Discover Rotterdam by boat while you enjoy all you can eat delicious pancakes!
The Pancake boat Rotterdam is a fun dining and sightseeing attraction, and is great for families with kids. And don’t forget to bring your grandparents! During the river cruise you can discover the river Maas and the harbour of Rotterdam. This large river boat offers a perfect homely setting for an all-you-can-eat meal of delicious pancakes! Not a good idea if you’re on a diet…
The pancake boat is a classic river cruise boat, with two large decks and large windows with an excellent view on the Rotterdam harbour.. The boat is beautifully upholstered with wood paneling and wooden floors. It doesn’t matter what table you choose, you will always have a great view! In summer the outdoor top deck is the place to feel the fresh wind in you face, while you’ re having dinner.
The pancake boat cruises along the Maas river and you’ll see some great landmarks of Rotterdam, including the Veerhaven, the park, the Euromast, the museum steamer ss Rotterdam, the Wilhelmina pier with Hotel New York, the majestic Erasmus Bridge and the Feyenoord Stadium. During some tours not only pancakes are on the menu, but also a buffet with chicken, beef and vegetables. The pancakes are served with topings such as ham, cheese, fruit, marmelade or chocolate sprinkles. Kids just love the dessert ice cream!
Just pick you favourite cruise ranging from 60 to a 150 minutes trip. The pancake boat offers also other special tours such as a romantic cruise on Saturday evening, a pancake brunch on Sunday and Wednesday is children’s birthday party day.
Don’t expect Michelin Star restaurant menu on board, but the pancake boat Rotterdam is just the ideal attraction for kids. The boat offers a playground, where they can jump about and play after dinner. Check our page Rotterdam for kids to find out which other museums and attractions in Rotterdam are fun to visit with kids!
The Pancake boat tour embarks at Parkhaven opposite to the Euromast. From Rotterdam Central Station, get there by metro to Coolhaven or Dijkzigt (plus a 15 minute walk) or by tram line 8 to Euromast.
If you come by car, you can park your car close to the Euromast and walk to the park. In Rotterdam you have to pay to park till 11 pm and at the Eurmast area till 6 pm.