Discover the Land of the Scheldt in steam and from the water!
Boat trip on the Scheldt + steam train ride
Travel in time with the steam train. Take a seat on the
wooden or plush benches while the steam locomotive
starts to hiss. The steam whistle is the starting signal
for an unforgettable journey through Klein-Brabant and
the land of the Scheldt. Imagine you are back in time
while the steam train takes you between Baasrode and
Oppuurs along the picturesque village of Sint-Amands.
A boat trip in this beautiful region makes you day
complete.
09:45:
Embarkation at the Wilford quay in Temse.
10:00:Departure of the Silent Waters boat trip. The boat trip takes you to the poetic SintAmands and Mariekerke, along the mouth of the Durme and the Rupel, along HammeDriegoten, Weert, De Notelaer in Hingene, the abbey of Hemiksem,... This boat trip on the Scheldt from Temse will offer you nature, peace and relaxation. You can have a meal on board.
14:00::Departure to Oppuurs.
14:30:Departure of the steam train in Oppuurs in the direction of Baasrode.
15:30:Arrival of the steam train in Baasrode and visit to the site. The station in Baasrode accommodates a diversity of old steam locomotives, carriages, wooden wagons and props of back in the days. Here you discover how the locomotive is supplied with coal and water, you take a look at the stoker, you visit the workplace and you can enjoy a delicious local beer.
16:30:Departure of the steam train in Baasrode in the direction of Oppuurs.
17:30:End of the journey.
> When: In the period May to September and preferably on weekends. Please contact us for the different dates.
> Prices:
- Boat trip: varies according to the number of participants, e.g. for Mozart: € 11 p.p. for 100 participants, € 15 p.p. for 75 participants, € 20 p.p. for 55 participants.
- Ride on the steam train and visit Baasrode station: € 750 for 3 hours, regardless of the number of participants.
- Meals possible from € 13 p.p. (cold dish).
- Transport between the various sights: you can reserve a bus yourself. A bus reservation is also possible via Rivertours.
Our ships
Our ships can welcome 20 to 350 guests for a celebration, teambuilding, excursion, seminar...
Within the framework of the Corona measures, we limit the capacity of the ship to less than half, in order to respect 'social distancing'. On board we also provide hand sanitizer and information posters with clear safety instructions. Each ship has its own atmosphere, setting and arrangement and is equipped with bar, audio and multimedia devices. Sailing can be done from different embarkation points, with or without catering.
Verdi
Mozart
Vivaldi
Katima
Ark
