A unique way to visit all the Wadden Islands
All five Dutch Wadden Islands are wonderful to explore, and thanks to the good ferry connections, visiting several islands is easy to combine.
- Five distinctive islands: on Schiermonnikoog, Ameland, Terschelling, Vlieland and Texel you'll always find space and stunning nature.
- Peaceful even in high season: even in spring and summer, when there are relatively more tourists around, the Wadden Islands offer plenty of quiet spots for lovers of this unique corner of the Netherlands.
Ferry operators
In spring and summer it's possible to travel from island to island, letting you enjoy what each Wadden Island has to offer.
- Bring your bike: in many cases you can take your bike along on the crossing, handy if you'd like to explore the islands by bicycle.
- Schedules can change: ferry services are regularly extended, shortened or altered depending on local weather and tides.
- Book ahead: in most cases advance booking is required; check the websites below for the current schedule.
Routes
- Texel – Vlieland (both ways): mps ‘De Vriendschap’ – www.waddenveer.nl
- Vlieland – Terschelling (both ways): mps ‘De Koegelwieck’ and ‘Tiger’ – www.rederij-doeksen.nl
- Texel – Terschelling (both ways), Terschelling – Vlieland (both ways), Terschelling – Ameland (both ways): zs ‘Willem Jacob’, sailing boat – www.eilandhopper.nl
- Terschelling – Ameland (both ways): ms ‘Zeehond’ – www.robbentochten.com