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8 days
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Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep
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IJsselmeer Culture Island Nature Seacoast
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Bike Tour: Holland: Frisian Sea - 8 days

Sail and bike tours are something very special. Feel the freedom, the wind and salt on your skin! It’s a little bit like discovering the seas and new areas as a modern-day explorer.
Aboard one of the most comfortable sailing ships, the Leafde fan Fryslân, the Mare fan Fryslân, and the Wapen fan Fryslân, you will experience pure nature while enjoying water, sun and a stiff breeze on the big inland lake IJsselmeer and the so-called “Wadden Sea”, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage biosphere reserve. During this Sail & Bike tour you can explore the beautiful and unique Frisian Sea and some of its islands.

In collaboration with:
Boat Bike Tours.

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Route
Day 1: Boarding: Enkhuizen
Day 2: Enkhuizen – Medemblik – Den Oever - Texel
Day 3: Texel | roundtrip Texel from/to Oudeschild
Day 4: Texel – Terschelling (sailing about 5 to 6 hrs)
Day 5: Terschelling roundtrip: - sailing Terschelling - Harlingen
Day 6: Harlingen – Franeker – Makkum
Day 7: Makkum – Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen
Day 8: Enkhuizen

Day 1:    Boarding: Enkhuizen

Embarkation and check-in where the crew will welcome you on board is from 2 p.m. near the beautiful center of Enkhuizen and close to the railway station. After unpacking your luggage the skipper will join you for an aperitif before giving you a rundown of what to expect on the journey, details about the ship and also about safety measures to be taken on board. In the evening take a stroll through the historical center of Enkhuizen, a quaint town that was the home of the Dutch merchant fleet during the Golden Age of The Netherlands. Enjoy your first night on board in Enkhuizen on the western bank of the lake IJsselmeer.

Day 2:    Enkhuizen – Medemblik – Den Oever - Texel
24 km

Today you can cycle the first leg of the trip along the IJsselmeer coast through the beautiful polder landscape to Medemblik. After the cycling tour the ship will sail further to Den Oever. Depending on the weather in the evening the ship will take the lock and sail across the Wadden Sea (part of the North Sea) to the island of Texel.
(24 km / 14 mi. or 37 km / 22 mi.)

Day 3:    Texel | roundtrip Texel from/to Oudeschild
43 km

The island of Texel is a cyclist’s dream destination with its varied scenery, well signposted cycle tracks and picturesque villages. Our suggestion is to complete a round trip cycling tour of the largest of the Dutch North Sea islands that takes you via a number of villages, the seal sanctuary station “Ecomare” and a traditional beer brewery near the harbor of Oudeschild.
(43 km / 26 mi. or 49 km / 30 mi.)

Day 4:    Texel – Terschelling (sailing about 5 to 6 hrs)

Today you will enjoy sailing on your ship, when the tide and the weather are right, to the island of Terschelling. As you sail your way through the sandbanks of the Wadden Sea, keep a lookout for seals on the sandbars. In the afternoon the ship will arrive on Terschelling island, which features a number of picturesque villages situated between the polder and sand dunes along its 30 km expanse. While sailing you will enjoy an extensive lunch on board. No dinner will be served tonight, to enable you to explore the island, but you can make yourself a picnic meal or try one of the nice restaurants at Terschelling (not incl.).

Day 5:    Terschelling roundtrip: - sailing Terschelling - Harlingen

While the previous day was all about sailing, today is all about cycling. Terschelling has plenty to offer cycle tourists: nature and culture, 70 km of cycling tracks and 4 beautiful villages. West Terschelling is the largest village on the island and features a number of nice shops and pubs. The standout landmark on the island is the 400 year-old lighthouse “Brandaris” that can be seen from well off in the distance. Also worth visiting is the heath land of “Boschplaat” which will captivate you with its mud, beaches and dunes. You might even spot ducks, black-winged stilts, large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. After a day of cycling, you can relax in comfort once you have arrived on board. In the late afternoon the ship will cross the Wadden Sea sail to Harlingen, the most important harbor city of the province of Friesland.

