SAIL Amsterdam on the Water
Experience SAIL Amsterdam from the water. Sail among the tall ships and historic vessels on the IJ with Floating Amsterdam.
Tall ships and historic vessels on the IJ
SAIL Amsterdam is one of the largest maritime events in the world. Every five years, a fleet of tall ships, navy vessels and historic sailing boats enter Amsterdam's harbour. The IJ transforms into a floating museum of maritime history.
With Floating Amsterdam, you experience SAIL from the water. On a luxury electric boat, you sail among the ships, closer to the action than you could ever get from the shore.
What to expect
During SAIL, we run special routes across the IJ and through the harbour areas. You see the tall ships up close, with their towering masts and sails. On board, there is a selection of drinks and snacks while you enjoy the views.
Our captains know the best spots to admire the fleet and share stories about the ships.
Book early
SAIL Amsterdam is hugely popular. Our cruises sell out quickly every edition. Keep an eye on our website for the next edition and book early to secure your spot.
What our guests say
★★★★★Great tour and super nice guides. Exciting information and with a lot of funny stories. Would do it again any time.
★★★★★Skipper and narrator had knowledge and humor. Beautiful boat, delicious drinks. It's worth repeating!
★★★★★We had a mega fun trip despite it raining. The boat was great. Rene and Nina made the evening with their fun and stories about the art. Definitely recommended.
★★★★★An incredible canal cruise. The captain was an absolute delight, very friendly, especially toward the children in our group. With the small boat we could enter even the little canals that big tourist boats can't reach. Our guide was funny and knowledgeable.
★★★★★We arrived in Amsterdam and the first step was this fabulous boat. Not only was it educative but also fun. We had a fabulous hour exploring the canals. The cushions and service were flawless and you really can't beat the price.
★★★★★From the moment we stepped on the boat we were so relaxed. The atmosphere was so lovely. They served drinks during the cruise at very good prices, the staff were so friendly and gave us a great insight into Amsterdam. A great way to spend an hour.
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