Batavia VOC ship

The Batavia was a shipwrecked VOC merchantman that occurred off the Western Australian coast in 1629.

The ship was sailing from the Dutch East Indies to the Netherlands when it struck a reef near Beacon Island, about 34 km from the town of Geraldton. Of the nearly 300 people on board, only 68 survived the initial wreck. Of those survivors, around 40 were massacred by mutineers led by Jeronimus Cornelisz, who seized power and attempted to set up a colony on the nearby island of Batavia. The remaining survivors were eventually rescued by a Dutch East India Company vessel sent out to search for them. The Amsterdam harbour is home to an exact replica of this historical ship that is worth a visit.

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Amsterdam helicopter flight

Lelystad Airport

Fly with us over historic defence bastions such as Naarden Vesting, Muiderslot and Pampus. Enjoy wonderful views of the canal network and the historic city centre of Amsterdam. Combined with Amsterdam Central station, where old meets new, the IJ river with its superb modern architecture and Amsterdam Noord which is currently undergoing development. We then fly on to the rugged countryside of the Oostvaardersplassen lakes and Lelystad, where we also circle above the Batavia VOC ship, a fantastic reconstruction of this piece of iconic Dutch history. The airspace above the city of Amsterdam is controlled by Schiphol Air Traffic Control. The result may be that air traffic control adjusts our route and that Amsterdam is at a greater distance than initially expected.

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Design your Amsterdam helicopter flight

Lelystad Airport

During this tour, decide where we fly to with a private helicopter and pilot at your disposal! In 40 minutes there is quite a distance we can cross within a 45km range from our starting point. So, always wanted to see your house, work, school, birthplace from the air? This is the chance to design a flight, so what is it gonna look like?

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Tulip Fields helicopter flight

Lelystad Airport

Part of the Netherlands turns into a gigantic sea of flowers from mid-March to mid-May. It starts with the crocus season in March, followed by daffodils and hyacinths. Finally, the tulips show their beautiful colours, this is from mid-April to the first week of May. In the spring season, be amazed by the breathtaking beauty, especially from the air! The beautiful flower colours are incredible and a must-see, or should we say, a must experience. Combine this view over the Dutch landscape with the cities and villages and discover why we love to fly! AVAILABLE IN MARCH, APRIL AND MAY! Pay attention! We depend on the flowering of tulips and the harvests of farmers. We cannot guarantee seeing tulip fields.

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Flevoland helicopter flight

Lelystad Airport

Always wanted to circle above the world in a helicopter? Grab this opportunity to enjoy views of the Oostvaardersplassen lakes, a protected natural habitat on the unspoilt countryside that is home to elk, wild horses and cattle. Between the modestly designed landscape of Flevoland and Lelystad. We will also circle above the Batavia VOC ship, a fantastic reconstruction of a piece of dutch Dutch history. Constructed to the authentic design using original materials!