Texel, Terschelling, Ameland, Vlieland, and Schiermonnikoog: Discover the charm of the West Frisian Islands of the Netherlands on a truly special sailing holiday aboard a historic sailing ship from the Holland Sail fleet!
Just as no day of sailing is the same, no Wadden Island in the Netherlands is like another. Texel, Terschelling, Ameland, Vlieland, or Schiermonnikoog: Each island has its own story and is known for its vast beaches, wild dune landscapes, and cozy villages.
With Holland Sail, you can rent a ship with skipper, exclusively for your group. Experience the unique island feeling and the beautiful region of the Netherlands!
The Dutch Wadden Sea area is a dynamic landscape that constantly changes. Through the interaction of water, wind, and sand, new sandbanks, channels, and salt marshes are formed. Over the centuries, islands have disappeared or merged, and new islands have gradually emerged. This constant change is a characteristic of the Wadden Sea, leading to a fascinating and diverse natural environment that continually impresses us. As skippers, it is a heartfelt mission for us to allow our guests and ourselves to travel more sustainably and with greater environmental awareness.
Experience up close how the tidal area works, creating a unique ecosystem so special that it has been included in the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List.
Rent a sailing ship with a skipper and embark on a sailing trip in the Netherlands! The unique and diverse islands form the border between the North Sea and the Wadden Sea in the Netherlands. The five inhabited islands, with Texel being the largest, are unique sailing destinations that you can visit aboard one of our traditional sailing ships.
It's actually possible! During the phenomenon known as "mudflat hiking," the seabed becomes visible, inviting you to explore.
The Dutch Wadden Islands are part of a special nature reserve: the Wadden Sea area. To reach the islands, you cross the Wadden Sea, either from the ports of Harlingen, IJsselmeer, Stavoren, or Kampen. Discover the most remote beach on Terschelling, visit the trendiest beach bar on Vlieland, admire the most magnificent lighthouse on Ameland, or go on a sporty bike tour on Texel!
One thing is for sure: This island feeling is real. Experience it for yourself and sail with us to the North Sea islands!
The enthusiasm for sailing is deeply ingrained in all skippers and employees of Holland Sail. Sharing this passion has therefore become our trademark for many years.
With great care and dedication, we maintain and preserve our traditional sailing ships — true ambassadors of a maritime tradition that has been making sailing history for over a century. This ensures that every sailing trip with Holland Sail becomes an unforgettable experience.
