Welcome to The Catboat

The Cat Boat is the only animal sanctuary in the Netherlands that literally floats. A refuge for stray and abandoned cats which, thanks to its unique location on a houseboat in Amsterdam's picturesque canal belt, has become a world-famous tourist attraction.

Water and cats...
Most cats hate water. But ours learn to love living on it. After all, we have been keeping their feet dry since 1966.
 
In that time the Cat Boat has developed into a modern and professional sanctuary providing tender loving care to countless cats.
 
On this site you can find out how we came to be here and the rest of our history. You will also meet some of our cats and our people. And, as well as this virtual introduction, you can find details of where and when you can visit us for real!