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Amsterdam: 75-Min Pancake Cruise on IJ River

Tour boat on Amsterdam canal with cityscape in the background.
Children playing in a colorful ball pit on the Pancake Cruise in Amsterdam.
Amsterdam canal with historic buildings and houseboats in early spring.
Pancakes with assorted toppings aboard the cruise, including berries, syrup, and nuts.

Duration

1 hr

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Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

    • Feast on all-you-can-eat traditional Dutch pancakes, choosing from a buffet of mouth-watering toppings like Dutch cheese, bacon, fruit, and chocolate.

    • Set sail on a 75-minute cruise along the IJ River, offering a unique perspective of Amsterdam’s modern architecture and historic southern shoreline.

    • Marvel at iconic landmarks from the water, including the A’DAM Tower, the EYE Film Museum, and the massive cruise ships docked at the city's harbour.

    • Perfect for families, this boat features a massive ball pit at the back where kids can play freely while adults relax and enjoy the river views.

    • Departing from Amsterdam North, this cruise is an easy and delicious way to experience a local culinary staple while exploring the city's scenic docks.

    • 75-min Amsterdam pancake cruise

    • Boarding near NDSM Wharf

    • All-you-can-eat traditional Dutch pancakes

    • Unlimited toppings like Dutch cheese, syrup, bacon, fruit, chocolate, marmalade, and more

    • Enormous ball pit for kids

    • Drinks (available for purchase)

    • €2.60 tourist tax

  • TOTAL DURATION1 hour 15 minutes
    MODE OF TRANSFERBoat

    1 Boarding point

    Ms. Van Riemsdijkweg 33

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    Sights covered

    EYE Film Museum

    EYE Film Museum

    REM Eiland

    REM Eiland

    Centraal Station

    Centraal Station

    A'DAM Lookout

    A'DAM Lookout

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • 515 reviews

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    What our guests say

    Patricia W

    Group
    Verified booking
    Jul 2025
    A really nice trip on the canals with delicious pancakes and lots of options for sweet and savory toppings

    Philip P

    Group
    Verified booking
    Sep 2023
    Every part of the process was easy, from buying the tickets to eating the pancakes, which were delicious. Definitely recommend

    Elizabeth L

    Group
    Verified booking
    Feb 2023
    Great organisation, such friendly and helpful staff, easy ticketing experience, all clear and simple to understand. And, amazing pankcakes, great variety!!

    Krieger H

    Group
    Verified booking
    Nov 2022
    Pfannkuchen lecker und reichlich vorhanden. Alles sehr gut organisiert...

    Vincenzo C

    Group
    Verified booking
    Oct 2022
    Molto buoni i pancake sia salati che dolci, personale molto cortese

  • Accessibility

    • This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

    Additional information

    • Most boats are covered in case of rain.

    • Infants under the age of 2 years can ride for free. Children between the ages of 3 and 11 years can ride with discounted tickets.

    • Please check in 15 minutes before departure.

    • Make sure to leave enough time to cross the river (the free ferry departs every 15 minutes).

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

    • Please arrive at the boarding point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your cruise to avoid any delays.

    Boarding point

    • Please check your final voucher for the boarding point details and specific instructions.

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