Falling dry in the Wadden Sea

27.06.2026 09:00 clock
Harlingen
27.06.2026 20:00 clock
Harlingen

Imagine this: You sail into the Wadden Sea UNESCO World Heritage Site on a traditional tall ship. The water slowly recedes – and suddenly you’re standing on the seabed. A natural spectacle called falling dry – and you’re right in the middle of it!

On a day trip, you will explore the sandbanks on a guided mudflat hike, barefoot through the mudflats, accompanied by exciting stories about this special ecosystem. Afterwards, enjoy dinner with just 30 centimeters of water under the boat and watch the tide recede. If the wind and tide allow, a short sailing trip rounds off the day.

Mudflat hiking and falling dry – an experience that stays with you.

Included services: guided mudflat hike, coffee, tea, snacks, lunch and dinner and final cleaning.
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are available from the crew at the bar at fair prices for cash.

Option Availability Price Quantity
Adult price10175 €
Price child (0-12 years)10150 €

Included services:

  • Guided mudflat hike
  • Coffee & Tea
  • Lunch & Dinner
  • Snacks
  • Final cleaning

Exclusive services:

  • other drinks (available on board at fair prices)

Worth knowing:

  • no sailing skills required
  • experienced & German-speaking crew
  • there is no age limit
  • all ships are TÜV certified
The two-masted clipper VLIEGENDE DRAECK is a spacious and modern sailing ship. Before she was the Vliegende Draeck, she was called the freighter Lauwerszee, Hendie, Betsy and again Lauwerszee. The Vliegende Draeck was built in Makkum in 1909 and served as a freighter until 1993. She was then converted into a charter ship and given her current name. The VLIEGENDE DRAECK offers space for 40 day guests and 30 berths in 4 four-berth cabins and 7 double cabins, all with their own washbasin. There are 3 toilets and 3 showers available for guests. Below deck there is a spacious and elegantly furnished seating area with bar tables and sofas and even a television. The galley offers the chef a 6-burner stove with oven, a very large refrigerator and a beer dispenser. Guests can relax on deck. With the VLIEGENDE DRAECK (Flying Dragon) you can sail in any direction. Families, companies and schools will feel equally at home on the Vliegende Draeck. Skipper Jarno will be happy to take you to the Wadden Islands, the IJsselmeer or the Frisian inland waters.

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