Northern Europe, offering convenient access to medieval Bruges and serving as a major hub for North Sea and Baltic cruises.
Cruises that visit Zeebrugge
- cruises to Zeebrugge
- Zeebrugge sailings
- Zeebrugge cruises
- 5-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 6-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 6-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night Norwegian Cruise Line cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Celebrity Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Oceania Cruises cruise
- 7-night Seabourn cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 7-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 7-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night Explora Journeys cruise
- 8-night Royal Caribbean International cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
- 8-night MSC Cruises cruise
Build Your Day in Zeebrugge
Cruise calls are short. Set your ship's arrival time, pick the stops you care about, and we'll show whether they realistically fit before departure.
Ships typically depart around 6:00 PM
Usually about 10 hours ashore
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Embarkation port — worth arriving early
Getting around:
B-Park
Nice open air centre with a few big shops and a supermarket
Closed · Opens 8:30 AM Sun
Belgium Pier
Very good food and friendly service.
Blankenberge beach
Wide beach with plenty of space and friendliest for dogs.
‘t Werftje
Fresh food and perfect service.
Strand De Haan
The beach is very clean and sand is very good.
De Haan Beach
Fantastic clean beach with soft sands and safe swimming.
Bredene Strand
Beautiful beaches with fine sand and no crowds of people
Strand Mariakerke
Big open beach, calm waves, and a sunset ❤️
Cafe Rose Red
Perfect staff, perfect vibe, best beer and tasty food.
Cruise Terminal Zeebrugge
Beautiful place very clean and affordable prices.
Rooftoprestaurant Njord
Nice location good food friendly servuce
Groot Vlaenderen
Super cocktails, very friendly staff and beautiful bar!
Salito Beach
Cosy vibes Good music And great smooties !!
Closes soon · 9 PM
Seafront
However, you still can enjoy a good walking around the port.
De Goedendag
The service & food from start to finish were both excellent.
Sel Gris
The dessert wine pairing was out of this world.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Wenduine Beach
Beautiful, tranquille beach with typical beach cabins without beach bars!
Martin's Visrestaurant🐟
Lovely service, attention to detail, delicious meals.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Cruisepier Zeebrugge
There are also some opportunities for visiting the coastal cities
De Kruier
The food, the ambiance and the service were outstanding in every way!
Tijdok
The fish salad with nut bread is perfect combination.
Côte Belge
The staff was really friendly I asked for extra food, and it was free.
Bartholomeus
Food is brilliant and wine pairing is classic yet spot on!
Carrefour market ZEEBRUGGE
High price,the range of products is quite sufficient
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
SPAR
Great shop, tasty food and plenty of choise !
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
Port Basil Zeebrugge🍕
Everything we ordered came out fresh and perfectly cooked.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Nelson
Amazing place, very stylish, tasty and beautifully plated food.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Banana Moon Beach
Dine-in·Curbside pickup·No delivery
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Sea and Sand
We had an amazing experience at SEA and Sand in Zeebrugge.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sun
Restaurant Caillou.
Food incredible, wines delicious and really friendly staff.
Closes soon · 8:30 PM
Duinbergen beach
A pleasant place to relax and well-kept order
Het Zandlopertje Est. 2024
Super nice as an English trout it’s visiting Belgium
Closes soon · 9 PM
Kringwinkel Zeebrugge
Had a retro/vintage feel, good value and variety of pre-loved items.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Mon
Strand Zeebrugge
Lovely, quiet, serene beach!
The Blue Lobster Zeebrugge
The restaurant itself is modern, and the service is impeccable.
Closed · Opens 12 PM Sun
Bistro Wittekerke
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 11 AM Sun
Frituur Bistro Zonder Naam
Lovely food for a very reasonable price.
Closes soon · 9 PM
The Boathouse
The food and wine was delicious and the service was great.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Sun
Bar Toine
nice drinks, good snacks, cozy atmosphere and sooo friendly staff.
Restaurant De Kombuis
Delicious seafood, nice setting and fast service.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Restaurant Lagaar
Good food, kind service, great time with friends.
Pasta Corner
Nice concept, lovely pasta and lovely service.
Closes soon · 9 PM
Café Abri🍺
A friendly locals bar with an interesting pool?
Engelrelst BV
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Albertstrand
Not a tropical paradise beach, but great for a walk, even in the winter.
Zonnestrand Heist
We had such wonderful cocktail and service at zonnestrand.
