Boat and bike tour Wadden Sea sail and bike

Included

• 7 x breakfast
• 5 x packed lunches & 1 x lunch on board
• 6 x three-course dinners on board & 1 x “lunch box” (Terschelling)
• Coffee and tea on board
• Welcome drink
• Use of bed linen and towels
• Daily cabin cleaning
• Daily program briefings by the crew
• Maps and route descriptions for cycling tours (1 per cabin)
• GPS tracks
• Use of a waterproof pannier bag
• Biodegradable water bottle
• Wi-Fi
• Maps and navigation app on your smartphone

Excluded

• Drinks
• Rental bike or e-bike
• Helmet rental
• Personal insurance
• Tips (at your discretion)
• Entrance fees & excursions
• Ferry fees
• Transfers to/from the mooring location
• Parking fees
• Boat trips to and from the Dutch Wadden Islands (approx. €110 per person, including bike; tickets must be purchased individually)
• Travel to/from the tour
• Travel insurance
• Tourist tax

Information

• The bicycles on board are unisex city bikes with a low step-through frame and an upright, comfortable riding position. The bikes, made by Azor, are produced in the Netherlands according to a special design by Boat Bike Tours. Each bike has a lightweight aluminium frame and is equipped with responsive Shimano roller brakes (hand brakes), a Shimano 7-speed gear system, an adjustable Selle Royal gel saddle, an easy-to-use frame lock, and Schwalbe Marathon puncture-resistant tyres.
• The e-bike (“pedelec”) is an Azor Steps model with a Nexus 7-speed gear system and hand brakes. The Shimano mid-drive motor (400 Wh) offers four levels of assistance. The e-bikes also feature a comfortable gel saddle and a frame lock (or a comparable brand/model).
• Bike rental is optional. You may also bring your own bicycle or e-bike (limited parking spaces available). For a small fee, you can reserve a parking space for a regular bike or a parking and charging station for an e-bike. For safety reasons, it is not permitted to charge your own e-bike battery inside the cabin. The crew will inform you where batteries can be charged on deck/on board. In this case, the ship’s crew and tour operator are not liable for any damage, loss, or theft of personal bicycles or e-bikes.
• Rental prices for other bikes (including children’s bikes, tandems, “Slipstreamer/Camelino”, child trailers, etc.) and for child seats (rear rack) are available on request.

Prices

• Rental bike: €90 per week (optional)
• E-bike rental: €225 per week (limited number available; advance reservation required)
• Helmet rental: €10 per week (must be reserved and paid for in advance)
• Parking space for own bike: €10 per trip (limited availability; advance reservation required)
• Parking space for own e-bike: €25 per trip (limited availability; advance reservation required)

Additional Information

• Parking: parking behind the train station in Enkhuizen is free.
• On some days, you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route. Please note that on the shorter rides, not all listed highlights may be included.
• If you prefer not to cycle on a certain day, you are welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship sails to the next destination.
• On the day of arrival, you may leave your luggage on board the ship from 11:00 a.m.
• Distances given for the recommended cycling tours are approximate.
• The travel program and route are subject to change due to nautical, technical, or weather conditions, or other unforeseen events.
• If you have special dietary requirements (vegetarian, lactose-free, gluten-free, etc.), please inform us at the time of booking. Vegetarian meals are always possible; for special diets we will check the options for your chosen trip. In some cases (such as lactose-free or gluten-free meals), a surcharge may apply.
• About the Ships: please remember that the ship is both your hotel and a working vessel that must be operated and maintained day and night. Some operational noise is therefore unavoidable.
• Important Notes About Sail & Bike Tours: a Sail & Bike tour always includes a small element of adventure. On this trip, only the embarkation and disembarkation port of Enkhuizen is fixed in advance. The exact route depends mainly on the weather and is planned day by day. Changes to the route or the order of stages may therefore occur. The skipper and crew will discuss the options with guests each day and will do everything possible to offer you a varied, memorable, and active week full of culture and nature. Let yourself be pleasantly surprised!

Departures 2027

• July: 4, 11, 18 and 25
• August: 8, 15, 22 and 29

The Ship

The impressive four-masted schooner Leafde fan Fryslân made her maiden voyage in 2018. The interior of this recently restyled ship can be described as modern-traditional. On the lower deck, there are 12 well-equipped twin cabins, one smaller twin cabin, one junior suite with two separate beds, and two single cabins. In two twin cabins, a third bed (bunk bed) can be added, making the ship suitable for families. On the upper deck, there are four magnificent suites with hotel-style beds, double sliding glass doors, and small private balconies. Delicious meals are served in the restaurant, and the well-stocked bar makes the lounge an ideal place to relax after a day of cycling. And if you still have energy left, you are welcome to roll up your sleeves on deck and help the crew with the sailing.

Departures 2027

• May: 8, 15, 22 and 29
• June: 5, 12, 19 and 26
• July: 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31
• August: 7, 14, 21 and 28
• September: 4, 11, 18 and 25

The Ship

The Mare fan Fryslân is a beautiful and 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-paneled lounge that also serves as a restaurant. Here you will also find 12 comfortable twin cabins, one junior suite, and one single cabin with an additional fold-out bunk bed. All cabins have private bathrooms. On the main deck, next to the lounge, is the deckhouse with a bar and panoramic windows. On the wooden upper deck, there is an outdoor bar and, as a special highlight for relaxation, a jacuzzi.

Departures 2027

• April: 30
• May: 7, 14, 21 and 28
• June: 4, 11, 18 and 25
• July: 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30
• August: 6, 13, 20 and 27
• September: 3, 10, 17 and 24

The Ship

The Wapen fan Fryslân is the largest two-masted schooner sailing Dutch waters. Take a seat in the deckhouse, order a drink at the stylish bar, and enjoy the stunning views through the panoramic windows. Even better views await outside—pure relaxation on the aft deck at the outdoor bar, in the jacuzzi on the mid-deck, or on the sun deck in one of the deck chairs.

The spacious salon also serves as the restaurant, where delicious meals are prepared for you. And in the wonderfully roomy cabins, you are sure to enjoy a restful night’s sleep. On board, there are 12 twin cabins with the option of adding a third fold-out bunk bed.

• Check the Tour Details: Go to the “Details” tab. There you will find descriptions of the ships as well as all available departure dates (see the ship tabs above).
• Choose Your Ship and Departure Date: Decide which ship you would like to travel on and select your preferred departure date.
• Go to the Booking Form: Scroll down the page to the “Prices and Dates” section – there you will find the booking form.
• Complete the Booking Form Step by Step
  • Under “Trip”, select your chosen ship.
  • Enter the number of travellers.
  • Choose your room type – upper deck or lower deck.
  • Select your cabin category.
  • Pick your departure date in the calendar.
  • Decide whether you want to rent a bike or bring your own.
• Enter Personal Details and Complete the Booking: Once all fields are filled in, simply click the “Book Now” button.