2022
Holland Island Hopping by Bike and Under Canvas

Island Hopping in Holland

The West Frisian Wadden Sea by bike and under Canvas

 Enkhuizen – Texel Island – Enkhuizen

  • The Westfrisian islands Texel and Terschelling, sailing day in the mud flat
  • Daily routes ●●○○○
  • Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Full board!
  • Bike & Sail: Leafde, Wapen or Mare fan Fryslân

days
8

km / day avg.
50

Cast off the ropes and set sail in Holland – it's time to go island hopping! You will be sailing across Lake Yssel to the Dutch North Sea islands on a magnificent sailing boat. You will drop anchor in old traditional trading towns that used to welcome boats and people from all over the world. And you will go ashore to explore the area by bike. But the water is never far. And there's always enough time for a quick dip, should you feel the urge! Look forward to orchids that grow in the wild on Texel island, the fascination of the tides in the shallows, century-old lighthouses and windmills both large and small! In the evening you return to your majestic three-masted schooner. Island-hopping in Holland is the romance of the sea-farer and bike tours through fantastic scenery.

Itinerary

  • Booking codes
    Leafde fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWL-08I
    Mare fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWM-08I
    Wapen fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWW-08I
  • Start / Destination
    Enkhuizen
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 240 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 25 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
Holland: Island Hopping by Bike and Under Canvas

The three-masted schooners Leafde, Mare and Wapen fan Fryslân

Leafde fan Fryslân: 2018, the boat sets sail for the first time for Bike & Sail tours. A maximum of 25 guests can be accommodated on the imposing three-masted barquentine. A restaurant, once decorated in a nautical style, an old ship bar and of course comfortably fitted cabins. In the wheelhouse is a beautiful sitting area from which you have wonderful views of the sea. On the deck you'll find sufficient sitting and a whirlpool for relaxing at the end of days spent in the saddle.

Mare fan Fryslân: The impressive three-masted schooner has been converted to an extravagant sailing cruiser. Driven by the wind, following the shifting of the tides, you sail across the IJsselmeer and into the North Sea. If you like, your skipper will show you how to hoist the white sail. If you prefer relaxing to rolling up your sleeves, step into the whirlpool, enjoy the fresh sea breeze on the large deck and find a pleasant seat and pick up your book for a read in the wood-panelled saloon.

Wapen fan Fryslân: This stately, former freight ship, Wapen fan Fryslân is a twin mast schooner right out of a picture book: 55 m long and with a sail spanning 550 m² it is the biggest in The Netherlands. Erik van Aken is the experienced skipper who will accompany you on this exciting tour. He likes to see his guests giving a hand on deck. Relaxation can be found in the whirlpool on deck.

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Leafde fan Fryslân

Leafde fan Fryslân

Mare fan Fryslan

Mare fan Fryslan

Wapen fan Fryslan

Wapen fan Frylsan

Day 1: Individual arrival in Enkhuizen

The starting point is Enkhuizen, a time-honoured harbour town. Back when Dutch ships controlled most of the trade in Southeast Asia, one of the headquarters of the company was located here. Today the harbour is a popular tourist destination due to its excellent location at the Ijsselmeer. The historic centre attests to the town’s golden age in the 16th century.

Day 2: Enkhuizen – Medemblik, approx. 25 / 40 km, Medemblik – Den Oever – Texel Island (by boat)

Today you will cycle along the old Zuiderzee dike to Medemblik, the oldest West Frisian town. Here you can explore historic houses, street cafés or Castle Radboud, before cycling to Den Oever. The village has a small, cosy fishing harbour. Depending on the weather you will already sail across the Wadden See to the island of Texel toady. Travelling through the locks into the North Sea is a great experience!

Day 3: Round trip on Texel Island, up to 50 km

Texel – that´s pure relaxation in striking natural surroundings. The fascinating dune landscape of the national park evolved during several centuries. One example is the biodiversity of the bird life and millions of wild orchids. Dream-like beaches encourage visitors to go for a swim in the refreshing seawater, picturesque villages with cosy cafés and restaurants invite you to linger.

Day 4: Texel – Terschelling, sailing day

You will spend today on the Wapen fan Fryslân and enjoy the West Frisian Wattenmeer on a say of sailing. Relax on desk before arriving to the island of Terschelling. This island is also known as Amsterdam of the Wattenmeer and offers visitors countless photo opportunities with its pretty villages.

Day 5: Round trip on Terschelling Island, up to 40 km, Terschelling Island – Harlingen (by boat)

Along the 70 km long cycle route, the long island of Terschelling offers amazing views of the Wattenmeer, dunes and beaches which stretch almost along the entire northern coast of the island. Terschelling-West is the largest town on the island with many countless shops and pubs. The 400 year old lighthouse Brandaris, the symbol of the island can be seen in the distance. In the late afternoon you are sailing to Harlingen.

