Our base in Nieuwpoort

Name: Le Boat Nieuwpoort
Address: Brugsevaart 48, Nieuwpoort, 8620
Telephone: +32 (0) 582 366 23

Brugsevaart 48, 8620 Nieuwpoort

About Nieuwpoort

Nieuwpoort is our base in the Flanders region, situated on the coast with access to lovely sandy beaches. From Nieuwpoort, you can head south and visit the town of Ieper (6hrs from Nieuwpoort) where many head to pay their respects to those who fell in the Great Wars. Or you can head east where famous and pretty Bruges can be reached in 6hrs, and lively Ghent a further 6hrs cruising from there.

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Point of interest

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What you get on the base

Facilities

Toilets and showers – available at the marina (fee apply)
Laundry – available at the marina (fee apply)
Wifi
Fridge
Free parking available
Luggage storage available (at own risk)

Local info

Hotels

Martinique – +32 (0) 582 404 08

Clarenhof – +32 (0) 582 248 00

Cosmopolite – +32 (0) 582 333 66

Ibis Style – +32 (0) 586 220 00

Abdeshof – +32 (0) 477 404 057 – abdeshof.be

Shops

1.5km from the base there is a Carrefour Market, a supermarket for all provisions (also fresh bread, meat and vegetables etc)

The town center of Nieuwpoort is approx 2km from the base and has several shops, restaurants and cafes etc. Details for the essential shops can be obtained by calling the base prior to arrival.

Grocery Deliveries

We recommend ordering and paying for a grocery delivery at delhaize.be/delivery. You can arrange for your order to be delivered to the base between 9am – 11am on the morning of your departure.

Fishing

Fishing is allowed. A Fishing Permit is required for fishing from your boat(not for under 16’s) and can be purchased from the local post office. It costs around 50€.

Local market

Friday

Tourist Info

Nieuwpoort – Stad

Townhall

Marktplein

7 8620 Nieuwpoort

tel. + 32 58 22 44 44

fax. + 32 58 22 44 28

info@nieuwpoort.be

Electric car charging points

Kaaiplein1 and Franslaan 102/79 in 8620 Nieuwpoort (about 3km away from our Nieuwpoort base)

Opening hours

Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat: 9am – 5pm. Tue and Thu: 10am – 4pm. Sun: Closed | If there is no one at the base at a specific time during these hours, the phone number below will be diverted and an alternative number will also be displayed at the base.

Address

Emerald Star, BVBA Connoisseur Belgium
Brugsevaart 48
B – 8620 Nieuwpoort, Belgium

Telephone

+32 (0) 582 366 23

Email

nieuwpoort@leboat.com

Please note that payment of fuel, deposit & any extras booked and paid locally are required in the local currency of the base. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.

The following extras are available to prebook or purchase locally at this base. A reduced fee will apply to items that are prebooked. Please see ‘Holiday Extras‘ for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.

Practical extras

Early check-in and late check-out
Eco cleaning pack

Fun extras

Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues

Travel to Nieuwpoort

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By train

Closest train station(s):

Oostende:16 km
Veurne: 10 km

By Road

Be prepared

It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you’ll need, please visit www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/overseas

Directions

From France: Follow signs to Calais/Dunkerque – E40 direction Belgium/Brugge. Follow exit NR355 Nieuwpoort /Diksmuide direction Nieuwpoort N39. At first traffic lights, turn right, direction Nieuwpoort stad. At second traffic lights, drive straight on. At third traffic lights, turn right, direction Oostende. Follow the sign Binnenhaven up to traffic lights. Turn right, direction Lombardsijde/Westende N318 and turn right again after only 50m direction Oudenburg N358 (keeping monument of King Albert I at your right). About 200 meters further, cross the bridge and turn left, direction Oudenburg N358. Follow this road about 1 km and you will see the base at your right.

From Zeebrugge: Leave Zeebrugge direction Brugge (N31) up to the junction A10E40/A17. Take A10-E40 direction Oostende. Veurne up to the junction A18/A10. Take A18 direction of Veurne. Leave A18 at exit 5 (Gistel/Oostende Airport) and drive direction Oostende on the N33. After about 2 km take direction Nieuwpoort. You are on the N358 along the Canal Plassendale-Nieuwpoort. After about 10 km, you drive over the bridge above the Sint-Joris lock, and after 100 m, turn left to the base.

From Brussels: Following the E40 through Gent – Brugge. After Brugge at Jabbeke following the E40 direction – Veurne/Nieuwpoort. At the exit NR355 direction of Nieuwpoort/Diksmuide direction Nieuwpoort N39 – see above.

Car rental

You can rent a car in Europcar Oostende (18 km) Europcar Oostende.

Parking

Limited gated parking and free parking offsite (2 min walk).

By air

Closest airport(s):

Oostende: 16 km
Brussel-Zaventem: 125 km
Lille (France): 130 km

Approximate cruising times

Plan your days with confidence using our approximate cruising times for Flanders.

Flanders Region Guide

Curious about where the water could take you? This guide will spill the secrets of the region.

Must-stop towns and villages, plus local tips on markets, moorings and mouthwatering eats.
Cruise times, lock numbers and handy need-to-knows to help you plan your trip.
Region-specific info on moorings, locks, and facilities – so you’re always one step ahead on the water.

DOWNLOAD The FLANDERS region GuidE

Detailed Itineraries

Sometimes too much choice can feel overwhelming, so we’ve drawn on our 55+ years of experience and in-house expertise to create a collection of detailed itineraries exclusively for Emerald Star customers. Featuring handpicked routes, must-see attractions and local dining gems, they’re designed to guide you on your boating holiday and make planning easy.

80 KMs 4 locks 3 nights

3-Night Flanders Itinerary: Nieuwpoort Return

Set off on a gentle round-trip cruise from Nieuwpoort and discover the timeless charm of Flanders by boat. Your journey takes you inland to the enchanting city of Bruges, where winding canals, medieval architecture, and cosy cafés create a picture-perfect escape. As you make your way back to Nieuwpoort, enjoy a fresh perspective on the scenic waterways you’ve come to love. Ideal for first-timers and seasoned boaters alike, this itinerary blends cultural highlights with the relaxed pace of life on the water.

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197 KMs 5 locks 7 nights

7-Night Flanders Itinerary: Nieuwpoort Return

Set off on a leisurely round-trip cruise from Nieuwpoort through the heart of Flanders, where charming cities, scenic rivers, and local flavours await at every turn. From the coastal calm of Nieuwpoort, you’ll travel inland to the medieval beauty of Bruges, the vibrant, bike-friendly streets of Ghent, and the relaxed charm of Deinze – before looping back again and taking in the sights from a new angle.