Bruges From Zeebrugge: Exact Train/Tram Steps, Times, & Costs - One Day in Bruges From a Cruise Ship

Blog post with maps, transport links, and itinerary: https://www.nowgoseeit.com/blog/visit-bruges-from-zeebrugge Watch the full Cruise Port Series Playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Hr8kE0shYkcEpEWbPJuWyro_yfvhtcm Cruising into Zeebrugge, Belgium? You’re in the right place. This video is your complete guide to spending the day in Bruges from the Zeebrugge cruise port. Whether you’re planning to explore on your own or just want to see what your day might look like on a shore excursion, we’ve got everything covered—step by step, tram by train, waffle by beer. We’ll walk you through all the options to get from your cruise ship to Bruges: – Cruise-line shore excursions (easy but pricey) – Third-party buses or taxis (solid middle ground, great for small groups) – Taking public transportation via coastal tram and train (our choice and the most adventurous) We break down prices, transit times, where to find the tram stop, how to use the ticket kiosks, and how to connect from Duinbergen to Bruges. This is one of the most efficient public transport routes we’ve done in Europe—though we’ll show you where it almost went off the rails (figuratively, not literally). Once in Bruges, we cover everything you need to know to make the most of your limited time. This city is compact, walkable, and absolutely packed with things to see and do, including: – The Church of Our Lady Bruges: Massive brick steeple, vaulted ceilings, and a Michelangelo hiding behind glass. – Groeninge Museum: We skipped it, but it’s a good stop for Flemish art fans. – Bruges Canals: You can take a boat ride if you want to see the city from the water—tours run frequently. – The 2be Beerwall: A canal-side bar with more than 2,000 beers on display (each with its matching glass). – Local shops for chocolates, lace, waffles, and anything edible or giftable. – Market Square and the Belfry: One of the most iconic towers in Europe and the centerpiece of town life since the 13th century. – Quiet backstreets, surprise swan appearances, and spots where you can dodge the tourist crowds. We also include live on-location clips, commentary, and some very real, very unpolished moments—including a campaign-style waffle speech, bell tower reactions, and a late-day detour to the P&J Chocolate Factory that almost made us miss the ship. After Bruges, we made a quick side trip to Blankenberge, a North Sea beach town that’s just a few minutes away from the port by train. It’s got a wide beachfront, a long promenade, and the kind of relaxed beach-town vibe where it’s normal to see people eating ice cream in windbreakers. To wrap things up, we show you how we got back to the port, what to expect on the tram, and how to squeeze in one last chocolate stop before heading back to the ship. We made it onboard with minutes to spare, and sailaway from Zeebrugge ended up being one of our favorites of the cruise. This video is part of our full Northern Europe cruise series, where we’re visiting top ports across Belgium, the Netherlands, Norway, and Iceland. You can find the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4Hr8kE0shYkcEpEWbPJuWyro_yfvhtcm Destinations in this series include: – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Geiranger, Norway – Ålesund, Norway – Akureyri, Iceland – Ísafjörður, Iceland – Reykjavík, Iceland – Zeebrugge/Bruges, Belgium We’re still growing our channel and appreciate every like, comment, and subscriber. If this video helped you plan your own port day in Bruges, let us know. If you’re heading somewhere else from Zeebrugge, we’ve also got guides to visiting Brussels and Ghent on our website. For more detailed travel logistics, including maps, timetables, transit links, and walking routes, visit our blog post: https://www.nowgoseeit.com/blog/visit-bruges-from-zeebrugge And explore more of our travel content at: Website: https://www.nowgoseeit.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nowgoseeit X (Twitter): https://www.x.com/nowgoseeit Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/nowgoseeit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nowgoseeit Now Go See Bruges, Belgium.