Feather 'The Friendship'

Are you on Texel and do you want to go to Vlieland? This is possible by boat from Texel to Vlieland. The other way around is of course also possible. Only in high season is this possible for island visitors and day trippers. The ferry 'De Vriendschap' is only available for pedestrians and takes you by boat from Texel to Vlieland. After mooring the boat you transfer for free to a large truck that takes you further up the Wadden island of Vlieland via the beach.

You can take your bike with you when you book a one-way ferry ride from Texel to Vlieland. Many cyclists take advantage of this opportunity to make bike rides on the islands. This makes the boat from Texel to Vlieland a very nice way of traveling, because the ship is not too big and that makes the crossing an adventure in itself.

The crossing takes about an hour. The costs for a ticket for the ferry from Texel to Vlieland can be found via Google. Children have to pay less per ticket than adults. The rates include the Vliehorsexpres. If you take your bike with you, this costs extra. You pay per bike or bicycle with trailer. The rate for a tandem is higher. Taking a cart on the boat also costs extra.

In the high season (mid-July to the end of August there is a daily departure to Vlieland.
In the pre-season (until mid-July) the boat sails from Texel to Vlieland on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.
In the late season there are departures on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday.

It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance. If you prefer to buy tickets on Texel itself, you can do so at 'De Noorman' in De Cocksdorp. This is near beach pole 33 and opposite the KNRM rescue station. This is also the location of the jetty where the boat docks.
The address is: De Noorman, Volharding 2A, De Cocksdorp, Texel.start at De Noordman in De Cocksdorp.

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