FULL: Sail Amsterdam

Day trip – 23 August 2025

 
 

Enjoy a SAIL lunch with DAF PV during SAIL 2025 on 23 August 2025. Sail along with "De Stortemelk" and experience an unforgettable SAIL adventure on the IJ, passing the majestic Tall Ships, impressive naval vessels, and beautiful historic (steam) boats of SAIL 2025. We will make a tour inside the exclusive IJ harbor where most of the Tall Ships are moored.

"De Stortemelk" is a former ferry that sailed routes between Denmark and Sweden and between Terschelling and Harlingen. The ship has now been converted into a cozy passenger vessel. With multiple lounges and outdoor decks, including a fantastic panoramic deck with 360-degree views, the ship offers the perfect ambiance. Join us on board, enjoy the panoramic deck, and experience the wonderful atmosphere of SAIL 2025!

Program:

  • 07:45 AM – Departure promptly from DAF to Amsterdam by luxury coach. You can park your car at P28, the parking lot past the PV pavilion. The coach will already be waiting at 07:15 AM.
  • 10:00 AM – Arrival at the coach stop H18 op de Westerdoksdijk, Amsterdam. Walk to pier 14 behind Amsterdam Central Station.
  • 10:30 AM – Boarding and welcome with coffee and tea.
  • 10:45 AM – Departure for an unforgettable SAIL experience on the ship “De Stortemelk” on the IJ, passing the stately Tall Ships, impressive naval vessels, and beautiful historic (steam) boats of SAIL 2025. We will also make a tour inside the exclusive IJ harbor where most Tall Ships are moored. Enjoy the great atmosphere on and around the water from the outdoor decks with a drink in hand.
  • 11:30 AM – Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet on board.
  • 2:00 PM – Disembark near Amsterdam Central Station. You can explore Amsterdam on your own for the rest of the afternoon.
  • 5:00 PM – The coach will be waiting promptly at the coach stop  H18 op de Westerdoksdijk, Amsterdam, for the return trip to Eindhoven.
  • 7:00 PM – Expected arrival back at DAF in Eindhoven.

 

During this lunch cruise, you can enjoy the following:
Drinks: Coffee/tea/orange juice/apple juice and various soft drinks/draft beer/0.0% Heineken bottled beer/red wine, white wine, and rosé.

The lunch buffet consists of:
Freshly baked brown and white rolls (3 rolls per person, including some soft rolls), topped with cheese & pickles, spicy chicken, brie with garnish, homemade tuna salad, baba ganoush with sun-dried tomatoes (for vegans).

Everyone receives 3 tokens (one token per roll) which can be exchanged at the buffet.