We are closed between Dec 23rd to Jan 4th 2026

We will be CLOSED

in the afternoons from December 23rd to January 4th, 2026.

We are, of course, still available to help cats and take appointments, but we will be closed in the afternoons from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Therefore, there will be no visiting hours over Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Please feel free to call us if you have any questions. You can reach us between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

Welcome at the Catboat

The Catboat is the one and only animal sanctuary 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 also become a place where people want to go. 

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 1968.

Since that time the Catboat 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, as well as this virtual introduction, you can find details of where and when you can visit us for real!

Entrance is free, but with a donation you make the cats and us very happy. We do not receive any subsidy. it sounds cliché, but it's true: without your donation and support we wouldn't stay afloat! We hope to see you soon.