Day 6: Harlingen – Franeker – Makkum, approx. 50 / 60 km

The province of Friesland is proud of itself. Not just the language and its history but also the countryside makes it different to the rest of the country. The locals agree: In Friesland you can expect to see The Netherlands most beautiful province. On your bike you pedal from Harlingen, a lively harbour town through the expansive countryside to Makkum. In this popular holiday resort, with a generous beach promenade look forward to your majestic sailing boat. If you fancy a longer tour, you can cycle to Bolsward. The Frisian town grew out of a shipyard.

Day 7: Makkum – Stavoren, approx. 30 / 50 km, Stavoren – Enkhuizen (by boat)

After spending the night in Makkum harbour, you hop on to your bike for the last time: the tour to Stavoren first takes you to the small town of Hindeloopen. With not even as many as 1000 inhabitants, it still counts as one of the eleven Frisian towns. Honourable old captain's houses tell stories of the boom times of the Dutch trading colonies. Next you get to choose: you can either take the direct route along the coast to Stavoren or try a detour to the Frisian lakes. In Stavoren, the sails are hoisted again - your destination is Enkhuizen.

Day 8: Individual departure

After breakfast your Holland island hopping cruise unfortunately comes to a close. You will disembark from the boat and begin your return journey home.

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Dates / prices / services

The three sailing ships Leafde, Mare and Wapen fan Fryslân sail on the same route, usually alternating.

Both ships Mare and Wapen fan Fryslân start the trip on Saturdays, Leafde fan Fryslân starts on Sundays.
You can find the exact departure dates in the booking form.

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Season times and prices 2022

Arrival on sundays from 01.05.2022 to 18.09.2022

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Leafde fan Fryslân

Season A
01.05. - 08.05.
18.09.
from999 €
Season B
15.05. - 11.09.

from1089 €
All prices per person in a double cabin, without Additional Services
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Services

  • 7 nights on board
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunch, 1 x lunch, 1 x packed dinner, 6 x dinner)
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon until 4 pm
  • Welcome drink
  • Regularly cleaning of cabins
  • Bed linen and towels supplied
  • All harbour, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily Routing discussion, On-board tour guide
  • Parking space when bringing your own bike or e-bike
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per cabin)
  • 7 day Service Hotline
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Not included:

  • Drinks on board
  • Fees for excursions, entries and ferries
  • Tips

The minimum number of 18 participants must be reached 21 days prior to the arrival date.

Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.

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Child reduction on basic price

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From 0 to 17 years

-300 €

Applies for accommodation in a triple cabin with 2 full-paying guests.

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Accommodation

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Leafde fan Fryslân

Leafde fan Fryslân

Leafde fan Fryslân

Restaurant

Leafde fan Fryslân, restaurant

Leafde fan Fryslân

Cabin

Leafde fan Fryslân, cabin

Leafde fan Fryslân

Salon

Leafde fan Fryslân, salon

Leafde fan Fryslân

Sun deck

Leafde fan Fryslân, sun deck

Leafde fan Fryslân

Deck plan

Leafde fan Fryslân, deck plan

Leafde fan Fryslân

  • 12 outer cabins
  • Fittings: shower / WC, porthole that can be opened
  • double cabins: ground-level single beds, porthole that can be opened, approx. 11 m²
  • in some cabins is the possibility for a third bed (bunk bed)

Boat facts

  • Built in 1937
  • Renovated in 2017
  • 1 passenger deck
  • Maximum capacity: 27 passengers
  • Crew: 4
  • Length: 48 m
  • width: 7 m
  • Fittings: sun deck, saloon, bar, whirlpool, Wifi (free in the harbours)
  • Languages on board: German, English, Dutch
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Season times and prices 2022

Arrival on saturdays from 28.05.2022 to 17.09.2022

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Mare fan Fryslân

Season A
17.09.

from999 €
Season B
28.05. - 10.09.

from1089 €
All prices per person in a double cabin, without Additional Services
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Services

  • 7 nights on board
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunch, 1 x lunch, 1 x packed dinner, 6 x dinner)
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon until 4 pm
  • Welcome drink
  • Regularly cleaning of cabins
  • Bed linen and towels supplied
  • All harbour, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily Routing discussion, On-board tour guide
  • Parking space when bringing your own bike or e-bike
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per cabin)
  • 7 day Service Hotline
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Not included:

  • Drinks on board
  • Fees for excursions, entries and ferries
  • Tips

The minimum number of 18 participants must be reached 21 days prior to the arrival date.

Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.

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Child reduction on basic price

discount-icon discount-icon-football

From 0 to 17 years

-300 €

Applies for accommodation in a triple cabin with 2 full-paying guests.

