Leafde fan Fryslân

Name: Leafde fan Fryslân
Brand: Tripsite
SKU: ts115o3373
Rating: 5 (10 reviews)

Comfort Class Sailing Ship

Netherlands

The Leafde fan Fryslân is a majestic three-masted barquentine. The atmosphere on board and the itinerary, navigating Lake IJsselmeer and the Frisian Sea, provide a unique bike and sail experience.

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Overview
You will be pleasantly surprised when you step on board this sailing vessel. The interior is well-designed and refined. The ship has 13 well-appointed twin cabins: ten twin cabins, one smaller twin cabin, and one junior suite all with two separate beds that can be put together to form a double bed. There is also one single cabin. All cabins have ventilation and heating and an en-suite bathroom with shower, basin, and toilet. A porthole can be opened in every cabin except the single cabin.
Sumptuous meals are carefully prepared in the restaurant and the ship’s full-service bar is fully stocked. The wheelhouse is equipped with a well-appointed seating area and the best views over the water are available here and on deck.
Please note: This vessel will be undergoing major renovations in the winter of 2023/2024. The lower deck will receive three new guest cabins, and the top dock will have four splendid upper-deck suites. The category classification of this ship will then be upgraded. The information below is valid through the 2023 season. If you scroll to the last of the pictures, you will find a few artist's renderings of the "new" vessel.
Overview
Capacity: 25 to 38 guests
Length: 48 meters (165 ft)
Width: 7.2 meters (23 ft)
Crew: 4
Sailing surface: 760 square meters (approx. 2, 500 square ft)
Electricity: 220V
Decks & Cabin Layout
Cabins: 20
4 upper deck suites (15 m² - 161 sq. ft)
1 junior suite lower(12 m² – 129 sq. ft) with a small sitting area
12 twin cabins (10 m² – 107 sq.ft.)
1 smaller twin cabin (9 m² – 96.8 sq.ft)
All twin cabins have two beds which can be pushed together to form a double
Some twin bed cabins can be booked as a triple cabin (third bed as bunk)
2 single cabins (86 sq. ft)
Cabin Amenities
En-suite bathroom with shower, toilet, and basin in each cabin (Stocked with soap and shampoo)
Ventilation and heating
Portholes can be opened except in single cabin
Hairdryer and mini-safe
Boat Features & Amenities
Cozy lounge on the upper deck with large panoramic windows
Restaurant in nautical style on the lower deck
Wifi available
No laundry services available onboard
Sundeck and restaurant area
Currency accepted on board: Cash (Euros) ONLY
Food & Beverages
Special Diet Requests: We cater to gluten, lactose, and vegetarian diets. Vegan diets are not possible. Vegetarian diets have no surcharge, other diets cost € 50- to be paid on board.
Water on board is drinkable
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Bike & Sail the Tulips
8 days from €1315
5 out of 5
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
We offer many Bike and Boat Tulip Tours, but this tour, a Bike and Sail experience, was just too unique to pass up. As you sail across the Wadden Sea and Lake IJsselmeer, you will enjoy comfort and…
Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
8 days from €1064
5 out of 5
Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
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Easy Bike + Boat Tour in Netherlands
You have heard of bike and barge tours, and now we offer you a bike and sail adventure in the Netherlands! Experience the purity of nature - the water, sun, and sea breezes - as you explore the open…
Bicycles
City Touring Bike
Azor (or similar brand/model)
Low-entry (step-through frame)
Lightweight aluminum
High handlebars and upright riding position
Handbrakes
Shimano 7-speed nexus drive
Selle-Royal adjustable gel saddle
Easy to use lock which is fixed on the frame
Schwalbe Marathon anti-puncture tires
Rear rack
Mudguards
Accessories
Pannier bag
Helmets are available (small supplement applies)
Water bottle
Bicycle rental is included in tour pricing but is optional. Guests are also allowed to bring their own bicycles (a discount will apply). There will be a small fee for a parking space on board. Please note that the crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss, or theft. In the Netherlands and Belgium, cyclists are not obligated by law to wear a bike helmet. There are bike helmets available onboard at no charge but please request them when booking.
Unisex City Electric Bike
Azor (or similar brand/model)
Limited number available, request at the time of booking
Low-entry (step-through frame)
Lightweight aluminum
High handlebars and upright riding position
Nexus 7 gears
Hand brakes
Shimano motor (400 WH) offering 4 levels of support
Comfortable gel saddle
Easy to use lock which is fixed on frame
Accessories
Pannier bag
Helmets are available (small supplement applies)
Water bottle
