We bring you by bus from Ronquières to Strépy-Thieu.
This guided boat tour starts at the foot of the renowned Strépy-Thieu ship elevator. After an ascent of 73m with this 'lift', we navigate on the new 'canal du Centre', which was built as a kind of aqueduct high above the Hainaut landscape. We sail as far as Houdeng-Goegnies, where we make a short guided walk to the hydraulic lift no. 1 on the historical 'canal du Centre' near La Louvière (Unesco world heritage site).
After boarding we continue our boat trip through the Seneffe area, where the Charleroi-Brussels Canal meets the new 'canal. du Centre'. Finally we reach the Inclined Plane of Ronquières, that we track down in a large water basin and thus bridge a height difference of 68m.
We disembark at te foot of the Inclined Plane.
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.
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.