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Accommodation

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Mare fan Fryslân

Mare fan Fryslân

Mare fan Fryslân

Restaurant

Mare fan Fryslân, restaurant

Mare fan Fryslân

Cabin

Mare fan Fryslân, cabin

Mare fan Fryslân

Bar

Mare fan Fryslân, bar

Mare fan Fryslân

Deck plan

Mare fan Fryslân, deck plan

Mare fan Fryslân

  • 14 outer cabins, approx. 10 – 12 m²
  • Fittings: shower/WC, ventilation
  • 2-bed cabins: ground-level single beds, portholes in cabins (some can be opened)

Boat facts

  • Built in 1960
  • Renovated in 2006/07
  • 1 passenger deck
  • Maximum capacity: 40 passengers
  • Crew: 4
  • Length: 62 m
  • width: 7.2
  • Fittings: sun deck, saloon, bar with draught beer, outdoor bar, BBQ, Jacuzzi, wifi (free)
  • Languages on board: German, English, Dutch
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Season times and prices 2022

Arrival on saturdays from 30.04.2022 to 17.09.2022

Bookable dates are shown in the booking form. The season is dictated by the arrival date.

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Wapen fan Fryslân

Season A
30.04. - 07.05.
17.09.
from999 €
Season B
14.05. - 10.09.

from1089 €
All prices per person in a double cabin, without Additional Services
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Services

  • 7 nights on board
  • Full board (7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunch, 1 x lunch, 1 x packed dinner, 6 x dinner)
  • Coffee and tea in the afternoon until 4 pm
  • Welcome drink
  • Regularly cleaning of cabins
  • Bed linen and towels supplied
  • All harbour, bridge and lock fees
  • Daily Routing discussion, On-board tour guide
  • Parking space when bringing your own bike or e-bike
  • Cycle route description with maps (1 x per cabin)
  • 7 day Service Hotline
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Not included:

  • Drinks on board
  • Fees for excursions, entries and ferries
  • Tips

The minimum number of 18 participants must be reached 21 days prior to the arrival date.

Changes are possible on a ship journey due to weather, water level or technical conditions. We reserve the right to make changes.

Show more Show less
Child reduction on basic price

discount-icon discount-icon-football

From 0 to 17 years

-300 €

Applies for accommodation in a triple cabin with 2 full-paying guests.

Show more Show less

Accommodation

Show more Show less

Wapen fan Fryslân

Wapen fan Fryslân

Wapen fan Fryslân

Restaurant

Wapen fan Fryslân, restaurant

Wapen fan Fryslân

Cabin

Wapen fan Fryslân, cabin

Wapen fan Fryslân

Bar

Wapen fan Fryslân, bar

Wapen fan Fryslân

Deck plan

Wapen fan Fryslân, deck plan

Wapen fan Fryslân

  • 12 outer cabins, approx. 10 m²
  • Fittings: shower / WC, two single box-spring beds, two portholes that can be opened
  • Three-bed cabins are possible

Boat facts

  • Built in 1965
  • Converted to a passenger ship 2004
  • 1 passenger deck
  • Maximum capacity: 36 passengers
  • Crew: 4
  • Length: 55 m
  • width: 7.2 m
  • Fittings: Bar with panorama windows, bar serving draught beer, whirlpool, saloon
  • Languages on board: German, English, Dutch
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Additional Services

Additional bookable services

Surcharge for single use of double cabin

50 %

All prices are per person

Rental Bikes

Rental Bikes

Rental Bike
Rental Bike
75 €
E-Bike
E-Bike
175 €

Types of rental bikes

  • 7-gear unisex bike with free-wheel
  • E-bike
Fittings

Saddle back

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Rental Bike

7-gear Rental Bike

75 €

E-bike

175 €

Brief Information

  • Booking codes
    Leafde fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWL-08I
    Mare fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWM-08I
    Wapen fan Fryslân – NL-NHSWW-08I
  • Start / Destination
    Enkhuizen
  • Duration
    8 days, 7 nights
  • Length
    approx. 230 km
    Daily routes ●●○○○
    between 25 and 60 km, Ø 50 km
    Altitude profile ●○○○○
  • Parking information
    Free parking at the train station in Enkhuizen, located right at the harbour, no reservation possible.
  • Minimum number of participants
    The minimum number of 18 participants must be reached 21 days prior to the arrival date.
    Changes to boat trips due to weather, water levels or technical conditions are possible; we reserve the right to make changes.
  • Note
    For this tour only the arrival and departure harbours are definite destinations.
    The itinerary is very much dependent on weather and tides and is decided upon on a daily basis. The shown itinerary is only a suggestion and is subject to change.
  • Own bikes
    If you do not need a rental bike, please indicate in the booking form, whether you arrive with your own bike or your own E-Bike.
  • Tour operated by
    Local cooperation partner
  • Mobility note
    This holiday is suitable to only a limited extent for people with restricted mobility.
    Please contact us if you have individual requirements.
Holland: Island Hopping by Bike and Under Canvas

days
8

km / day avg.
50