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Bike & Boat: Sailing the Dutch Wadden Sea with the MARE fan Fryslan

Fresh sea breeze and enchanting islands

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WAT 01
Duration
8 days / 7 nights
Price
From 1.239€
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Price calculator last updated: January 15.09.2026,

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Hoist the sails, feel the fresh sea breeze, cycle along the coast of the enchanting Wadden Islands and enjoy a stay on board one of the largest and most comfortable sailing ships in the Netherlands. The ship sails through locks from fresh to salt water and takes you to the Wadden Sea. This is a unique natural area that is constantly changing with the tides and you can see birds and seals on the sandbanks. During this 8-day trip you can discover endless beaches, dunes, groves and picturesque villages on several Wadden Islands.

fuel surcharge

A fuel surcharge of up to 8% of the package tour price may be levied on this bike and boat tour. The final amount will be determined and communicated 20–30 days before departure. Payment is due directly upon boarding the ship. This policy is in accordance with §651f of the German Civil Code (BGB) and serves to adjust for current fuel costs from our service partners.

Der Wattensegler MARE fan Fryslan bei Sonnenuntergang Mare Fan Fryslan Außendeck

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Embarkation begins at 16 pm at the charming town center and train station of the historic port town of Enkhuizen. The skipper and crew will introduce themselves and, over an aperitif, share interesting facts about the trip, the ship, the cycling tours, and inform you about the onboard safety procedures. You will have time to explore the beautiful old town. In the "Golden" 17th century, Enkhuizen was one of the world's leading trading cities, the home port of a vast merchant and fishing fleet, and known as the "Herring City." Dinner and the first night on board will be spent in the port of Enkhuizen.

Your first bike tour begins after breakfast. You cycle along the IJsselmeer to the old port town of Medemblik. You then continue sailing by ship to Den Oever at the dyke that separates the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea. You pass through the lock in the dyke and - depending on the weather - the ship sails across the Wadden Sea to the island of Texel.

The island of Texel is known for its varied landscapes and picturesque villages. Cycle tour on the largest Dutch North Sea island, Texel. Tip: The well-signposted Thijsseroute (40 km), which takes you through picturesque villages, beautiful landscapes and the North Sea. On the way you can visit the seal sanctuary Eco Mare, as well as a small brewery at the port of Oudeschild.

Today the sails are set. Your destination is the island of Terschelling further east. You will cross the Wadden Sea with its many sandbanks, where you may see seals. During the sailing tour, a hearty lunch will be served instead of dinner today. If weather permits, dine on deck. The exact route and travel time depend on the tidal current and the wind. In the course of the afternoon you arrive at Terschelling. The pretty little villages on the narrow and approx. 30 km long island have retained much of their old charm... No dinner will be served on board today. This gives you the opportunity to explore the harbor of the beautiful island with its many nice restaurants and pubs.

Yesterday you mainly sailed, today it's back to cycling. Terschelling has a lot to offer: nature and culture, 70 km of cycle paths and four beautiful villages. West Terschelling is the largest town on the island with numerous shops and pubs. The island's landmark can be seen from afar: the 400-year-old Brandaris lighthouse. Also worth seeing is the nature reserve De Boschplaat, characterized by moors, salt marshes, beaches and dunes. With a bit of luck you will see lots of ducks, black-winged stilts and large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. In the late afternoon the ship departs and sails to Harlingen, the most important port on the Frisian mainland.

The bike tour starts after breakfast in Harlingen. Via Franeker with the famous planetarium by Eise Eisinga, you continue cycling through the wonderful, spacious landscape of Friesland dotted with small villages to Makkum on the eastern shore of the IJsselmeer. If you want to do the long bike ride, you also come to Bolsward, one of the Frisian eleven cities.

From Makkum, the bike ride continues to Stavoren. The short route takes you through the old trading town of Hindeloopen. Hindeloopen painting is world famous. The first Frisian ice skating museum is also located here. The long route takes you along several lakes in the Frisian Lake District, revealing a completely different landscape. From Stavoren, the boat returns to Enkhuizen at the end of the day.

