SAIL Amsterdam is the most famous maritime festival, held in Amsterdam every five years. The next, 10th edition of SAIL will take place in August 2025.
In 2025, Amsterdam will celebrate its 750th anniversary with the 10th edition of SAIL Amsterdam. Tall ships, crew members and visitors from all over the globe will come together to celebrate nautical history. It’s a party for everyone! Get on board!
SAIL 2025 Amsterdam dates
Dates SAIL 2025: August 20 – August 24, 2025.
Location SAIL 2025: Piet Heinkade, 1019 BR Amsterdam.
Hashtag: #SAIL2025
SAIL Amsterdam 2025 Tickets and Prices
SAIL Amsterdam is a free event, and no tickets are required to visit the ships. The tall ships festival, parade, shows and concerts are also free.
If you want to SAIL on a boat, you need a ticket. Tickets for SAIL 2025 cruises are already for sale:
- cruise boat tickets – from €32,50
- SAIL drinks and bites cruise – from €90
- SAIL evening cruise with fireworks – from €110
You can also join cruises during the SAIL-In or SAIL-Out Parade:
- SAIL-IN: the entry of tall ships – from €250
- SAIL-OUT: closing ceremony cruise – from €200.
Book a hotel to visit SAIL Amsterdam 2025
SAIL Amsterdam is one of the biggest events in Amsterdam. In 5 days over 2,3 million people visit the city. And most of them will stay here for a few days, so hotels will be fully booked. Make sure you book a hotel in Amsterdam in advance.
Tip: pick a hotel overlooking the River IJ, and you’ll have a great view on the tall ships from your own room! Out top picks are:
SAIL Amsterdam 2025 program
SAIL 2025 program is still not finalized. Check SAIL.nl, the official website for SAIL Amsterdam 2025 for the latest updates and information.
Here is the program of the previous SAIL 2015 to give you a general idea:
- SAIL-in – from IJmuiden to Amsterdam – 19 August
- Fireworks – SAIL Experience – 19-22 August at 22:30
- Classical Waves – SAIL Music Marina – 19 August
- SAIL Rocks – SAIL Music Marina – 20 August
- SAIL Loves Holland – SAIL Music Marina – 21 August
- Amsterdam Maker Festival – NDSM-werf – 21-23 August
- Pirates of the Carribean in Concert – SAIL Music Marina – 22 August
- SAIL Thank You Parade – 23 August
See you in Amsterdam in 2025!
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