Nieuwpoort is a fishing harbour and pleasurecraft port. It has an overwhelming seafood market, with morning catches from the North Sea and a wealth of fresh fish and seafood restaurants. The old town has a market in the square on Thursday afternoons. There are several parks with tennis courts, a sports hall, swimming pool and mini golf.
Base Opening Hours
Monday to Saturday: 09:00 to 12:00, 13:00 to 17:00
Sunday: Closed
Late Arrivals
If you are going to be arriving at the base late, you will need to inform the base directly or the general sales office where you booked. When you arrive at the base there will be a note on the reception door informing you where your boat is. The boat will be left open with the lights on for you to stay on board that night. The base staff will do the full briefing the following morning.
When To Arrive:
Your boat will be ready to depart for 16:00 - 18:00. We recommend that you arrive 60 minutes earlier for check-in and instructions.
If you have booked an Early Check-in Service, please arrive at the base ready to depart between 11am and 12pm or from 2pm.
Your Return
Your boat should be returned and unoccupied by 9am on your last cruising day (or by midday if you have booked a Late Check-out).
Upon Arrival:
Our base staff look forward to welcoming you to their cruising region and aim to make your arrival and holiday as smooth and enjoyable as possible.
Hotels and Restaurants
Hotels
Martinique - 0032 (0) 582 404 08
Clarenhof - 0032 (0) 582 248 00
Cosmopolite - 0032 (0) 582 333 66
Supermarket
1.56km from the base there is a UNIC, a supermarket for all provisions (also fresh bread, meat and vegetables etc).
Parking
Open parking free of charge.
Local Shops
The town center of Nieuwpoort is approx 2km from the base and has several shops, restaurants and cafes etc. Details for the essential shops can be obtained by calling the base prior to arrival.
Post Office
There are several banks in the centre of Nieuwpoort, 2km from the base.
Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 12:00, 14:00 to 17:00.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed. A Fishing Permit is required (not for under 16's) and can be purchased from the local post office.
Vet
Colson en Bogaert
Albert-I-laan 107
8620
Nieuwpoort
0032 (0) 582 40 230
Transport Information
By Road
Be prepared
It is your responsibility to familiarise yourself with local road rules and abide by them. Most European countries have a list of compulsory equipment that you must take with you. For driving advice and a list of the equipment you'll need, please visit https://www.theaa.com/european-breakdown-cover/driving-in-europe
Directions
From England or France: Follow signs to Calais/Dunkerque – E40 direction Belgium/Brugge. Follow exit NR355 Nieuwpoort /Diksmuide direction Nieuwpoort N39. At first traffic lights, turn right, direction Nieuwpoort stad. At second traffic lights, drive straight on. At third traffic lights, turn right, direction Oostende. Follow the sign Binnenhaven up to traffic lights. Turn right, direction Lombardsijde/Westende N318 and turn right again after only 50m direction Oudenburg N358 (keeping monument of King Albert I at your right). About 200 meters further, cross the bridge and turn left, direction Oudenburg N358. Follow this road about 1 km and you will see the base at your left
Leave Zeebrugge direction Brugge (N31) up to the junction A10-E40/A17. Take A10-E40 direction Oostende. Head up to the junction A18/A10. Take A18 direction of Veurne. Leave A18 at exit 5 (Gistel/Oostende Airport) and drive direction Oostende on the N33. After about 2 km take direction Nieuwpoort. You are on the N358 along the Canal Plassendale-Nieuwpoort. After about 10 km, you drive over the bridge above the Sint-Joris lock, and after 100 m, turn right to the base.
By Air
Closest airports:
Oostende - 16km
Brussel-Zaventem - 125km
Lille (France) - 130km
By Train
Closest train station:
Oostende - 16km from the base
Veurne - 10km from the base