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Week sailing from Harlingen
Explore “the Dutch pearls” in the Wadden Sea
Week sailing from Harlingen - Description
During this fantastic sailing holiday you mostly traverse the Wadden Sea and visit some of the West Frisian Islands. On the way you experience what it is like to sail on tidal water and you discover how much the islands differ from each other.
This is a unique and varied trip that you will not forget quickly.
It's also possible to sail a week from Enkhuizen.
Week sailing from Harlingen - Programme
You go on board ship in the port of Harlingen and make the acquaintance of the crew and your fellow travellers. Before you leave, the route you are to take on the first leg of your sailing trip will first be discussed. First stop is Ameland.
Once the tide is favourable, you leave for Terschelling on the following day. On this island you can visit the charming villages, take a walk on the beach or a bike ride through the woods. In the evening you can enjoy life on deck or in one of the many cafés where you partake of a well deserved drink.
On the next day the ship sets course across the Wadden Sea to car-free Vlieland where you can take a walk or a bike ride to the vast Vliehorst sandbank. You can also climb the lighthouse. When the tide is low, the ship beaches on a sand bank and (depending on the time) this is where you will spend the night.With a little luck you will see seals the following morning. After this unique experience, you continue your sailing trip to Texel. Once there you can visit the Ecomare seal centre, the Slufter sea inlet or the Maritime Museum. These are sights that you really should not miss.
On the last day of your sailing holiday you make a long journey across the Wadden Sea back to Harlingen where you can put the finishing touches to your sailing skills.
Embarkation: Saturday at 12.00 hours/Friday at 16.00 hours.
Hours of sailing dail: 0 to 6 hours.
Activities: hoisting the sails, steering, navigating and other small activities
Target Group: all ages. Accommodation: a traditional sailing ship with two-, three- and/or four-person cabins, collective showers and toilets.
Number of participants: maximum 30 persons, minimum 8 persons.
ITINERARY
This itinerary is an example and depends on weather conditions. The departure and arrival ports are definite.
Once the tide is favourable, you leave for Terschelling on the following day. On this island you can visit the charming villages, take a walk on the beach or a bike ride through the woods. In the evening you can enjoy life on deck or in one of the many cafés where you partake of a well deserved drink.
On the next day the ship sets course across the Wadden Sea to car-free Vlieland where you can take a walk or a bike ride to the vast Vliehorst sandbank. You can also climb the lighthouse. When the tide is low, the ship beaches on a sand bank and (depending on the time) this is where you will spend the night.With a little luck you will see seals the following morning. After this unique experience, you continue your sailing trip to Texel. Once there you can visit the Ecomare seal centre, the Slufter sea inlet or the Maritime Museum. These are sights that you really should not miss.
On the last day of your sailing holiday you make a long journey across the Wadden Sea back to Harlingen where you can put the finishing touches to your sailing skills.
MORE INFORMATION
Sailing area: Frisian Sea, you will visit 3 or 4 Frisian Islands.Embarkation: Saturday at 12.00 hours/Friday at 16.00 hours.
Hours of sailing dail: 0 to 6 hours.
Activities: hoisting the sails, steering, navigating and other small activities
Target Group: all ages. Accommodation: a traditional sailing ship with two-, three- and/or four-person cabins, collective showers and toilets.
Number of participants: maximum 30 persons, minimum 8 persons.
SPECIAL REMARKS:
- surcharge for guaranteed two-person cabin € 35,- per person.ITINERARY
Itinerary 7-day sailing holiday from Harlingen:
|
Day |
From |
To |
|
1 |
Harlingen |
Ameland |
|
2 |
Ameland |
Terschelling |
|
3 |
Terschelling |
Vlieland |
|
4 |
Vlieland |
Vlieland |
|
5 |
Vlieland |
Droogvallen
op zandplaat |
|
6 |
Zandplaat |
Texel |
|
7 |
Texel |
Harlingen |
This itinerary is an example and depends on weather conditions. The departure and arrival ports are definite.
Traditional sailing ship
Sailing Adventure Tours will find a suitable ship for these tours. The choice depends on the number of bidders and the availability of ships.
