Sail Amsterdam 2025

28/08/2025

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27/08/2025

⛵ SAIL Amsterdam 2025 Begins 🇳🇱✨

Today marks the opening of SAIL 2025, the Netherlands’ iconic maritime festival held once every five years. The waters of the IJ in Amsterdam have transformed into a living seascape, where dozens of towering tall ships sail alongside modern naval vessels, luxury yachts, and traditional Dutch craft. It is one of the largest nautical parades in the world, drawing millions of visitors to the city’s waterfront.

Since its first edition in 1975, SAIL has become a cherished tradition celebrating both maritime heritage and innovation. Historic square-riggers, once used to transport goods and explorers across the globe, now sail proudly beside sleek high-tech ships, offering a breathtaking view of past and future converging on the same horizon.

Beyond the opening parade, the festival invites visitors to step aboard vessels, meet international crews, and enjoy cultural performances along the harbor. More than just a spectacle, SAIL is a reflection of the Netherlands’ enduring bond with the sea and a rare chance to see history in motion against the backdrop of Amsterdam’s skyline.
Sources & References: SAIL Amsterdam Official Program, Dutch Maritime Museum, Amsterdam City Archives

24/08/2025

Sail Amsterdam 2025

22/08/2025

22/08/2025

Day 3 is here! 🤩 Today, Friday 22 August, is full of unforgettable moments on and along the water, with the highlight: the Crew Parade (15:00–17:00)! 🫶 Starting at PTA, hundreds of crew members in uniform and with flags will march through the city in a colourful parade of connection and celebration. Will you be cheering them on?
More highlights:
🌊 Maritime heritage in action at SAIL Sation
⚓ Free entry at the National Maritime Museum,
⛵ Fun for the whole family at the SAIL Kids Club
🎶 Dance Beats with Heineken at SAIL On Stage – Mr. Belt & Wezol, Kris Kross Amsterdam & friends
✨ End the day with Waves of Light: 750 seconds of fireworks & magic above the IJ for
📲 Check the SAIL app for the map, full programme and real-time updates. Share your favourite moments with and enjoy this festive Friday!
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Dag 3 is begonnen! 🤩 Vandaag, vrijdag 22 augustus, staat in het teken van onvergetelijke momenten op én langs het water, met als hoogtepunt: de Crew Parade (15:00–17:00)! 🫶 Vanaf de PTA trekken honderden bemanningsleden in uniform en met vlaggen door de stad in een kleurrijke parade vol verbinding en feest. Sta jij langs de route om ze te ontmoeten en toe te juichen?
Meer highlights:
🌊 Live waterdemonstraties bij SAIL Sation
⚓ Gratis toegang tot Het Scheepvaartmuseum,
⛵ Avontuur voor het hele gezin bij de SAIL Kids Club
🎶 Dance Beats met Heineken bij SAIL On Stage – Mr. Belt & Wezol, Kris Kross Amsterdam & friends
✨ Sluit de dag af met Waves of Light: 750 seconden vuurwerk & magie boven het IJ ter ere van
📲 Check de SAIL-app voor plattegrond, volledig programma en live updates. Deel jouw mooiste momenten met en geniet van deze feestelijke vrijdag!

20/08/2025

Day one is here… kicks off today! Together we welcome ships and crews from all over the world to our celebrating capital for the 10th edition and 50 years of SAIL: United by Waves! ⛵✨
Highlights of Wednesday 20 August:
👋 Welcome the Tall Ships during the SAIL-In Parade
⚓ Step on board and explore the ships
🧡 Join the SAIL Kids Club
🎶 Enjoy Classy Soundwaves at SAIL On Stage
🎤 Sing along at Kop van Java in the Orange Ocean
✨ End the night with Waves of Light: 750 seconds of magic for
And this is just the beginning…

12/08/2025

SAIL Amsterdam 2025, the 10th edition of the maritime festival, will take place from August 20-24, 2025.
It coincides with the city's 750th anniversary celebrations.
The event, which takes place every 5 years, will feature the traditional SAIL-In parade of tall ships, along with other activities like viewing the ships, musical performances, nautical competitions, and culinary offerings. During SAIL, over 800 (inter)national ships come to Amsterdam. And you read that right: those are just the invited ships! In total, there are thousands of ships to be found on and around the IJ!