Closed · Opens 9:30 AM Sun
Café Rembrandt🍺
No takeout·No delivery
Kavijaks
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
De Lichtboeie
I walked here from the cruise terminal, 10 minutes to walk.
Bar Bulles - speakeasy
Great service, great cocktails, wonderful setting.
IzyCoffee Zeebrugge
Top Location, top Espresso, Top Service.
Permanently closed
P&J Chocolate factory
Buy your souvenir Belgium chocolates at the port - 40% cheaper than shops!
Choc'Lat Port
Professional staff, outstanding quality, fair prices.
Closed · Opens 10 AM Sun
Cafe The Sailor
Super atmosphere!
Permanently closed
Visserskruis
I think a visit to the place is mandatory!
Shop&Shop
I like dese shop thank you safi good shop and good price 👍
Open · Closes 12:30 AM
Badengebouw
Toilets were clean.
Closed · Opens 10:30 AM Sun
Eethuys Ambrosius
Dine-in·No delivery
Open now
Salon Monet
Dine-in·No delivery
Closed · Opens 2 PM Sat
NINJAS
LOADS of Belgian beers, VERY well priced.
Closed · Opens 9 AM Mon
Bayo Harbour-Club
Food was fine, the view perfect, looking at sunset.
Café Bonjour
Free clean toilet 🚽
Closed · Opens 8 AM Sun
Disteltje
Closed · Opens 5 AM Sun
Bistro Feng Shui
Chevvy's
Dine-in·No takeout·No delivery
grand café
Permanently closed
Opening hours are indicative — always confirm before you go. Travel times are estimates from Google Maps.
Zeebrugge
is an embarkation port. Many cruises start or end here —
it's worth arriving a day early or extending your stay to explore beyond a single port day.
About Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge has established itself as a vibrant Northern European cruise hub, welcoming thirteen major cruise lines including MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean International, Disney Cruise Line, and Viking Ocean Cruises. With nearly 300 upcoming cruises and a strong focus as a port of call, this Belgian destination offers excellent connectivity to other European ports like Southampton, Le Havre, Hamburg, and Rotterdam. Most sailings from here span seven nights, making Zeebrugge an ideal embarkation point for comprehensive Northern European itineraries. The port experiences peak activity during spring and late autumn months, with particularly strong seasons in March, April, and November.
When your ship docks in Zeebrugge, you'll find yourself just minutes from the charming Belgian coast and the historic city of Bruges, renowned for its medieval architecture and picturesque canals. The port's excellent rail connections make it easy to explore further afield, whether you're interested in Belgian culture, local cuisine, or simply stretching your legs before heading back to sea. Whether you're embarking on your cruise or enjoying a port day, Zeebrugge provides a warm welcome and convenient access to some of Northern Europe's most rewarding destinations.
When your ship docks in Zeebrugge, you'll find yourself just minutes from the charming Belgian coast and the historic city of Bruges, renowned for its medieval architecture and picturesque canals. The port's excellent rail connections make it easy to explore further afield, whether you're interested in Belgian culture, local cuisine, or simply stretching your legs before heading back to sea. Whether you're embarking on your cruise or enjoying a port day, Zeebrugge provides a warm welcome and convenient access to some of Northern Europe's most rewarding destinations.
Cruise Lines at Zeebrugge
- MSC Cruises (165 cruises)
- Norwegian Cruise Line (48 cruises)
- Oceania Cruises (24 cruises)
- Explora Journeys (22 cruises)
- Holland America Line (17 cruises)
- Viking Ocean Cruises (14 cruises)
- Royal Caribbean International (13 cruises)
- Carnival Cruise Line (9 cruises)
- Celebrity Cruises (9 cruises)
- Seabourn (6 cruises)
- Silversea (3 cruises)
- Disney Cruise Line (1 cruise)
Cruises Departing From Zeebrugge
Cruises Visiting Zeebrugge
Ship Schedule at Zeebrugge
Zeebrugge Location
Other Cruise Ports in Belgium
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zeebrugge Port?
Zeebrugge is an official port in Belgium located on the North Sea coast near Bruges.
Where is Zeebrugge located?
Zeebrugge is in Belgium at latitude 51.333333 and longitude 3.2.
What’s notable about Zeebrugge?
It is one of Europe’s busiest ports and Belgium’s important fishing harbour, near Bruges.
How can I visit Bruges from Zeebrugge?
There are optional excursions; no guaranteed shuttle by default, and Bruges may require a longer walk from the coach to the town centre.
What is the UN/LOCODE for Zeebrugge?
BEZEE is the UN/LOCODE for Zeebrugge.