Seal tour with historic rescue boat 'Brandaris'
The former lifeboat Brandaris was used in over 300 rescues around Terschelling from 1923 to 1960. Come along and imagine how shipwrecked people were rescued from the churning sea and forced to jump from ships into the safety net. Nowadays, a cruise on the Brandaris is pure relaxation and small-scale: a maximum of 12 passengers can board. Due to the weather and tides, no two days at sea are the same. You'll sail to the Terschellinger Gronden, where many ships once found themselves in distress. Enjoy the view of Terschelling, the seals, and the many wading and sea birds along the way. Take a look in the wheelhouse and chat with the crew. Don't forget your camera! Will you join us for an evening cruise? You might be lucky and witness a beautiful sunset during this trip. You'll sail for about 1.5 hours to the sandbank where seals live in large numbers.
Practical
2 to 12 persons
West-Terschelling
Seal watching
all ages, children, adults, wheelchair accessible, and pets
Location
Departure from the floating dock opposite La Boya restaurant, on Willem Barentszkade in West Terschelling. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start.
Important to know
All passengers must have a ticket. Life jackets for children are provided. The ship is wheelchair accessible, and dogs are welcome. There is also a restroom on board.
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Museumreddingboot Terschelling
Museumreddingboot Terschelling
The Terschelling Lifeboat Museum Foundation introduces you to a piece of maritime history. The foundation owns three old lifeboats: Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg, De Brandaris, and De Secretaris Schumacher. Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg, built in 1907, is the oldest still-operating iron motor lifeboat in the world. Purchased as a pleasure yacht, the foundation has restored it to its original condition. The Brandaris is a legendary lifeboat that served Terschelling from 1923 to 1960 and was involved in 373 rescues, saving 519. Cruise on one of these former lifeboats and discover the history of Terschelling's lifeboat service. The foundation works exclusively with volunteers. By booking a cruise, you help preserve this piece of cultural heritage. The Secretaris Schumacher is an original rowing lifeboat. When a ship was in distress, brave men risked their lives by going out in these kinds of boats, often in bad weather. Demonstrations are held with the rowing lifeboat during the summer, alternately on the beach at West aan Zee (Paal 8) or Oosterend, with the help of many volunteers. The launch vehicle carrying the rowing lifeboat is pulled to the high-water mark by ten horses. Weather conditions permit, the boat is launched. The rowers present in the boat demonstrate what it was like in the past. A unique event! Terschelling is the only place in the world where demonstrations with a horse-drawn rowing lifeboat are still held. The 'Brandaris', 'Jhr. J.W.H. The "Rutgers van Rozenburg" and the "Secretaris Schumacher" are both recognized as floating monuments by the Federation of Sailing Heritage Netherlands (FVEN), and the demonstration with the horse-drawn rowing lifeboat has also been recognized as Intangible Heritage by the Knowledge Centre for Intangible Heritage Netherlands (KIEN). The "Brandaris" and the "Jhr. J.W.H. Rutgers van Rozenburg" can also be booked for parties, company outings, private trips, and ash scattering. Each boat can accommodate a maximum of 12 passengers. For more information about these special trips, please contact the Terschelling Museum Rescue Boat Foundation.
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