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  • THE BOAT CAFÉ Floating Café cakes and snacks
  • THE BOAT CAFÉ Filipino Ube Cake
  • THE BOAT CAFÉ Floating Café cakes and snacks
  • THE BOAT CAFÉ Floating Café cakes and snacks
  • The Boat Café's heater
  • The Boat Café's cozy seating
  • The Boat Café covered for rain
  • THE BOAT CAFÉ Floating Café cakes and snacks

Floating Café cruise

Step on board on the one and only Floating Café in Amsterdam! Enjoy unique homemade snacks, dishes, freshly brewed coffee and fun anecdotes while you’re comfortably seated on the most equipped sloop of Amsterdam: The Ivan Frank! Toilet, beertap, rain-cover: it has everything you need to spend the most carefree and best time in the beautiful UNESCO canals of the city.

1,5h Amsterdam Cruise

Experience an intimate 1,5h boat tour with a local captain end guide on Amsterdam’s historic and coziest sloop

CafÉ & BAR ONBOARD

Enjoy homemade cakes, sweet treats, a variety of savory snacks a coffee and other drinks are available on board

amsterdam’s most equipped sloop

Cruise on the Ivan Frank, a fully electric, heated sloop with the toilet on board that can be covered in case of rain

AMSTERDAM’S CHEESE FONDUE BOAT

Enjoy a shared festive meal as you glide along the glittery canals lit by the magical lights of Amsterdam. Mix and match for a custom-made fondue spread and pair with a warm cup of homemade gluhwein or hot chocolate!

CHOOSE YOUR CRUISE

Single tickets are now available! Book our public tour or get a 15% discount on the boat rental of your private tour and customize your dining experience

THE BOAT CAFÉ Filipino Ube Cake

FLOATING cruise

From March 14th

1,5h cruise along the Amsterdam canals and enjoy our floating café! From coffee, a glass of wine, homemade cakes to soy garlic bitterballen and more. There is something for everyone!

From €29,00 p.p.

THE BOAT CAFé PRIVATE TOUR

Contact us for availability

Customize your tour! Brunch, lunch, cheese fondue, warm buffet to BBQ and many more, choose your perfect match

Private boat rental from €225,00 p.h

THE IVAN FRANK

Meet Ivan Frank as The Boat Café, former rescue boat now known as Amsterdam’s best equipped sloop and the first ever commercial sloop in Amsterdam!

what makes Ivan Frank special?

  • The only boat in Amsterdam with a certified built-in gas barbecue grill
  • An extensive bar with multiple refrigerators
  • A toilet on board so you can drink all you can worry-free!
  • Can be fully covered to keep you warm and cozy no matter the weather!
The Ivan Frank as The Boat Café. Most equipped Sloop in Amsterdam and first ever commercial open sloop in Amsterdam. Built in 1964

CHOOSE YOUR CRUISE

The Boat Café tapas, bites, sharable platters and other dining experiences

TAPAS BOAT

Discover our different shareable platters, customize your bites and tapas spread: from charcuterie boards, pintxos to winter puff bites and more

The Boat Café BBQ Boat Amsterdam

BBQ BOAT

Have a taste or our homemade dishes and BBQ marinated skewers, grilled in Amsterdam’s one and only boat with a certified built-in gas BBQ grill!

The Boat Café - Brunch & Breakfast boat with croissant, pain au chocolat, jam, butter, cheeses, ham and charuterie and breads, salads, granola bowls, coffee and juices

BRUNCH BOAT

Start your day with a breakfast onboard of the Ivan Frank. Choose a traditional french Petit Dej’ or be a opt for our Floating brunch paired with unlimited mimosa!

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OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Frenathan Ng

Henk and Diana was extremely warm hosts and very accommodating to our requests! We were onboard on one of the colder days recently and fortunately it was covered up and the heater was on!…

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Henk and Diana were both extremely knowledgeable and putting the art pieces on display into words. We even got to visit a “secret” canal that was secluded away from the busy canal traffic and we got to observe how the buildings evolved through the times with their design.

As for food, we had the Adobo, Cheese Fondue, Winter Puffs, Pintxos and the Charcuterie all of which were extremely well prepared and to our liking! We ordered the drinks on board and had Gluhwein, Hot Chocolate, Beer and etc. (Look at the photos attached!)

Diana also mentioned that she’s in the midst of exploring new menus and it’s extremely nice to hear both Diana and Henk sharing their stories on how they ended up on this venture together as well.

The food and tour was great, coupled with the warmth and lights around us made it a highlight for my family and I during our trip to the Netherlands. We even celebrated a birthday on board!

Would love to be on board again, perhaps in the spring or summer for a barbecue!

Mario

We did a canal tour for the Amsterdam Light Festival and it was absolutely amazing. From the very beginning, Henk was incredibly friendly and patient, answering all my questions during the enquiry …

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and booking process. When we arrived, the boat was beautifully lit and wonderfully warm inside despite the cold weather.

Henk and Diana were both lovely hosts and extremely knowledgeable about the artworks along the route. The food—freshly prepared by Diana, who is a very talented chef—was delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire two-hour tour; the time just flew by. Our hot chocolate and glühwein were always topped up quickly, making the whole experience feel extra cosy.

