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Combine an immersive flight simulation with a classic Amsterdam canal cruise. Experience the Netherlands’ engineered landscapes from above, then glide past historic houses and bridges on the water.
Combine an immersive flight simulation with a classic Amsterdam canal cruise. Experience the Netherlands’ engineered landscapes from above, then glide past historic houses and bridges on the water.
A low winter sun slants across the IJ as you step off the free F3 ferry and into the glass-and-steel lobby of This is Holland. The air smells faintly of coffee and the river; inside, the room hums with expectant quiet before the flight simulation lifts you into a panorama of tulip fields, windmills and dikes that have shaped the Dutch lowlands for centuries.
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Operated by Holland Ticket Services · Amsterdam, North Holland
A low winter sun slants across the IJ as you step off the free F3 ferry and into the glass-and-steel lobby of This is Holland. The air smells faintly of coffee and the river; inside, the room hums with expectant quiet before the flight simulation lifts you into a panorama of tulip fields, windmills and dikes that have shaped the Dutch lowlands for centuries.
The experience stitches two views of the Netherlands together: an immersive aerial show that explains the country’s relationship with water and land management, followed by a relaxed canal cruise that threads through Amsterdam’s concentric waterways. Geology here is a story of reclaimed land, peat, and engineered polders; culture is written in houseboats, merchants’ gables and the centuries-old tug between city and sea.
Plan for a roughly three-hour outing—90 minutes for the simulator and exhibits, 75 minutes on the boat—and allow extra time for the brief ferry ride from Central Station. The HopOn HopOff desk inside This is Holland issues your canal-boat boarding pass; the cruise includes live English commentary and an onboard bar. Accessibility is straightforward for most; however, the flight element involves motion and visual effects and is not recommended for visitors with spinal, cardiovascular, or pregnancy-related restrictions.
Bring layers for the riverside chill, arrive early to skip lines, and use public transit—the free F3 ferry is part of the rhythm of the trip. Between cinematic elevation and gentle canal pace, this pairing gives a compact, practical introduction to how the Netherlands looks, moves and manages water.
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for all fitness levels; must be able to stand briefly and board low-steps for the boat
The itinerary runs about three hours: roughly 90 minutes at This is Holland and a 75-minute canal cruise; add ferry and check-in time.
Yes—children can attend, but the simulator includes strong visuals and motion; check age or height restrictions with the operator before booking.
Check in at the HopOn HopOff Holland desk in the central hall of This is Holland after arriving via the F3 ferry to Buiksloterweg.
Yes—strollers are accessible and service animals are allowed; notify the operator of any special requirements when booking.
Amsterdam’s canals were dug in the 17th century during the city’s Golden Age as part of a planned expansion that combined commerce, defense and water management.
The Netherlands emphasizes water-level management and sustainable tourism; visitors are encouraged to avoid littering canals and to support operators that use low-emission boats.
Holland Ticket Services operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A low winter sun slants across the IJ as you step off the free F3 ferry and into the glass-and-steel lobby of This is Holland. The air smells faintly of coffee and the river; inside, the room hums with expectant quiet before the flight simulation lifts you into a panorama of tulip fields, windmills and dikes that have shaped the Dutch lowlands for centuries.
A low winter sun slants across the IJ as you step off the free F3 ferry and into the glass-and-steel lobby of This is Holland. The air smells faintly of coffee and the river; inside, the room hums with expectant quiet before the flight simulation lifts you into a panorama of tulip fields, windmills and dikes that have shaped the Dutch lowlands for centuries.
The experience stitches two views of the Netherlands together: an immersive aerial show that explains the country’s relationship with water and land management, followed by a relaxed canal cruise that threads through Amsterdam’s concentric waterways. Geology here is a story of reclaimed land, peat, and engineered polders; culture is written in houseboats, merchants’ gables and the centuries-old tug between city and sea.
Plan for a roughly three-hour outing—90 minutes for the simulator and exhibits, 75 minutes on the boat—and allow extra time for the brief ferry ride from Central Station. The HopOn HopOff desk inside This is Holland issues your canal-boat boarding pass; the cruise includes live English commentary and an onboard bar. Accessibility is straightforward for most; however, the flight element involves motion and visual effects and is not recommended for visitors with spinal, cardiovascular, or pregnancy-related restrictions.
Bring layers for the riverside chill, arrive early to skip lines, and use public transit—the free F3 ferry is part of the rhythm of the trip. Between cinematic elevation and gentle canal pace, this pairing gives a compact, practical introduction to how the Netherlands looks, moves and manages water.