Day trip mudflat walking on UNESCO heritage

Always wanted to experience walking on mud flats? Watching the water disappear from under the ship is a truly magical experience. Wander on the bottom of UNESCO World Heritage the Wadden Sea with a World Heritage guide from the Wadden Association and enjoy tasty meals on boeard. This breathtakingly beautiful trip is something you must have done once in your life.

Tip: this day trip is also ideal to give as a gift.

The program of this day trip mudflay walking

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

You are expected on board at 9 o’clock in the morning. The skipper, sailor and mudflat guide are ready to welcome you with a cup of coffee and a tasty treat. When everyone is on board, the skipper takes the floor and tells you what the wind is like and what route he will take. Then the ship sails out of the harbour and you head for the sandbank. Enjoy the sweeping views and salty air.

If the wind is right, the sailor will put you to work! Help hoist, raise and quarter the sails so the skipper and the sailor can maneuver the ship together through the channels.

Opon arriving at the sandbank, the anchor is dropped and the beaching can begin. A tasty lunch is served to enjoy while waiting for the sand to reveal itself from beneath the falling seawater… Who will be the first to disembark? The guide will explore the mudflat with you. What treasures will you find on the Wadden sea bottom? We bet you didn’t know how many animals are hiding in the sand.

After the mudflat walking trip across the mudflats, you can enjoy the weather and share stories on deck. As the water slowly reappears under the boat, dinner will be served. When there is enough water, the ship pulls away from the seabed and you sail back to Harlingen harbor as the sun moves back toward the horizon.

The care

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 purchased by the glass at reasonable prices.

The common room is equipped with ample seating, books and games. On some ships you will find a sound system and/or musical instrument.

The price also includes final cleaning.

Dates and prices 2025

This day trip beaching and mudflat walking lasts from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. The port of departure and arrival for this trip is Harlingen.

Dates
Saturday 26-04-2025
Saturday 10-05-2025
Sunday 11-05-2025
Saturday 24-05-2025
Sunday 25-05-2025
Monday 23-06-2025
Tuesday 24-06-2025
Wednesday 20-08-2025
Thursday 21-08-2025
Saturday 06-09-2025

Prices
Adults  €150,-  p.p.
Children up to 12 years  €125,- p.p.

Booking and contact

You can book these trips with a maximum of 6 people. For more persons you can rent a ship exclusively for your party.

Do you have questions about beaching and mudflats, sailing or the program? Then feel free to contact us. Our staff will be happy to answer all your questions. Do you have general questions about sailing with a historic ship? Then be sure to read our frequently asked questions and traveler information pages.

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