Cornishpastyman1 Posted September 23, 2013 #126 Share Posted September 23, 2013 I tried the walking tour link and it is not working. Could you please provide to us? We think the tram/train ride would be a good one for us and we sure appreciate you providing.Thanks for the help. Dave Hi Dave I used that excellent guide to make this and there is a link to it in the videos's description. All the best, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkyandsheppy Posted October 20, 2013 #127 Share Posted October 20, 2013 We are going on the Queen Elizabeth to Bruges, amsterdam,Oslo, Copenhagen and Gothenburg. We are looking for taxi to Bruges and hope to share if other on cruise want to do the same. How can I find out if others would like to share cost. We cruise on Fri 13 dec.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 21, 2013 #128 Share Posted October 21, 2013 We are going on the Queen Elizabeth to Bruges, amsterdam,Oslo, Copenhagen and Gothenburg. We are looking for taxi to Bruges and hope to share if other on cruise want to do the same. How can I find out if others would like to share cost. We cruise on Fri 13 dec.:) Go to the Roll Call for your cruise http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=601 pick the ship then click on the sailing you are on then post a message in there You may find others already looking to share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelerchick Posted November 12, 2013 #129 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yes you do. You start at Strandwijk and go to Blankenberge Station... . Hi Squadra03, Hope you pick this question up - or anyone else that can help! (& Squadra03, I hope you had a great cruise!) I am confused with the info you advise for getting to Brugge! It's for arrival in a couple of weeks - so that's the winter shedule. You say take the tram from Kerk - you also say to take it from Strandwijk (which on the map is futher on!) Also, looking at the train timetable, as trains run from Dorp, (is that also known as ZB village?) wouldn't you advise getting off the tram at Vaart and walking to Dorp station? That seems to be a ten minute walk - and you have a walk at Blankenberg stop to the station - so I was wondering if Dorp would be the better/quicker option?? Many thanks for any help - anyone! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squadra03 Posted November 25, 2013 #130 Share Posted November 25, 2013 Hi Squadra03,Hope you pick this question up - or anyone else that can help! (& Squadra03, I hope you had a great cruise!) I am confused with the info you advise for getting to Brugge! It's for arrival in a couple of weeks - so that's the winter shedule. You say take the tram from Kerk - you also say to take it from Strandwijk (which on the map is futher on!) Also, looking at the train timetable, as trains run from Dorp, (is that also known as ZB village?) wouldn't you advise getting off the tram at Vaart and walking to Dorp station? That seems to be a ten minute walk - and you have a walk at Blankenberg stop to the station - so I was wondering if Dorp would be the better/quicker option?? Many thanks for any help - anyone! :) Hello as far as I know (I have been several time on the port of Zeebrugge visiting cruise ships, but I never was there as a tourist) you take the free shuttle bus from the port authorities to the exit of the harbour zone. There you go on the "kustlaan" (name of the street) to the right and after 500 metres you will find the tram stop "Zeebrugge Kerk" which means "zeebrugge church". Their you take the coastal tram (I think 2 euros) direction of De Panne (see front of the tram). Than you will pass: -zeebrugge Vaart -zeebrugge strandwijk - Blankenberge Duinse Polders - Blankenberge Sea life - Blankenberge Pier than you hit the bell once passed Blankenberge Pier and next stop will be Blankenberge Station. There you take the train to Bruges... Our cruise in the Med was fantastic... thanks for asking! If you would have more questions, don't hesitate to ask them, I will check this topic more often. When will you be in Bruges? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beechfor Posted November 28, 2013 #131 Share Posted November 28, 2013 Hi DaveI used that excellent guide to make this and there is a link to it in the videos's description. All the best, Tony The link in the video description no longer works - perhaps he no longer maintains the website? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillandChristy Posted December 19, 2013 #132 Share Posted December 19, 2013 In an earlier post I mentioned a nice walking tour of Bruges that starts at the railroad station. http://www.