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OEP Z'N ANTWERPS

In 2022, shipping company Flandria will be 100 years old. For a full century they have been offering round trips on the Scheldt and through the port. Behind the scenes, people are working hard to make this anniversary year a surprise year. There is no more beautiful and attractive way to get to know the port of Antwerp than from the water. It gives a vacation feeling close to home.

• Performance 45 to 60 min with port tour afterwards
• On request, minimum of 20 persons
• Tour guided by author Freddy Michiels
• A Flandria special trip
• 1 coffee or tea at arrival
• Quick course in Antwerp and introduction to Antwerp humor

Starting this summer, Flandria is organizing special port tours for groups "Oep z'n Aantwaarps" accompanied by the author Freddy Michiels , known for so many Antwerp books but especially for the book " Antwerp Lessons ," the most complete reference work on the Antwerp language, supplemented with Antwerp humor and with songs by The Strangers.

Flandria now offers an exceptional port tour for groups, associations, companies. It begins with a quick course in Antwerp, an introduction to typical Antwerp humor, before happily cruising through the docks and getting acquainted with the largest ocean-going vessels moored here.

There are two formulas to choose from:

• cruise with extensive BBQ and drinks
• round trip with reception

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Extra information Oep z'n Antwerps

• When: on request, minimum of 20 persons
• Duration: performance of 45 to 60 minutes (stationary) with a harbor tour afterwards
• Price: €12,- per person (harbour tour not included)
• Embarkation: to Londenbrug (Amsterdamstraat) in Antwerp. Our embarkation point is just opposite the café "Licht der Dokken" and is within walking distance of the MAS and the Red Star Line museum.
• Departure boat ride: on request
• Food & drinks: 1 coffee or tea upon arrival

Food and drinks on board of the Oep z'n Antwerps

• Cruise with extensive BBQ and drinks
• Harbour tour with reception

More information about our Flandria Cruises?

Attention: since August 1st 2023, the parking policy in the City of Antwerp has changed.

Read more on Parking on the street | Smart ways to Antwerp or Transport in and to Antwerp .

Sweet afternoon Cruise

The cruise is possible again as from 16 March 2024

The port of Antwerp has been an indispensable link in world trade since the Middle Ages. Over eight centuries, the port has developed from a modest river port into one of the leading world ports. With an area of ​​12068 hectares or 16900 football fields, Antwerp has the largest port area in the world.

Embarkation takes place at Asiadok-Zuidkaai, 2000 Antwerp , which is located directly opposite the public car park of the new ZNA hospital “Cadix”. You must be present 15 minutes before departure to embark.

Available time slots

To see if the desired time slot is available, choose the number of individual tickets you want and select the date.

From 10/04/2023 10:00 pm (UTC) until 31/12/2030 10:59 pm (UTC)

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Today, 150,000 people continue to work on this success story and are committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for the port of Antwerp and its surroundings! Almost all products that you use in daily life pass through the port of Antwerp. Malting barley, coffee, sugar, flour and lots of cocoa. The port of Antwerp has the largest import of cocoa beans, billions of beans arrive every year. Once they have arrived, they are checked again by a ‘bonologist’ because only the best will be used for our Belgian chocolate. And it is precisely these raw materials that are the real stars during our ‘Sweet Afternoon Cruise’.

Who can resist freshly baked pancakes, a freshly baked waffle or a Dame Blanche with warm Belgian chocolate? Highly recommended for bon vivants. During this 1.5 hour Flandria cruise you will get to know the Port of Antwerp from a different angle. Literal. Start enjoying ‘The best of Antwerp by boat’. Buy a ticket and board!

Practical information:

• Duration: 90 minutes
• Note: sweets can be ordered on board separately and are NOT included in the ticket price

Contact details for visitors

Bringing your own food and drink is not allowed. Drinks and snacks are provided at reasonable prices.

Yes, there is a special gangway for wheelchairs, a special lift and a toilet for the disabled.

Yes, strollers are allowed on board.

Dogs and other pets are not allowed.

There are paid parking facilities nearby. You can find more information  here .

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You can pay by cash, Bancontact.

Yes, there are toilets for men, women and people with disabilities. There is also a changing room on board.

No, our ships do not sail in heavy fog, during storms or in winds of 6 and over on the Beaufort scale. Are you unsure about the weather? Our captains will be happy to help you: + 32 472 21 40 56 or +32 486 91 29 57

The outside deck is safe for children, but parental supervision is recommended. Children are also welcome on the bridge to see the captain in action, which is a unique experience!