End of your journey. Disembarkation after breakfast, until 9:30 a.m.

  • 7 nights in outside cabins in the booked cabin category
  • Full board: 7 breakfasts; 5 packed lunches; 1 lunch on board; 6 three-course meals on board (1 dinner in Terschelling not included)
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • welcome drink
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Daily cabin cleaning
  • Daily program briefings by the crew
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • WiFi
  • 1x per cabin only German travel documents, GPS tracks

    Our services are communicated in German and English.

    Not included in the tour price are tourist tax, city tax or cultural tax (amounting to €2,00 - €3,00 per person/night, payable locally), as well as drinks, rental bicycle or e-bike, rental helmets, personal insurance, tips (at your discretion), entrance fees and excursions, ferry fees, transfers to/from the ferry terminal, parking fees, and one dinner in Terschelling.

Money-saving tip: 5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026
  • The discount is automatically deducted during the booking process.
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Basic price in € per person

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2 bed cabin main deck
30.05.2026 - 18.09.2026 1.539,00 €
19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 1.389,00 €
26.09.2026 - 03.10.2026 1.239,00 €
08.05.2027 - 22.05.2027 1.469,00 €
29.05.2027 - 11.09.2027 1.649,00 €
18.09.2027 - 18.09.2027 1.469,00 €
25.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 1.319,00 €
1 bed cabin main deck
30.05.2026 - 18.09.2026 1.839,00 €
19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 1.689,00 €
26.09.2026 - 03.10.2026 1.539,00 €
08.05.2027 - 22.05.2027 1.769,00 €
29.05.2027 - 11.09.2027 1.949,00 €
18.09.2027 - 18.09.2027 1.769,03 €
25.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 1.619,00 €
Junior Suite main deck
30.05.2026 - 18.09.2026 1.739,00 €
19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 1.589,00 €
26.09.2026 - 03.10.2026 1.439,00 €
08.05.2027 - 22.05.2027 1.669,00 €
29.05.2027 - 11.09.2027 1.849,00 €
18.09.2027 - 18.09.2027 1.669,00 €
25.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 1.519,00 €
2-bed cabin for single use main deck
30.05.2026 - 18.09.2026 2.308,50 €
19.09.2026 - 25.09.2026 2.083,50 €
26.09.2026 - 03.10.2026 1.858,50 €
08.05.2027 - 22.05.2027 2.203,50 €
29.05.2027 - 11.09.2027 2.473,50 €
18.09.2027 - 18.09.2027 2.203,50 €
25.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 1.978,50 €
3 bed cabin main deck
08.05.2027 - 22.05.2027 1.369,00 €
29.05.2027 - 11.09.2027 1.549,00 €
18.09.2027 - 18.09.2027 1.369,00 €
25.09.2027 - 25.09.2027 1.219,00 €

Rental bikes

    7-speed unisex rental bike
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 91,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 98,00 €
    electric rental bike
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 252,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 273,00 €

Additional Services

    Bicycle helmet for rent (on request)
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 10,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 10,00 €
    limitation of liability rental bike
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 14,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 14,00 €
    Limitation of liability for electric rental bikes
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 28,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 28,00 €
    parking space for your own bike
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 14,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 14,00 €
    parking space for your own e-bike
    01.01.2026 - 31.12.2026 28,00 €
    01.01.2027 - 31.12.2027 35,00 €

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A wonderful ship, a great young, committed crew, nice fellow travelers. We particularly enjoyed being able to get our hands dirty on the "Mare fan Fryslan" and experience how such a ship is sailed. On the other hand, we naturally enjoyed the Ijsselmeer and Wadden Sea, as well as the islands of Tegel and Terschelling with their wonderful landscape and the bike tours, which were all very well documented and explained. The accommodation on the ship and the food were excellent, with Dutch and Frisian dishes on the menu in the evenings. Once again, a big compliment to skipper Joris, his wife and the crew! An unforgettable experience for us!
- Hans Hehrman

