E-Bike & Boat

Wadden Sea Islands PLUS · Netherlands

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Islandhopping
Cycling Tours
Sail & Bike Netherlands Wadden Sea PLUS

Route
from Enkhuizen / to Enkhuizen

Duration
8 Days /
7 Nights

Distance
193 - 238 km

Level 1 (E-Bike)

Level 1 (E-Bike)
Exclusive e-bike tours suitable for islandhoppers with a good basic level of fitness. The tours and the elevation meters are very manageable with an e-bike (30-60km and 400-700 elevation meters per day).

Level 2 (E-Bike)
Exclusive e-bike tours suitable for islandhoppers with endurance. The tours are long, but both the length and elevation can be easily mastered with an e-bike (60-130km and 400-1,000 elevation meters per day).

A UNESCO World Heritage Experience on the Wadden Sea

If you prefer to travel with a knowledgeable guide and value superior comfort in your accommodation, our Wadden Sea PLUS Tour is the right choice for you. On board the proud three-masted sailing ship Leafde fan Fryslan, you will experience a week of pure nature. Cycling fans are in for a treat, as the provinces of North Holland and Friesland, through which this varied trip takes you, boast a fantastic network of cycle paths.

The highlights of the tour are the North Sea islands of Texel and Terschelling with their beautiful nature reserves and long sandy beaches, which you explore by bike. But the mainland with its historic towns of Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Bolsward and Hineloopen as well as many picturesque villages also has a lot to offer. All this is combined with a real sailing experience on the Leafde fan Fryslan to create a unique vacation experience. If you wish, you can help the experienced crew with navigation and hoisting the sails. Come on board and feel the incomparable freedom of the sea!

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Highlights

Nature: The unique Wadden Sea and the heathland "De Boschplaat"

Culture: Explore the historic towns of Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Bolsward and Hineloopen as well as the 400-year-old lighthouse "Brandaris"

Activity: Sailing between Texel and Terschelling, as well as a visit to the seal sanctuary Eco Mare and the UNESCO World Heritage Planetarium by Eise Eisinga

Culinary: Cranberries in Terschelling

Souvenir: Woodwork with Hindaloopen painting designs

Itinerary

Individual journey to Enkhuizen. Embarkation and check in on board from 2 pm close to the railway station near the beautiful centre of Enkhuizen. Once everyone has unpacked and settled in, the skipper joins the guests for an aperitif before giving a short briefing about the journey, details about the ship and relevant safety measures to be taken on board. In the evening, there is time to take a stroll through the historical centre of Enkhuizen, a quaint town that was home to the Dutch merchant fleet during the Dutch Golden Age. The first night on board is spent in Enkhuizen on the western bank of the IJsselmeer.

Your bikes will be fitted in the morning, and you will then set off on your first cycle tour. As on almost all cycling days on this trip, the guides split up and you can choose between a longer or shorter cycling stage. The highlight of both routes is the picturesque town of Twisk. This former peat mining town has always been prosperous and is still in an untouched historical state. After the cycle tour, the route continues to Texel, the largest Dutch island in the North Sea. If the weather does not cooperate, an overnight stay in Den Oever may be necessary.

The island of Texel – a real dream destination for cyclists – is known for its varied landscape and picturesque villages. Your guides will take you on a tour around the largest Dutch North Sea Island. On the way, you will visit the seal sanctuary “Ecomare”. While the foundation’s main task is to save birds and seals, it also aims to inform visitors from all over the world about the special features of the island and the local wildlife.

Today you can enjoy a longer sail to the island of Terschelling, weather and tide permitting. As you sail through Wadden Sea, keep a lookout for seals relaxing on the sandbanks. There is a good chance of spotting seals, which feel particularly at home here. During the sail, a bountiful lunch is served on board. In the afternoon, the ship arrives on Terschelling. The island is home to a number of picturesque villages situated between the polder and sand dunes that stretch along its 30 km- long-expanse. No dinner will be served on board today to allow you to explore the harbour of the beautiful island with its many nice restaurant and pubs.

While the previous day was all about sailing, today is all about cycling. Terschelling has plenty to offer its cycle tourists: nature and culture, 44 mi./70 km of cycling tracks and four beautiful villages. West Terschelling is the largest village on the island and has several lovely 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. The heathland of “Boschplaat” is also well worth exploring, a landscape dotted with mudflats, beaches and dunes. If you’re lucky, you may even spot ducks, black-winged stilts, large colonies of spoonbills and great black-backed gulls. After a long day of cycling, you can relax once more onboard the ship. In the late afternoon, the ship crosses the Wadden Sea to Harlingen, the most important harbour city in the province of Friesland.

