Guided Boat Tour

Abstract

The port of Antwerp is Europe’s second largest and most sustainable port and definitely worth having a closer look at. It has been a vital link in global trade since the Middle Ages. Over eight centuries the Port has grown from a modest river port to one of the world’s leading ports. Covering an area of 12,068 hectares, about the size of 16,900 football pitches, the Antwerp port area is one of the largest in the world. Today, 150,000 people contribute to this success story, working together towards a flourishing and sustainable future for the Port of Antwerp and its surroundings! During a guided boat tour, explore this fascinating part of Antwerp. You will get a unique view of the city, including the Cathedral, the MAS, the new Harbour House, the locks and the Oosterweel connection. Find out about the port’s past and present, the operation of the port, the tides, and the disappeared polder villages. Discover what the port means for our economy and sustainability.