Drone video shows superyacht Viva passing through narrow canals

Check this out! A drone video shows the superyacht ‘Viva’ passing through some very narrow canals in the Netherlands as it is making its way to the North Sea and Amsterdam for sea trials.

Drone video shows superyacht Viva passing through narrow canals in Holland

Dutch aerial photographer Tom van Oossanen captured footage of the superyacht ‘Viva’ as it was making its way through the very narrow canals in Holland.

Tom followed the ship as it left the shipyard on Kaag Island as made its way to the North Sea through the cities of Gouda and Rotterdam. Ultimately, Viva will end up in Amsterdam for sea trials.

The 308-feet long superyacht, referred to as Project 817, was built by the Dutch company Feadship. According to Tom, four to six finished superyachts are transferred to sea along this route every year.

He adds that: “It is always quite an operation, and everyone loves it. Everyone loves to see it. Unless you’re stuck at one of these bridges on your way to a dentist appointment, then you are not going to make it.”

Aerial photographer Tom van Oossanen, who spent three years documenting superyachts.

The 308-foot (94-meter) Viva easing through a narrow Dutch canal.

Feadship's Project 817 hull passing houses that line the waterway.

Tugs guiding Viva between the banks on the route toward Rotterdam.

Bystanders watching from a bridge as the superyacht slips past.

The superyacht Viva easing through a narrow Dutch canal on its way to the North Sea.

Crew covering the sides of Viva for protection at the tightest points of the route.

Aerial view by Tom van Oossanen of Viva squeezing past canal-side buildings.

The 308-foot (94-meter) Feadship superyacht Viva moving through Holland.

Drone shows superyacht Viva passing through narrow canals in Holland

Viva heading on toward the North Sea and sea trials off Amsterdam.

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