Hauptkatalog 2024
Hauptkatalog 2024
Days
8
Ø km per day
50
Lines loose and sails hoisted - welcome to island hopping in Holland!
On one of the impressive sailing ships, you will sail across the IJsselmeer and to the Dutch North Sea islands. You will anchor in time-honored trading towns that once welcomed ships and people from all over the world. You will explore the countryside by bicycle. The water is never far away, there is always time for a short jump into the waves. Look forward to wildly growing orchids on the island of Texel, the fascination of the tides in the Wadden Sea, centuries-old lighthouses, and large and small windmills! In the evening you will return to your majestic sailing ship. Island hopping in Holland means seafaring romance and cycling tours like from a picture book.
Leafde fan Fryslân: Since 2018, the tall ship, now equipped with four masts, is used for cycling and sailing trips. The maximum of 38 guests will find every comfort on the ship: comfortably furnished cabins, a restaurant designed in nautical style and a wheelhouse, which comes up with a salon and a quaint ship bar. On deck, ample seating and a whirlpool await you to relax after the stages on the bike.
Mare fan Fryslân: The impressive three-masted schooner was converted into an extravagant excursion sailing ship. Driven by the wind, always in the sign of the tides you sail across the IJsselmeer and the North Sea. If you feel like it, your skipper will instruct you in hoisting the sails. If you prefer to relax rather than roll up your sleeves, lie down in the whirlpool, enjoy the sea breeze at the bar on the spacious deck or sit down with a book in the wood-paneled salon.
Wapen fan Fryslân: The imposing former cargo ship Wapen fan Fryslân is a picture-perfect two-masted schooner: with a length of 55 meters and a sail area of 550 square meters, it is the largest in the Netherlands. Erik van Aken is the experienced skipper who will take you on this exciting trip. If you feel like it, he will be happy to assist you! You can relax in the jacuzzi on deck.
Show more Show lessThe starting point of your round trip is Enkhuizen, a venerable port city. When Dutch ships determined the trade in Southeast Asia, one of the company's headquarters was located here. Today, its good location on the IJsselmeer makes the port a popular vacation destination. The historic center bears witness to the city's heyday in the 16th century.
You cycle on the old Zuiderzeedeich along the IJsselmeer to Medemblik, the oldest West Frisian town. There, explore historic houses, sidewalk cafes or Radboud Castle before sailing to Den Oever. The town has a small, cozy fishing harbor. Depending on the weather, you sail already today out on the Wadden Sea to the island of Texel. The trip through the lock into the North Sea is an experience!
Texel, that means pure relaxation in ravishing nature. The fascinating dune landscape of the national park was created over centuries and is a unique natural paradise. The diversity of bird species and the sea of wild orchid blossoms create a very special backdrop. Beaches, picturesque villages and small, hidden cafes with the flair of the sea are on your way. There is also time to pay a visit to the EcoMare seal breeding station.
Today's leg is pure island hopping in Holland: you sail from Texel to Terschelling. After this day of sailing, nautical terms will pass your lips quite fluidly: Starboard or port, unrigging or gybing – you can lend a hand on the way across the West Frisian Wadden Sea if you want. Or relax on deck before dropping anchor on Terschelling Island. Besides the pretty, lovely communities, you will also find a rich variety of flora and fauna on this island. The fertile soil also allows rare specimens of wild orchid species to thrive magnificently.
With 70 km of bike paths, the elongated island of Terschelling offers a great view of the Wadden Sea, the dunes and the beach from almost every place. The beach stretches across the entire width of the island on the north side. Its landmark, the 400-year-old Brandaris lighthouse, can be seen from afar. You can hear the many ducks, waders, spoonbills and black-backed gulls. You will explore this landscape almost silently on your bike. In the late afternoon you sail to Harlingen. Finally, let the evening end relaxed on board.
The province of Friesland is proud of its peculiarities: Not only the language and history, but also the landscape differs from the rest of the country. The inhabitants agree: in Friesland the most beautiful province of the Netherlands awaits you! On your bike you will cycle from Harlingen, a lively harbor town, through the vast landscape to Makkum. In this popular vacation resort with its spacious beach promenade, your majestic sailor awaits you. If you feel like a longer trip, you can cycle to Bolsward. The Frisian town once arose from a three-part shipyard.
After spending the night in the port of Makkum, you will get on your bike for the last time today: The tour to Stavoren will first take you to the small town of Hindeloopen. With not even 1000 inhabitants, it is nevertheless one of the eleven Frisian towns. Venerable captain's houses tell the story of the glory days of the Dutch trading colonies. Afterwards you can choose: Either cycle the direct route along the coast to Stavoren or take the worthwhile detour to the Frisian lakes. In Stavoren the sails are set again – destination is Enkhuizen.
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Additional bookable services
Leafde fan Fryslân
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Mare & Wapen fan Fryslân
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Surcharge for single use of double cabin |
50 % |
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Supplement twin cabin upper deck |
500 € |
7-gear rental bike |
59 € |
E-bike / pedelec |
199 € |
Days
8
Ø km per day
50