--- title: Seal Safari at UNESCO Site Waddensea from Amsterdam lang: en type: tour city: Amsterdam country: Netherlands price: 150 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 42 duration_minutes: 360 languages: [de, en, fr, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 2 of 10 (Day Trips from Amsterdam) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/seal-safari-at-unesco-site-waddensea-from-amsterdam/ --- # Seal Safari at UNESCO Site Waddensea from Amsterdam In our comparison: #2 of 10 in Day Trips from Amsterdam, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview On this half day small group tour you will explore the breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage site Waddensea. We will pick you up by minivan right in the center of Amsterdam in the morning and drive you through the beautiful Dutch country side: land claimed from the sea, past farms, villages and windmills. Upon arrival, we will board our ship that takes us onto the Waddensea. Because of its unique coastal wetlands and tidal system, it is a refuge for a huge number of animals, including marine mammals such as the harbor seals, gray seals and harbor porpoises. Then we will explore the Waddensea by boat at low tide, scouting for gray seals, harbor seals and migrating birds. On the way to the boat or back, we will take a short detour to the authentic and picturesque 17th century village of Twisk ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will leave from De Ruijterkade 153, - Starts 09:30, 11:15, 11:30: 3 departures a day - Food not included: Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: For babies and children under 6 please bring or… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €150 per person - Duration: 6h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 42 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Dutch Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, French - Start times: 09:30, 11:15, 11:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.98 from 42 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 42 of 42. - 5 stars: 41 (98%) - 4 stars: 1 (2%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour starts 09:30 | €150 / person | French, English, German, Spanish | Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan | | Tour starts 11:15 | €150 / person | French, English, German, Spanish | Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan | | Tour starts 11:30 | €150 / person | French, English, German, Spanish | Duration: 5 hours drinks and snacks minivan | ## What's included - Driver/guide that stays with the group - Transfers from Amsterdam by minivan - View Enclosing Dike from the sea - 2,5 hour boat tour on the Waddensea ## Not included - Lunch - Dinner - Breakfast ## Itinerary 1. **Seal spotting, boat tour** (2h) 2. **Twisk** (20m) - We will take a short detour to the authentic and picturesque 17th century village of Twisk. ## Schedule - Runs: Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 09:30, 11:15, 11:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We will leave from De Ruijterkade 153, 1011 AC Amsterdam, next to the ALOHA café (at the end of the River Cruises Docks, under the big bowling pin). It is behind the Central Train Station. Take the IJ exit of the Central Station and turn right, keep the water on your left and walk 300m (1/4 Mi)! Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark - Refunds will not be issued if tour/activity is missed due to late or non-arrival at appointed time - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Child tickets for children 3 - 7 yrs of age - Infant car seats available upon request - For babies and children under 6 please bring or ask for an appropriate car seat! ## Compared with other Day Trips from Amsterdam | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 10** | €150 | 6h | 4.98 (42) | shared | | [Visit the Girl with the Pearl Earring, The Hague & Delft City](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/visit-the-girl-with-the-pearl-earring-the-hague-delft-city/?format=md) | €320 | 7h 15m | 4.97 (72) | private | | [Castle De Haar Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/castle-de-haar-small-group-tour-from-amsterdam/?format=md) | €150 | 4h 30m | 4.86 (125) | shared | | [Kinderdijk Windmills and Delft Small-Group Tour from Amsterdam](/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/kinderdijk-windmills-and-delft-small-group-tour-from-amsterdam/?format=md) | €275 | 8h | 4.92 (36) | shared | Ranked #2 of 10 in Day Trips from Amsterdam by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €69 to €320, median €150; typical length 8h. 2 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/day-trips-from-amsterdam/?format=md ## More in Amsterdam - All Amsterdam tours: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/tours/seal-safari-at-unesco-site-waddensea-from-amsterdam/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/netherlands/amsterdam/?format=md