You can take both the regular ferry service (50 minutes) and the fast service (20 minutes) for the crossing from Holwerd to Ameland.
Book your tickets for the crossing to Ameland via Wagenborg Passenger Services.
You can take your car with you on the regular ferry service, but this is not possible with the express service.
Note: book in time, because places by car are scarce in the season.
Parking Holwerd
You can park your car at the terminal of the boat (P1). This is the adress:
Grandyk 2b
9151 AE Holwerd
It is possible that P1 is full. Then it is referred to P2. Please note that this parking space is approximately 2.5 kilometers from the terminal. Shuttle services are available to take you to the terminal.
Car to Ameland?
If you come by car, you can drive directly to the campsite. Strandcamping Duinoord is a car- free camping site. You can park your car in one of the camping car parks (paid) or in a public car park outside the site (free). At the reception of beach camping Duinoord you can buy a parking ticket for the parking lot on the camping site.
Note: If you want to take your car to the island, don't forget to make a reservation in advance for the crossing.
Without a car to Ameland?
We recommend that you leave your car in Holwerd. The island is very suitable for walking, cycling or by bus. You can rent a bicycle immediately upon arrival on Ameland and the nice thing is that the bicycle rental company will bring your luggage to Little Canvas Escape.
Buses and taxis are also available from the wharf. The buses leave after arrival of the boat and drop you off at the entrance of beach camping Duinoord. It is also perfectly arranged for the return journey, the buses are in line with the schedule of the boat (half an hour before departure).