I would definitely recommend this tour. We’re already looking forward to booking again in the summer, this time for the barbecue experience!

Thanks for a lovely evening!!!!

Daniel Puttmann

We’ve been on two very successful Boat Cafe tours now! The young hosts, Henk (the boatman⚓️) and Diane (who manned their delicious BBQ ) were wonderful. Their passion showing us all around …

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and Henk even taught us, dutch natives, about our capital city!

We did their tours with our families, but they also do tours for friend groups, corporate outings, and birthday parties! Highly recommended!

Side note: the boat is pet friendly!

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Irene Stroppa

We just did the Amsterdam Light Festival tour and it was absolutely amazing. We chose the fondue option, and it exceeded all expectations—enough fondue to feed an army, paired with plenty of …

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side dishes, canapés, and delicious desserts.

We were a bit worried about the cold at first, but it wasn’t an issue at all because the boat has heaters and can be fully closed with a hood, making it warm and comfy for the tour.

Diana and Henk were incredible hosts: so kind, welcoming, and genuinely fun to be around. They guided us through every light installation with great stories and insights, all while we sipped mulled wine and hot chocolate in a super cozy atmosphere.

Even before the tour, they were extremely patient and helpful in answering our questions, carefully accommodating all dietary requirements and walking us through the available options.

Truly one of the best experiences we’ve had in Amsterdam, with the best hosts—we can’t wait to come back!

Janna Visser

Honestly the BEST way to spend an afternoon!
We had the best time with friends and family, and definitely got our money’s worth with the unlimited drinks package …

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The hosts were the sweetest and made the whole experience even better. Would very, very, very highly recommend to anyone looking for a fun way to celebrate any occasion in Amsterdam!! Been twice already, even made it to their instagram

Vira Melnychenko

Truly outstanding experience – highly recommend. And special thanks to the chef for preparing such a delicious BBQ.

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Eleanor Pike

Such a wonderful tour. It was very high quality food and made for such a special corporate event for us!

Ali-Al Haddad

Amazing experience. Great service, food and vibes! Highly recommend them

Marina Hooft

The Amsterdam tour with The Boat Café was fantastic, an afternoon never to be forgotten. The food was delicious, the drinks cold, and the skipper knowledgeable and hospitable. Highly recommended!

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Eleanor Hees

From the very first contact until the very end, Henk was incredibly helpful and hospitable.
Communication was clear and flexible, and during the boat trip, my guests …

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thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful tour, the delicious BBQ, and the drinks. Henk and his girlfriend were wonderful hosts; we immediately felt welcome. Highly recommended!

Loulou Vw

A fantastic experience! We had a wonderful cruise on the Amstel River and through Amsterdam. The boat was spacious and well-equipped with refrigerators full of drinks, a restroom, …

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and plenty of space for everyone to stand comfortably. Everyone had a wonderful three hours, thanks in part to the beautiful weather and Henk’s excellent service. Communication about prices and boarding locations was clear and professional. Highly recommended!

Lars Haket

What an amazing experience! The boat trip through the Amsterdam canals was already beautiful, but the BBQ on board made it truly unique. I’d never experienced a barbecue on a boat before…

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The food was delicious, the atmosphere relaxed, and the view fantastic. Definitely recommended if you’re looking for something special in Amsterdam!

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Yoga Jelka

Henk and Diana arranged a wonderful boat trip with a BBQ for us. Everything was perfect, from beer on tap to delicious snacks, and even a gift for the birthday boy. We had a blast!

David Mijer

A unique experience! Made possible by the licensed gas barbecue and the warm hospitality of the crew. The Boat Café is perfect for a peaceful tour of Amsterdam’s canals while …

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enjoying a wide variety of luxurious hot and cold snacks, lunch, and dinner. The ultimate experience for a day with family, friends, or business associates. With an experienced captain, you can fully enjoy the surroundings without worrying about the busy boat traffic on the water. All in all, a carefree, relaxing, and culinary tour! 5/5

Nies van Wamel

Company outing with 20 colleagues: incredibly well organized! A lovely, spacious boat and a beautiful route through the Amsterdam canals. Highly recommended! Henk, thanks!

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

OUR PREVIOUS GUESTS

Asja Talaljan

What an amazing experience! The boat looked great, the food was delicious, and the staff was fantastic! My family and I had an unforgettable day!

Kurt Rosa Bian

Had a great tour with The Boat Café! We had a delicious BBQ on the boat. Great for a work outing.

Ellen Zuurbier

Super well taken care of by Henk and Diana, we all enjoyed this super sleek sloop with a delicious BBQ

The Boat Café Guests on the Ivan Frank

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Locations:
Ouderkerk Aan de Amstel,
Amsterdam city center

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Have a taste or our homemade dishes and BBQ marinated skewers, grilled in Amsterdam’s one and only boat with a certified built-in gas BBQ grill, the Ivan Frank! Experience a melting pot of flavors and unforgettable moments with yor friends and family!

€35,00 p.p. (exclu VAT, boat rental price of €225,00 p.h.)

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