Do you, like many in the Netherlands, partake in the devil’s lettuce 🤭? If yes, this 420-friendly cruise could really float your boat. 

Glide gracefully through the city’s canals on a 22-person boat on this gentle guided tour underscored by the best “new wave” tunes, as you feel the literal waves beneath you (hah). 

For as little as €25, you can reserve a flexible 60 minute ‘brown’ boat cruise with one complimentary drink, or a 70-minute bigger ‘blue’ boat cruise with two fresh complimentary drinks of your choosing. 

Tired of having stoned conversations on strangers’ couches at 4 AM afterparties while covered in Dorito dust? Try getting zooted on board a ship in style instead, like the authentic pipe-smoking pot pirate you know you are inside. 🌱

So relax, unwind, and get toasty on a comfy, cushioned boat cruise as you drift through Amsterdam and stare, with intense awe and focus, at some of the city’s most famous landmarks — starting with the Red Light District. 👀

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Can’t spell healthcare without THC, right? 

Why should some light rain stand between you and some dope…dope? The boat’s windows can easily be sealed shut as well as open, and blunts won’t be the only things blazing — there’s roasted, heated seating to warm up your backside too. 🔥

Satan’s salad ship doesn’t discriminate; you can also just stick to cigarettes if you don’t want to feel left out. Plus, there is some purchasable hookah/shisha on offer once you climb aboard. 

Please note, this reefer raft doesn’t include weed on-the-house, so do be sure to get high on your own supply — or, alternatively, pop in for a quick purchase at some of Amsterdam’s best coffee shops en route. 

Now’s your chance, you’ve hit the jack…pot. 

Get your friends on board and make a reservation before it sells out. Go on, live a little. 😶‍🌫️

So you think you can drink. But can you woo guests and their taste buds by making a sharp, savoury cocktail from scratch in your own home? 

…Chances are, like most of us, you can’t. That’s just one of many reasons why you should try your hand at a professionally-taught cocktail-making workshop based in The Jungle Club Amsterdam. 

Did you know that fresh lime and citrus juice are miles better than their bottled versions? Or that a coupe glass needs to be chilled first, so martinis don’t get warm? 

Tips and tricks like these will all be under your belt after your 60 to 105-minute-long class. 

Whether it’s to embark on a creative team-building activity, or simply turn your love of alcohol into a marketable hobby (some might argue, an art form), come along to this session to learn how to stir, shake, and drink with the prowess of any seasoned bartender. 

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So profesh 💁‍♂️

Upon completion, you’ll be able to talk the talk as well as walk the walk; your mixologist teacher will give you a rundown of all the methodologies, origin stories, histories, anecdotes, and traditions behind each alcoholic concoction.

That way, if friends raise a dubious eyebrow watching you shake and stir away during the future cocktail party you host, you’ll be able to smoothly convince them you actually know what you’re talking about. 🧐 

And though your expert tutor will show you the ropes when it comes to the classics (like piña coladas or margaritas), they’ll also take the backseat and let your imagination run wild. 

By mixing and matching the available flavours — including coconut, chocolate, peach, and vanilla — you might even invent your own genius never-seen-before combination. What if the world even names a cocktail after you…😮

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All necessary liquid courage and equipment will be available on-site at the cosy cocktail-mixing workshop. 

Simply turn up with your hands and ears intact, ready to construct a cocktail that will soon become your go-to for recreating fancy drinks at home.

Is anyone else thirsty, or craving a pang of zesty lemon paired with the sweetness of a strawberry? It’s time to make a reservation and concoct some cold, juicy Strawberry-Lemon mojitos 🤤. If not now, when? 

Looking for a fun afternoon with your friends and family? Maybe a bonding activity with colleagues, or just some good old video games to relax? 

Say hello to Zero Latency VR, the latest cutting-edge tech company specialising in free-roam virtual reality gaming. 

What exactly is Zero Latency VR about?

Zero Latency VR develops virtual reality systems with almost 60 branches across 26 countries — including a branch in Rotterdam and one in Amsterdam.

