In-fact I still can’t classify what kind of ride it is! An indoor dark ride, a fantasy thrill journey, water coaster, outdoor rollercoaster, …it has all of them nicely blended together to give an unforgettable ride experience of ones’ life time.

Like any other Efteling attraction, The Flying Dutchman is too stunningly themed that will awe-strike from the moment you enter. The building is designed as a Holland’s city from the 17th century. You walk through the dark port area and seated in a dusky 14 seater boat. The boat seats are designed in a theatre set-up, so that everyone gets the whole 360deg view.

When everyone is seated, our hip braces were closed, the boat started to sail slowly from the dark port towards the dark open sea. That grim music in the background just made us dissolved in to that suspense atmosphere. Then there was a dreadful lightning and thunder on the dark sky above us.

The fog around us was getting thicker and thicker as the music was getting so intense. Suddenly it started to rain hard and we’re all drenched while the boat moved vertically speedily (we almost screamed at that moment). There came a bit of relief, the boat came out of the darkness.

Before even we came to senses, the boat again fell down at a speed of 70 kilometers per hour in a tunnel filled with smoke. I didn’t even know how we crossed those multiple 45 degree curves and bumps; within seconds, we’re in a final splashdown followed by a relaxing glide back to the port where we started.

As I said earlier, whether you’re a fan of rides or not, you’ll definitely become big a big fan of the “Flying Dutch man”, it’s truly an unique experience that will stay in your memory for ever!