Holwert → Ameland
Plan departure from Holwert and arrival in Ameland, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Netherlands · Ameland & Schiermonnikoog
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten serves Ameland from Holwert and Schiermonnikoog from Lauwersoog. These are separate mainland terminals and cannot be treated as interchangeable departure ports.
Operator information reviewedRoutes & practical information
Operator guide
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten routes and travel planning
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten serves Ameland from Holwert and Schiermonnikoog from Lauwersoog. These are separate mainland terminals and cannot be treated as interchangeable departure ports.
The conventional Holwert–Ameland ferry takes approximately 50 minutes; the passenger fast service is approximately 25 minutes. The conventional Lauwersoog–Schiermonnikoog crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Use the dated departure overview because channels, tides and operating conditions can affect the timetable.
Ameland accepts visitors’ vehicles on eligible conventional sailings with the correct reservation. Schiermonnikoog restricts motor vehicles: visitors normally leave cars at Lauwersoog unless they hold the required permission. Fast services have different luggage and bicycle arrangements from the car ferries.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten official timetable and booking. Use the operator when a local service is not returned by the FerryEU comparison form.
Plan by route
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten routes
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Ameland → Holwert
Plan departure from Ameland and arrival in Holwert, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Lauwersoog → Schiermonnikoog
Plan departure from Lauwersoog and arrival in Schiermonnikoog, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
View route guide →Schiermonnikoog → Lauwersoog
Plan departure from Schiermonnikoog and arrival in Lauwersoog, with links to the reverse crossing and port guidance. Check the timetable for the date you intend to sail.
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Booking and terminal checks
Choose your service
The conventional Holwert–Ameland ferry takes approximately 50 minutes; the passenger fast service is approximately 25 minutes. The conventional Lauwersoog–Schiermonnikoog crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Use the dated departure overview because channels, tides and operating conditions can affect the timetable.
Passengers and vehicles
Ameland accepts visitors’ vehicles on eligible conventional sailings with the correct reservation. Schiermonnikoog restricts motor vehicles: visitors normally leave cars at Lauwersoog unless they hold the required permission. Fast services have different luggage and bicycle arrangements from the car ferries.
Terminal and onward travel
Reserve the required passenger, bicycle and vehicle spaces and check both outward and return departures. Schiermonnikoog passenger reservations apply to most visitors from January 2026; island resident arrangements differ. Mainland buses and island transport should be planned around the actual terminal arrival.
Journey planning
How to compare Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten ferry options
Reserve the required passenger, bicycle and vehicle spaces and check both outward and return departures. Schiermonnikoog passenger reservations apply to most visitors from January 2026; island resident arrangements differ. Mainland buses and island transport should be planned around the actual terminal arrival.
Ameland accepts visitors’ vehicles on eligible conventional sailings with the correct reservation. Schiermonnikoog restricts motor vehicles: visitors normally leave cars at Lauwersoog unless they hold the required permission. Fast services have different luggage and bicycle arrangements from the car ferries.
Check the final ticket for the reporting time, departure terminal and inclusions. Recheck operating updates before travelling, and allow time between separate tickets. The return sailing may follow a different pattern from the outward journey.
Connect Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten with the rest of your journey
The linked EUFerry guides for Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten involve Netherlands. Start with the port pair you need and then compare the dated service: passenger categories, accommodation and check-in arrangements can differ within the same operator’s network.
Check the land connections at the ports: Holwert port guide · Ameland port guide · Lauwersoog port guide · Schiermonnikoog port guide.
Before choosing a Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten fare, write down the departure terminal, reporting time, arrival port and the first onward connection. Compare each item with the booking result. A cabin, pet space or assistance request should appear in the selected arrangements rather than being inferred from a general ship description.
Open the directional route guides for both halves of a return journey. If the comparison search does not show a sailing, check the operator information on this page before concluding that the service has stopped; some local services and ticket categories are outside the comparison provider’s inventory.
Frequently asked questions
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten booking questions
Where does Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten operate?
Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten serves Ameland from Holwert and Schiermonnikoog from Lauwersoog. These are separate mainland terminals and cannot be treated as interchangeable departure ports.
Which timetable should I use?
The conventional Holwert–Ameland ferry takes approximately 50 minutes; the passenger fast service is approximately 25 minutes. The conventional Lauwersoog–Schiermonnikoog crossing is approximately 45 minutes. Use the dated departure overview because channels, tides and operating conditions can affect the timetable.
Can I take a vehicle or bicycle?
Ameland accepts visitors’ vehicles on eligible conventional sailings with the correct reservation. Schiermonnikoog restricts motor vehicles: visitors normally leave cars at Lauwersoog unless they hold the required permission. Fast services have different luggage and bicycle arrangements from the car ferries.
What should I check before reaching the port?
Reserve the required passenger, bicycle and vehicle spaces and check both outward and return departures. Schiermonnikoog passenger reservations apply to most visitors from January 2026; island resident arrangements differ. Mainland buses and island transport should be planned around the actual terminal arrival.
What if the operator is missing from the comparison search?
Use the official operator link on this page to check and book dated departures. The EUFerry comparison form remains available for routes and passenger categories sold by its booking provider.
Information quality
Information review
Operator information reviewed on 25 October 2026. Check the official timetable and live updates before travel.