Zero Latency VR Rotterdam opened in 2020, and a branch in Amsterdam opened in July 2023. Here, participants can choose one of eight virtual reality worlds to join. 

The technology at Zero Latency VR Rotterdam immerses players in a completely wireless setup. You won’t have to worry about getting tangled in your or another player’s cables while exploring the virtual world! 

Each player is suited up with a pinpoint accurate controller and the world-changing virtual reality headset, equipped with crystal clear visuals and impeccable audio for easy communication with your team. 

Up to eight players can freely walk around a huge space, and it really feels like you’re being transported into a different world — trust us. 

Motion capture technology tracks the players’ physical location in the play area, which generates the virtual location of each player. No wonder it feels like the real deal!

You can create an account with Zero Latency VR, where you can put your gamer tag and email. If you want to visit again, whether that’s in the Netherlands or abroad, you’ll be able to log in with the same credentials and get all your previous game stats — neat!

Before virtual reality

Before you dive into the game, you may have some concerns — safety, etiquette, and staying grounded, for example. The Dutch branches have everything planned out to make sure you have the safest and most enjoyable experience! 

Before each free-roam session, Zero Latency VR staff brief you with a handy video on everything you need to know. From putting on and taking off gear to avoiding collisions, and emergency situations, you’re always in capable hands! 

Zero Latency VR has proximity sensors that give in-game warnings any time you are a little too close to another player or a wall — extra important when you’re walking around such a big space!

Immersive gaming at its finest

While you’re enjoying the experience, Zero Latency VR staff will take pictures of you and your friends, so the moment is forever captured without sacrificing immersion. 

We at DutchReview got to try two virtual reality games offered by Zero Latency VR Rotterdam — Far Cry VR and Undead Arena, each one lasting around 30 minutes. 

Far Cry VR: vacation turned hunting ground

This experience is a VR rendition of the popular video game franchise Far Cry. Equipped with nothing but teamwork, your wits, and a prop gun, you have to escape a tropical island while being hunted for sport by a group of malicious pirates and their leader, Vaas Montenegro. 

You can explore this fantastical island all while engaging with unique scenery, exotic terrain, and intense shootouts for what feels like a whole day. The game has particularly impressive visuals and scenery, fully immersing players in the virtual world. 

The gameplay is tense and exciting but not particularly scary — perfect for families with teens, groups of university friends, and even colleagues and coworkers! 

Undead Arena: the post-apocalyptic gameshow

A lot less plot-heavy and a lot more trigger-happy, players compete as a team in the Undead Arena and see how well they can fend off waves of zombies. 

You can trigger traps and move around an arena set up with moving platforms and realistic elevators. With a quick press of a button, you can even change the type of weapon you’re using — just in case you want to take out zombies with a crossbow, for example. 

Similarly to Far Cry VR, the gameplay is thrilling and lively but not so gory or scary for people who are squeamish (although, we can say, the excess adrenaline results in a lot of excited screaming and yelling). 

If you’ve ever wondered what it was like to be in a first-person shooter game, these two games are the perfect match for you!

Virtual reality: perfect for any occasion

On the other hand, if cooperative first-person shooters aren’t your thing, no problem! Zero Latency VR Rotterdam offers six more games of different genres for one to eight players to enjoy: 

• Engineerium: a family-friendly VR scavenger hunt
• Singularity: fighting robots in an awesome science fiction setting
• Sol Raiders: a competitive player versus player shooter
• Zombie Survival: defend your fort from zombies while waiting for help to arrive
• Outbreak Origins: find a cure for a zombie virus while fending off the hoards
• Mission Maybee: explore an enchanted forest and take down an evil scientist

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Apart from diverse genres and play styles, these virtual reality experiences make for a fun time with friends and family, but are also a great bonding and team-building activity, or a fun birthday or bachelor party! 

If you’ve ever wondered what virtual reality is like, now’s your chance to experience it!

Have you ever tried virtual reality before? Tell us in the comments below!

This article was originally published in June 2022, and was fully updated in July 2023 for your reading pleasure.