Family sailing in the Wadden Sea

09.08.2026 20:00 clock
Harlingen
14.08.2026 16:00 clock
Harlingen

Adventure, fresh air, new friends and endless things to discover: Flying a kite, playing pirate, setting sail, collecting shells or simply feeling the wind in your face – that’s exactly what you’ll experience on our family sailing trip in the Wadden Sea.

This vacation is ideal for families with children of all ages – grandparents, uncles and aunts are also welcome! Together with other families, you will sail through the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site on a traditional tall ship. You don’t need any sailing experience – just a desire for the sea and shared experiences.

Your adventure starts in the port of Harlingen. On Sunday evening you go on board, move into your cabin and get to know the crew and fellow passengers. After breakfast on Monday, it’s time to cast off! The course depends on the wind and tides – perhaps to Terschelling or Vlieland.

If you like, you can actively help with setting the sails or steering. Children discover the ship, play or relax in the jib net. After a day at sea, you can explore the islands: take a walk on the beach, collect shells or stroll through the small stores. In the evening, you can enjoy a freshly prepared meal on board and round off the day in comfort.

A special highlight: falling dry on a sandbank. When the tide comes in, the ship lies in the middle of the mudflats – and you can walk barefoot across the seabed. Shells, crabs, silence and vastness – a real nature adventure!

You enjoy full board with freshly cooked meals, water, tea, coffee and milk included. Other drinks are available on board at a reasonable price. You are welcome to help with cooking or washing up – sailing is teamwork.

Your cabins are comfortably furnished and fully equipped with bed linen and towels. Showers and toilets are shared. In the lounge there are books, games and space to sit together.

Whether setting sail, playing on deck or watching the sunset – on this family sailing vacation in the Wadden Sea you will experience nature, community and freedom. Memories that last.

Included services: Full board, bed linen, final cleaning, harbor fees, tourist tax.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from the crew at the bar at fair prices for a fee.

Option Availability Price Quantity
Adult4675 €
Adolescent (13 - 16 years)4520 €
Child (0-12 years)4420 €
Single occupancy2925 €

Included services:

  • 5 nights on board
  • Full board
  • Coffee, tea, water
  • Port fees
  • Final cleaning
  • Bed linen
  • Towel set

Exclusive services:

  • other drinks (available on board at fair prices)

Worth knowing:

  • no sailing skills required
  • experienced & German-speaking crew
  • all ships are TÜV certified
The NOORDFRIES is a stately, fast Baltic Sea tjalk from 1896. This former cargo ship has been converted into a comfortable vacation sailing ship that can accommodate up to 20 people. In addition to an extremely cozy lounge, the Noordfries has 4 double cabins and 3 cabins for 4 people each. The large galley is equipped with every conceivable comfort and is designed to cater for large groups. There are also two modern toilets and two spacious showers on board. Below deck on the NOORDFRIES, passengers can expect a modern, cozy and, above all, intimate ambience. Outside on deck is also a great place to spend time. The sleek Tjalk is a fast sailor who has already won many prizes. You can sail along with the proud owner, Maria, or relax on the deck. Sailing with the NOORDFRIES is a challenge for both beginners and advanced sailors. A cruise on the NOORDFRIES takes you to the most beautiful areas of the Netherlands - the Wadden Sea, the IJsselmeer and the inland waters. Thanks to its shallow draught, the Noordfries can easily cross the mudflats. Sailing with the Noordfries means falling dry, admiring magnificent sunsets and enjoying distant views, visiting picturesque harbor towns and succumbing to the charm of the Wadden Islands. You've never experienced the Netherlands like this before!

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