• Discover the port of Antwerp by boat with a live guide and optional Sailor’s brunch
• Freshly baked pancake with plain or sugar €5.00
• Pancake with jam (3 flavours) €5.50
• Pancake Mikado (vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce) € 9.00
• Waffle plain or sugar €5.00
• Waffle with jam (3 flavours) €5.50
• Waffle Mikado (vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce) € 9.00
• Apple pie with vanilla ice cream and whipped cream €10.00
• Moelleux with chocolate €12.50
• Tiramisu €12.00
• New York Cheesecake €12.00
• Coupe Bresilienne €10.50
• Coupe Dame Blanche €10.50
• Coupe Avocat €12.00
• Coupe vanilla €9.50
• Spoiled coffee (5 pastries) *excluding coffee €8.95

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ANTWERP BY BOAT

Boat tours in antwerp, belgium, choose your activity, private tours, public tours, special events, welcome aboard.

Welcome to Antwerp By Boat, where we offer various boat tours for all occasions. Whether it’s a relaxing cruise along iconic spots in Antwerp or a tailor-made event such as a wedding or corporate gathering, even in commemorating a loved one, our team ensures that each event is handled with care and finesse.

At the heart of our ethos lies our commitment to creating unforgettable experiences on the water. However, we go beyond merely providing unique voyages; we are also consistently focused on the social and ecological impact we can make.

Our renovated lifeboat, RFA Sir Tristram, equipped with an electric engine and a preference for local products, symbolizes our dedication to sustainability. Moreover, we support social and ecological initiatives, believing that responsible entrepreneurship can bring about positive change.

Join our mission and discover more about our dedication and services on our site. Welcome aboard “Antwerp By Boat”!

EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF ANTWERP! ★★★★★

We took a very nice boat tour on a sunny Sunday, after a bus tour of the huge port of Antwerp. The bus tour took longer than expected, but our boat captain Christophe managed to reschedule our boat tour so we didn't have to miss anything. Christophe is very entertaining and creates a great atmosphere. The boat is blissfully quiet, which made our trip even more enjoyable. Chilled drinks were available and our captain gave us all relevant information about the sights we passed.

Very nice boat trip through docks where you normally don't go and still learned many new things. The captain was very friendly and enthusiastic!

We had a very nice boat trip of about an hour. The captain was enthusiastic and fun. The boat tour was fun and non-standard. Despite the somewhat low attendance (there were 5 of us in a sloop where 25 could easily fit) we got the full package. Problems with the combo ticket (the land train happened not to be running because of pride) were solved nicely right away.

The boat driver was very nice and funny! I would recommend it to anyone, we had the tour at 9pm and it was perfect for sunset

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Port of Antwerp Boat Tour – Jan Plezier Pancake Boat

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Posted on Last updated: January 23, 2024

The Port of Antwerp is the second-largest seaport in Europe, after Rotterdam. And there is probably no better way to explore it than by boat.

Update: Please note that this is an old article and the company Jan Plezier that organized boat tours of the port of Antwerp now only offers boat tours for events. So not for tourists willing to explore the harbor in an hour or two. If you are visiting Antwerp and want to see the city and the harbor from the water, we recommend that you look at other boat tours .

One of the easiest ways to do it is to simply take a water bus from Steen Castle. Alternatively, take a look at the boat tours organized by Flandria – they have a nice selection of boat tours in Antwerp, including scenic harbor tours and pancake tours as well.

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When looking for a nice Antwerp harbor tour, we stumbled upon the Jan Plezier’s Antwerp harbor boat tours with pancakes (aka the pancake boat or de pannekoekenboot  in Dutch). We just had to try it! Our boys were really enthusiastic about spending Sunday afternoon on a pancake boat.

Surprisingly, there are just a few port tours in Antwerp. So if you are looking for a nice boat tour, this might be a good place to start!

Antwerp port tour by boat – our experience

We started our Port of Antwerp boat tour at Het Eilandje (‘The Little Island’), the quickly growing new area North of the city centre of Antwerp. Some of the most impressive new landmarks of Antwerp can be found here : The MAS museum, The Red Star Line museum, and probably the most unique building of Belgium – The New Port House of Antwerp.

