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Viking Sigyn Viking River · docked in Brussels — track the ship live →
Viking Sigrun Viking River · docked in Brussels — track the ship live →
About The Port Of Brussels
Brussels pairs medieval grandeur with modern purpose as both Belgium's capital and the administrative seat of the European Union. Its Grand Place, ringed by ornate guild halls and the Gothic Town Hall, anchors an old town where cobbled lanes lead to chocolate shops, beer halls, and covered arcades dating to the 19th century. Museums devoted to art, history, and design sit alongside markets that reveal the city's everyday rhythms.
Beyond the center, day trips reach Gaasbeek Castle and other countryside estates, while the capital itself rewards unhurried walking. Its old quarter is easily explored on foot, with landmarks, cafes, and chocolatiers clustered within a compact core. Equal parts bureaucratic hub and eccentric cultural capital, Brussels offers a layered introduction to Belgian tradition, craftsmanship, and continental history.
Pavlus Recommendations
How our planners would spend a day in Brussels.
Stand in the Grand Place
Linger in the gilded square by day and again at dusk when the guild halls are floodlit; it's the natural starting point for any walk through the old town.
Sample Chocolate and Beer
Duck into family-run chocolatiers and a classic beer hall near the center to taste pralines and Belgian ales, two crafts the city has perfected for generations.
Day Trip to Gaasbeek Castle
A short ride from downtown, this moated medieval estate and its gardens offer an easy countryside escape from the capital's bustle; check ahead for opening days.
Last Minute Cruise Deals From Brussels
| Departs | Cruise Line | Ship | Itinerary | Nights | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 21, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaPrima | 9 | $5,799 | ||
| Sep 23, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaPrima | 7 | $4,849 | ||
| Sep 27, 2026 | Tauck River | ms Grace | 10 | $17,980 | ||
| Oct 7, 2026 | Tauck River | ms Grace | 7 | $10,980 | ||
| Oct 10, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 14 | $10,248 | ||
| Oct 17, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 7 | $4,649 | ||
| Oct 18, 2026 | Tauck River | ms Grace | 10 | $15,780 | ||
| Oct 22, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 9 | $5,149 | ||
| Oct 24, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 14 | $11,698 | ||
| Oct 24, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 7 | $4,199 | ||
| Oct 28, 2026 | Tauck River | ms Grace | 7 | $9,380 | ||
| Nov 3, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 18 | $10,608 | ||
| Nov 7, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 14 | $8,448 | ||
| Nov 12, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 9 | $4,249 | ||
| Nov 14, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 7 | $3,299 | ||
| Nov 19, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 9 | $3,899 | ||
| Nov 21, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 7 | $2,949 | ||
| Dec 1, 2026 | AMA Waterways | AmaStella | 18 | $14,558 | ||
| Dec 1, 2026 | Tauck River | ms Grace | 7 | $7,580 | ||
| Dec 2, 2026 | Uniworld | S.S. Victoria | 7 | $5,249 |
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