********.com/Brugge%205.html What I didn’t tell you was how to go from the cruise terminal in Zeebrugge (meaning Sea Brugge) to the city of Bruges (AKA Brugge), a distance of only about 8.5 miles as the crow flies. Here are a few options about how to cover that seemingly short distance: 1. Sign up for a cruise ship tour or transport. Our least favorite for this port since it is so easy to see Bruges on your own and all cruise ships charge too much. Oceania, for example, charges $89 per person just to give you a ride on a bus. 2. Take a taxi. There are not too many at the dock if you are on a large ship. So, you should make advanced reservations. One company is “Brugse Taxi Service” email info@brugsetaxiservice.be Attn. Koen Keereman. He charges 45 euros one way, meets you at the dock and will take you back later in the day for another 45 euros. Let him know in advance how many in your group. He can handle up to eight people for the same price. I am also trying to make contact with another taxi service to see if the price is about right and will post that info later. 3. Take the train. Before I go any further, let me mention that public transportation in Europe is fast, safe and very economical. Americans are just not used to it and always shy away from taking a bus or train. Too bad. If you want to be a bit braver, consider the following options: a. From the cruise ship terminal walk to the train station in the little town of Blankenberge. It is a long walk of about 2.5 miles due west along the coastal road “Kustlaan”. From there an eleven minute train ride takes to the starting point of the afore mentioned walking tour in Bruges. b. If you’d rather not walk that far, take the coastal tram from Zeebrugge to Blankenberge. The tram costs you one euro per person. The train is four euros for seniors and five euros if you are not. So, for six euros or less you can be there and back (round trip). Here are a few more details and schedules for the summer of 2008: There is a direct train from Blankenberge to Bruges that leaves at 8:10, then 9:10 etc every hour. If you should miss that by a few minutes you can also take a bus right outside the station. Bus 33 goes to almost the same place and leaves at 8:20 for example. I don’t know if the fare is the same. The tram from Zeebrugge to Blankenberge goes every ten minutes, so you can time yourselves from that. To catch the tram, walk outside the harbor area, go to the main road (Kustlaan) and turn west. In front of the little beach village of Strandwijk is one of the tram stops. It is a couple hundred yards walk. Ask anyone. Then tell the tram conductor that you want to go to the train station in Blankenberg. He will throw you off at the right place. You might want to get some euros at an ATM in Blankenberge. There are three banks close near the railroad station. You will find that most people speak enough English to show you where to go. (No pun intended). To go back the same way I suggest you consult the schedules that are posted at the train station. There is one website, but it is in Dutch, and I don’t want to translate all the instructions here. http://hari.b-holding.be/Hafas/bin/query.exe/nn?OK#focus Every cruise ship has its own schedule and everyone is afraid that they will miss it. However, It is quite doable to go back from the station in Bruges to the ship within an hour. When in doubt, you can still take a cab back if you can find one. Oh, there is one more way to cover the 8.5 miles. You might find a bicycle rental place in Strandwijk and ride along the canal that connects Zeebrugge to Bruges. We have not tried that. I doubt that you will see this, but I'm trying to find a current link for your Brugge walking tour in .pdf format. The one in this post does not work. Thank you, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 19, 2013 #133 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I doubt that you will see this, but I'm trying to find a current link for your Brugge walking tour in .pdf format. The one in this post does not work. Thank you, Bill If you just google Bruges walking tour you should come up with several options http://bezoekers.preview.brugge.be/en Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillandChristy Posted December 19, 2013 #134 Share Posted December 19, 2013 If you just google Bruges walking tour you should come up with several options http://bezoekers.preview.brugge.be/en Thanks for the response and helpful web site for general info. I did the google search previously and was hoping for a better walking tour. The one in the post that I referenced sounded like a good one but it no longer exists at that link. If anyone has it in .pdf I would still appreciate it. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cornishpastyman1 Posted December 19, 2013 #135 Share Posted December 19, 2013 The link in the video description no longer works - perhaps he no longer maintains the website? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Hi Gayle I'm afraid it is as you say - he did not renew the domain name :( I have amended the link in my video's description so others in future are not misled. All the best, Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azippy Posted March 8, 2014 #136 Share Posted March 8, 2014 In an earlier post I mentioned a nice walking tour of Bruges that starts at the railroad station. http://www.