Friday 01/08/2025
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Boat trip from Halle and Tubize to Thieu, including inclined plane Ronquières and ship lift Strépy-Thieu.
Welcome aboard the ship Ark at Halle and departure of the boat trip.
We sail on the Brussels-Charleroi canal. On our route towards Ronquières we pass the ship locks of Lembeek and Ittre.
At the foot of the Inclined Plane of Ronquières the boat takes place in a large water basin and ‘trails’ up the Inclined Plane, bridging a level difference of 68m. We sail along Seneffe and Houdeng-Goegnies and reach the new 'canal du Centre'.
Around noon, there is an opportunity for lunch on board.
The new 'canal du Centre' is built as a kind of aqueduct above the surrounding landscape, which offers beautiful views of the Hainaut plateau.
Finally, we reach the impressive ship lift of Strépy-Thieu, which will take us down some 73m.
Once disembarked at Thieu the guide will give a brief explanation of the operation of the hydraulic ship lift n°4, situated on the historic 'canal du Centre' (the site is recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
After this short walk, we take the participants back by bus to the departure point. Return by your own bike is also possible.
Catering on board
Would you like to eat something during your tourist boat trip?
We offer a number of catering options.
Reservation in advance is required.
Have a look at our beverage lists:
>> Beverage list for DE ARK and VIVALDI
>> Beverage list for MOZART, VERDI and KATIMA
If you wish to eat something on board on a tourist trip, it's possible:
>> Tasty and budget-friendly meals on DE ARK and VIVALDI
>> Tasty and budget-friendly meals on MOZART and VERDI
Shared meals that require special equipment (cool box, large packaging, plate and cutlery) are not allowed on board.
Bringing your own sandwich is allowed. Beverage must be purchased on board.
Our ships
The Rivertours ships can welcome 30 to 300 guests for an event, a party, an excursion,... Each ship has its own atmosphere, setting and décor and is equipped with a bar, as well as audio and multimedia equipment. We set out from various embarkation points, with or without catering.
Verdi
Mozart
Vivaldi
Katima
De Ark
