The Ship-Sinking Secret – Uncover It in Amsterdam
Amsterdam, 1951. A blueprint. A hidden flaw. And a race against time. Your father, a ship engineer, has passed—leaving behind more than memories.
Among his sketches, you uncover a secret that could sink a grand passenger ship before it ever leaves port. With only your wits and his cryptic notes, you must walk the canals of Amsterdam, follow the clues he left behind, and solve puzzles to reach those who will believe you—before it's too late.
This is no ordinary stroll. It’s a mystery woven through the city’s heart, a story of courage, legacy, and doing what’s right. Bring your friends or family and become part of a real-world adventure that’s as thrilling as it is unforgettable. Will you stop the disaster in time?
Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English
Highlights
Take the free ferry across the IJ.
Discover Amsterdam Noord. Beloved among locals as the city's creative hotspot.
Discover Amsterdam's maritime past by walking around the Western Islands.
Solve puzzles as part of a compelling story set in the 20th century.
Storyline
It is 1951, while browsing through your recently deceased father's drawings, you come across blueprints of a large passenger ship. To your horror, you discover a flaw in the construction that threatens the safety of the ship.
Since your father cannot correct his mistake, you decide to travel to Amsterdam and warn the builders before the ship sets sail for its maiden voyage. Despite your good intentions, not all will be happy with your message.
Find those who do listen, and save the lives of many!
Experience's route
Starting point Arrival in Amsterdam
De Ruijterkade, S100, 1013 AA Amsterdam, NederlandFinish point Crane
NDSM-Plein 78, 1033 WB Amsterdam, NederlandPlaces you will visit
12
It will take you
67-97 mins
You will walk
5650 steps
Total distance
4.3 km
- If the weather gets cold, you can pause and go inside to warm up at almost any location in the game
- We recommend not playing at night
- No attractions ticket(s) required
Get the Questo app and you’re all set
Download it, choose your route and just walk to the starting point.
Ratings and Reviews
8 ratings
Fenna Bouwman
Buddy Boy
Pavel Golubev
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Free experience
Availability:
Can be played on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, SundayDuring these hours
Whole dayLanguages
English