Bruges by ferry....

[mancmo]

thinking about a 2 night mini cruise to Bruges via hull - leaving on a Sunday coming back on Tuesday...I have just read on Tripadvisor that nearly every shop/restaurant is closed on a Monday!!!

is this right? have you been to Bruges? if so, not much point going for a day is there???!!!!

[craft1948]

You won't see Bruges anyway will you...........the vast majority of people who frequent these mini-cruises have passed out with alcohol poisoning by the time you dock...

[janbee]

I've been to Bruges many times but never on a Monday because I too had heard that many businesses close that day. Maybe in the summer, in the tourist season they may be open. Bruges is certainly well worth a visit. It's really lovely. Can't you change your days? Does it have to be Sunday-Tuesday? If you decide to go, I hope you enjoy it.

[mancmo]

Its a special deal that was advertised in the local paper - £75!! bit of a bargin...in fact now we know why its so cheap!!! but we can go either October or September, dont know if anyone has been at that time of year?....

[Buenchico]

You'll almost certainly find enough restaurants, bars and shops open on a Monday to make your visit enjoyable. If not, just stroll down to the rail station and hop on a train to the vibrant, bustling seaside town of Ostend - it's only about 15 minutes away, with at least 2 trains per hour.

Chris