Drying Out Trip & Free Walk on the Wadden Sea
Droogvaltocht & free walking on the Wad Experience the Wad in a special and peaceful way on this day trip from Schiermonnikoog. The boat sails onto the Wad and grounds on a quiet spot in the wide landscape of sandbanks, channels and sky. When the water has receded, you can freely walk across the exposed mudflats and discover the area at your own pace. This trip focuses on calm, space and experience. Walk over sandbanks, look at tracks in the sand and feel the silence in a place that will soon be covered by the sea again. There are many chances to spot birds and to see the Wad's structures up close. Enjoy the unique landscape of the Wadden Sea World Heritage. The grounding trip is suitable for everyone who wants to experience the Wad in a quiet and pure way. There is no fixed route, so you can explore and walk where the boat grounds. Dates and times Friday 6 November 10:00 boarding from Schiermonnikoog 17:00 arrival at the Veerdam on Schiermonnikoog Saturday 7 November On Saturday there is another grounding trip, with a different route and a new opportunity to explore the Wad. 11:00 departure from the Veerdam 18:30 return at the Veerdam Price Grounding trip: € 97.00 per person Lunch and dinner on board: € 42.00 per person, optional to book
Practical
4 to 39 persons
Schiermonnikoog
Boat tour
adults
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Location
Departure point The klipper Willem Jacob from Eilandhopper departs from the south side of the ferry harbour, near the small crane and the round white building. You can recognise the Eilandhopper ships by the large Eilandhopper flag. Are you coming by bike? You can park your bike in the special bicycle parking area near the sailing ship, along the fence. Please do not place your bike near the crane or the white building. This area needs to remain clear for cars and trucks going to the ferry, and for the crane used by the KNRM lifeboat service. Make sure you arrive on time. The sailing schedule depends on the tide, so the skipper cannot wait. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before departure.
Important to know
Dry-tide trip and free walking on the Wad. Please note, there are many steps and stairs on board, consider this if you have reduced mobility. If you have added lunch or dinner and have an allergy or dietary request, please inform us in time by email at info@eilandhopper.nl. For all our excursions a minimum of four bookings is required 24 hours before departure. If the trip is cancelled, you will be informed by the skipper. Please be on time, we do not wait, so plan to arrive 15 minutes in advance. It can be cold in November, a good warm raincoat is recommended. Water or surf shoes are suitable for walking on the Wad. Coffee and tea are included.
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Eilandhopper
Eilandhopper
Sailing is always a special experience, especially on an authentic ship! Join us and discover the Wadden Sea by sail. Sailing is suitable for both children and adults. No sailing experience is necessary. Participation is welcome, but not required. There's always someone with experience on board who's happy to explain everything. Don't feel like helping with the sailing? Then you can simply sit on the deck and take in the scenery and truly unwind.
