Sylt: Seal Watching Boat Tour from Hörnum

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ID: GYG415449-753511
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Country: Germany

Duration: 01:30 hours


Description

Enjoy a sightseeing tour from Hörnum to Wadden Sea National Park and spot the area's seals. Learn interesting facts about the animals and admire the beauty of your surroundings.
Embark on a sightseeing tour from Hörnum and accompany a ranger to the Wadden Sea National Par. Discover the pack of playful seals that live on the sandbank, Jungnamensand. Hear interesting facts about these adorable animals as you enjoy the views.
Meet your guide and depart from Hörnum. Cruise towards the Wadden Sea National Park, admiring the beautiful views of the shore. When approaching the seal colony, learn interesting facts about the largest wild animals in Germany and how they came to settle in the area during the 1980s.
Arrive at the sandbank, Jungnamensand, and spend some time watching the playful seals that live there. Learn about their natural habitat, just west of the island of Amrum, and how this area has served as a sanctuary for a species once thought to be extinct in the Baltic. The most likely time to see seals on the trip is two hours before and two hours after low tide.
During the trip, a small net is dropped into the water. When pulling out the net, staff from the Wadden Sea Protection Station explains the sea animals. Later the caught animals will return to the water.

Highlights

  • Enjoy watching the playful seals at the Jungnamensand sandbank
  • Have a drink in the bar onboard and watch the local scenery pass by
  • Learn interesting facts about the largest wild animal in Germany
  • Admire the natural environment of Wadden Sea National Park
  • Benefit from the knowledge and expertise of your ranger guide

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Head to harbor Hörnum and look for the ship MS Adler VI.
INCLUDED
  • Boat trip with MS Adler VI
  • National Park ranger guide
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food and drinks (can be purchased at the bar onboard)

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.