Thousand of Boats And Ships At Sail Amsterdam

Sail Amsterdam 2010 (photo credit: AmsterdamTourism)

I first came in the Netherlands year 2010, the same year of the Sail Amsterdam quinquennial celebration. A big event in The Netherlands every after five years. Sail Amsterdam is a maritime event where tall ships from all over the world visit this famous old city, to moor and many people can visit these visiting ships. You can actually step inside whichever ships you will like.

one of the historical ships

very Amsterdam

a first timer in Amsterdam

It was the year 1975 when the first event of Sail Amsterdam was organized, to celebrate the 700 anniversary of Amsterdam. The event was a big success. From that event, it led to the establishment of the Sail Amsterdam Foundation. Last year, it was a big success again.

all about ships 

tall and big ships from all over the world

enjoying  Amsterdam:)

From what I have read, Sail Amsterdam is one of the largest marine manifestation in the world, and the largest event of any kind in the Netherlands. That is absolutely true. In Sail Amsterdam, I have seen tens or even hundreds of boats and ship. Me and my husband, sit on the upper deck of one of the big boats with café and a restaurant and I was fascinated by the view.

parade in the water

If they are people, they are marching. But they are ships and boats. It was so beautiful to see parade of many ships and boats, and you are in the middle of old buildings, in an old city that sitting in the water.
Perhaps you also wish to visit Amsterdam. Amsterdam is the capital city of the Netherlands. The city that has so much to offer. Arts, elaborate canals, narrow Dutch houses with gabled façades. You will definitely get inspired by the 17th century ambiance. The next Sail Amsterdam will be in 2020. You can mark that year. Perhaps you would like to see this fascinating event. Who knows? Maybe there, you will encounter a pirate. A pirate who will catch your heart.