Half-day seal tour from Amsterdam

Free cancellation

Place: Amsterdam

Duration: up to 6 hours

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Instant confirmation

Group tour

Transport included

Do this because

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site - Wadden Sea
Enjoy 2.5 hours sailing while looking for seals and other wildlife
Relax in roundtrip transportation from Amsterdam
Visit the historic fisherman’s town of Harlingen with 1-hour of free time
Stop at the famous enclosing dike between Noord Holland and Friesland

What to expect

On this half-day tour, you will see the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site - Wadden Sea. Explore the area by boat at low tide, scouting for grey seals, harbor seals, migrating birds, plants and more. Then visit one of the ancient fisherman’s towns on the Wadden Sea coast and see the famous enclosing dike between Noord-Holland and Friesland. This tour is family-friendly and suitable for all ages!

A luxurious coach will be waiting for you at the pick up location to take you to the boat where your tour guide will travel with you throughout the day. Climb up to the deck where you can admire the wildlife while sailing for 2.5 hours.

Next, visit the historic fisherman’s town Harlingen on the Wadden Sea coast where you will enjoy one hour to wander, shop, eat or relax in this beautiful town! On your way back to Amsterdam you will stop at the famous enclosing dike between Noord Holland and Friesland, which protects the low country against flooding.

When the cruise approaches the seals, you are requested to stay seated and quiet, so that everyone can see them for as long as possible
The boat does have a nice indoor seating area, but the seals and mudflats are best viewed from the deck
A bar is available on the cruise for drinks and snacks (please, payments by cash only)
Please note that on the Wadden Sea it is always a few degrees colder than in Amsterdam. Bringing warm clothes and a raincoat is advised
During April and beginning of May only: You will drive by the colorful tulip fields and stop for some pictures (if the weather and the time schedule allows)
The bus is equipped with a toilet
In case of severe weather, the trip can be canceled

What’s included

Two drinks and a snack on the boat

Guided tour

Cruise

Roundtrip transportation

What’s not included

Additional food and drinks

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Location

De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AC Amsterdam, Netherlands

Meeting point:

Meet your guide at the River Cruises Docks (De Ruijterkade Oost), right behind the Central Train Station. Take the IJ exit of the Central Station and turn right. The River Cruises Docks are located on your left after approximately 750 meters. A host from Dutch Seal Tours will be there to welcome you.