And while a few years ago all the main highlights of Antwerp were found in the old town, anno 2017 no trip to Antwerp would be complete without visiting this new bustling area, Het Eilandje.

The Port of Antwerp boat trip with Jan Plezier starts at London Bridge, and the very first thing you see is the impressive islet with the New Port House of Antwerp.

The drawing bridge opened as we sailed past the ‘Diamond Ship’ and into the Port of Antwerp.

Some of the world’s largest container ships stop at the harbor of Antwerp. Ships like Madrid Maersk, a 399m (1,309 ft) long and 58,6m (193 ft) wide giant, carrying over 20.000 containers, visit Antwerp harbor. I have difficulties even trying to imagine a ship like that!

Antwerp port tour – what to expect

Almost immediately we saw some huge container ships and the ultra-modern handling of containers. The cranes were unloading heavy containers as if they were Lego bricks. It’s really impressive to see such a big harbour in action!

We passed some large ship repair companies, fruit terminals, and so much more. Antwerp harbour is the main European harbour for fruit and vegetable transport. It also has the world’s largest stock of coffee. Petroleum and tobacco are very important for the port of Antwerp as well.

Around 30,000 people work in the Antwerp harbour. Almost 100,000 people have jobs that are related to the harbour one way or the other. Needless to say that the harbour is extremely important to the city of Antwerp.

Pancake boat

While I spent most of my time on the deck of the ship, the kids couldn’t get enough of the tasty all-you-can-eat pancakes inside.

Belgians love pancakes and they are a popular treat on many occasions, especially for kids. But we had never seen such an interesting pancake baking technology as on this boat!

They have a pancake ‘machine’ that bakes hundreds of pancakes per hour. And I have to say that the pancakes were really good too! As I’m updating this article a few years after we did this trip, our kids are still talking about the pancake boat and how we should do it again.

After we all ate more pancakes than was good for us, we spent the rest of the trip on the deck outside.

On the way back we passed two more drawing bridges; always fun to watch for young and old.

Jan Plezier’s Antwerp harbor tour vs. pancake boat

If you really want to learn a lot more about the port of Antwerp, you should take one of the regular harbour tours with Jan Plezier. They have new interactive guides with iPads and headphones that will give you deeper insight into this fascinating side of Antwerp. Note that these regular cruises have no meals included. And the pancake boat doesn’t include the guided commentary.

In both cases you get to see just as much, but for those who have never been to Antwerp harbour before, I would suggest a regular harbour tour with commentary.

I have to mention that in addition to the harbour cruise and the pancake boat , Jan Plezier also offers other harbour experiences. One of them is a very popular spare ribs boat . But once again, if you really want to learn more about the harbour, just book a harbour tour with commentary. There are plenty of nice restaurants to have lunch or dinner before or after the boat tour.

I would definitely recommend taking a boat tour in the Port of Antwerp – whether you are visiting Antwerp for a longer time or for just a day.

Walking to the boat is a nice experience by itself. You will pass beautiful places that are a bit outside of the main tourist routes. I recommend walking next to the river till you see the MAS museum on your right. From there it’s just a few more minutes.

And if you come on a weekday and take a regular harbor cruise, make sure you have lunch nearby. There are so many good restaurants and cafes in the area.

A boat tour of the Port of Antwerp is also a really nice way to discover more of Antwerp with kids .

Practical Info

Jan Plezier’s Antwerp port tours don’t run anymore. You can find the best alternatives for Antwerp port cruise here .

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Wednesday 26th of July 2017

You had me at pancakes!

:) Did I say you could have as many as you could eat!

Monday 24th of July 2017

I really didn't know how fascinating this place was! Never heard of it before you but you really make wanna visit!

Tuesday 25th of July 2017

Really? Never heard of Antwerp before? You really should come over to Belgium, Ari, and definitely include Antwerp in your itinerary. It's one of the most beautiful cities in Belgium!

Tuesday 18th of July 2017

I have never been to Antwerp before but all your lovely posts on the city makes me want to go more and more. I never knew that it is the second-largest seaport in Europe. Jan Plezier’s Antwerp harbour boat tours with pancakes sound like fun. I meant who wouldn't want to eat yummy pancakes while exploring :-)

Wednesday 19th of July 2017

I will have to take you on a tour when you finally get here, Melissa. Antwerp is one of the most fascinating places in Belgium, there's so much to see and do!

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