Start in Schiermonnikoog and plan the crossing to Lauwersoog: 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 Schiermonnikoog and check the arrival at Lauwersoog. Book the correct return departure with Wagenborg and allow time to get from the village or accommodation to the ferry harbour. Check bus availability or arrange another permitted transfer.
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: Lauwersoog to Schiermonnikoog. 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 →Book the correct return departure with Wagenborg and allow time to get from the village or accommodation to the ferry harbour. Check bus availability or arrange another permitted transfer.
Read the Schiermonnikoog port guide →The surrounding national park and harbour can be combined with an island trip. Schiermonnikoog normally requires visitors to leave their cars on the mainland, so plan luggage handling and island transport.
Read the Lauwersoog 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.
The surrounding national park and harbour can be combined with an island trip. Schiermonnikoog normally requires visitors to leave their cars on the mainland, so plan luggage handling and island transport.
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 Lauwersoog to Schiermonnikoog 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 Schiermonnikoog, complete ferry check-in, then plan the transfer from the arrival terminal at Lauwersoog. 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: Schiermonnikoog departure and local travel guide · Lauwersoog arrival and local travel guide.
For the return, the journey starts at Lauwersoog. Use the Lauwersoog to Schiermonnikoog guide to check that departure separately; the last useful connection and the terminal approach at Lauwersoog may differ from the outward trip.
Map orientation: Schiermonnikoog area in Google Maps · Lauwersoog 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.
Book the correct return departure with Wagenborg and allow time to get from the village or accommodation to the ferry harbour. Check bus availability or arrange another permitted transfer.
The planning guide is about 45 minutes on the conventional ferry. 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 Lauwersoog to Schiermonnikoog 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.
The surrounding national park and harbour can be combined with an island trip. Schiermonnikoog normally requires visitors to leave their cars on the mainland, so plan luggage handling and island transport.
Search the exact date, passengers and vehicle details, then verify the route and operator before booking.
