Boudewijn Seapark presents
Bruges Christmas Festival
This year we celebrate Christmas even bigger and more fun in the park!
Discover from December 20, 2025, to January 4, 2026* the second edition of the Bruges Christmas Festival, including an enchanting Christmas program during the Christmas holidays!
*Except December 24/25/31 and January 1.
Program Bruges Christmas Festival
- 12:00 – Start: the selected attractions, the indoor playground, and the ice rink will open.
- 13:30 – 13:45 – Educational sea lion show
- 14:30 – 15:00 – Aqua Bella –Dolphin show (doors open at 2:10 PM)
- 15:45 – 16:00 – Educational sea lion show
- 17:30 – 18:00 – Aqua Bella –Dolphin show (doors open at 5:10 PM)
- 17:30 – 17:50 – Start of the first fire show on the lawn in the center of the park
- 18:30 – 18:50 –Start of the second fire show on the lawn in the center of the park
- 19:00 – Park gesloten (de ijspiste, de binnenspeeltuin en de carrousel sluiten)
Aqua Bella Dolphin show
During the Christmas holidays, you can once again experience the magical dolphin show “Aqua Bella”: an enchanting live experience where you come face to face with beautiful bottlenose dolphins. The show both surprises and moves you: Mother Earth urgently needs our help, and together we can make a difference.
In Aqua Bella, you dive along with the dolphins on a world tour, visiting the many places where they live in the wild. Dolphins are exceptionally intelligent and adapt to a wide range of habitats—from warm coasts to icy polar regions. In just half an hour, you’ll experience one great adventure: from Africa to Asia, from the deepest jungles to the coldest polar caps. Let yourself be carried away by the magic!
Ice rink
Go ice skating on the covered rink set in a beautiful winter setting. Boudewijn Seapark’s ice rink is very family-friendly and perfect for children. The park provides double-blade skates from size 23, as well as metal skate supports. Parents are, of course, welcome to skate along or enjoy a drink in the nearby Ice Bar with a view of the rink.
Specially for the kids: Bobby the Skating Aid. Bobby can be used as a skating support or as a sled! Will you come and try him out too?
Outdoor Attractions
In the enchantingly lit outdoor park, you can enjoy a selection of attractions such as the renovated carousel, the Orca Ride rollercoaster, the swing rides, and the cool bumper cars.
Fire show
Enjoy the spectacular fire show in the heart of the park. Be amazed by the enchanting magic of fire!
Sea lions
Visit the sea lion enclosure for an educational training session. Our caretakers will explain why and how the sea lions are trained.
Did you know that Boudewijn Seapark won the Best Training Award in April 2024? The caretakers worked for four years on the project ‘Choice & Control for Sea Lions’. This training method allows the animals to indicate whether they want to participate in different training sessions and shows. In this way, Boudewijn Seapark contributes to the development of innovative animal training techniques in zoos across Europe.
Sea Dreams – Belgium’s largest indoor soft play
Dream, explore, and play in Sea Dreams, Belgium’s largest indoor soft play at Boudewijn Seapark Bruges. Over 2,000 m² of play fun in a magical underwater world, spread across three floors. The perfect indoor activity during the Christmas holidays—even in rainy weather!
Catering options
Christmas specials
During the Christmas season, you can enjoy extra treats like grilled sausage, churros, and mulled wine, perfect for warming up in a cozy and festive atmosphere.
Restaurant
Hungry? Then head to Restaurant Sea Side for some classic Flemish dishes such as meatballs in tomato sauce, vol-au-vent, or beef stew.
NEW: You can now easily walk covered from the indoor playground to the restaurant. Perfect for parents who want to relax in the restaurant while the children continue playing in Sea Dreams Indoor.
Snacks
In the mood for a quick bite?
For a juicy burger, visit Restaurant Sea Side.
Prefer a warm waffle, a handheld croque, or a hot chocolate? You can get them at:
the bar at Sea Dreams Indoor,
the ice bar and kiosk at the ice rink,
as well as at various snack points throughout the outdoor park