• Busy and festive scenes on the IJ during SAIL Amsterdam, with tall ships, historic boats, and many people under a radiant blue sky.
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SAIL 2025

Experience SAIL 2025 at Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam

SAIL is back! From 20 to 24 August 2025 we celebrate a triple anniversary: ​​Amsterdam is 750 years old, SAIL celebrates its 50th anniversary and it is the 10th edition of this unique maritime spectacle. For five days, the IJ will be transformed into a lively setting of Tall Ships, historic ships and festive sailing trips.

Book your room now with our SAIL Special and benefit from a 10% discount on your overnight stay including breakfast.

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Superior Deluxe Room in Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam with king-size bed, classic decor, and large window overlooking the Oosterdok.

SAIL Special

Stay in the former Scheepvaarthuis, once the joint headquarters of six leading shipping companies, where the rich maritime history is still palpable in every detail.

Book today and benefit from:
✔ 10% discount on your overnight stay
✔ Including extensive breakfast
✔ Free cancellation up to 24 hours before arrival
✔ Spend the night in the historic Shipping House

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Executive Suite in Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam with colorful carpet, Art Deco-style furniture, and large windows overlooking the Oosterdok

View of SAIL from your own Suite

During SAIL 2025, there is no better place to watch the spectacle pass by than from one of our special suites.

Both the Executive Suite and the exclusive Tower Suite offer a fantastic view of the Oosterdok. During the day you can see the festive vessels sailing by and every evening SAIL ends with a sensational fireworks show above the IJ.

Instead of standing among the crowd on the quay, you can watch in peace from your own suite. An unforgettable view of the illuminated water and the sparkling sky.

Take advantage of a 10% discount on your overnight stay including breakfast.

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Stained glass ceiling with world map and maritime motifs in Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam, viewed from the interior of the atrium.

Overnight stay in maritime heritage

Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam is located in the impressive Scheepvaarthuis, an architectural masterpiece from the Amsterdam School. Built in the early 20th century as the joint headquarters of six leading shipping companies. Today, a five-star hotel where history is still palpable in every detail.

From stained glass windows and ship ornaments to impressive wood carvings: every element breathes the rich maritime history of the Netherlands. A unique place to truly experience SAIL Amsterdam.

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Sail Amsterdam on the water with various sizes of large and small boats

Triple celebration in Amsterdam

In 2025, Amsterdam will be bursting at the seams with festivities: the city is 750 years old, SAIL is celebrating its 50th anniversary and it is the 10th edition of this iconic maritime event.

For five days, impressive Tall Ships will fill the IJ and the city will be buzzing with music, history and international meetings. From Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam you will be right in the heart of the festivities and within walking distance of the IJ.

Experience this unique spectacle up close and book your stay with a 10% discount with our SAIL Special.

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Monumental staircase in the atrium of Grand Hotel Amrâth Amsterdam with a glass roof, art nouveau details, and symmetrical architecture.

Tour of the Shipping House

Want to discover more about the building behind our hotel? On Sunday 24 August, Museum Het Schip is organising a special tour of the Scheepvaarthuis.

Between 11:30 and 14:00 you will get a unique glimpse into the world of the Amsterdam School and hear the stories behind the historical function of the building as a shipping office.

✔ Unique architecture
✔ Maritime symbolism and details
✔ A special experience during your SAIL stay

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*Guided tour can be booked separately via Museum Het Schip and is not part of your hotel stay.
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