*NOTE: E-bikes feature a small electrical engine and battery that assist and ease your pedaling but you still have to pedal yourself. While riding an e-bike can greatly contribute to the enjoyment of your trip, it is not intended for untrained cyclists as it is not easy to handle such a bike. The engine and battery make the bike much heavier than a regular bike and it also accelerates faster. Handling it well requires good basic cycling skills and confidence. You can bring your own electric bike (space is limited). Please note that there will be a small fee for the charging station and the crew or tour operators are NOT responsible for any damage, loss, or theft.
Other bikes (e.g. bikes with back pedal brakes, children’s bikes, “slip streamers”, tandems, etc.) and child seats (rear) may be possible upon request and are in very limited numbers.
Reviews
Cindy M.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
The crew was exceptional. I loved the self guided trips, the maps we downloaded before trip was accurate and easy to follow, it was easy to make this trip your own. We found lots of hidden museums and churches to explore.
A few areas could be improved. With so many good bag teas available, the pecwick teas had little to no flavor. Also, disappointed seeing no seals in wild. Description of trip needs to let customers know, very unlikely to see these. We were able to see some seals in rescue aquarium.
Highly recommend this trip! Can’t wait to pick our next adventure
Dave S.
4 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
Excellent tour, great accommodations, great food and great staff!
Sally R.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
This was a trip of a lifetime! From start to finish we were taken care of in every way. The accommodations were very nice. The crew were amazing! Everyone went over and beyond what was expected. I still can't believe the wonderful food the Chef prepared for us. The presentation alone was so impressive. The tour leaders were so helpful and worked so hard to make sure everyone knew the daily plan and made sure the bikes were working and the tours went well. The hostesses worked so hard and paid attention to every detail with a smile. The Captain and First Mate also worked hard every day to make sure our trip went smooth. The only thing I would suggest is that we needed more time at the Keukenhof Gardens. Three hours were definitely not enough to enjoy all of the gardens. We enjoyed every aspect of this trip. I highly recommend this tour!
Deborah W.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
The tulips while riding. The tulip gardens. Bikes were excellent quality. We really enjoyed the wooden shoe cheese guy, it was a performance. We enjoyed the crew very much. Each one of them had high standards of performance and they excelled in their expertise. As regards the person in training to be a guide, I would suggest that she listen to Helde to put together a plan of what makes a great guide (knowing your subject deep down, be curious, when doing a town walk, or even a ride through the windmills provide interesting information and be able to anticipate and answer questions, be approachable, to name a few). We would have really loved to be able to actually sail the boat, but it didn't work out. The crew did allow us to put up a sail, which was above and beyond. The cook's food selection, preparation and presentation were of a very high standard, especially given he was cooking on a boat. Overall highly recommend.
Susan Meg P.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
This was an amazing trip. The boat was comfortable and beautiful, the crew were all so nice and did everything in their power to make sure we were all getting our needs met. The bicycles seemed brand new and functioned without any issues, and the site seeing was wonderful. Our guide Hilda knew so much about the places we went and I really appreciated her sharing her knowledge and fun facts with us. This was my first trip like this and my only regret is that it was not longer! Looking forward to my next one with Tripsite!
Donna D.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
The Holland bike tour was magnificent! The ship crew and tour guides were very friendly and helpful. The tulip fields were amazing. Highly recommend.
Barbara R.
5 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
Combination of boat and biking. We are sailors and enjoyed the maritime aspects of trip. Chef was an unanticipated pleasure.
Note that there are strong headwinds in North Netherlands.
Janet J.
12 months ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
This trip was an amazing experience. The boat and crew were more than helpful; they were interesting and enjoyable. When sailing, the weather is a huge factor and when we were unable to sail, they found other interesting things for us to do. The rooms were clean and the food was extraordinarily good. We had wind and rain and sunshine, and as the tour was self-guided, we could bike at our own pace. Our fellow travelers were also a huge part of our fun. Thanks to all.
Margaret C.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
