Important information regarding kayak reservations
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Important information regarding kayak reservations Important information regarding kayak reservations

Dear customers,

We are currently experiencing technical issues with our reservation form, particularly for kayak bookings. As a result, kayaks are temporarily no longer available for online reservation.

Please note that all kayak descents will be suspended from Thursday, July 9 due to drought conditions. At this stage, we are unable to provide a reopening date, as it will depend on future rainfall.

To make a reservation, please send us an email including all of the following information.
Without this information, we will not be able to process your booking:

- Full name, complete postal address (street, house number, postal code and city) and phone number;
- Date of your visit;
- Desired route (9 km, 12 km or 21 km);
- Preferred check-in time at the ticket office (every 30 minutes between 8:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. inclusive for the 12 km route, between 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. for the 21 km route, and at 9:45 a.m., 10:15 a.m. or 10:45 a.m. for the 9 km route);
- Preferred kayak model(s) (please note that if your requested model is no longer available, a different model may be assigned).

Thank you for your understanding. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
 

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2026-07-21 Cruises Avenue Winston Churchill (5500 Dinant)

 

Celebrate the Belgian National Day from the Meuse

 

Book your cruise

 

Our must-see night cruises are back to celebrate the Belgian National day in an exceptional setting.

On board the Sax or the Copère, embark from Dinant for a three hour river trip to the Château de Freÿr and its impressive rocky massif. Throughout the evening, enjoy the landscapes of the Haute-Meuse and share a delicious meal on board.

Watch the fireworks shot over the river from a privileged view from your boat.

 

Two boats, two atmospheres

Rather festive energy or lounge atmosphere ? Choose the atmosphere that suits you and embark on an unforgettable evening.
 

Boat 1 : The Sax

3 HOUR CRUISE WITH MEAL AND DJ ENTERTAINMENT

A festive and accessible music selection, ideal to share a meal, enjoy sailing and end the evening in an atmosphere full of energy.

 

A departure at dusk for 3 hours cruise, between nature and architecture, to the hamlet of Waulsort.

After your welcom drink, sit back and enjoy the landscapes of the Dinant valley while the boat heads towards the Château of Freÿr/

The paella buffet will be served while sailing in a musical atmosphere provided by Sono Palladium, essential partner of our festive cruises. Throughout the evening, the music will gradually rise to rythm before returning to Dinant and fireworks.

 

[ ON THE MENU ]

  • Welcome : Glass of bubbles (soft for kids), accompanied by an appetize
  • Dish : Paëlla buffet
  • Dessert : Chocolate mousse

 

Progress of the Dinant-Waulsort cruise

19h00Boarding
19h30Departure for the cruise to Waulsort
20h00*Buffet opens
22h30Return to Dinant and navigation in the millrace until the fireworks display
23h00*Firworks
23h30*Return to the dock - End of the program

(*) Times given as an indication, adaptable according to the navigation conditions and the firing of the fireworks.

 

Boat 2 : Groovy cruise on board the Copère

3 HOUR CRUISE WITH MEAL AND LIVE SAXOPHONE

A lounge and friendly atmosphere, conducive to relaxation, the discovery of landscapes and the pleasure of a shared meal on the water.

 

Do you prefer an elegant, warm and relaxed atmosphere ? The Groovy Cruise on board the Copère is for you.

This 3 hour cruise follows the same route as the Sax. Let yourself be carried away by the landscapes of the Haute-Meuse, from Dinant to the castle of Freÿr. Enjoy your meal while sailing in a lounge atmosphere accompanied by saxophonist Stéphane Vandesande.

His live performance will bring a groovy and refined touch to this river getaway, before returning to Dinant to admire the fireworks from the Meuse/

 

[ ON THE MENU ]

  • Welcome : Glass of bubbles (soft for kids), accompanied by an appetize
  • Dish : Paëlla buffet
  • Dessert : Chocolate mousse

 

Progress of the Dinant-Waulsort cruise

19h00Boarding
19h30Departure for the cruise to Waulsort
20h00*Buffet opens
22h30Return to Dinant and navigation in the millrace until the fireworks display
23h00*Firworks
23h30*Return to the dock - End of the program

(*) Times given as an indication, adaptable according to the navigation conditions and the firing of the fireworks.

 

 

You have already adopted it and every year, the places go very quickly !

 

Prices

Prices (exclusing drinks) : 

On board the Sax : 

  • Adults : 84,00 €/pers. 
  • Kids (- 12 years old) : 63,00 €/pers.

On board the Copère : 

  • Adults : 76,00 €/pers. 
  • Kids (- 12 ans) : 55,00 €/pers.

Rates include the cruise, welcome drink, appetizer, meal, dessert and musical entertainment. Other drinks are not included.

 


 

Information and reservation

Call us every day between 9:00 en 17:00 to +32 82 21 35 65 

or send us a mail to croisieres@dinant-evasion.be

 


 

To join :

Address : Avenue Winston Churchill, 5500 Dinant (parking nearby in the city center)