Ship description With a length of 55 meters, the Wapen fan Fryslân is the largest two-masted schooner in the Netherlands. Originally built in 1965 as a cargo ship, she mainly sailed the waters of the Netherlands, Germany and Belgium. In 2003, a comprehensive refit of the ship began, transforming it into an elegant sailing passenger ship. Today, the ship offers its guests numerous leisure options and creates an atmosphere that seduces with a touch of luxurious comfort. The Wapen fan Fryslân regularly sails the Wadden Sea Tour. Lenght: 55 m Breadth: 7,2 m Sail area: 550 m²- 5920 sq.ft. Guests: 24 – 36 (max.) in 12 cabins Crew: 4 On the lower deck of the Wapen van Fryslân you'll find a spacious lounge restaurant that offers a luxurious atmosphere with versatile seating. From the spacious wheelhouse you enter a cozy and stylish bar with a comfortable lounge. The panoramic windows offer breathtaking views of the water. Wi-Fi is available everywhere. On the aft deck there is an outdoor café with a beer tap and a hot tub, while the middle deck offers various seating areas perfect for enjoying an al fresco meal and admiring the beautiful scenery while sailing. Interior Cabins On the lower deck, the Wapen fan Fryslân offers 12 identical twin cabins (8.5 m² / 91 sq. ft.), each furnished with two separate single beds that can be joined together, as well as a fold-out bed that can serve as a third bed if required. Each cabin is equipped with its own bathroom, featuring a shower, toilet, and washbasin. All cabins have ventilation, central heating, and two portholes, one of which can be opened. Additionally, a mini safe is provided in each cabin. Dates & Booking Sail & Bike Wadden Sea einschl. atmosfair CO2-Kompensation (23 €/to CO2) Dates Route Price from Route-Nr. Following shortly Sail & Bike Tulip Season einschl. atmosfair CO2-Kompensation (23 €/to CO2) Dates Route Price from Route-Nr. 04/05/2025-04/12/2025 Sailing & Cycling "Tulip tour": Zaanse Schans – Den Helder – Oudeschild - Nordseeinsel Texel - Oudeschild – Enkhuizen – Hoorn – Volendam – Keukenhof – Amsterdam 1,299 € SR45-511A Services included: Cycling & Sailing Vacation, 8 days / 7 nightsFull board: 7 x breakfast, 6 x lunch or packed lunch, 7 x three-course dinner (incl. tea, coffee, water, milk (Other drinks will be charged separately via the ship's bar) Cycling and sailing route as per advertised description (incl. maps & route description)Accommodation in the booked cabin category with shower and toilet, bedding as well as bed linen, towels (fresh daily on request), cabin cleaning 1x a week, all port and lock feesWLAN, GPS tracksFor guests skipping a bike tour and staying on board for the day: Lunch snack, coffee & tea in the afternoon. CO²- compensation via Non-Profit Organisation Justdiggit Not included are the arrival and departure to Amsterdam, travel insurance, additional drinks on board and entrance fees. Rental e-bike: 245€ per week (only a limited number of e-bikes available; therefore only on prior request/booking)Helmets: You can rent a helmet for 10€ per week, but only if reserved and paid for at the time of booking. Limitation of liability (damage) Rental bike 14€/week (only bookable in advance) Limitation of liability (damage) rental e-bike 28€/week (only bookable in advance) Parking space for own bike: 14€/trip (only a limited number of parking spaces available, therefore only on prior request/booking) Parking space + charging station own e-bike: 28€/trip (only a limited number of parking spaces available, therefore only on prior request/booking) Arrival Take the train to Amsterdam Centraal (central station). From there the berth is close. Car drivers can park their vehicle in the Oosterdok parking garage near the station (€37.50 for 24 hrs - as of August 2022). Exclusively for cars up to 2.10 meters high. Reservation not possible. Alternative: AMSTERPARK, guarded parking by prior reservation for 150 € per week incl. pick-up service. Your car will be driven by a chauffeur from the ship to the parking garage and back to the ship on the day of departure. Detailed information will be received with the travel information. Embarkation is at Pontsteiger Amsterdam at 2 pm, disembarkation is also there at 9:30 am. The rental bikes on the boat are mainly unisex touring or trekking bikes with a normal 28 mm frame (ladies' models e.g. from Gazelle Chamonix and Velo de Ville C100), 7-speed hub gears with hand brakes and panniers. The e-bikes are from the Velo de Ville CEB 200 brand, have 4 levels of assistance, hand brakes (no coaster brake), 7-speed gears and a range of approx. 60-65 km with a normal riding style. General notes The minimum number of participants on the trip is 18. The cycling tours are undertaken at your own risk. Routes are subject to change. The bike routes are on paved bike paths, over dikes, farm roads and along secondary roads with little traffic. Generally, the terrain is flat, with slight inclines only in the area of dikes as well as bridges. The total distance of the bike tour is 212 km. The bike tours are individual - and not guided - tours. It is possible to join the tour guide, if she is cycling with you, or to form a group with fellow travelers. During sightseeing tours, explanations are generally given in Dutch, German and English. German is also spoken in the clog workshop mentioned above. Each traveler gets their personal bike according to their height. Cancellation fees are calculated as follows: - 20% after booking - 5 to 4 months before departure 30% - 4 to 3 months before departure 40% - 3 to 2 months before departure 50% - 2 to 1 month before departure 75% - 1 month to 1 day before departure 90% - 95% on the day of departure
