Does Pure Boats offer private boat tours?

Yes. Pure Boats offers private canal cruises where the boat is reserved exclusively for your group, for up to 24 guests.

Does Pure Boats offer shared canal cruises?

Yes. Pure Boats runs scheduled shared canal cruises where individual seats can be booked, starting from €47 per person.

How much does a Pure Boats shared cruise cost?

Pure Boats' shared cruises range from €47 to €83 per person, depending on the tour.

How much does a private Pure Boats charter cost?

Private charters with Pure Boats range from €290 to €675 for the whole boat, depending on the boat and duration.

How long are Pure Boats cruises?

Pure Boats' cruises range from Minimum of 1.5 hours to 2 hours, depending on the tour — see the cruise list above for exact durations.

Can I book a Pure Boats cruise for a large group?

Pure Boats' largest boat holds up to 24 guests; for bigger private groups, book the whole boat directly. Check individual cruise listings above for exact capacity.

Does Pure Boats include food or drinks?

Yes — food and drinks are available on selected cruises. See the individual cruise listing for what's included.

Where do Pure Boats cruises depart from?

Pure Boats cruises depart from Keizersgracht 106, 1015CV, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

How do I book a Pure Boats cruise?

You can book directly on BoatLocal — select a cruise above, choose your date, time and number of guests, and pay securely online.

Pure Boats — Amsterdam Boat Tours

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What guests say

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.”

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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.”

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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!”

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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.”

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Stacy U.

August 2026

“We loved it! Highly recommend.”

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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!”

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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!”

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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.”

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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!”

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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.”

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Yuliya B.

August 2026

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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 😎”

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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!”

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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!”

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Donnie T.

August 2026

“Professional company, beautiful boat. “Captain Mouse in the House” was a wonderful tour guide!”

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Alex W.

August 2026

“Captain Mouse was great. Very hospitable and funny. We had a great time.”

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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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