Rederij Belle is an official partner of SAIL Amsterdam.
On Sunday, August 24, 2025, the tall-ships will sail out of the port of Amsterdam again. And that will be a beautiful spectacle! On this day you can reserve your spot aboard our steamship Succes or aboard one of our salon boats. So you can wave goodbye to the ships from the best spot!
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1:30 p.m.
Reception on board at Royal Huisman in Zaandam.
14:00
Welcome by the captain. Afterwards we leave the harbor towards the SAIL area. Along the way a 6 course walking dinner will be served and you will be provided with unlimited drinks.
2:30 p.m.
The Sail Out parade begins. The tall ships leave the IJhvaen one by one and sail up the North Sea Canal, accompanied by an armada of ships. You will sail along in this fantastic “SAIL-OUT. Along the route hundreds of thousands of enthusiasts stand to watch the whole thing from a distance.
6:30 p.m.
A slow course is set toward Zaandam.
19:00
The captain moors in Zaandam and the crew says goodbye.
08:30 a.m.
Reception at Museum ‘t Kromhout on the Hoogte Kadijk in Amsterdam.
9 a.m.
You will embark aboard the salon boat. Afterwards, the ship will set sail for the SAIL area.
10:00 a.m.
There will be a round trip through the IJ harbor past all the tall-ships. This promises to be an unforgettable experience. Drinks and homemade delicacies will be served on board.
11:00 a.m.
The ship sets sail again toward Museum ‘t Kromhout.
11:30 a.m.
End of program. You are back at Museum ‘t Kromhout.
Sail Amsterdam 2025 will last for 5 days: the starting signal will be given with the Sail In on Wednesday, Aug. 20. On this day, the tall ships will be welcomed in IJmuiden after which, festively accompanied by ships and small vessels, they will sail across the North Sea Canal to the IJhaven. The following days are festive in Amsterdam, each night ending grandly with fireworks over the IJ River. Sunday 24 August is the last (official) day of Sail.
If you want to take a boat trip during these four days, we have several packages for you. On Aug. 20, the day of Sail In, you can set sail with the tall ships. On several days we offer coffee cruises, afternoon cruises, drinks boats and evening cruises through the Sail area, with the fireworks at night. On 24 August, you can take part in the Sail Out Parade with one of our salon boats, our steamship Succes or Lemsteraak Grote Jager.
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