The Pancake boat is one of Rotterdam’s best dining and sightseeing attractions, and is a favorite with the local families and their children. This large vintage boat offers a perfect homely setting for an all-you-can-eat meal of delicious pancakes.

The boat itself is a lovely traditional example of a classic river cruise boat, with two large decks offering striking views through the wide windows. Inside, the boat is beautifully upholstered with wood paneling and floors, on which dining tables are set, seating four to six people for meals.

See Rotterdam while eating pancakes
There is also an outdoor area on the deck, where you can enjoy the fresh air from the river as you cruise along and admire the city’s landmarks along the river’s banks. The Pancake Boat offers an alternative way to cruise and appreciated the sights in Rotterdam. You will be able to explore the various tourist spots of the city as you cruise down the Rivers Waal and Maas, while enjoying the most delicious pancakes Rotterdam has to offer.

Pancakes are not the only delicacy on the menu, for this original cruise offers a wide range of dishes turning this boating experience into a real feast of hams, cheeses, fruits, jams and chocolate sprinkles.

Different cruises
Choose your ideal cruise, be it a half hour one or a three-hour trip of culinary delight. For your pleasure as well as the children’s, ice-cream is also on the menu with the pancakes and children under 3 have a free meal, while those who are under 12 pay two-thirds of the regular price.

Great for kids
There is a lot of entertainment on board the Pancake Boat to enchant children of all ages, with games and items that will keep your kids busy and happy throughout the cruise. There is a room specifically dedicated to the kids, where they can jump about and play together after having feasted on the famous pancakes and other delicacies.

There are also other special trips available on the Pancake Boat, including romantic cruises on Saturdays and pancake brunches on Sundays. Wednesday is children’s party day, when the boat is reserved for children’s parties.

During the holiday season, other theme cruises are proposed in addition to the classic pancake family lunches, rendering a visit to Rotterdam a unique and fun experience.