Call The Ship To Port [old]
Call The Ship To Port
Dear visitors to the Amphi opening event CALL THE SHIP TO PORT 2025,
here you will receive the latest information about ‘Call The Ship To Port’. Please read the following information carefully and, if applicable, forward it to the current ticket holders if you have given away or passed on your tickets.
BOARDING MOVED DUE TO LOW WATER LEVELS
Due to low water levels on the Rhine, the MS RheinMagie will NOT be able to dock at Kennedyufer as planned. The boarding and disembarkation point for ‘Call The Ship To Port’ must therefore be relocated.
Boarding will now take place at ‘LANDUNGSBRÜCKE 1 / KÖLNER ALTSTADTUFER’. The pier is located directly next to the DEUTZER BRÜCKE on the opposite side of the Rhine.
UPDATE ON ARRIVAL & PARKING
It is only a few hundred metres’ walk from Cologne Central Station to the Altstadtufer. However, the old town area around the central station/cathedral offers only limited public parking.
For visitors arriving by car, we still recommend using the RTL car park near the festival site at Tanzbrunnen.
From Cologne Deutz, ‘Landungsbrücke 1’ can be reached on foot (23 minutes) as follows:
Please walk along the Kennedyufer to the Hohenzollernbrücke and use the pedestrian route across the Rhine. At the end of the bridge, you will reach the riverbank via a staircase, where the landing stage is located 350 metres away.
We wish you all a safe journey and lots of fun at the opening event “CALL THE SHIP TO PORT”.
See you on board!
Your Amphi Team
Here is an overview of all the information:
Boarding
| Ship | MS RheinMagie |
|---|---|
| Location | KD Landungsbrücke 1 / Köln Altstadt https://maps.app.goo.gl/xeu3vps5CAAvzvSZ8 |
Schedule
| ENTRY / BOARDING | 19:00 |
|---|---|
| DEPARTURE | 20:00 |
| SHE HATES EMOTIONS | 20:40 – 21:30 |
| RUE OBERKAMPF | 22:00 – 23:00 |
| PROJECT PITCHFORK | 23:30 – 00:40 |
| DISEMBARKATION | 00:40 – 01:00 |
| END | 01:00 |
Return of the MS RheinMagie to Cologne around 00:40 h!
For safety reasons, disembarkation will only take place once the ship is securely moored. On behalf of the nautical crew, we ask for your understanding for any waiting times during disembarkation.
Parking
On Friday, 19 July 2025, the RTL car park will be available for use in the Tanzbrunnen area (€10.00 per entry).
Weekend Wristband Station On Board
On the ship, as visitors of CALL THE SHIP TO PORT, you will again have the opportunity to exchange your Amphi Festival weekend ticket for a festival wristband from around 19:00 h. The wristband station is, as always, located on the upper deck (1st floor) aft. Just drop by whenever you like! We will be there for you until around 00:30 h!
Catering On Board
The MS RheinMagie offers a wide range of drinks and food – including vegan options like Beyond Burger, wraps, or Chili Sin Carne. On board, you can pay with cash or debit card (“EC-Karte”)!
Entry Controls – Prohibited & Permitted Itmes
In the interest of your safety, our security will conduct entry controls.
— PROHIBITED ITEMS —
Weapons, weapon replicas, pepper spray, pocket knives, pyrotechnics, drugs, unconstitutional symbols (badges, patches, etc.), flags/banners, flyers/posters, folding/camping chairs, aerosol sprays, recording devices (e.g., GoPro), selfie sticks, tripods, glass/glass bottles, umbrellas with spikes, food and drinks, spikes/killer studs, animals
— PERMITTED ITEMS —
Cameras (including DSLRs), deodorant rollers, small folding umbrellas
Photography
What would an outing be without beautiful souvenir photos…? Cameras (including digital SLRs with interchangeable lenses) are allowed on board. However, please refrain from bringing pure video cameras, tape recorders, or GoPros. Tripods or selfie sticks must unfortunately be taken by security at the entrance and temporarily stored.
Missing The Ship
Please remember that we will depart punctually at 20:00 h. We cannot wait for individual late guests. If you arrive late, your ticket will be forfeited without refund. It is not possible to board the ship later!
Forgotten Tickets / Street Vendors
Please remember to bring your tickets: without a ticket, there is no entry. We also strongly warn against buying tickets from street vendors or individuals on the internet. These tickets could be counterfeit. Visitors with counterfeit tickets will also not be admitted!
Persons With Disabillities / Wheelchair Users
There is an area for wheelchair users and persons with walking disabilities. This is located centrally on the upper deck with a good view of the stage. One accompanying person is also allowed to sit here. The ship is equipped with a passenger lift to move from deck to deck. Accessible toilets are available.
Safety On Board
Please follow the instructions of the security personnel on board at all times. Climbing on the ship’s railing is strictly prohibited. Falling poses a life-threatening risk. If you see someone climbing on the railing, please immediately alert the security.
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