⛵️ SAIL Amsterdam 2025 is coming! From 20 to 24 August 2025, the IJ will be transformed into the world’s biggest maritime event!
⛵️ Highlights of SAIL 2025
- SAIL-In Parade – Wednesday 20 August:
The spectacular arrival of tall ships and sailing heritage into the harbour - Daily festivities along the IJ:
Live music, street theatre, maritime markets, workshops, children’s activities and a dazzling fireworks show - SAIL-Out Parade – Sunday 24 August:
Thousands of fans wave farewell to the ships and their crews as they leave the harbour, escorted by a fleet of boats.
The parade can be enjoyed from the quays or on the water as you follow the ships on their way back to the sea.
⚓️ The National Maritime Museum is going all out during SAIL:
- Free entry for all from 20 to 24 August (advance reservation required)
- Open museum walls and guest ships: Explore exhibitions indoors and stroll among historic ships moored at the jetty. Enjoy a drink at Het Dek overlooking the water
- Exhibitions & tours: Visit the replica of the VOC ship Amsterdam, explore the gallery Republic at Sea, and the exhibition Shadows on the Atlantic Ocean
- Family-friendly activities: From child-friendly sea maps and colouring sheets to climbing aboard the Amsterdam, fishing for plastic with Plastic Whale, and water yoga for the littlest visitors