Day 6:    Harlingen – Franeker – Makkum
48 km

Via Franeker, with the famous planetarium of Eise Eisinga, you cycle through the beautiful wide Frisian countryside along several rural villages to the small harbor of Makkum on the eastern bank of the lake IJsselmeer. If you take the long cycling trip, you will also visit Bolsward, one of the Eleven Frisian Cities.
(48 km / 29 mi. or 58 km / 36 mi.)

Day 7:    Makkum – Stavoren | sailing to Enkhuizen
32 km

From Makkum you will cycle to Stavoren. The short tour leads you via the old trading town of Hindeloopen. This local art of painting – a type of traditional decorative painting – is quite famous. Apart from this you’ll find the First Frisian Museum of Ice Skating in Hindeloopen. The long tour runs along several Frisian lakes and shows you a different type of landscape. From Stavoren the ship will set sail to cross the IJsselmeer to Enkhuizen in the late afternoon.
(32 km / 19 mi. or 49 km / 30 mi.)

Day 8:    Enkhuizen

End of your tour: Departure after breakfast, until 9.30 a.m.

Prices
Mare fan Fryslan      

Twin lower deck single use

Twin or  triple lower deck

Single cabin
Lower Deck

Junior Suite
Lower Deck

Price per person €   Euro  Euro   Euro
Saturday 20-04-2024   1.069,00    
Saturday 27-04-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00 1.499,00 1.399,00
Saturday 04-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 11-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00    
Saturday 18-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 25-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 01-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 08-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 15-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 22-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 29-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 06-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 13-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 20-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 03-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 10-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00   1.499,00
Saturday 17-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 24-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 31-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00  
Saturday 07-09-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00 1.599,00 1.499,00
Saturday 14-09-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00    
Saturday 21-09-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00 1.499,00 1.399,00
Saturday 28-09-2024 1.648,50 1.099,00 1.399,00 1.299,00

 

Wapen fan Fryslan
Twin lower deck single use Twin or triple lower 
Price per person €    
Saturday 27-04-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00
Saturday 11-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 18-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 25-05-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 01-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 08-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 15-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 29-06-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 06-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 13-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 20-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 27-07-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 03-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 10-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 17-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 24-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 31-08-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 07-09-2024 1.948,50 1.299,00
Saturday 14-09-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00
Saturday 21-09-2024 1.798,50 1.199,00
Saturday 28-09-2024 1.648,50 1.099,00

 

Leafde fan Fryslan, Enkhuizen Small Twin
Lower Deck
Twin
Lower Deck
Twin lower deck single use Twin or triple lower Single 
Lower Deck
Suite upper deck Junior Suite
Lower Deck
Price per person € Euro  Euro Euro   Euro   Euro
Sunday 05-05-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 12-05-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00  
Sunday 19-05-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 26-05-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 02-06-2024   1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 09-06-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 16-06-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00  
Sunday 23-06-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00  
Sunday 30-06-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 07-07-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00   1.569,00
Sunday 14-07-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 21-07-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 28-07-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 04-08-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 11-08-2024 1.169,00 1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00 1.569,00
Sunday 18-08-2024   1.169,00              1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00   1.869,00       1.569,00
Sunday 25-08-2024   1.169,00              1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00       1.569,00
Sunday 01-09-2024   1.169,00              1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00       1.569,00
Sunday 08-09-2024   1.169,00              1.369,00 2.053,50 1.369,00 1.669,00 1.869,00       1.569,00
Sunday 15-09-2024                1.269,00 1.903,50   1.569,00 1.769,00       1.469,00
Sunday 22-09-2024   1.069,00              1.269,00 1.903,50 1.269,00 1.569,00 1.769,00       1.469,00
Sunday 29-09-2024      949,00              1.149,00 1.723,50 1.149,00 1.449,00         1.349,00
Accommodation

Mare fan Fryslân
The sailing ship Mare fan Fryslân was built in 1960 as a freight ship. It was completely renovated in 2006 and since 2007 it has been used as a very comfortable, beautiful, almost extravagant, three-mast schooner on Dutch waters. The sail can be operated either by hand or electrically. The Mare fan Fryslân is owned by Joris and Rinske de Wit, who also own and operate the sailing vessel Leafde fan Fryslân. The Mare fan Fryslân sails the Frisian Sea Tour.

