Places To See
The Wadden Sea stretches from Den Helder to the northwest of Netherlands. Fauna and flora are very rich in this area, specially the many species of birds that can be seen here. Wadden Sea is very typical for its shallow waters, thanks to them, the differences between high and low tides are easy to see. The Islands are marked by dunes and wide sandy beaches and each of them have a specific atmosphere and mood.
Old port of Harlingen
The moment you arrive at our home port of Harlingen, you are greeted by the fresh sea air, its atmospheric canals and many pleasant terraces by the water. An old city with a long history of fishing and shipping. It's A place where you make yourself comfortable on the boat and prepare for the next days of our journey together.
Dry falling
Have you ever walked on the bottom of the sea? The Wadden Sea is characterised by many shallow waters. Because traditional Dutch ships have a flat bottom (no keel), they can land on sandy bottoms. At the right moment during the low tide, we "get stuck" in a nice spot and wait for the tide to carry away all the water around. You can go exploring surroundings, collecting shells, making friends with the crabs before the tide comes in. It's an incredible and very unique experience that you won't forget.
See the oldest lighthouse in the Netherlands
The island of Terschelling (Schylge) is the third inhabited Dutch Wadden Island from the south. With more than thirty kilometres of beach, the marina, the harbour with the ‘brown fleet’ (old sailing charter ships), campsites, hotels and the many terraces in the cosy villages. It is a favourite holiday destination. Its dominant is the oldest Dutch lighthouse, Brandaris. There is a myth that if you touch the lighthouse, you will always return back.
Discover the Sahara of the Netherlands
The smallest Dutch island in the Wadden. A place with a romantic beach right by the harbour, a small village with an authentic island atmosphere and many wild dunes. There is a legend about the origin of Vlieland that says that pirates used the place where today´s Vlieland is, to hide their loot. This booty, consisting mainly of spirits and wine, took on such forms that not everything was submerged at high tide. And so slowly but surely a new island arose.
The biggest of the Netherlands' Wadden islands
On Texel, the largest of the islands, the smell of fresh fish greets you at the harbour and you can taste them right there. There are pleasant restaurants, places to shop for typical souvenirs or stroll along the coastline overlooking the vast Wadden Sea. At the northernmost tip of the island is a lighthouse Eierland, typical for its red colour, which will draw you into the local seaside atmosphere.
The Diamond of the Dutch Wadden
North-east of the island of Terschelling is the island of Amelland. Most of the island is made up of sand dunes. A place where you can find peace, meet lots of sheep and not be disturbed by the fast-paced modern world.
Taste the variety of Dutch Harbours
Through the lock, we can also take the ship to Lake IJsselmeer. This enclosed inland bay offers a slightly different character to the local waters than Waddensea. The different colouring of the water, the shape of the waves and also several authentic sweetwater harbours that are worth visiting. You can find here more places worth to visite for their rich history, typical architectur with an authentic mood like Enkhuizen, Makkum, Stavoren, Medemblik and other.
