Simmer fan Fryslân
12 cabins
The Simmer fan Fryslân sets sail in 2026 as the latest addition in the fleet of Joris and Rinske de Wit alongside the beloved Leafde fan Fryslân and Mare fan Fryslân. First launched in 1932 as a sailing cargo ship, this schooner has been lovingly converted into a warm and inviting passenger vessel—perfect for those seeking charm, comfort, and a touch of maritime history.
Facts
- Year of construction: 1932
- Year of renovation: 2003
- Length: 44.35m / 145.5ft
- Width: 7m / 23.0ft
- Sail Surface: 740m² / 7,965ft²
- Passengers: 24–28
- Crew: 4
- Number of cabins: 12
- Wi-Fi: Available on board
Boat Overview
- Cozy nautical-style restaurant with bar serving freshly prepared meals
- Additional lounge in the deckhouse
- Wheelhouse with guest seating area
- Ample outdoor seating at the stern
- Special Diet Requests: Gluten, lactose, and vegetarian diets. Vegan diets are not possible.
Cabin Features
- All cabins feature a private ensuite bathroom with a shower, toilet, and washbasin, along with a hairdryer, central heating (note: no air conditioning), a mini-safe, power outlets, closet space, and ventilation with an overhead hatch for fresh air (please note that portholes do not open).
- Lower deck
- 12 spacious twin cabins (11–13 m² / 118–140 ft²), each with two single beds (can usually be pushed together) and a desk
- Four cabins include a fold-down third bed, suitable for triple occupancy
- Upper deck
- Deckhouse lounge with access to several cabins
- Wheelhouse with guest seating and view
Simmer fan Fryslân’s layout
Bike tours sailing on Simmer fan Fryslân
Guided from EUR € 1504
Self guided from EUR € 1240
Guided:
2025
May 4, 11, 18, and 25 | Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 | Aug 31 | Sept 7, 14, 21, and 28
Self-guided:
2025
May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 | Jun 7, 14, 21, and 28 | Jul 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, and 27 | Aug 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 23, 24, and 30 | Sept 6, 13, 20, and 27
Description:
Explore the Netherlands in a whole new way by blending biking with sailing! Starting on the historic IJsselmeer Lake and heading into the Wadden Sea, a UNESCO World Heritage site, you’ll experience the beauty of the Dutch coast up close. With each tide…