Description of the cabins:
On the lower deck there are fourteen comfortable cabins. Twelve twin cabins (9 m² – 97 sq.ft. ) with two single beds which can be set together, one junior suite (11 m² – 118 sq.ft.) with two single beds which can be set together and a small sitting area with flat screen TV and one single cabin (6 m² – 65 sq.ft.). In all the two-bed cabins a Pullman bed/fold-down bed can be arranged. Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. All cabins have ventilation, central heating and portholes that can be opened. Furthermore, each cabin has a mini safe and a hairdryer.

Description of the ship:
On the lower deck, the Mare van Fryslân offers a cozy lounge/restaurant area with wooden paneling and air conditioning and a nice and warm atmosphere. From here you can reach the wheelhouse on the upper deck, fitted with a large seating area, a well-equipped bar, music & video equipment and TV. The large, panoramic windows offer a breathtaking view over the water. Wi-Fi is available. The wooden upper deck offers adequate seating, the steering unit, space for the bicycles, an outdoors bar with a draught beer tap and a grill, and even a Jacuzzi. When the weather is nice you can relax here or enjoy the scenery while sailing.

Facts about the ship
Length:           54 m (177 ft.)
Width:            7.2 m (24 ft.)
Sail surface:    650 m² (6996 sq.ft.)
Crew:             4
Cabins:          14
Pass.:             27 – 40 (max.)

Wapen fan Fryslân
With its 55 metres of length, the Wapen fan Fryslân is the largest two-master schooner on the Dutch waterways. In 1965 the sailing ship was launched as a cargo ship, transporting all kinds of freight throughout the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. In 2003 the ship was completely transformed into a sailing passenger ship. On board of this marvellous ship you will immediately notice its warm and luxurious atmosphere. The Wapen fan Fryslân is owned and operated by Erik van Aken and is sailing the Frisian Sea Tour.

Description of the cabins:
On the lower deck, the Wapen fan Fryslân has twelve identical twin cabins (8,5 m² – 91 sq.ft.), each with two separate single beds which can be set together and a  folding bed as a third bed which can be used if needed. In each cabin there is a bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. All cabins have ventilation, central heating and two portholes of which one can be opened. Furthermore, you will find a mini safe in each cabin.

Description of the ship:
On the lower deck the Wapen van Fryslân offers a large lounge/restaurant with TV, which is characterized by its luxurious appearance and flexible furnishing. From here you can reach the large wheelhouse with a cosy and stylish bar and seating area. The panoramic windows offer a perfect all around view of the water. Wi-Fi is available. The afterdeck has an outdoor cafe with draught beer tap and a Jacuzzi and on the middle deck there are various sitting areas and there is room to enjoy a lovely meal outdoors to watch the scenery while sailing.

Facts about the ship
Length:            55 m (180 ft.)
Width:             7,2 m (24 ft.)
Sail surface:     550 m²- 5920 sq.ft.
Crew:              4
Cabins:            12
Pass.:               24 – 36 (max.)

Leafde fan Fryslân

The sailing ship Leafde fan Fryslân, an imposing, three-mast barquentine, made its maiden voyage for Sail & Bike tours in spring 2018 and is managed by its owner-operators, Joris and Rinske de Wit. For many years, they have run the sailing ship Mare fan Fryslân. The interior of this luxury ship can best be described as refined. The Leafde Fan Fryslân will run Sail and Bike Tours in Tulip season (guided) and on the “Frisian” Wadden Sea (non-guided).

