OUTING PARADE
Take a ride on the deep-sea tug Elbe, one of the most powerful tugs in the world.
Former Greenpeace ship visits the Hanseatic city
The Rotterdam Port Museum (Stichting Maritieme Collectie Rijnmond) is sending the restored ocean-going tugboat ELBE to Hamburg. From the engine room to the interior, the ELBE has been returned to its original condition. This museum ship is unique. The ELBE, one of the most powerful tugboats in the world, is the last ocean-going tug of its type and the only seaworthy tugboat still sailing the world's oceans. On board, visitors will find a wealth of information about the ship's rich history.
For the departure parade, the Elbe River heads towards its parade ground between the Elbe bridges and the cruise terminal. With the starting signal, the formation sets off, and all the visiting ships bid farewell to the Hanseatic city and its visitors. The ships present themselves one last time in all their splendor to the tens of thousands of spectators lining the riverbanks. The journey continues towards Teufelsbrück/Blankenese, before returning to the harbor and the starting point.
Look forward to an exciting experience on an extraordinary ship and don't miss the guided tours offered on board.
THE SHIP
The ELBE was launched in the Netherlands in 1959 and served as an ocean-going tug until 1976. It was then sold to the United States, where it served as a pilot vessel for approximately 10 years. From 1995 onwards, it was known as a Greenpeace ship. In 2002, Greenpeace donated the ship to the Rotterdam Port Museum. After a ten-year restoration by 60 volunteers, it returned to service in 2013, restored to its original condition.
The ship is 59.05 m long, 11.22 m wide, and has a draft of 4.45 m. It can reach top speeds of 10 knots. The crew consists of 20 people. The passenger capacity for day trips is 80 people. There is seating throughout the ship, as well as ample space inside in case of bad weather.
DETAILS
Children up to and including 5 years: €10
Children aged 6 to 12: €40
SERVICES
Approx. 3.5-hour museum cruise on the ocean-going tugboat ELBE
Guided tours on board
Welcome drink, hot/cold buffet for tugs
Excluding other drinks. These can be purchased on board at moderate prices for cash.
