Harbor/Elbe River cruise and then watching the tugboat ballet at the berth
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.
On Saturday, you have the opportunity to take part in a tour through the Port of Hamburg. The trip takes you past Hamburg's skyline to the Airbus site near Blankenese. After docking, you are welcome to stay on board and watch the legendary tugboat ballet from the ship. (If the road closures allow, the Elbe will depart again to offer a better view from the water. This information is subject to change.)
Look forward to an exciting experience on an extraordinary ship.
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.
PROGRAM
Saturday, May 9, 2025, 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Trip
then you can stay on board and from
Watch the tugboat ballet from 3:15 pm to 4:00 pm at the mooring.
Checkout: approx. 4:00 PM
DETAILS
Children up to and including 5 years: €10
Children 6 to 12 years: €45
SERVICES
Including approx. 4 hours of tugboat experience on the ocean-going tug ELBE, of which 2.5 hours is travel time.
Including welcome drink, small Dutch snack and cake buffet
Including watching the tugboat ballet from on board (approx. start time 3:15 pm) **
Excluding additional drinks and snacks. These can be purchased on board at reasonable prices.
Please bring cash.
