Highlights
See & feel The Netherlands with this unique flight experience
Experience a spectacular perspective from the air with breathtaking movie images
Get new insights into how The Netherlands came into being
Feel you’re flying right past the must-sees of The Netherlands with surprising special effects while hanging in a huge spherical screen
Ticket includes:
Entry to This is Holland
Various exhibitions:
The Netherlands in the Past: an inspiring movie about the Netherlands, the battle against the water, and how they use water
The Netherlands Today: experience The Netherlands as it is today. Be introduced to the unique places you will see during the Flight Experience.
The Flight Experience: hang inside a huge spherical screen with your hands and feet dangling free. Feel the wind, mist and scents, it seems as if you are truly flying through the air, crossing dikes and braving storms
Additional information about the sights after the experience
Dutch Heritage Sites: find out more about the Netherlands in terms of water management, civil society, and (land) design through ten Dutch World Heritage Sites
Ticket Excludes:
Food & Drinks
Please note: Persons shorter than 102 cm and pregnant women are not allowed into the Flight Experience.
First Cruise
Classic Caesar - Freshly cut romaine hearts, herb croutons and shaved Parmesan Reggiano cheese, finished with our house Caesar dressing
Lobster Bisque - Fresh Maine lobster simmered in sweet cream butter and sherry, topped with our homemade herbed crouton
Hazelnut Duck - A savory duck confit with wild mushrooms layered with baby spinach, finished with a brandy cream sauce and topped with a hazelnut gremolata
Main Course
Roasted Chicken - Pan-roasted chicken breast infused with our traditional Moroccan chermoula seasonings, topped with our Chef’s inspired harissa sauce and served with a citrus couscous and bok choy
Grilled Salmon - Fresh grilled salmon topped with a ragoût of braised cherry tomatoes and black olives, served with sautéed spinach
Seafood Ravioli - Gratinée jumbo ravioli filled with imported ricotta, Parmesan Reggiano and Fontina cheeses, topped with a seared jumbo sea scallop and gulf shrimp atop a rustic pomodoro sauce
Short Ribs - Grilled and slow-cooked boneless short ribs with smoked Gouda mashed potatoes and glazed baby carrots, finished with a cabernet wine demi-glace
Vegetable Napoleon Layered portobello mushroom, roasted red peppers, zucchini, eggplant, summer squash and tofu grilled atop tomato coulis
Desserts
Chef’s selection of Cakes and Mini Pastries
Menu subject to change. Before placing your order, please inform your server if anyone in your party has a food allergy.
Where does the tour start?
All tours start outside Gate 2 of Etihad Stadium, located in the Docklands area of the Melbourne CBD. Etihad Stadium can be easily reached via walking, train or tram (take any of trams 11, 35, 48, 70, 75, 86 or 96) and exiting at Southern Cross Station.
Do I need to arrive early for my tour?
It is advised that you arrive 5 minutes prior to your tour start time so that you can check in and go to the toilet or grab some snacks before the tour starts.
What do I need to bring on the tour with me?
It is highly recommended that you bring with you a poncho, umbrella, suncream, water and a hat. You can never guess what Melbourne's weather will do next!
Do you offer tours in languages other than English?
At present all of our tours are conducted only in English however we are working towards offering tours in additional languages.
Is the tour suitable for all ages and for wheelchair users?
The tour is suitable for all ages however unfortunately is not suitable for wheelchairs.
What happens in the event of bad weather? Does the tour still run?
A little rain never hurt anybody! City Sports Tours runs in all weathers. We will contact you if a tour is to be cancelled due to bad weather. If you don't hear from us then assume the tour is on!
The old port in Fira is accessible only:
By cable car: It is perfectly safe, it consists of 6 wagons and has capacity of 6 persons per wagon. During high season (April-October) it runs every 20 minutes. Single tickets cost €5 for adults and €2.50 for children.
On foot: You would need to walk down the famous 600 steps of the traditional road that connects the old port with the town of Fira. The descend takes about 20-30 minutes, depending on your physical condition.
By donkey: The donkeys used to be the traditional transportation way of the island. They go up and down to the old port of Fira frequently. A single ride costs around €5 per person and takes about 20 minutes. Most people prefer to take the donkey on their way up.
Along the way, explore San Francisco's stunning landmarks like Alcatraz, Coit Tower, the Ferry Building, Transamerica Pyramid, Palace of Fine Arts, and many more. The San Francisco bridge 2 bridge tour gives you the opportunity to learn about this city’s unique natural history, architecture, and Native American culture through our audio tour. Other interesting aspects of the multilingual audio include details about the building of both bridges, the geology of San Francisco Bay and the earthquakes that have shaken San Francisco and require special seismic considerations in the designing of new structures. Sailing under both of San Francisco’s incredible bridges surely will be the highlight of your journey.
Bring a boxed luncheon aboard the 12.30 lunch departures or come aboard our 17.45 summer sailings for Happy Hour! A full bar with drinks, snacks and merchandise at reasonable prices is available onboard the San Francisco bridge 2 bridge tours.
Departs Pier 43 ½, 2 – 4 times daily.
Duration of cruise: 90 minutes
