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!
Transport to and on wadden island Ameland
Transport to and on wadden island Ameland
With the ferry
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!
Ferry timetable
-
From Holwert to Ameland
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 31-10-2024Sundays and holidays
08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
From Ameland to Holwert
-
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 31-10-2024Sundays and holidays
08:30, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00, 18:30 uur.
Good to know
Additional crossings
On busy days, Wagenborg Passenger Services deploys extra sailings. The times of these sailings may vary each day. See the overview.
Parking
Parking your car in Holwert is no problem at all. You will find two parking spaces. If you want to know all about the locations, rates and payment, click here.
FAQs
Is the OV-chipkaart valid for the boat to Ameland? If you also have a question about your trip to Ameland, check out these frequently asked questions and find your answer!
Marina and airport
Wadden Island Ameland has a marina and an airport. So the ferry is not the only way to reach the island. Sail your own boat to the island or enjoy a beautiful flight over the Wadden Sea and land near the picturesque village of Ballum at Ameland Airport.
-
Waddenhaven Ameland
Ameland's marina is located in the middle of the island, on the former ferry pier, near the current ferry jetty. Waddenhaven Ameland is a small marina with contemporary facilities, such as separate showers, free wifi, power connections and more.
-
Ameland Airport
Wadden Island Ameland has its own airport: Ameland Airport! From here, sightseeing flights over the island are organised and gliding activities take place, but a day trip to Texel and parachuting are also among the possibilities.
Besides these recreational functions, the airport is also used for rescue operations. For example, the SAR helicopter regularly transports patients to hospitals on the mainland. A very fast way of transport!
Transport on Ameland
Are you taking the car or electric car to Ameland, do you want to cycle around the island, use the taxi or take the bus to the beach? Wadden Island Ameland offers plenty of transport options!
Bicycle
Ameland is a real bicycle island! Bring your own bike or rent one from one of the many bike rental companies and take advantage of their good service.
Taxi
Get transported from your desired location to a place of interest, restaurant or the ferry, for example. The taxi will take you wherever you want!
Bus
The bus travels through all the villages, to the beaches and past hotels and campsites on the island. An ideal and sustainable means of transport!
Car rental
Want to spend a day touring the island? Or quickly get from A to B at your convenience? Rent a car on Ameland from these companies.
Mudflat hopping
A unique way to travel
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.
