Discover Almere
A new perspective on a city that never stands still
We do not just tell, we show. When you step aboard, the adventure begins. The water does the work, and you enjoy striking buildings surrounded by greenery.
- Below sea level
- About 5 metres
- Coastline
- 42 kilometres
- First homes
- Built from 1975
The City
Almere, the young city of the Netherlands
Almere is a modern city with bold architecture and a sleek skyline. The first homes were built from 1975, and today it is one of the largest cities in the Netherlands. The mayor affectionately calls it the New York of the polder.
For centuries this was the Zuiderzee, and Almere still lies about 5 metres below sea level. The city is named after the water called Almere, in the Middle Ages a lake or inland sea roughly where the IJsselmeer is now. Our city has carried that name since 1971. Water runs through every district, and the coastline is no less than 42 kilometres long.
Discovering a city from the water is nothing like seeing it from land. On one of our cruises you experience a modern city surrounded by greenery. You learn why the Weerwater is called that, which architects shaped the skyline and which building is the most expensive on it.
Why Sail With Us
What you can expect on board
We want you to see Almere in a way you cannot from the shore, with a crew that tells the story of the city as you pass it.
The same things on every trip, whether you join on a Sunday or book a boat for your group.
Almost the whole city by water
Almere is built around water, so a cruise takes you past most of the city.
Space for your whole group
Our boats offer enough space and options for family, friends or a company outing.
Guaranteed fun on the water
An outing you will remember, whether it is a Sunday cruise or a private event.
Fully equipped boats
Comfortable boats set up for groups, boarding right in the centre of the city.
Come Along
Also excited to board our tour?
Request a quote for your group, or join the Skyline and Floriade/Hortus tour on a Sunday.
Boarding on the long jetty at the Esplanadeplein.