********.com/Brugge%205.html What I didn’t tell you was how to go from the cruise terminal in Zeebrugge (meaning Sea Brugge) to the city of Bruges (AKA Brugge), a distance of only about 8.5 miles as the crow flies. Here are a few options about how to cover that seemingly short distance: 1. Sign up for a cruise ship tour or transport. Our least favorite for this port since it is so easy to see Bruges on your own and all cruise ships charge too much. Oceania, for example, charges $89 per person just to give you a ride on a bus. 2. Take a taxi. There are not too many at the dock if you are on a large ship. So, you should make advanced reservations. One company is “Brugse Taxi Service” email info@brugsetaxiservice.be Attn. Koen Keereman. He charges 45 euros one way, meets you at the dock and will take you back later in the day for another 45 euros. Let him know in advance how many in your group. He can handle up to eight people for the same price. I am also trying to make contact with another taxi service to see if the price is about right and will post that info later. 3. Take the train. Before I go any further, let me mention that public transportation in Europe is fast, safe and very economical. Americans are just not used to it and always shy away from taking a bus or train. Too bad. If you want to be a bit braver, consider the following options: a. From the cruise ship terminal walk to the train station in the little town of Blankenberge. It is a long walk of about 2.5 miles due west along the coastal road “Kustlaan”. From there an eleven minute train ride takes to the starting point of the afore mentioned walking tour in Bruges. b. If you’d rather not walk that far, take the coastal tram from Zeebrugge to Blankenberge. The tram costs you one euro per person. The train is four euros for seniors and five euros if you are not. So, for six euros or less you can be there and back (round trip). Here are a few more details and schedules for the summer of 2008: There is a direct train from Blankenberge to Bruges that leaves at 8:10, then 9:10 etc every hour. If you should miss that by a few minutes you can also take a bus right outside the station. Bus 33 goes to almost the same place and leaves at 8:20 for example. I don’t know if the fare is the same. The tram from Zeebrugge to Blankenberge goes every ten minutes, so you can time yourselves from that. To catch the tram, walk outside the harbor area, go to the main road (Kustlaan) and turn west. In front of the little beach village of Strandwijk is one of the tram stops. It is a couple hundred yards walk. Ask anyone. Then tell the tram conductor that you want to go to the train station in Blankenberg. He will throw you off at the right place. You might want to get some euros at an ATM in Blankenberge. There are three banks close near the railroad station. You will find that most people speak enough English to show you where to go. (No pun intended). To go back the same way I suggest you consult the schedules that are posted at the train station. There is one website, but it is in Dutch, and I don’t want to translate all the instructions here. http://hari.b-holding.be/Hafas/bin/query.exe/nn?OK#focus Every cruise ship has its own schedule and everyone is afraid that they will miss it. However, It is quite doable to go back from the station in Bruges to the ship within an hour. When in doubt, you can still take a cab back if you can find one. Oh, there is one more way to cover the 8.5 miles. You might find a bicycle rental place in Strandwijk and ride along the canal that connects Zeebrugge to Bruges. We have not tried that. an old post anyone know if the info has changed much -- ????? Where is the ''aforementioned walking tour ? I have googled for a free walking tour and haven't come up with on yet !! thanks for any info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 8, 2014 #137 Share Posted March 8, 2014 (edited) an old post anyone know if the info has changed much -- ????? Where is the ''aforementioned walking tour ? I have googled for a free walking tour and haven't come up with on yet !! thanks for any info I do not think his website is working any more nor is the taxi service mentioned try Taxi Snel You can probably get something at the tourist office Bruges is easy to navigate on your own http://visitbruges.be/location/in-brugge/city-tour-bruges Edited March 8, 2014 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnvcanada Posted May 7, 2014 #138 Share Posted May 7, 2014 does anyone know it bus 33 or the train runs on Sunday? or where we could find out this information Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted May 7, 2014 #139 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I am on the Eclipse, arriving Sun 22 June. I will be getting the train unless I can find people to share a taxi which so far I have been unsuccessful. The train website: http://www.belgianrail.be/en General info: http://shorebee.com/en/belgium/bruges/from-zeebrugge-to-bruges/ It says 10 mins past the hour from Blakenberge, and the return is 36 mins past hour. 6 euro return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcnvcanada Posted May 10, 2014 #140 Share Posted May 10, 2014 Thanks for the links, we will be there the Sunday after you on the 29th of June. Hopefully, the ship, town will run a transfer to the park near the train station from the docks. Do not believe that the tram runs on Sundays. When we were last there a couple of years past, it was 5 euros for the roundtrip transfer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlcouple Posted May 10, 2014 #141 Share Posted May 10, 2014 We were there last August and arranged an 8 per taxi van through ronystaxis.com. Had no problem finding 6 other people from CC. 50 euros for 8 each way. The van was at the gate when we docked with our name on a placard and then picked us up on time in town at the prearranged spot (in fact, he was 10 minutes early as we were!), Wonderful service and felt this was the best option to maximize our visit with the cost. Hope this helps. Also, we did Rick Steve's walking tour and were able to secure a canal boat before the rest of the cruise passengers got there on shore excursions. Had the town to ourselves until then! K Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted May 11, 2014 #142 Share Posted May 11, 2014 Thanks for the links, we will be there the Sunday after you on the 29th of June. Hopefully, the ship, town will run a transfer to the park near the train station from the docks. Do not believe that the tram runs on Sundays. When we were last there a couple of years past, it was 5 euros for the roundtrip transfer. On the official tram site I typed in my planned route on the Sunday 22nd June and it gave the times- depart 7u48 arrive 7u56 8u43 8u51 9u13 9u21 9u28 9u36 9u43 9u51 Dienstregeling voor een reis op 22/6/2014 tussen Zeebrugge, Strandwijk en Blankenberge, Station So maybe the coastal tram runs on Sundays during Summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baljaffray Posted May 11, 2014 #143 Share Posted May 11, 2014 We were there last August and arranged an 8 per taxi van through ronystaxis.com. Had no problem finding 6 other people from CC. 50 euros for 8 each way. The van was at the gate when we docked with our name on a placard and then picked us up on time in town at the prearranged spot (in fact, he was 10 minutes early as we were!), Wonderful service and felt this was the best option to maximize our visit with the cost. Hope this helps. Also, we did Rick Steve's walking tour and were able to secure a canal boat before the rest of the cruise passengers got there on shore excursions. Had the town to ourselves until then! K Thank you. I posted a request for cruisers to share the taxi through my connections party which so far has 111 people, but no response. We are at Zebrugges the next day after sailing so will not have the opportunity to meet anyone beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squadra03 Posted May 14, 2014 #144 Share Posted May 14, 2014 On the official tram site I typed in my planned route on the Sunday 22nd June and it gave the times- depart 7u48 arrive 7u56 8u43 8u51 9u13 9u21 9u28 9u36 9u43 9u51 Dienstregeling voor een reis op 22/6/2014 tussen Zeebrugge, Strandwijk en Blankenberge, Station So maybe the coastal tram runs on Sundays during Summer. Off course the coastal tram runs ons Sundays and during summer! The coastal tram is used by many tourists during summer since than you can evite the parking problems and parking fees. During summer, the coast is off course busy with tourists and is the peak season for the coastal tram! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azippy Posted May 18, 2014 #145 Share Posted May 18, 2014 We were there last August and arranged an 8 per taxi van through ronystaxis.com. Had no problem finding 6 other people from CC. 50 euros for 8 each way. The van was at the gate when we docked with our name on a placard and then picked us up on time in town at the prearranged spot (in fact, he was 10 minutes early as we were!), Wonderful service and felt this was the best option to maximize our visit with the cost. Hope this helps. Also, we did Rick Steve's walking tour and were able to secure a canal boat before the rest of the cruise passengers got there on shore excursions. Had the town to ourselves until then! K I agree -- We were is Brugge a few weeks ago on the Emerald Princess -- the ships shuttle to the gate was free - it is walkable - but that would be time consuming -- It was well organized -- We too met up with CC people and it was well worth it -- in terms of time wasted and ease of transfer. We used Taxi Snell but there was also Taxi George picking up others -- prompt in both directions .... there were no independent taxi trolling for fares -- Sometimes time is money -- dont bother shopping around - all taxis charge the same amount !! azippy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydnsyd Posted May 19, 