Today’s cycle tour starts after breakfast in Harlingen. Via Franeker, with its famous planetarium by Eise Eisinga, you cycle on through the wonderfully extensive Frisian countryside, dotted with small villages, to Makkum on the eastern shore of the Ijsselmeer. If you want to take the long cycle tour, you will also come to Bolsward, one of the eleven Frisian towns.

From Makkum you cycle to Stavoren. The short route takes you via the old trading town of Hindeloopen. The first Frisian skating museum is also located here. The Dutch are a nation particularly fond of ice sports, which is impressively demonstrated in this museum. The long tour takes you along several lakes of the Frisian Lake district and reveals a landscape characterized by water worlds. From Stavoren, the ship sets course for Enkhuizen at the end of the day.

Disembarkation after breakfast until 9.30 am. A beautiful journey full of new experiences has come to an end. Individual journey home or extended stay.

Accommodation

Leafde Fan Fryslan (Tall Ships)

The impressive three-mast barkentine, Leafe fan Fryslan, was originally a freight ship on the Baltic Sea. In 2006, it was converted into a luxury three-mast passenger ship. The luxury vessel hosts comfortable guest cabins and a classy interior.

The saloon, in nautical flair, is where the meals are served and beverages can be ordered at the accompanying bar. The on-board library allows guests to browse through a selection of novels, whilst enjoying their favorite drop. The wheelhouse also has a leisurely sofa corner: it is here and on deck that you have the best views over the water.

Sailing…

Rental Bikes

Rental bikes Boat Bike Tours

The rental bikes on board are unisex bicycles with a low bar and a comfortable upright sitting position. They are locally produced and specially made by the Dutch quality manufacturer Azor. The bikes are equipped with drum brakes and a Shimano hub gear system. A waterproof bike bag is also provided. Watch You-Tube Video for more details:…

Touring bikes

The touring bikes have a lightweight aluminum frame and are furnished with highly-responsive handbrakes, at least seven speeds and a gel seat whose height can be adjusted. Attached to the frame is an easy-to-use lock and the wheels carry puncture-resistant tires.…

E-bikes

The rental e-bikes have highly-responsive handbrakes and a minimum of seven speeds. The motor runs on a 400Wh battery and offers three levels of power-assistance. The e-bikes include comfortable gel seats that can be adjusted for height, have a lock attached to the frame and special anti-puncture tires.…

Taking your own bicycle

It is possible to take your own bike or e-bike with you, as long as it doesn’t have mirrors or other elements that stick out. There’s only limited space available on board for guests’ bikes. You can reserve a place for your bike for a small fee. Boat Bike tours is not responsible for damage to your bike or for theft.…

rental bikes
Touring bikes
E-bikes
Private bikes

Services, Dates & Prices

The below calendar lists the basic cruise price per person. The final cruise price depends on cabin type, cabin occupancy and any additional optional services. The prices for additional optional services are listed below the travel calendar. The green checkmark indicates that the trip is secured.

Time Period	Tour	Country	Accommodation	Route	Availability	Price from The final price is dependent on the type of cabin, the number of guests staying in the cabin and any additional services booked.
May 2025
04.05. Comfirmed departure 04.05. – 11.05.	E-Bike & Boat 200 Euro Spring Discount Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1499,00 €	To Booking
18.05. The minimum number of participants is not yet reached 18.05. – 25.05.	E-Bike & Boat 200 Euro Spring Discount Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
11.05. Comfirmed departure 11.05. – 18.05.	E-Bike & Boat 200 Euro Spring Discount Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1499,00 €	To Booking
25.05. Comfirmed departure 25.05. – 01.06.	E-Bike & Boat 200 Euro Spring Discount Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
June 2025
08.06. Comfirmed departure 08.06. – 15.06.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
15.06. Comfirmed departure 15.06. – 22.06.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
22.06. Comfirmed departure 22.06. – 29.06.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
01.06. Comfirmed departure 01.06. – 08.06.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1499,00 €	To Booking
September 2025
21.09. Comfirmed departure 21.09. – 28.09.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1599,00 €	To Booking
28.09. Comfirmed departure 28.09. – 05.10.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1399,00 €	To Booking
14.09. Comfirmed departure 14.09. – 21.09.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1699,00 €	To Booking
07.09. Comfirmed departure 07.09. – 14.09.	E-Bike & Boat Wadden Sea Islands PLUS	Netherlands	Leafde fan Fryslân	Enkhuizen, Gependam bis Enkhuizen, Gependam	available	1499,00 €	To Booking

