Those Dam Boat Guys

01/11/2024

Secrets out! We bought a bar - 🍻☕️
Those Dam Boat Guys teamed up with Fabian Handschin. Located just a few doors down from our TDBG pirate headquarters at Prinsenstraat 5, the former J.D. Williams Whiskey Bar has been transformed into a cozy craft beer bar! Plus we got a fancy coffee machine!
Passengers have often shared that the worst part of a TDBG boat tour is when its over. Now those good vibes can continue, from boat to bar. Many suggested the name “That Dam Bar,” but we wanted Café de Knoop to be a “locals bar” where tourists are always welcome. There’s ample seating, an old tavern vibe, and a (faux) fireside lounge, perfect for keeping things social and intimate. Gezelligheid is key!
All taps feature local Dutch and Belgian brews, including TDBG’s own Hazy Helmsman! Not a big beer fan? No worries. We’ve got quality wines, apple cider on tap, and classic cocktails at non-classy prices. We’re excited to announce we’ll have the Netherlands’ first alcoholic Ginger Beer, brewed by the legends at .
Each month, we’ll host events like trivia, comedy, live music, and whatever else we decide to do! In a panic about your company’s Christmas event? All good. From small groups to large, we can provide a boat, a venue, and even a custom comedy show if you’re keen. We’ve become a one-stop shop for entertainment!
Keep in mind the 13th edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival is coming up. Always a great excuse to sail the canals in winter while sipping hot gluhwëin! On Friday, October 18th, we had our Grand Knopening! It went spectacularly well. Thank you to all who’ve helped kick it off, and a big future thank you to all of you who will help keep it going!
If you don’t speak Dutch, Knoop means “knot.” The Dutch love their nautical idioms. After many weeks, we thought, “Zullen we nou eindelijk eens de knoop doorhakken over de naam voor ons Café?” “Ja.” So from now till forever, from noon until late, 7 days a week. Spread the word, share the love, and samen zitten we in de Knoop!
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16/10/2024

Let’s fall together! 🚤🍁

01/09/2022

ATTENTION AMSTERDAM-BASED PIRATES!!!! We did it! We finally figured out how to get our plumbing/electrical/general contractor work handled without it costing more time, money and energy than is necessary. Our new friends over at ERC just helped us miraculously transform our previously dark, dank dungeon of a downstairs into a very well lit dank dungeon of a downstairs! Instead of a one man band that either over reaches beyond their skill level, or a specialist that inexplicably knows zero specialists in any other field, ERC specialises in hooking you up with the right person or people needed to get whatever project you need done, done. An absolutely refreshing renovation experience. We will 1000% be using them going forward!

We don't usually use this space to promote other businesses, but we had no hesitation to help spread the good word when they asked us for a little shout out to help their growing company, and help you out in the process.

https://www.facebook.com/ExpatRenovationConsultancyBV/reviews/?ref=page_internal

Expat renovation consultancy is a renovation/management business that caters to the expat community

12/08/2022

*Pirates Wanted* 🏴‍☠️

Those Dam Boat Guys are awesome. If you too are awesome or have aspirations to become awesome, they’d love to speak to you! TDBG is an alternative, irreverent, Amsterdam-based boat tour company that’s been helping the cooler tourists fully appreciate Amsterdam for five years. ❌❌❌

Those Dam Boat Guys are looking for outgoing, funny, and intelligent people to help them with communications and public relations. TDBG needs what they call Wranglers: People to meet and greet customers and walk them to the boat, set up tours through phone and email conversations. There are a few positions available at the moment, all part-time. For 24 hours per week. This incidentally could be in between 16 - and 32 hours per week. 🤠

So, if you are a fun-loving people person that’s not a complete idiot, is fairly computer savvy, available on evenings/weekends, and has an English proficiency that allows for constant sarcasm, get in touch with Those Dam Boat Guys today! Email us a CV, a photo, and a short cover letter. Extra credit for creativity in your cover letter. Those Dam Boat Guys are pretty keen on dragons and pirates, so if you can include those things in your cover letter, your chances of being hired will increase dramatically. 🐉

Please email it to [email protected].

Fair winds,

Those Dam Boat Guys

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Responsibilities

Coordinate and organize office activities
Oversee stock of office, merch, and drink supplies.
Greet visitors at the office and the boats.
Coordinate inbound and outbound office mail and calls.
Support scheduling staff.

Qualifications

Fluent in speaking and writing English
Pre for the following languages; Spanish, German, and Dutch.
Experience with administrative and clerical work Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Strong communication skills
Strong ability to multitask
Friendly and upbeat demeanor

20/02/2022

Unsure of what season to visit Amsterdam? The lovely gals at WhoIsAmsterdam got you covered! Along with some stellar recommendations for when you're here! Check it out...

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11/02/2022

Not only on Instagram but also on Google Reviews, we are number 1 boat tour in Amsterdam with your support! 🙏🏼🛶⚓️ Are you joining us this weekend? 😊

08/02/2022

Amsterdam canal houses looks even more beautiful when viewed from the inside our boats! 🏡🛶📸

31/01/2022

Starting to the week with our first Google Review of the year! 🙏🏼😊⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

24/01/2022

Special captain on board! 🐶⚓️😊 Thank you for sharing this pic! 📸

19/01/2022

We still can’t float at least 25th of January, but if you would still like to support us in these challenging times, perhaps you’d like to purchase a Boat Bucks Certificate as a gift, or maybe some cool-ass TDBG merch? Check the link in bio! 🙏🏼⚓️🛶

14/01/2022

Can you guess if this image was taken during a morning or a night boat tour? 😊📸 ⚓️

12/01/2022

One of the most beautiful thing of the early mornings in Amsterdam! Sailing on the steady canals! 💎 ⚓️🛶

07/01/2022

Have a nice weekend everyone! ✨ A view from Amsterdam and it’s beautiful canals! 🛶

03/01/2022

Here is some of our favourite google reviews from the last year! Swipe left to see all!⭐️ Happy new year everyone again! 🎉

31/12/2021

Happy new year everyone! 🎉🍾✨ To the more boat tours in 2022! 🛶⚓️
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28/12/2021

Here is our top 10 list of 2021! 📸🎉 Which image is your favourite? 😊

26/12/2021

Amsterdam! Captured from our early morning boat tours! ✨⚓️🛶 Do you prefer to explore Amsterdam canals in the mornings or nights? Either way its magical! 📸

24/12/2021

Happy holidays everyone! Merry Christmas! 🎄🎉✨