A city full of water
Almost the whole city can be reached by water, which makes a boat trip the best way to get to know Almere.
See Almere from the water
Step on board and discover the youngest city in the Netherlands: its skyline, its bridges and its greenery. Sunday cruises for everyone, and private trips for groups and events.
Welcome on board
Almere from its most beautiful side
Room for everyone
With family, colleagues or friends: our boats offer space and comfort for your whole group. Pick a Sunday cruise or book a private trip, and we will make sure everyone on board has a good view and a good time.
A view that stays with you
Shining facades, wide water and big skies. Every trip feels a little different.
Stories behind the skyline
You will hear how Almere was built on the seabed, why the Weerwater is called that, which architects shaped the skyline and which building is the most expensive on it.
Fully equipped boats
Our boats are comfortable and set up for groups, so a trip with us is easy to organise. Board at the long jetty at the Esplanadeplein, right in the centre of the city.
Our Cruises
A Sunday cruise, or a trip of your own
Join the public Skyline and Floriade/Hortus tour on a Sunday morning, or book a boat for your group, company or event for two to four hours on the water.
3 cruises available
- Every Sunday
- Family friendly
Skyline, Floriade and Hortus Tour
Meet the fastest growing city in the Netherlands. Hear how Almere was built on the former seabed, how the city keeps its feet dry and what will happen on the old Floriade site, where the new Hortus neighbourhood is planned. Every Sunday at 11:00 from late May to late September. Children aged 2 to 12 pay €7.50.
€14.50
- Groups
- Private
Group Cruise, 2 to 2.5 Hours
Book a boat for your family, club or company outing. A 2 hour trip starts at €500 for up to 25 people, and a 2.5 hour trip at €550. Larger groups pay less per person. You can also use the boat for an event on the water.
From €500
- Groups
- Long trip
Extended Group Cruise, 3 to 4 Hours
More time on the water for a longer outing. A 3 hour trip starts at €600 for up to 25 people, 3.5 hours at €650 and 4 hours at €700, with a lower price per person for bigger groups.
From €600
Trips on request
Don't see what you need?
We also plan trips for companies, clubs and events. Tell us about your group and we will put together a quote.
On the Water
Almere as we see it
A look at our boats and the city from the water.
Common Questions
What guests ask us
Answers to the questions we hear most before a cruise.
Ask us anything- 01
When does the Skyline, Floriade and Hortus tour sail?
Every Sunday at 11:00, from late May to late September. The cruise lasts 45 minutes and costs €14.50 per ticket, or €7.50 for children aged 2 to 12.
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Can we book a boat for our group or event?
Yes. We sail for groups and events, from 2 to 4 hours. A 2 hour trip starts at €500 for up to 25 people, and the price per person goes down as the group gets bigger. Ask for a quote through the contact form.
- 03
Where do I board?
On the long jetty at the Esplanadeplein, in the centre of Almere.
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How do I get there by car or public transport?
You can park in the centre, and the nearest car park is the Hospital Garage. Parking in the centre is paid. By train, walk from the station in a straight line through the shopping street to the Esplanadeplein, with the jetty on your left. By bus, get off as close to the centre as you can and walk towards the Esplanadeplein.
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How quickly do you reply?
Almere City Tours usually answers your message within one day.
Ready to sail
Ready to step on board?
Request a quote for your group, or join the next Sunday cruise and see Almere from its most beautiful side.
- Skyline and Floriade/Hortus tour every Sunday at 11:00
- Private cruises for groups and events
- Fully equipped, comfortable boats
- Boarding in the centre of Almere
We usually reply within one day.