When is SAIL Amsterdam 2025

From 20 to 24 August 2025, the IJ river and its shores will be the place to be. It will be a triple jubilee, so while many events and details are yet unknown, you can be assured that it will be an extraordinary celebration. It will be the 10th edition of SAIL Amsterdam, on the occasion of the city’s 750th birthday and SAIL’s 50th birthday.

What is SAIL Amsterdam?

SAIL Amsterdam is a 5-day maritime celebration with all kinds of events aboard the ships and on the banks of the river. It all starts with the SAIL-in on the first day of the festivities. This is when hundreds of ships, including many historical tall ships, make their way up the North Sea Canal from the North Sea to Amsterdam.

Over the next days, there will be numerous cultural and festive activities in the different areas or Oceans of SAIL. Each evening will conclude with a spectacular show. Some of the possible activities: go speed dating or get married on a Tall Ship, play games and sports on the water, but the best way to enjoy SAIL is from the water.

During the last edition in 2015, over 800 ships were part of the event that was visited by more than 2.3 million people. Sadly the 2020 edition had to be cancelled due to the global pandemic. But that just means that the 10th edition will be even bigger and better.

What will LOVERS Canal Cruises offer for SAIL 2025?

LOVERS Canal Cruises is an official partner of SAIL Amsterdam. We offer several unique cruises right between the tall boats of SAIL 2025. Join the SAIL-in from the water to see the ships arrive, or take a canal cruiser from central station to smoothly sail right next to the massive ships. We also offer a nighttime cruise with drinks and a few more options, so we make sure you can get up close to SAIL from the water.

A cruise is the best way to experience SAIL as the boat makes it way between many of the incredible ships that visit the city. You’ll see Tall Ships, heritage ships, Royal Navy ships and many others from up close. 

Of course, we will also offer group excursions during SAIL Amsterdam 2025. For more information, please visit our Groups page or contact our reservations department via groups@tourismgroup.com.