This is the place I visited unexpectedly.

Blankenberge, Belgium. In mid-June 2024, the cruise ship was unable to dock at the Irish Waterfront due to large waves, and instead docked at a pier near Bruges. The round-trip bus fare on the cruise ship is US$50 per person, but taking the light rail from the pier to this small town and then taking the train to Bruges only costs US$20 round trip, which is more cost-effective.