Fantasy Bloemen

Fairtransport is the name of the on Willemsoord established alternative shipping company as a quality indicator for clean transport. The motorless sailing ship Tres Hombres already sails five years the sustainable trade route between Europe and the Caribbean. A second ship, the Nordlys IV will operate from March 2015 the European coast.

Pleasant marina at the entrance to Den Helder with electricity, water and privacy

Steamboat Y8211 and tugboat Dombo Y8017 are historical. The volunteers are working with a lot of passion to keep the boats in the water. It is possible to take a ride with the Dombo. The boat trips are organized alongside the Tourist Information Point.

Sleep in a coast guard tower, with a view of the sea and history under your feet

Play, win and experience excitement in the casino at Willemsoord

Two comfortable apartments near the forest, dunes and beach

When you sail with the Tres Hombres, you will not count as a passenger, no, you're really a part of the crew! You come on board "with the safe holes" or you start at the lower rungs of the ladder. You learn the necessary safety knowledge for ordinary seaman, ship maintenance, steering, pay attention to changes, set sail and more. Then you proceed to sailor: Ropework, basic navigation and maneuvering under sail. Eventually after the necessary sailing time you have the experience to become a boatswain: leadership, harnesses, sail sewing, carpentry and ship seamanship in the widest.

Snacks and fries in the city center of Den Helder, fast and tasty

WELCOME ABOARD Step aboard one of our Juttersloep, be a Captain yourself and see Den Helder and its beautiful surroundings and sights from a different side, from the water!