Ferry to Vlieland

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» Info about the ferry

The ferry to Vlieland sails from the Frisian port of Harlingen. The ferry to Vlieland is operated by Rederij Doeksen.

The ferry to Vlieland sails 7 days a week at least 3 times per day to the island. More often in season and on busy days. You can also find the Ferry timetable to Vlieland on the shipping company's site.

There are 2 ferries to Vlieland: regular (car) ferry and the fast ferry.

Boat to Vlieland
» Ordinary ferry to Vlieland

Ms Vlieland is the regular ferry to Vlieland takes 1 hour and 35 minutes to reach the island. Vlieland is furthest from the shore of all the islands.

On the regular boat, you can also take your bicycle.

On the boat to Vlieland, you can have something to drink or eat.

The deck is accessible during the trip: great for getting a breath of fresh air and spot seals that often lie on the Richel!

Boat to Vlieland
» Fast ferry to Vlieland

The express ferry to Vlieland takes 3 quarters of an hour to reach the island when it sails directly.
Often, however, the express boat to Vlieland goes via Terschelling and then the crossing takes about an hour and a half (make sure you do NOT get off get off at Terschelling).

On the express boat to Vlieland, you cannot take bicycles and you are not allowed to eat or drink on board either.

The cost of travelling by express ferry is higher than the cost of the ferry.

Boat to Vlieland
» Seals along boat to Vlieland

Both boats to Vlieland sail past the sandbar the Richel. Seals often rest in the sun on this plate.

On the regular ferry to Vlieland, from the upper deck you can look out for the seals on the Richel.

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» Reservation boat to Vlieland

You can online booking tickets for the ferry to Vlieland.

It is also becoming increasingly important to book in advance because especially around the weekends it is often busy (and full = full)). On busy weekends such as Easter, Ascension, Whitsun and the weekend of the Vuurtorenloop, Half Marathon and ITGWO, it is even essential to book well in advance.

For the fast ferry to Vlieland, it is very wise to always book in advance. There are only a limited number of seats and full=full.

Ferry to Vlieland
» Water taxi to Vlieland

Besides the ferry, there is also a water taxi to Vlieland. The water taxi has a limited fixed timetable (for booking too) during the season.

In addition, you can also order the water taxi -on demand- for your own use order. Naturally, the cost of this is higher than for a sailing according to the timetable.

The water taxi has a capacity of 12 people and only sails weather conditions.

Day trip to Terschelling
» Day trip to Terschelling from Vlieland

On holiday on Vlieland, but fancy a day trip to Terschelling? That is possible!

During the summer period, on a limited number of days a boat sails between ferry between Vlieland and Terschelling.

You can sail from Vlieland to Terschelling in the morning and return to Vlieland at the end of the afternoon end of the afternoon back to Vlieland. Fun to do.

Consult the timetable for the sailings between Vlieland and Terschelling and book your day trip to Terschelling directly.

Ferry to Vlieland

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