SAIL Amsterdam is the most famous maritime festivals, organized 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 world 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
SAIL Amsterdam is a free event, you don’t need to buy tickets. The tall ships festival, parade, shows and concerts are also free.
There are several Amsterdam companies organizing boat tours and arrangements during the SAIL-In or SAIL-Out Parade and on the days in between. You can book tickets directly on their websites.
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