2014 #146 Share Posted May 19, 2014 I agree -- We were is Brugge a few weeks ago on the Emerald Princess -- the ships shuttle to the gate was free - it is walkable - but that would be time consuming -- It was well organized -- We too met up with CC people and it was well worth it -- in terms of time wasted and ease of transfer. We used Taxi Snell but there was also Taxi George picking up others -- prompt in both directions .... there were no independent taxi trolling for fares -- Sometimes time is money -- dont bother shopping around - all taxis charge the same amount !! azippy Hi I've booked 2 taxi's with Rony's taxis. I was just wondering if there were long queues to disembark the ship and to board the free shuttle to the gate. our taxi's are booked for 0730. Were there plenty shuttle buses to cope with the rush? Unfortunately we arrive on a Sunday and I've heard that the Cafe's & shops don't open till much later so we will just have to walk around & explore till then. We are also planning on doing the Canal boat ride which doesn't start till 10am. I would be grateful for your input - Thanks Lydia Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azippy Posted May 20, 2014 #147 Share Posted May 20, 2014 Hi I've booked 2 taxi's with Rony's taxis. I was just wondering if there were long queues to disembark the ship and to board the free shuttle to the gate. our taxi's are booked for 0730. Were there plenty shuttle buses to cope with the rush? Unfortunately we arrive on a Sunday and I've heard that the Cafe's & shops don't open till much later so we will just have to walk around & explore till then. We are also planning on doing the Canal boat ride which doesn't start till 10am.I would be grateful for your input - Thanks Lydia Thanks We had no problem - our taxi was for 9"30 we left the ship just before 9 thinking about a wait - our shuttle was near empty - the trip took <5 mins. I have no idea of what time the ship tours left - that will impact your departure. Town is 20 minutes away -- we were there on a holiday and nothing was open at first but by noon the lace and chocolate shops were open. The churches were open - maybe plan on doing that - you are there early - The canal ride takes you from point A back to point A so think about that when you board - get on line before 10 AM - tour groups get right on - but there are a few boats going around - we heard of line over an hour long - so you'd rather wait early on ... you can cover town in an hour on foot - it is small - smaller than Tallin if you have been there -- enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lydnsyd Posted May 20, 2014 #148 Share Posted May 20, 2014 We had no problem - our taxi was for 9"30 we left the ship just before 9 thinking about a wait - our shuttle was near empty - the trip took <5 mins. I have no idea of what time the ship tours left - that will impact your departure. Town is 20 minutes away -- we were there on a holiday and nothing was open at first but by noon the lace and chocolate shops were open. The churches were open - maybe plan on doing that - you are there early - The canal ride takes you from point A back to point A so think about that when you board - get on line before 10 AM - tour groups get right on - but there are a few boats going around - we heard of line over an hour long - so you'd rather wait early on ... you can cover town in an hour on foot - it is small - smaller than Tallin if you have been there -- enjoy Thanks for your reply - appreciate it:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davedex Posted September 17, 2014 #149 Share Posted September 17, 2014 I assume that this thread is still the one to get info regarding getting into brugge. We are on aurora in December this year, Does the shuttle bus drop people off at the port gate or does it go straight to Blankenberg from the ship and not stop. Does anyone know if p&o charge for this bus ? We need to get to the port gate to meet a taxi which is going to take us to Brugge but they say they have to meet us at the port gate! Arghhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted September 17, 2014 #150 Share Posted September 17, 2014 (edited) A part answer to your question Dave - the P&O Shuttle bus which goes to Blankenberge is free. At least at the moment. What I don't know is whether it would drop you off at the port gate or not. I am guessing not. It is my understanding - but only an understanding I hasten to add - that there is a free shuttle provided by the port authority which transports you to the gate as they don't want you wandering through the port itself. I hope this helps you a bit and brings someone else into the question who may have experience of this port shuttle. We are taking P&O's free shuttle which drops us off at the railway station, where you can get the train to Bruges - reverse arrangements on way back. Edited September 17, 2014 by Scriv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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