Night-sailing trips
Blue Moon
Sail beneath the second full moon of the month on the Lauwersmeer. Enjoy moonlight on the water and stories from the astronomy expert aboard Willem Jacob. Trip details and dates.
Dark Sky Sail
Explore the Lauwersmeer Dark Sky Park from Zoutkamp aboard Willem Jacob, with astronomy expert Koen van den Driesche of Waddensky. Leave the city lights behind and discover the night sky. Trip details and dates.
Spring Stargazing Sail
Sail from Harlingen as twilight gives way to a starry spring night on the Wadden Sea. An astronomy expert introduces the constellations while you enjoy the peace of the water. Trip details and dates.
Shooting Stars
Watch the Perseid meteor shower from the dark waters of the Wadden Sea, with an astronomy guide aboard. Departures from Ameland, Schiermonnikoog and Lauwersoog sail until midnight. The 12 August trip also includes a partial solar eclipse and starts earlier. Trip details and dates.
Midsummer Sail
Celebrate the longest day of the year with a golden sunset and lingering twilight. Sail from Lauwersoog with a Waddenvereniging nature guide to discover the unique wildlife and ecology of the Wadden Sea. This trip celebrates the light rather than stargazing. Trip details and dates.
Autumn Equinox
Celebrate the autumn equinox as the nights grow longer and darker. Sail from Lauwersoog onto the Lauwersmeer to welcome the stargazing season. Trip details and dates.
Orionid Meteor Shower Sail
Sail from Harlingen for an overnight Orionid meteor shower adventure. Willem Jacob settles on a sandbank at low tide, offering stillness and opportunities for night photography. Depart at 19:00 on 20 October and return around 11:00 the following morning. Groups of 10–16 guests. Trip details and dates.
Night of the Night
Discover true darkness at sea aboard Willem Jacob. A Wadden nature guide explains why darkness matters for wildlife and the Wadden Sea ecosystem on this night-sailing trip from Harlingen. Trip details and dates.
Sailing under the Stars
Explore this special programme aboard Willem Jacob. Trip details and dates.
Star of Bethlehem
Spend Christmas Eve aboard Willem Jacob with an astronomy expert exploring the stories and wonders of the night sky. Depart from Lauwersoog at 19:00. Optional dinner before sailing costs €27 per person, from 18:00. Trip details and dates.
Together under the Stars
Sail from Lauwersoog on Boxing Day for a winter evening of stars, stillness and togetherness on the Wadden Sea. Mars, Regulus and the Moon form a beautiful arc above the horizon. Optional dinner before sailing costs €27 per person. Trip details and dates.
Sleeping under the Stars
Board at the Veerdam ferry pier on Schiermonnikoog and travel under engine to an anchorage in the Wadden Sea. Spend the night surrounded by water, stars and silence, returning under engine the following morning. Trip details and dates.
Sleeping under the Stars with Tidal Flats
Explore this special programme aboard Willem Jacob. Trip details and dates.
Lunar Eclipse Overnight Sail
Spend a night on the Wadden Sea from Lauwersoog, settling on a sandbank at low tide and sleeping aboard Willem Jacob. Experience the lunar eclipse at dawn on 28 August, with breakfast included. Trip details and dates.
24 Hours on the Wadden Sea — Photography Excursion
Explore this special programme aboard Willem Jacob. Trip details and dates.