This was a good mix of cycling to sightseeing and sailing. The boat and crew were the highlight as well as cycling through tge dunes, the island of Texel, and the tulip fields.
Becky K.
1 year ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Tulips
Netherlands
It's impossible for me to select one "most" memorable part of this trip since the entire week was fantastic. Living on the boat was a wonderful experience, mainly because the staff was great and the other travelers were so fun -- plus the food was excellent and the cabins were more spacious than I could have imagined. The biking was wonderful -- enjoyable and not too strenuous. Wieger stopped fairly often to share lots of info and to give us time for photos or coffee. The only bummer was that we were a week or two ahead of the tulip bloom, though the hyacinths were absolutely gorgeous and so fragrant. My only suggestion is maybe to have participants introduce themselves or have nametags the first day since it took me a few days to get everybody's names straight. :-
The crew was super friendly and knowledgeable. We weren't a high-maintenance group, yet they took food allergies and similar needs into account with a smile.
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Karen D.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Our week long bike boat trip on the Leafde fan Fryslan was an absolute success! Every aspect of the trip was excellent. The boat was lovely and super fun to stay on, the crew was fantastic, the food was delicious and plentiful, and our bicycles were comfortable and easy to ride. Exploring this area was a real treat as we had never been to the Netherlands before and the tour gave us a wonderful opportunity to see landscapes, seascapes and the Dutch culture..
Dennis E.
2 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Everything about this trip was great! The 5-person crew on the Laefde fan Frysland went out of their way to make us all feel comfortable.
Andrea S.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the IJsselmeer
Netherlands
This is our 5th bike and boat trip, and all of the others have been 5 star experiences. This tour was very nice, but we had one major problem. We were absolutely unable to keep up with the tour guide. Another Canadian couple was in the same boat. Many of the German guests brought their own e-bikes along. Thankfully, the Dutch wayfinding system is excellent, but we really missed going with the group. Also, the tour guide did not stop at cafes, churches, wineries, breweries, etc. like we have had on other tours. He did make reservations for an interesting water works plant, but the entire group needed to pedal as fast as possible to get there by 2PM. I went to see the plant the next morning on my own. The boat was super fun, especially when the sails were hoisted. The food was great, the crew was great. I would urge anyone looking at this tour to rent an e-bike to keep up, or not pay extra for the tour guide, and just do the trip on your own.
James M.
5 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the Frisian Sea
Netherlands
Everything from the Guide, the history of the region, the sites. The horses. Wonderful tour. Highly recommend.
Merinda N.
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the IJsselmeer
Netherlands
It is difficult to highlight one part of the trip as the whole experience was excellent. I have done bike/boat tours before and the accommodation on this historic ship was by far the best ever. The rural scenery in the Netherlands is extraordinarily beautiful and the Issjelmeer is stunning. Actually, perhaps the best thing was the staff. We felt like personal guests on this trip and as if the staff were long time personal or family friends. The organization was informal but efficient and the food was home cooked and excellent. There was a variety of activities from cycling to sailing; exploring historic villages and towns and swimming in the sea. Best ever trip.
Geoff
6 years ago
Verified Reviewer
Leafde fan Fryslân Bike & Sail the IJsselmeer
Netherlands
Fantastic trip! The biking was great...very serene and relaxing thru small towns and villages thru farmland and along the coast.
The best part was the socializing with felllow travelers and the crew. The ship is huge for a sailboat, but much smaller than the big barges. Between biking and the ship, we all spent a lot of time together, and had a lot of fun getting to know each other. My cruise happened to be on a German holiday...I was the only non-German on the tour. It worked out fine, everyone was welcoming and willing. Between a bit of Ge-english and sign language we shared many laughs (and beers!) together.
Ilse led our tour-her knowledge of the area was great, even opened her riverboat home to us during our stop there.
The ships crew was terrific. Captain Eelke, first mate Annemaj, and Thabea all made us feel at home. Chef Alf served up restaurant quality meals, this was an awesome surprise.
Would absolutely return to Netherlands...would even consider repeating this trip/ship with other friends and family, it was that good.
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