Three-day sailing trip across the Wadden Sea

Board the ships of the Historische Zeilvaart Harlingen and prepare for 3 days of pure enjoyment. We will pamper you with delicious meals, while you enjoy the UNESCO World Heritage Site: the Wadden Sea. Not only will there be sailing, during the sailing trip a visit to one or more Wadden Islands is of course also on the programme, which you can explore on your own.

The programme of this three-day sailing trip across the Wadden Sea

Landlubber, please note: a ship sails where the wind takes her. The programme below is just an example. The exact programme will only be determined on board according to the tide.

You will be expected in the beautiful port city of Harlingen at sunset. While enjoying a welcome drink and snacks, you will meet the other guests and the crew. The skipper will explain the ship, life on board and the sailing trip after which you can settle into your cabin.

The next morning, after a delicious breakfast, the ship leaves Harlingen harbour and we sail towards the Wadden Islands. The trip goes through channels, past sandbanks with resting seals, to the beautiful island of Vlieland. A delicious lunch is provided en route. After the day’s sailing, the ship moors in Vlieland harbour and you can visit the island with its beautiful dune landscapes, beaches and the idyllic village of Oost-Vlieland. Back on board, you will have drinks with delicious snacks, enjoy a nutritious dinner and then enjoy the evening.

The next morning, the ship leaves for West-Terschelling, you will sail through the sea channel between Vlieland and Terschelling, through the Vliestroom, along the Richel and the Grounds of Stortemelk. After this wonderful sailing trip, the ship moors in the harbour of West-Terschelling. You can walk straight from the ship into this cosy village, rent a bike or grab a terrace. The galley crew will take care of you and the day with delicious meals throughout the day.

On the last one, the ship departs towards the Wadden Sea during the morning for the last sail of this trip. Have you already experienced what it is like to hoist the sail? This is your last chance. When the skyline of Harlingen comes into view, you will have the feeling of a long, relaxing holiday behind you. A special trip, sailing to the rhythm of the tide, propelled by the wind, in the most beautiful nature reserve in Northern Europe: the Unesco World Heritage Wadden Sea.

The service

During this trip, you will enjoy full board. All meals and snacks will be provided for you by the cook. Any dietary requirements will of course be taken into account. To enable him/her to conjure great dishes from the galley, he/she will occasionally need your help with the preparation and washing up. Water, tea, coffee and milk are included. Soft drinks, lemonade, beer and wine can be bought by the glass at reasonable prices.

You will stay in a cabin with a bunk bed, mirror and washbasin. The bed is already made for you and towels are provided. You can share a cabin with a fellow traveller of the same gender; you can also reserve a cabin for yourself at an additional cost. If you book with more than one person, we will of course assign you to them. You will share showers and toilets with all guests. The common room has ample seating, books and games. On some ships, you will find a sound system and/or musical instrument.

Dates and prices 2025

The port of departure and arrival for this voyage is Harlingen.

Dates
Friday 6 June 20:00 to Monday 9 June 16:00 on the Noordfries.

Prices
Adults: € 525
Surcharge single cabin €175,-
You will stay in a cabin with a maximum of 1 person of the same gender from another party.

The price also includes final cleaning, harbour fees, tourist tax and insurance from the Package Travel Guarantee Scheme.

N.B. You can book these trips with a maximum of 6 people. For more persons you can rent a ship exclusively for your party.
N.B. Depending on the number of bookings, we reserve the right to change the ship to a larger or smaller ship.

Booking and contact

Do you have any questions about this three-day sailing trip, sailing or the programme? Then feel free to contact us. Our staff will be happy to answer all your questions. Do you have general questions about sailing on a historic ship? Then be sure to read our frequently asked questions and traveller information.

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