Our base in 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.
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
Extras & options for your cruise
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 'Vacation Extras' for more details about each extra. Restrictions apply.
Practical extras
Early check-in & late check-out
Boat cleaning
Eco cleaning pack
L.E.D. lantern
Top-deck cushions
Grocery packs
Fun extras
Bike hire
Special occasion gift baskets
Gas barbecues
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
Le Boat, BVBA Connoisseur Belgium
Brugsevaart 48
B – 8620 Nieuwpoort
BelgiumTelephone
+32 (0) 582 366 23
Travel to Nieuwpoort
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 left.
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
Free parking offsite (2 min walk).
By air
Closest airport(s):
Oostende: 16 km
Brussel-Zaventem: 125 km
Lille (France): 130 km
To book a taxi to or from the base you can contact the number below.
Taxi Patrick (+32 (0) 475 717 946 | www.taxipatrick.com/v2/)
Taxi Pierre’ (+32 (0) 475 651 807)
Taxi Merlyn (+32 (0) 475 680 311)
Approximate price (4 passengers) from:
- Oostende Airport (OST) 40€
- Lille Airport (LIL) 250€
- Oostende Train station 50€
- Veurne Train Station 35€
Arrival at Nieuwpoort
For more details about:
- when to arrive at our bases
- what to expect when you arrive
- how to prepare for check-in
- what happens on your final day when you return your boat
visit our 'arrivals' page.
Local info
Payment Means
Please note that your security deposit, engine hours deposit (see compulsory costs) & any extras added at the base and are required to be paid in local currency by card. Our bases accept Visa & Mastercard, but not American Express.
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
B&B at the base +32 (0) 585 971 88
Shops
1.5km from the base there is a UNIC, a Carrefour Market, 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.
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
Electric car charging points
Kaaiplein1 and Franslaan 102/79 in 8620 Nieuwpoort (about 3km away from our Nieuwpoort base)