Used boats for sale in Belgium
Do you want to buy a boat in Belgium? Band of Boats allows you to access useful information in just a few clicks so you can make the best choice. You will find every kind of new or used boat for sale in Belgium on our site, including sailboats, motor boats with or without cabins, river boats, Dutch boats, barges and more besides. Being slightly open to the sea - 66 km of coastline - and with over 1,530 km of waterways, Belgium appeals to both sailing enthusiasts and fans of freshwater boating. Above and beyond the long white sand beaches typical of the North Sea, the coast has all the necessary infrastructure for yachting, whatever your preferences. Inland, canals crisscross the entire country, connecting one city to another right up to the sea. Take a look at our wide range of ads for new and used boats on sale in Belgium right away. Dreaming of a sailboat for a North Sea cruise? Or do you prefer a riverboat so you can go up the Canal du Centre? Or perhaps you would like to buy a semi-rigid for water sports off the coast of Ostend? It's up to you to choose the boat that really suits you!
Our advice for successfully buying a boat in Belgium
- Get in touch directly with individuals and professional dealers who are members of the Band of Boats network. As they're passionate about the sea like you, they like to share their favourite places to go as well as their sailing experiences.
- Extend your search to the whole of Belgium. The distances are short, cutting down the costs of conveying or transporting by road.
- Consider the second-hand market. Behind a slightly outdated design, you'll often find boats in good condition with excellent performance at sea.
Buy a boat in Belgium to sail the North Sea
From De Panne to Antwerp, the 66 km of coastline gives way to beautiful seaside towns. The marinas here are set up just as much for river sailing as they for the sea, and that's what makes the Belgian coast so charming
Nieuwpoort or Ostend, marinas not to be missed
Nieuport is home to the largest marina in Northern Europe with 2,000 berths for boats on the sea-facing side and 200 berths for river navigation. A few kilometres away, Ostend, famous for its white sandy beaches, historical heritage and nightlife, also has a marina open to the sea and the canals. Buying a boat in Ostend or Nieuwpoort enables you to go on incredible cruises in the North Sea and exciting trips inland.
Zeebrugge and Antwerp, cities midway between land and sea
Between the Scheldt, the Albert canal and the Bruxelles-Schelde canal, Antwerp is a mecca for pleasure boaters in Belgium. You'll find that there's intense activity on both the sea and river in Zeebrugge. Buying a boat in Antwerp or Zeebrugge means being able to choose between yacht clubs and marinas which offer great services for accommodating your boat and the option of setting off either to sea or inland to discover new horizons.
Navigate the canals and rivers of Belgium
Did you know that buying a river cruiser in Belgium allows you to travel over almost the whole country at your own pace? The Belgian waterways network was created in the country's industrial era, weaving a network of major routes between the towns on the coast and in the interior of the country. The Canal du Centre, the Sambre and the Meuse connect the central towns from west to east. As you travel, you'll encounter the hydraulic elevators of the nineteenth century. By water, you can immerse yourself in lush green countryside one day, and visit a city or even the capital the next day. And why not take your exploration a step further: owning a Dutch barge or speedboat in Belgium is also an excellent way to visit neighbouring countries. Buying a boat in Belgium offers a multitude of sailing options at sea and inland. With its low sealevel, Belgium is criss-crossed by many canals so you can sail by sea or waterway, whatever you like best.