Book up to 17.75h before departure
From €290
·Minimum of 1.5 hours
Luxury Electric Launch • Spacious & Comfortable • Live Guide
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.
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.
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.
Shannon L.
August 2026
“Very happy we chose this company for a late night cruise. Excellent Captain. Intimate, small-group boat. Seeing the other company boat designs and sizes sailing in the canals, this was definitely higher quality than most.”
Jacqueline L.
August 2026
“Lovely way to spend a Sunday morning. Bookings/arrangements all completed via email & all happened as agreed. Service fantastic. Boat - Lucy - was beautiful. Thank you.”
Astrid L.
August 2026
“What a fantastic afternoon on the Danique! We live in Amsterdam ourselves, so you’d think we’ve seen the canals by now… but apparently not like this 😄 We had such a fun mix of Londoners and Americans on board, amazing weather, seriously good drinks and delicious sharing platters. But the absolute star of the tour was our skipper Floris — he was BRILLIANT! He seems to know absolutely everything about Amsterdam, including all the weird, funny little details you never hear about. And while casually telling us all these stories, he was navigating the Danique through the canals — half the time backwards — as if it was the easiest thing in the world 😂 Great atmosphere, great boat, great food & drinks and an even better skipper. Even as Amsterdammers, we absolutely loved it. Highly recommend!”
Kristie C.
August 2026
“The cruise was exactly what we were looking for. Beautiful boat, awesome captain and just the right amount of history and information.”
Stacy U.
August 2026
“We loved it! Highly recommend.”
MEK
August 2026
Maysa S.
August 2026
aude S.
August 2026
Ruth G.
August 2026
“Really pleasant two hour canal tour with Jarmo. Personable style as a guide and a clear love for the city and its culture and history. Easily one of the best ways to see the city and one of the best tour companies to do it with!”
Maureen D.
August 2026
“Fantastic experience with Pure Boats. From booking, to the sweet receptionist at check-in, to the cruise itself - super simple, so enjoyable! We did a private cruise with Arthur and loved every minute! Arthur was prompt to meet us and really personable & enjoyable to spend the evening with. He was also very informative as he navigated us beautifully through the channel. And he knew the perfect spots to capture great family photos! TEN STARS! Thank you Pure Boats and thank you, Arthur for a most memorable night!”
Maureen M.
August 2026
“Pure Boats is a high quality operation. We thoroughly enjoyed our private canal cruise with Captain Pauline. She gave us just the right blend of pointing things out and leaving us to relax. The cheese board and apple pie were excellent! The boat was beautiful and clean and the views breathtaking. We thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this company. Thank you! It was one of the highlights of our trip.”
Susan W.
August 2026
“We enjoyed a relaxing, informative and fun early evening cruise with Captain Rick and his crew on the beautiful new Stan Huygens. This was our second Ultimate Canal Cruise with Pure Boats and we highly recommend it!”
Kristi G.
August 2026
“We had a fabulous time -- Pauline was GREAT and the boat was lovely. This is a must-do in Amsterdam and we'll recommend Pure Boats.”
Yuliya B.
August 2026
Tim N.
August 2026
“Superb tours, on small, electric boats with fun, knowledgeable guides. Perhaps a little more expensive than some other operators, but certainly worth the difference! We went in the middle of a really hot day, but there was plenty of shade and good breeze 😎”
Jane L.
August 2026
“Captain "mouse in the house" was terrific and we had a wonderful canal ride. It's a special way to see this beautiful city and Pure Boats was the best!”
JJ S.
August 2026
“We really enjoyed our evening cruise with Captain Maus! 🐭 Fun commentary, and mostly quiet time. Some good cheese and grapes to nosh on. A wonderful perspective to see the city!”
Donnie T.
August 2026
“Professional company, beautiful boat. “Captain Mouse in the House” was a wonderful tour guide!”
Alex W.
August 2026
“Captain Mouse was great. Very hospitable and funny. We had a great time.”
Elijah J.
August 2026
“The best canal cruise experience in Amsterdam! My wife booked us a private tour during Amsterdam’s golden hour and it was truly magical. Shoutout to Captain Oeken as he really did create the best experience for us, giving us many interesting bits of info of this wonderful city while also giving us the space to relax and enjoy the serenity of the cruise as a couple. Would recommend anyone visiting Amsterdam to Pure Boats!”
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Change time up to 14 days before departure time
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Pure Boats
Pure Boats was founded in Amsterdam in 2017 by James, Nick and Geertje — three former superyacht designers who set out to build a boutique, personal alternative to Amsterdam's big tour boats. The fleet has grown from one restored boat, Geertje, to six named vessels — Geertje, Schollevaar, Pure Spirit, Stan Huygens, Lucy and Danique — each electric and hand-restored, some over a century old. Onboard catering is locally sourced, and the company has won a Prestige Award for Unique Boat Tour of the Year and TripAdvisor's Best of the Best. Shared cruises run from €47 per person and private charters from €290, departing from Keizersgracht 106.
