Sailing and biking on the Wadden Sea

This sailing week is all about Sailing to the Wadden Islands, where you can enjoy beautiful extensive cycling routes through nature and quaint villages.
In addition, the Mars offers sleeping accommodation for as many as 34 guests, so nice contacts are always made.

Sail and Bike the Wadden Sea

July 24 to 31
Still 20 places available

Aboard the Mars

Would you like to go on vacation in your own country? Get a breath of fresh air with a nice group and enjoy the Dutch sun? Then join us on a Bike and Sail week on the Wadden Sea! Young and old, everyone is welcome to join this trip.

Why this vacation?

• An unforgettable sailing trip on the UNESCO World Heritage Wadden Sea
• Together with a nice group
• Visit to 3 Wadden Islands
• Lots of fun with your travel companions, both ashore and on board
• Full board included
• Including coffee, tea, soft drinks, beer and wine
• International trip with mostly Dutch participants
• Enthusiastic, Dutch tour guides

Sailing on the mudflats

Bike and Sail is completely dedicated to the Wadden Sea. During our sailing trips on the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site we really encounter everything; beautiful nature reserves, seals on the sandbank between Ameland and Terschelling and every evening a breathtaking sunset. Of course, a visit to the Wadden Islands is also on the program! After arrival in the harbor it is time for drinks on deck and then we can go out walking or by bike to explore the island. If you prefer to take it a little easier, just stay on board to relax. Don’t have any sailing experience? No problem, because the skipper and his mate will be happy to teach you the ropes!

Sailing accommodation

During this sailing week you will stay in style on an authentic sailing ship in a real cabin. Each ship has a heated dayroom below deck, a kitchen and mostly two and four person cabins with their own sink. In addition, there are always several showers and toilets on board.

Program

Sunday July 24th

A warm welcome awaits you aboard the Mars around 8 p.m. You will meet your traveling companions, cabins will be assigned and snacks and drinks will be waiting for you.

Monday, July 25

After breakfast we untie the ropes and set sail to sail to Terschelling. We moor in the harbor of West-Terschelling. Upon arrival you can cross directly into the harbor to pick up your bike at the local bike shop. You still have plenty of time to take a bike ride through the area or visit the village of West-Terschelling.

The versatile Terschelling is home to all markets and after a delicious dinner, the whole evening lies ahead of you. For example, settle down on one of the many cozy terraces or sing along loudly with folk singer Hessel in Café de Groene Weide!

Tuesday, July 26

Today a bicycle tour of the island of Terschelling is scheduled. Routes will be available on the ship, so you will have plenty of choice to choose a nice route. With 70 km of extensive bike paths, Terschelling also lends itself perfectly to long bike rides. Along the way you can have a nice paddle or visit the Wreck Museum in Formerum.

Wednesday July 27th

Today we sail to Vlieland, this is a sailing trip of about 2 to 3 hours. After lunch we take a bike ride along the Wadden Sea coast, past the lighthouse. Over shell paths, through the dunes, the woods and along the North Sea coast back to the port of Vlieland. In between you can make several stops in the cozy village of Oost Vlieland or for example at restaurant het Posthuys.

In the evening a delicious dinner will be waiting for you and you can enjoy a pleasant get-together on board the Mars with the other guests or visit a terrace on the island.

Thursday, July 28

Today another sailing trip is scheduled. Today we will sail from Vlieland to Texel and let ourselves fall dry somewhere along the way. Dinner will be served on the bottom of the Wadden Sea. ( depending on weather and tides ) You can during this anyway actively help with sailing, steering or navigating under the guidance of the skipper.

Friday, July 29

This morning we sail further to Texel. Today you will have plenty of time to cycle beautiful routes on Texel, for example to Oosterend or further north to Cocksdorp. The seaside resort of De Koog is the most touristic village and can be found on the North Sea side. There are numerous bike paths and routes possible. You can also combine your anyway with a visit to Ecomare or the Juttersmuseum, for example. At the end of the afternoon you are expected back on board for an evening meal aboard the cozy Mars.

Saturday July 30

Today we sail back to Harlingen, this trip will take around 8 hours, during the trip a delicious lunch will be served for you from the galley of the Mars. Now that you have mastered the tricks of the trade, it is even more fun to actively help during the sailing to Harlingen. And don’t forget to enjoy the beautiful view of the Wadden Sea.

In the evening there is still room to visit the beautiful port city of Harlingen, grab a terrace, stroll along the harbors or maybe even visit the beach. In the harbors of Harlingen, lie all the beautiful ships of our fleet. This is certainly a special sight to behold.

Sunday, July 31

After breakfast, you still have time to visit Harlingen and its surroundings. Harlingen is 1 of the eleven Frisian cities and has many beautiful facets. On this day you go back on board and you have a wonderful sailing vacation including cycling on the Wadden Islands behind, a vacation never to forget. Don’t forget to take lots of beautiful pictures along the way.

Costs

This package costs € 935.00 per person including full board.

Children up to 16 years travel along for € 555, – children from 2 to 12 years pay € 325, – and pirates up to 2 years are free on board.
The additional charge for a single room is € 100,00.

More information

Also want to book a sailing weekend on the Wadden Sea?
Then feel free to contact us and get on board!