Description of the cabins:
On the lower deck, the Leafde fan Fryslân has thirteen well-appointed cabins. Ten twin cabins (10 m² – 107 sq.ft.) and one smaller twin cabin (9 m² – 96.8 sq.ft.), with two single beds, which can be set together in most cabins, one junior suite (12 m² – 129 sq.ft.) with two single beds, which can be set together and a small sitting area and one single cabin (7 m² – 75 sq.ft.). Some of the twin cabins can be booked as a three-bed cabin (the third bed as bunk). Each cabin has an en-suite bathroom with shower, toilet and basin. All cabins have ventilation and heating, portholes and a hatch that can be opened (except for the single cabin, in this cabin the window can’t be opened). Furthermore, in each cabin you will find a hairdryer and a mini safe.


Description of the ship:
On the lower deck you will find the restaurant in nautical style, where the carefully prepared sumptuous meals are served. In the wheelhouse on the upper deck, the Leafde fan Fryslân offers a cosy lounge which is equipped with large panoramic windows, a well-appointed seating area , TV and a well equipped bar. Wi-Fi is available. The best views over the water are available here and on the deck, where you can also have a seat when the weather is nice.

NEW AS FROM 2024
In winter 2023-’24, in a quite unique operation by owner/operator Joris de Wit, the large sailing vessel will be cut into two pieces and extended by a new section of 14 meters (approx. 46 ft.). Also, an additional fourth mast will be installed. In 2024 this will make the Leafde Fan Fryslân the only four-masted-schooner in Dutch waters.

Below deck, 3 new guest cabins will be added and on top deck four magnificent upper deck suites, each with a -double glass door and small private balcony, will be created. An air-conditioning system will be installed in all cabins and public indoor areas.

The capacity will thus be raised from 25 to 38 guests in 12 lower deck twin cabins (approx. 9-10 m²) and one smaller twin cabin (9 m²), two single cabins, one lower deck junior suite (12 m2) and four new upper deck suites (approx. 15-16 m²). Length overall will be 64 meters (210 ft.).

Facts about the ship
Length:        48 m (158 ft.)
Width:          7.2 m (24 ft.)
Sail surface:  760 m² – 2494 sq.ft.
Crew:           4
Cabins:        13
Pass.:           25 – 27 (max.)

Practical info
  • Cycling route distances in the travel program are approximate.
  • On some days you can choose between a longer and a shorter cycling route. Please note that on the shorter routes you may not be able to visit all the highlights mentioned.
  • If you prefer not to cycle on a particular day, you’re welcome to stay on board and relax while the ship cruises to the next landing place.
  • The tour itinerary and route are subject to possible changes due to nautical, technical or meteorological reasons, or other unforeseen events.
  • On the arrival day, you can leave your luggage on board the ship from 11.00 am.

Important observations for the Sail & Bike program: A little bit of adventure is a part of every Sail & Bike tour: the departure and arrival day and the location – Enkhuizen – are a certainty, 100%. For the rest, the planned daily sailing routes are partially dependent on the strength and direction of the winds and – on the Wadden Sea – high and low tide. The skipper decides the best route to be taken day by day, and discusses the options with his guests. The crew does everything in its power to enable the program to run according to plan and to offer you as fascinating, varied and active a week as possible, in which nature and culture play a major part. It is, however, also possible that departure times and the time spent on the water – and even the order of the program itself – may be adjusted. Enjoy the ride and let yourself be led by the elements! Whenever possible, various passages will be undertaken fully rigged and anyone who would like to help the crew to sail and steer the boat is welcome to do so. This is of course absolutely up to you and no sailing experience is necessary.

Vegetarian meals are possible at no surcharge. Other diets (like gluten free or for lactose intolerance) are possible at a fee. All diets and vegetarian meals must be booked and confirmed well in advance (only vegan meals are not possible).

