5-day Wadden Sea tour

🗓 24 August – 29 August 2025

Experience the magic of the Wadden Sea during a unique 5-day drying-out tour aboard the sailing ship Waterman. Escape the hustle and bustle, breathe in the salty sea air, and let yourself be surprised by the silence of the tidal flats, the power of nature, and the rhythm of ebb and flow. This journey is all about relaxation, connection, healthy living, and a touch of adventure – with a professional chef on board who prepares fresh, healthy, and tasty meals every day.

🔍 What to expect

• Drying out on the tidal flats: Step off the ship and walk on the seabed – a unique experience you won’t forget.
• Active sailing (optional): Lend a hand on deck or simply relax and enjoy the view, you choose your pace.
• Peace and space: We sail without hurry and spend the nights at quiet, natural anchorages.
• Healthy, fresh meals: Our chef cooks with love and care, using seasonal vegetables, local products, and surprising flavours.
• For young and old: From shell collecting to stargazing, from reading a book on deck to cooking or singing together – there’s something for everyone.
• Inspiring conversations or silence: The group is small and diverse, everything is possible, nothing is required.

📋 Practical information

• Departure and arrival: Departure on 24 August from Harlingen harbour, return on 29 August to the same place.
• Parking: Free parking available in Franeker, near the train station. From there it’s only 10 minutes by train to the heart of Harlingen, easy and carefree!
• Tourist tax not included

✅ Included

• 5 nights stay aboard the Waterman
• All meals and snacks (healthy, fresh, and tasty)
• Guided drying-out excursions and sailing trips
• Activities tailored to the group (e.g. yoga on the tidal flats, cooking with the chef)
• Warm atmosphere, personal attention, and space for yourself

👤 For whom

For everyone who wants to come aboard and experience something new this year – who loves nature, simplicity, and adventure. No sailing experience required, just curiosity!