Fireworks and AIDA Cruises watch from aboard the deep-sea tug Elbe
one of the world's most powerful tugboats
Former Greenpeace ship visits the Hanseatic city
BUTENSCHÖN Highlights offers a special treat not only for technology fans and lovers of museum ships.
Look forward to a very special evening on board the ocean-going tugboat ELBE.
For the fireworks display, the ship will be moored at the Landungsbrücken piers – right in the heart of the harbor with an unobstructed view of the water and the event. At 8 p.m., the stage pontoon for ELBE in CONCERT will be pulled in front of the Landungsbrücken piers, rotated, and aligned, creating a true harbor atmosphere up close. Some obstructions to the view of the stage performance are possible.
There's always something going on – even the AIDAperla is towed by tugboats and given its place in front of the Landungsbrücken (St. Pauli Piers) before the fireworks. When darkness falls and the sky above the Elbe lights up, you're practically sitting in the front row: no crowds, no stress – just water beneath you, the harbor all around you, and a spectacular fireworks display overhead. After the fireworks, the road closure is lifted, and the ships return to their berths. There's a lot of spectacle all around us.
For three hours you will enjoy a maritime atmosphere, special views and an evening that is guaranteed to be memorable.
Another advantage is that you can leave the ship at any time.
THE SHIP
The Rotterdam Port Museum (Stichting Maritieme Collectie Rijnmond) is sending the newly 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.
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
Check-in: 8:30 PM
Event at the berth - without sailing
Check-out: 11:30 PM
CHILDREN
Children 0-2 years: Free
Children aged 3 to 5 years: €10
Children aged 6 to 12: €30
SERVICES:
Approximately 3 hours of tugboat experience on the ocean-going tug ELBE
Welcome drink, delicious tugboat stew, cheese cubes, chips + chips :-)
Excluding additional drinks and snacks. These can be purchased on board at reasonable prices.
