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A spectacular water coaster

Despite the bad weather, Captain Willem van der Decken set out to sea with his ship De Hollander looking for wealth and riches. His greed was so great, that he ordered his crew to sail on Easter Sunday, although it was forbidden. Since that day, everyone on board is doomed to sail forever on the seven seas. Nowadays, the red-sailed ship is still sailing around the world... people called it De Vliegende Hollander. 

Good to know

Access conditions
  • Accessible by wheelchair with a transfer
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  • Minimum height 1.20 m
  • Not suitable for pregnant women
  • Not suitable in case of injuries
  • Not suitable in case of medical conditions
  • Cameras not allowed

Sensory stimuli
  • Surprising effects
  • Smell effects
  • Loud noises
  • Flash and light effects
  • Partly in the dark
  • Might get dizzy
  • Smoke and fog effects
  • G-forces
  • Reaches great heights
  • You may get wet

Practical information
  • Open if the weather conditions permit
  • Semi- covered attraction
  • Attraction with baby switch

Single rider queue


There is a single rider queue at De Vliegende Hollander. This is a separate queue for guests who would like to visit the attraction on their own, allowing empty seats in vehicles to be filled. Read the eight FAQ and answers about the single rider queue.

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