Pure Spirit

Shared Canal Cruise on Pure Spirit

Pure Spirit is the largest boat in the Boat Local fleet, a nine-metre electric sloep with space for up to twenty guests. The finish is notably high-end for a shared Amsterdam canal cruise: mahogany detailing, a marble bar with slide-out fridge, teak decking that wouldn't look out of place on something much larger. You'll join a small group for a 1.5, 2, or 3-hour cruise through the city's canal ring, departing from Keizersgracht in the centre.

Onboard Comfort

The layout on Pure Spirit is designed around lounging rather than rows of seats. There's a sunbed at the back, spacious seating throughout, and a pop-up canopy for shade or shelter when the weather turns. Warm blankets are provided in cooler months, and there's a toilet on board — a practical detail that matters on longer cruises. The boat runs electric, so the ride is quiet enough to hold a conversation without raising your voice.

Drinks and Food

An open bar is available to add for fifteen euros per person per hour, and you can arrange champagne from Piper-Heidsieck, Veuve Clicquot, or Ruinart if you want something to mark the occasion. Food options include a snack platter, cheese for two, or freshly baked apple pie — all arranged through the chat after booking. A live guide is on board throughout, pointing out what you're passing and filling in the stories behind the buildings along the water.

This Amsterdam boat tour suits anyone after a more polished canal experience without booking a full private charter. Small group, good boat, unhurried pace.