Private Tour

Port of Antwerp Mega Ship Tour in a Luxury Speedboat with Guide

Overview

Available languages

German

English

French

Dutch

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Throttle up alongside the giants of global trade

Board a private, licensed speedboat for an adrenaline-laced voyage from Antwerp’s historic riverfront to the colossal Deurganckdok, the only berth on earth built to host two Ultra-Large Container Vessels side-by-side.

Voyage highlights

Scheldt fast-track – Slice past the city and port's skyline and fee the river spray as the city falls away.

World’s second biggest lock – Sneak a bow-level view of the 500 m Kieldrecht Lock gates.

Deurganckdok close-up – Drift beneath sky-scraping cranes and watch boxes the size of city buses slide in and out of ocean liners, so close you can hear the twist-locks click.

Industry in motion – Glide past high power tugboats and bustling straddle carriers, follow the skyline of the world’s second-largest chemical cluster, and sweep by the twin cooling towers of the Doel nuclear plant, an unforgettable mix of heavy industry and riverside life.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Advised minimum age: 12

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Steenplein Boarding – Riverfront Welcome & Skipper Brief Meet your seasoned guide on the historic Steenplein quay, right beneath Antwerp’s medieval fortress. After introductions and a quick safety rundown, everyone settles into the luxe speedboat’s cushioned seats. With the city skyline glinting behind you, lines are cast off and the engines purr to life—setting the scene for a high-speed run downriver toward the mighty Deurganckdok.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Red Star Line Museum

Historic Docklands Drive – Het Eilandje & Red Star Line Cruising by the old quays of Het Eilandje, our guide points our the silent sentinels of Antwerp’s sail-to-steam heyday—and their once-revolutionary gearwork as if opening a time capsule. At the red-brick Red Star Line Museum, they recount how millions boarded steamers here for New York, punctuating the tale with insider tidbits about cargo stowage, steerage life, and dockworker lore.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Government Fees

Fuel surcharge

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