Seal tours with boat De Vrijheid
A cruise on the Vrijheid is a true experience! Feel the wind in your hair, breathe the salty air, and the skipper will take you to a unique sandbank where you can spot seals. The trip lasts 1.5 hours, and along the way, you'll enjoy the skipper's fascinating stories and the vastness of the Wadden Sea. The Vrijheid offers plenty of comfortable seating, both outdoors and indoors in a heated area. There is a toilet on board. The shallow draft of this new ship guarantees seal sightings. Cruise times: Between March and November, trips run almost daily, weather permitting. During the winter months, there are several trips per week. Check the calendar for dates and times. Prices: Adults €30.00, children aged 1 to 5 €19.50. Dogs are permitted in limited numbers, please contact us and they are free of charge. A minimum number of participants is required for this excursion. If there are too few participants or the weather is bad, you'll be notified in advance whether the excursion can go ahead. Tickets are available; click on 'View times' to book. Having trouble? Please call +31 222 314 741 or visit the Texel Tourist Information shop.
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Oudeschild
Boat tours, Tickets via VVV, Nature, and Outdoor
all ages, children, adults, and pets
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Location
Boarding location: Haven 9, 1792 AE Oudeschild.
Important to know
Please ensure you arrive at the departure location on time (15 minutes before departure). If there are too few participants or the weather is bad, you will be notified in advance whether the tour can go ahead. Dogs are permitted only upon consultation and in limited numbers, and are free of charge. Unfortunately, guests who are wheelchair-bound cannot board.
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Guest reviews
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Mooie tocht
Heel erg bedankt voor jullie lieve woorden! Veiligheid staat bij ons zeer hoog in het vaandel, wij voldoen aan de allerlaatste eisen voor zeewaardige schepen. Tevens is het team ook getraind naar zeer hoge standaarden. En het is momenteel inderdaad erg vol met zeehonden, waar wij elke keer opnieuw ook zelf van genieten! Tot een volgende keer!!!!
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Fantastische boottocht met zeehonden van heel dichtbij
Wat een mooie woorden en bedankt voor jullie hoge review! Daar doen wij het voor! Wij zien onszelf niet alleen als rondvaart, maar ook als educatief moment om mensen kennis (en liefde) over te brengen over die mooie zeehonden! Tot een volgende keer!
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Fijne boot om heel veel zeehonden te zien
Bedankt voor jullie review! Door onze zeer geringe diepgang komen wij het dichtste bij van alle schepen, en dat merk je! Zo voel je je haast zwemmende tussen de zeehonden! Tot een volgende keer!
De Vrijheid
De Vrijheid
Come see the seals! Get on board with skipper Johan Hutjes for an unforgettable trip to the seals in the Wadden Sea. Seals and a fantastic adventure Admire the seals up close on the sandbanks off the coast of Texel and discover the most beautiful spots of 't Wad. Along the way, skipper Johan will tell you fun facts about Texel and the Wadden Sea. The comfortable ship offers you every opportunity to take beautiful photos of the seals and fully enjoy the natural environment. Skyline of Texel Experience the freedom on the water, enjoy the fantastic view and the fresh sea breeze. From the top deck of the 15 meter long ship you have a beautiful view of the Texel skyline. The boat trip takes about an hour and is suitable for a maximum of 12 people. Our boat trips start from the harbor in Oudeschild. Reservations are necessary.
Seal tours with boat De Vrijheid
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