Every Sunday

Skyline, Floriade and Hortus Tour

Esplanadeplein jetty45 minutes

  • Fully equipped boats
  • Quote within one day
  • Boarding in the centre of Almere

About this cruise

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.

  • Every Sunday
  • Family friendly

Why guests love this

  • Departs every Sunday at 11:00, late May to late September
  • €14.50 per person, children aged 2 to 12 pay €7.50
  • A fun cruise for young and old
  • Boarding on the long jetty at the Esplanadeplein

What is included

  • A 45 minute guided cruise through the heart of Almere
  • The story of a city built on the seabed, and how it stays dry
  • The skyline and architecture, the Manhattan of the polder
  • The plans for Hortus on the former Floriade site

How it works

  1. 1

    Request a quote

    Tell us about your group through the contact form or by phone, and we will follow up quickly with pricing.

  2. 2

    We plan your cruise

    Join a Sunday departure, or agree on a date and length for your group.

  3. 3

    You step on board

    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.

  4. 4

    We follow up

    We are happy to answer any questions before and after your trip.

Questions about Skyline, Floriade and Hortus Tour

When does the Skyline tour sail?

Every Sunday morning at 11:00, from late May to late September. The cruise takes 45 minutes.

What will I hear along the way?

How the city was built on the seabed and kept dry, the story behind the skyline and architecture, how the Weerwater came to be, why Almere has around 700 bridges and what the future holds for the Floriade site.

What does a ticket cost?

€14.50 per ticket. Children from 2 to 12 years pay €7.50.

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.

Almere City Tours boat on the water