Cultural and gourmet cruise
Min. no. of people 20
Duration 7:00
Disabled persons access Yes*
Dog friendly No
Min. age - years old
From Maredsous to Freyr, from the monks’ simplicity to the opulence of the nobility
Awake to the spiritual life of the Benedictines and the Rule of Saint Benedict, which governs the monks’ lives at the Maredsous abbey, before driving to Dinant and embark on a tasty cruise presenting local ‘Ardennes’ flavours.
On the agenda
| 09.45 | Welcome coffee at the Abbey of Maredsous |
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| 10.15 | Guided tour of the abbey |
| 11.30 | Departure towards Dinant for the cruise with your own coach |
| 12.15 | Boarding of the boat |
| 12.45 | Departure of the Dinant-Waulsort cruise |
| 13.00 | “Sax” 2-course menu (see below) |
| 14.15 | Stopover and free visit of Freyr Castle |
| 15.45 | The cruise continues |
| 16.45 | Return to Dinant. End of the programme |
(*) Disabled persons access: the boat used for this programme (Le Sax) can accommodate wheelchair users. For more information, please contact our secretariat on +32 82 22 43 97.
SAX MENU
(starter + main course or main course + dessert)
Scampi and mango salad
OR
Duck terrine en croûte, baby leaf salad and fig confit
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Yellow chicken breast, red curry coconut milk sauce, rice
OR
Seared salmon, Himalayan pink salt, béarnaise sauce, vegetable flan, mashed potatoes
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Lemon meringue tartlet
OR
Tartufo nero (chocolate centre)
Our tip
This eventful day will delight old stones lovers and gourmets alike! An excursion that deftly mingles historic treasures with culinary pleasures of our wonderful region.
Are your taste buds more curious than your eyes? Then choose the Gourmet cruise,e.g. combined, with a Flora and Fauna discovery Tour at Dinant Aventure.
Prices 2026
Price per person - excl. drinks :
| Participants | Adults | Children* |
| 50 < | €83,00 | €67,50 |
| 40 > 49 | €90,00 | €74,50 |
| 30 > 39 | €102,00 | €86,50 |
| 20 > 29 | €126,50 | €111,00 |
(*) Child = under 12 yr-old (Penne Bolognese + chocolate mousse)
Discover all our meal options on board our boats and our drinks packages here.
Dinant Evasion cruise fleet
For your outing, we will offer you the most suitable boat according to availability as well as to the size and specificities of your group.
Do you prefer large terraces? Or do youneed wheelchair access? We welcome you in the best possible conditions.
On-board catering
Want to shake up the programme or give extra flavour to your cruise? Dishes, menus, buffets, discover the many delicious meal options on board the boats.