Included in this tour:

  • 8 days/7 nights
  • 7 x breakfast
  • 5 x packed lunches & 1 x lunch on board
  • 6 x 3-course dinner on board & 1 x packed dinner
  • Coffee and tea on board
  • Welcome drink
  • Use of bed linen and towels
  • Daily cleaning of the cabin
  • Daily briefings by the crew
  • BBT-cycling map and notes for cycling tours (1 set per cabin)
  • GPS tracks
  • Use of a waterproof pannier bag
  • Biodegradable water bottle
  • Wi-Fi
  • Carbon offset payment to the non-profit organization Justdiggit

Not included in this tour:

  • Drinks
  • Bicycle rental or E-bike rental
  • Helmet rental
  • Personal insurances
  • Gratuities (at your discretion)
  • Entrance fees and excursions
  • Fees for ferries
  • Transfers to/from the docking place
  • Parking fees
  • SGR Insolvency protection

Rental bicycle: € 96,00 per week
Rental E-Bike: € 232,00 per week (only on request, limited number available)
Helmets: A helmet can be rented for € 10 per week, only on prior reservation and payment.
Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicycle €10/week
Limitation of liability (damage) rental e-bike €25/week
Please click on this link for more information
Parking own bicycle: €10 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)
Parking own E-Bike: €25 per week (only a limited number of parking places available: pref. reservation by booking)
Please click on this link for more information about the rental and own bicycles/E-bikes
Parking Enkhuizen: Parking behind the NS-train station in Enkhuizen is free, but can be very crowded.

It's possible to purchase an optional limitation of liability for damage and loss of your rented bicycle or e-bike: 
Limitation of liability (damage) rental bicycle € 10/tour
Limitation of liability (damage) rental e-bike € 25/tour

This package includes:

  • In case of theft of a properly locked bicycle, you are not liable for the loss/cost of the stolen bicycle, as long as you can present the original key of the lock as proof;
  • In case of a breakdown, technical failure or flat tire during your tour – but only after you have called and spoken to your tour leader – you can arrange the repair at a local bicycle shop (fietsenmaker). After presenting the receipt, repair costs will be reimbursed;
  • In case of damage, no cost for repair will be charged, except when this is a result of your own deliberate or neglectful acting;
  • When – as a result of a breakdown, technical failure or damage during your cycling tour – you cannot continue your cycling tour with this bicycle, and after you have spoken with your tour leader, you can safely store and lock the bicycle and travel to your ship by public transportation (if not available: by taxi). After arrival on board travel costs will be reimbursed;
  • If necessary and applicable, you can use another bicycle/e-bike for the remaining days of the tour at no extra costs.

**: These arrangements solely apply to and are valid for bicycles and E-bikes that have been rented from Boat Bike Tours. For tours, for which Boat Bike Tours is not the organizing tour operator (but the intermediary), and another partner company is the organizing tour operator, other arrangements may apply.

Please note: For safety reasons, it is not allowed to use the rental (e-) bikes for self-arranged rides in Amsterdam: in these cases, the limitation of liability does not apply.

Almost all of the rental bicycles are traditional touring bicycles (women’s models) with 7 or 8 gears, hand brakes (some with pedal brake) and pannier bags.  E-bikes feature a small electric engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling, but they do not feature autonomous propulsion. It is like having a tailwind, so it is easier, but you still have to pedal.
Please note: all bicycles have normal pedals, no click pedals. So please wear ordinary sporting shoes. Changing pedals is not possible.

Prices for other rental bicycles, like children’s bikes, tandems, trailer bikes (slip streamers), children’s seats, and bike trailers are available on request. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles or E-bikes, please let us know so we can reserve a space on board for you. 
Parking own bicycle: € 10 per week (only a limited number of parking places available)
Parking + charge station own E-Bike: € 25 per week (only a limited number of parking places available)
However, the crew or tour operator is in no way responsible for any damage, loss or theft of such bicycles.

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