Start in Ameland and plan the crossing to Holwert: choose the departure terminal, compare the dated sailing and arrange the connection after landing. Use the reverse guide for the return journey.
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.
For this direction, start at Ameland and check the arrival at Holwert. Choose the conventional ferry if travelling with a booked vehicle; fast services have different luggage and bicycle rules. Reach the Nes ferry terminal in time for the reserved departure.
Reviewed 25 October 2026. Wagenborg Passagiersdiensten official timetable and booking. The operator’s dated timetable is the reference for running days, intermediate calls and availability.
Reverse journey: Holwert to Ameland. Compare both directions before arranging a return trip.
Compare the exact sailing and the conditions for your passenger and vehicle category.
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.
Read the operator guide →Choose the conventional ferry if travelling with a booked vehicle; fast services have different luggage and bicycle rules. Reach the Nes ferry terminal in time for the reserved departure.
Read the Ameland port guide →This is a transport gateway on the Friesland Wadden coast. Before returning from Ameland, check bus connections and the time needed to reach a parked car or onward road route.
Read the Holwert port guide →Facilities depend on the vessel assigned to the departure. Treat the booking result and operator confirmation as the source for the exact ship and onboard services.
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.
Keep tickets, medicines, weatherproof layers and essentials with you. On a vehicle ferry, access to the garage is usually restricted once the ship is at sea. Check whether the selected ticket includes a seat, cabin or only passage.
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.
Keep the final confirmation accessible and check whether a QR code, printed ticket or exchange at the terminal is required. The supplier’s instructions override general guidance.
Carry the identification and travel documents required for the countries and territories in your itinerary. Domestic routes can still have operator identification rules.
Vehicle check-in often closes earlier than foot-passenger check-in. Use the time on the ticket and allow extra margin for traffic, parking or terminal access.
This is a transport gateway on the Friesland Wadden coast. Before returning from Ameland, check bus connections and the time needed to reach a parked car or onward road route.
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.
For the return, use the Holwert to Ameland guide. Check both directions before choosing accommodation. If no sailing appears, use the official timetable to distinguish a sold-out departure, a seasonal service and an operator absent from the comparison search.
Build the itinerary in sailing order: reach the departure terminal at Ameland, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Holwert. Compare that full sequence with the route in the booking result; a place name alone does not identify the quay or the passenger entrance.
Plan the two ends of the crossing: Ameland departure and local travel guide · Holwert arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Holwert. Use the Holwert to Ameland guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Holwert may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: Ameland area in Google Maps · Holwert area in Google Maps.
The map searches show the named places. Use the terminal address and reporting instructions on your operator confirmation for navigation to check-in.
Choose the conventional ferry if travelling with a booked vehicle; fast services have different luggage and bicycle rules. Reach the Nes ferry terminal in time for the reserved departure.
The planning guide is about 50 minutes conventional; about 25 minutes fast. Confirm the departure and arrival shown for the exact date, since vessel assignments and intermediate stops can change.
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.
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 Holwert to Ameland timetable before booking the outward journey. A return may use a different vessel, schedule or intermediate-stop pattern.
Use the official operator timetable and booking link on this page. Some local routes and passenger categories are not sold through the comparison provider; a blank result alone does not establish that the route has closed.
This is a transport gateway on the Friesland Wadden coast. Before returning from Ameland, check bus connections and the time needed to reach a parked car or onward road route.
Search the exact date, passengers and vehicle details, then verify the route and operator before booking.