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8-day trip on a sailing yacht with crew
7 nights in a twin cabin with shower/toilet
Welcome drink
7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunch/1 x lunch on board, 6 x dinner on board
Tour guide with daily briefings and guided bike tours according to the program (2 groups à short and long tours)
BBT cycle map (1 x per cabin) + GPS tracks
Guided city tour in Medemblik
Admission to the nature museum and seal sanctuary in Ecomare
UNESCO World Heritage Planetarium by Eise Eisinga
Fees for ferry trips
Use of a bicycle helmet
Limitation of liability (damage) with the rental bike
Towels (towel change on request) and bed linen, cabin cleaning
(limited) WLAN/Wifi in the ship’s lounge (only in port)
Welcome drink and coffee/tea on board (daily until 4 pm)

Journey to Enkhuizen
Transfer to/from the ship in Enkhuizen
Parking fee (own car etc.)
Train connection Amsterdam – Enkhuizen (around every 30 min, travel time ca. 1 h, ca. 13 euro)
Beverages (as well as coffee and tea after 4 pm) on board (tally sheet, to be paid to the captain)
Beach towel for use away from the ship
Meals (dinner in Terschelling) and drinks ashore
Personal (travel) insurances
Tips for crew
SGR Insolvency protection (5€ per person)

⇒ SGR Insolvency protection (mandatory consumer contribution SGR insolvency protection guarantee scheme: € 5 per person - will be specified separately on the booking confirmation)

Cabin for single use	Surcharge: 300 euro (Mare + Leafde)
Double cabin for single use	Surcharge: 50% of the basic tour price
Premium rental bike	Hybrid bicycle: 105 euro/week E-bike: 266 euro/week
Limited liability protection of the rental bike	Rental Hybrid bike: 10 euro/week Rental E-bike: 25 euro/week
Onboard space for own bicycle (only a limited number of spaces are available; reservation with booking)	14 euro/week
Onboard space + charge station for own e-bike (only a limited number of spaces available; reservation with booking)	28 euro/week

Children up to the age of 11 receive a discount of 10% on the cabin price (double occupancy). When travelling with children, we recommend our Multi-Adventure Tours in Greece and Croatia which are specifically curated for families and offer family-friendly pricing.
If this is your second Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our Welcome-back-discount of 3% on the basic tour price.
If this is your third or more Islandhopping tour booked directly with us, you will receive our Loyalty-discount of 5% on the basic tour price.

Arrival - How to get there

Port of Embarkation Enkhuizen

You will find the ship on embarkation day in the port of Enkhuizen at the Gependam (near the train station).

Embarkation on Saturday is from 2 pm. The ship does not leave Enkhuizen harbour until Sunday.

Please be aware, that the Mare fan Fryslan and Wapen fan Fryslân tours start and end on SATURDAY, while the tours with the Leafde fan Fryslân start and end on SUNDAY.

Arrival by plane

The best international airport to use for this trip is Schiphol. Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) is accessible from virtually all major airports in Europe.

Your flight can be organized as soon as we have confirmed that your tour is taking place.

From the airport to the Central Station

It’s very easy to find public transport at Schiphol Airport with the train, buses and taxis just a 3-minute walk from the terminal. Simply collect your bags, head to the arrival’s hall, and follow the signs. Trains run regularly and only take about 20 minutes from the airport to Amsterdam Centraal. You can buy a ticket in the central arrival hall at the airport.

Arrival by car

Address for navigation system:

Dirck Chinaplein, 1601 GW Enkhuizen

Parking Options

There is free parking at the railway station Enkhuizen (cars only). The carpark Ossenmarkt is centrally located and is only a short walk away from the harbour.

The Dock Gependam – for luggage drop-off only

Follow the signs from Flevolaan to Gependam/Krabbershaven. You can park your car on the Dirck Chinaplein for a short time for loading and unloading your luggage. Be sure to park in the marked parking area (P). You will find luggage trolleys at Dirck Chinaplein to bring your luggage to the ship.

