Fast ferry
Are you travelling without a car and would prefer to be on Wadden Island Ameland as soon as possible? Then opt for the express service. You will be on the island within 20 minutes!
As soon as you step on the ferry to Ameland, you immediately experience that wonderful holiday feeling! Just the boat trip over the Wadden Sea World Heritage Site to the island of Ameland is an experience in itself!
The boats to Ameland depart from the ferry port of Holwert (formerly Holwerd) in Friesland.
The crossing to Wadden Island Ameland is provided by Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten.
The ferry takes you from Holwert (Holwerd) to Ameland and vice versa in just 50 minutes. If you choose to take your dog, bike or car on board, this is no problem at all.
If you travel by public transport, you can travel to Holwert from the bus station in Dokkum or the train and bus station in Leeuwarden.
Tip: Buy a ticket for your boat trip to Ameland on time!
Check the departure times of the ferry from Ameland to Holwert here.
Monday up to and including Friday
06:00, 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
Saturday
06:00*, 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
*van 01-04-2024 t/m 31-10-2024
Sundays and holidays
08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
Check the departure times of the ferry from Holwert to Ameland here.
Monday up to and including Friday
06:00, 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
Saturday
06:00*, 08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
*van 01-04-2024 t/m 31-10-2024
Sundays and holidays
08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
Wadden hopping is a very unique way of transport. Sail through the channels of the Wadden Sea, enjoy the wide views, sandbanks, birds and spot a seal along the way.