Description

Harbour Life presents the full gamut of life in the Port of Antwerp. That is much more diverse than you might think. The port is of course populated with dockers, pilots, shipping agents and customs officers. But you also meet café owners, priests, nature conservationists and heritage guards. Harbour Life introduces you to their fascinating world.

Four city and port tours lead you through the old port neighbourhoods, the Eilandje district and the port area on the Right Bank and the Left Bank.

33 people share their personal port stories and countless facts, figures and good adresses Bring to life Europe's second largest port.

About the author:

Patrick Verhoeven (b. 1969) was introduced to the harbour life at age 16 while working as a student.

He was bitten by the port bug at the time and since then his passion has never waned.

Patrick's favourite spot in the Port of Antwerp is café ' t Licht der Dokken.