Arrival by train

There is an excellent connection from Amsterdam Central Station to Enkhuizen. On Saturdays they run about twice an hour and take about one hour. The ticket price is aprx. 12.90 € when purchased from the ticket machine at Amsterdam Centraal Station. If you book the tickets online you can save 1 € off the ticket price.

Embarkation
By Plane
Airport - Station
by car
by train

Important information

Due to our international audience all Islandhopping tours are conducted bilingually, in English and German.

The planned itinerary is subject to change due to nautical, technical, meteorological reasons, or any other unforeseen circumstances. Should the conditions render a planned sailing route unsafe, the captain reserves the right to change course. While some adventure and spontaneity are to be expected in every Sail & Bike tour, the departure and arrival days and location (Enkhuizen) are fixed. For the rest of the time, the captain decides day by day on the best route and discusses the options with his guests. The crew do whatever they can to run the program according to plan and to offer you a fascinating, varied, and active week, in which both nature and culture play a major part. It is however possible that departure times, the time spent on the water, and even the order of the program itself will have to be adjusted. So, enjoy the experience and the adventure and let the elements lead the way! Wherever possible, the ship will sail under full sail. You are more than welcome to help the crew sail and steer the ship. No sailing experience is required.

Level 1 - 2

Easy tours in mostly flat stages of 28 to 65 km. The daily cycle tours are fully guided. On days with two cycle tour options, you can choose the longer or the shorter option. Not all of the highlights mentioned are visited during the shorter cycle tour. There are hardly any longer and steeper climbs on this tour, but you can expect a hilly landscape and constant ups and downs. Depending on the wind direction, you should also expect a strong headwind. A boat trip can be taken at any time instead of a cycle tour.

Helmet use is mandatory on all cycle tours (even if cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet in the Netherlands). You can either bring your own well-fitting bicycle helmet or rent a helmet on board (included in the price).

We believe that only children with a good physical condition and previous bicycle tour experience and a minimum age of 10 are able to master the cycle tours with their own strength.

For the best tour experience with children, we recommend our Multi-Adventure tours in Croatia or Greece. We are convinced that these itineraries provide the best all-round experience for each individual family member when travelling as a family.

You are allowed to bring your own bike (spaces are limited: trekking bike 14 euros / e-bike 28 euros). If you are planning on bringing your own bike, please inform us of the category type (hybrid bike/e-bike) in advance.

Liability disclaimer:

If you bring your private bike, you do so at your own risk. The owner of the boat, the crew, the tour guides, and the tour operator will not be held liable for any damages to the bike or for the theft thereof which may occur during your time on tour.

If you do not bring your own bike, you can rent a hybrid bike or e-bike along with a pannier bag for the duration of the Sail & Bike tour. Except for the time when the (e-)bike is on the deck of ship, you are responsible and liable for your rental bike and accessories for the duration of the rental period. This means you should always lock your bicycle when it is parked on land, and you take the pannier bag with you. It is of great importance that you pay attention to and follow the instructions given by the tour leader where and how to park your bike. In case of damage to or theft of the bike, the costs will be charged to you.

Please bring your personal belongings in foldable travel bags. Please avoid hard protective cases. They will be too heavy to store within your cabin.

Full board (7 x breakfast, 5 x packed lunches/1 x lunch on board, 6 x dinner on board)

Please do not forget that the ship is your hotel as well as a machine, which has to be maintained and operated – day and night. A certain level of noise is therefore inevitable.

Important note: All Holland tours offered here are operated by Boat Bike Tours and differ from our regular Islandhopping tours.

You can withdraw from the travel contract up until the beginning of the trip. Cancellation is valid when your written statement reaches us.

More than 60 days prior to beginning the trip: 20 %
59 – 42 days prior to beginning the trip: 30 %
41 – 28 days prior to beginning the trip: 60 %
27 – 1 days prior to beginning the trip: 90 %

If you cancel on the starting day of the trip or if you do not appear for the start of the trip, we charge the full trip price. If you miss the start of the trip or are prevented from traveling due to incomplete travel documents, this will be considered a cancellation.

Reservation changes are handled the same way as cancellations. We charge a 50 € fee for changes made to your reservation 28 days or more before the beginning of the trip. Any later changes (if possible) will need to be handled as a cancellation and new registration. Cancellation and reservation change fees are due immediately.