Location

SAIL Departing Location

Essentials

Enjoy an unforgettable SAIL experience
Enjoy delicious cocktails while taking in this spectacle
Front row views of the fleet from the water

Practical info

Check-in

Check-in 15 minutes before departure
The departure location is near MS. Van Riemsdijkweg 51, Amsterdam Noord, at Piers 3 and 4.
You can recognize our boat by the name "VD'' on it
There will also be Beach flags from Lovers Canal Cruises.

Bols Cocktail Cruise Options

SAIL: Bols Cocktail Cruise

Departure Times: 2:15 PM / 5:00 PM / 6:45 PM
Price: €99 per person
Duration: 100-minute cruise
Route: Along all SAIL Highlights
Includes: 2 Bols Cocktails - More drinks available on board
Experience: Live cocktail making on board

Ticket information

Minimum age for this activity: 18 years
Ticket directly available on smartphone
You can reschedule your tickets yourself via our self rebook page up to 24 hours in advance
Tickets can be rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours in advance
Only service dogs (who must be identifiable as such) are allowed on the boat

More information

SAIL Amsterdam dates: 20 – 24 August
This cruise sails on 23 August with several departure times
Some of the images on this page are from previous edition
For questions about the product, please contact [email protected]

Accessibility

Free access to bathroom

Getting there

Ms. van Riemsdijkweg Amsterdam

19 minutes From Central Station

20 Minutes Amsterdam Centraal

10 minutes Amsterdam Centraal

Public Transport

Take the ferry to NDSM Werf, from there you can walk to the departure location. The departure location is near MS. Van Riemsdijkweg 51, Amsterdam Noord, at Piers 3 and 4. You can recognize our boat by the name "VD1" on it. There will also be beach flags from Lovers Canal Cruises. Check-in is 15 minutes before departure

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About

Starring Bols Amsterdam X Lovers: Your Opportunity for an Unforgettable SAIL 2025 Experience

SAIL is making its grand return! After a massive ten-year wait, the world's most spectacular nautical event is back in Amsterdam. And 2025 is poised for an even more historic celebration: Amsterdam marks its 750th anniversary in the very same year that Bols raises a glass to its 450-year jubilee. This truly creates the perfect, most fitting backdrop for an incredible festival.

For this special edition, you're invited to a unique on-water journey aboard the Bols Cocktail Cruise! Cruise across Amsterdam's beautiful old harbor, surrounded by the enormous tall ships. With the city's iconic waterfront in one hand and a delicately balanced Bols cocktail in the other, you'll be swirling 450 years of rich history in your glass. Forget your usual cocktail spot – now you can experience your favorite cocktail evening right on the water!

This is more than just a cruise; it's your chance to become part of the story. Just like the towering ships at SAIL, every single drop of Bols carries an engaging tale of adventure, global trade, exotic spices from far-off lands, and the visionary minds of the Dutch Golden Age. That's the era when Amsterdam became a vibrant global city and a bustling home port for explorers.

Front-row seats to the magic

While the city is probably busy as it gets, and the waterside crowded with people, we offer a trouble free front row seat through the magic of SAIL Amsterdam. Bring your friends, coworkers, your parents, grab a drink at the bar, and admire the massive sailing boats, tall ships, the many little schooners and sloops, and any other type of ship that visits SAIL as official or unofficial guest. Our well-stocked bar has cold drinks for warm days, and our boat has a beautiful top deck with open air views all around. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ultimate SAIL 2025 tour.

Reserve Your Spot on the Ultimate SAIL Experience

This extra long SAIL Cruise is an unmissable experience! We go where no other ships go, and get as close as possible, without all the crowds from the shore. Don’t just watch SAIL Amsterdam from the side —be a part of it. Secure your place now and be part of this extraordinary celebration from the best spot imaginable, book now!