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Reisecode
WAT 01

Bike & Boat: Sailing the Dutch Wadden Sea with the MARE fan Fryslan

Duration
8 days
Overnight stays
7 nights
Overnight stays
about 147 - 193 km

2026 Saturdays: May 9th to September 26th, 2026 / 2027 Saturdays: May 8th to September 25th, 2027

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Basic price in € per person * 2026 main deck
2 bed cabin From €1239
1 bed cabin From €1539
Junior Suite From €1439
2-bed cabin for single use From €2008.5
3 bed cabin -

5% early booking discount for tours in 2027, valid until 31.10.2026

Attention: This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Train: 

  • to/from Enkhuizen train station

Parking: 

  • Free parking spaces in Enkhuizen (no guarantee)

General tip for traveling by car

A comprehensive overview of parking lots can be conveniently viewed on the external website www.parkopedia.de.

The Mare fan Fryslân is a beautiful, rather extravagant three-masted schooner that has been sailing Dutch waters as a passenger ship since 2007. On the lower deck there is a wood-panelled saloon, which is also used as a restaurant. Here you will also find 12 comfortable double cabins, 1 junior suite and a single cabin with an additional fold-out bunk bed. All cabins have their own sanitary facilities. On the main deck, next to the saloon, you will find the deckhouse with a bar and panoramic windows. On the wooden upper deck there is an outdoor bar and, as the icing on the cake and for ultimate relaxation, a Jacuzzi.

Mare fan Fryslân Decksplan

deck plan

Mare Fan Fryslan WC

Bathroom / Shower / Toilet

Mare Fan Fryslan Kabine

2 bed cabin

Mare Fan Fryslan Kabine

2 bed cabin

Mare Fan Fryslan Bar

Bar with panoramic windows

Mare Fan Fryslan Bar

Bar with panoramic windows

Mare Fan Fryslan Restaurant

Lounge with restaurant

Mare Fan Fryslan Außendeck

outer deck

3-berth cabin

Junior Suite

The ship is your floating hotel.

In addition to the cycling tours, you'll cover part of the route by boat, which sails to a new destination each day. You'll sleep on board, and your dinner and breakfast will be served on the ship. You can also take a packed lunch and choose between a longer and a shorter cycling tour. And if you don't feel like cycling, you can simply stay on board and travel to the next port of call. There are rental bikes available on board, but you can also bring your own.

Perfect for experienced cyclists

You will receive a detailed cycling map, and we will suggest a route. Ultimately, you decide which route you want to take and at what pace you want to explore the surroundings. A briefing is held every evening where the crew explains the next day's route and gives you helpful tips. While you are out on the water, you can contact the ship by phone at any time in case of emergency. The crew can then help you solve your problem.ems help.

Good to know

  • On some days, you can choose between a longer and a shorter bike tour. Please note that the shorter bike tour may not include all of the highlights mentioned.
  • If you prefer not to cycle one day, you are welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship sails to the next dock.
  • On the day of arrival you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11:00 a.m.
  • The distances for the recommended cycling tours are approximate.
  • The travel program and itinerary are subject to possible changes for nautical, technical or meteorological reasons or due to other unforeseen events.

Our ships
Please remember that the ship is both your hotel and a machine that needs to be maintained and operated—both day and night. Operational noise is therefore unavoidable.

Important information about the program of a Sail & Bike trip:
A Sail & Bike tour always includes a touch of adventure: For this trip, only the embarkation and disembarkation port of Enkhuizen on the planned arrival and departure days is 100% fixed in advance. The route to be covered depends primarily on the weather and is determined anew each day. Route changes or changes to the order of the individual stages are therefore always possible. The skipper and crew will discuss the possibilities with the guests daily and will do everything to offer you an unforgettable, varied, and active week full of culture and nature. Let yourself be surprised!

This trip can also be booked with the ships Wapen fan Fryslan (see WAT 02) & Leafde fan Fryslan (see WAT 03)

 

General information

Not included in the price: Cultural development tax, bed tax, arrival and departure, transfers, excursions, entrance and sightseeing fees, city maps, ferry fees, insurance, tips and personal expenses.
This trip is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Maps presented are for illustrative purposes only and do not reflect geographical reality.

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