Best Amsterdam Canal Cruise! Our family of 3 enjoyed the must comfortable and scenic 9am morning cruise. Just the right amount of time on the water, we were fully engaged the whole time. There was a small toilet on our boat but went unused as the tour goes quickly. Waters, wine, and beers were offered and a few of our friends enjoyed beverages. The quality and professionalism was outstanding, with a very knowledgeable English speaking captain (Pauline was great!). After seeing the other boats jam packed with tourists, we knew we made the right choice. Pure Boats is the way to go. Book it! read more

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My boyfriend and I loved our experience at Pure Boats, especially after enduring a French boat cruise that prioritized quantity over quality. Such an intimate boat with an open bar, charcuterie board, and friendly tour guide. I made four or five mimosas before I calmed down. We asked questions about living in the Netherlands that are rather unconventional, and he still managed to answer all of them. He managed to balance guiding the boat and conversing with all guests very well. He also stopped for all the guests to take photos at particularly scenic points in our tour. Definitely worth it to take your tour in the evening while the sun is setting and the weather isn't too hot! Most people who came were celebrating engagements or honeymoons. If that doesn't speak to the testament of the quality of this place, I don't know what does! Trusting a spot with one of the few important moments in your life where you don't splurge is impressive. We definitely passed by our fair share of other boat cruises, and this one has the most lovely interior. The high rating on Yelp is well deserved. What a memorable moment of our Amsterdam trip. read more

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We experienced a tour on pure boats in April 2025, during our engagement trip to Amsterdam! We did a lot of research to find a Canal cruise that we would enjoy, and we didn't want something so mainstream such as the gray line or something large scale. We wanted something nice intimate, cozy, professional, and enjoyable. Pure boats did not disappoint!! Their boats are so luxurious and clean and fresh! The staff running them was amazing! On the boat, they treat you to unlimited drinks such as champagne, beer, and wine. Also, you do have a choice of snacks such as small cookies and a fruit and cheeseboard. The staff was extremely helpful in accommodating to every need and during the entire tour, the captain made us feel so comfortable navigating those difficult waterways. The skipper who was giving us information about the city and doing the tour was super knowledgeable, I can't exactly remember her name, but she was from America living in Amsterdam! I was honestly sad at the end of the tour when it was over because I wanted to go on for so much longer. I highly highly recommend pure boats!! read more

Loved our tour--and our boat--and our Captain. Pauline knew so much Amsterdam history and shared her favorite moments and stories and little special items along the way. So glad we found this company. read more

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Wow this canal cruise was wonderful. Truly what makes this cruise amazing is the captain you get. Each captain will go their own route and make it unique. Ours told us some fun facts and history. I do wish he told us a little bit more about the history of Amsterdam. There were several times where it was complete silence for 10 minutes. While that was relaxing, I also would have loved to learn things on the cruise. Overall a phenomenal experience and I would totally recommend this company. We were in their offices to warm up before our cruise and saw a photo of President Obama. He did a canal cruise with this company last year! read more

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Annabella was a great guide/hostess. Very knowledgeable about the city & the cruise was the prefect length. Took off and docked in Jordaan. Boat was absolutely beautiful, spacious and clean! read more

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Day 1 in Amsterdam, we booked a privar canal ride on the Schollevaar. Mare, our captain was professional, gracious, and charming. This excursion, although pricey, was a highlight of my many travels. It was a delightful experience. read more

Such a fun canal cruise! We unfortunately booked a 2 hour afternoon cruise on a rainy day but luckily the boat could be completely covered and enclosed to keep out the rain. We didn't have the best views with the rain but it was still such a great way to spend an afternoon and probably the best way we could have toured Amsterdam! The snacks and drinks provided were yummy and while we're not big drinks (I appreciated the mimosas with largely orange juice), there are a good variety of local beer that some of the other folks on the tour with us really enjoyed. Our host was fantastic as well telling us a combination of tour commentary as well as his own personal stories which was a great introduction to Amsterdam for first-timers like us. The boat itself is a great size for a medium size boat and has a restroom as well if you need to go during the ride. We also appreciated that it's electric so there's barely any noise and really makes for a smooth ride. read more

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An unforgettable experience with Captain Lisa!! She adds a fun and playful element to the experience, not to mention has lots of great stories for the boat ride. This was our first time riding the canals of Amsterdam and it was a whole new experience viewing the city from the water. Highly recommend this experience! read more

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We spotted a Pure Boats tour while walking around Amsterdam... and we quickly decided we need to book a tour! They are a canal boating company outside of the mainstream. A little more expensive, but worth it if you like luxury! One of the best ways to see is Amsterdam is from the canals with a glass of your favorite beverage in your hand! Cheers! read more

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Not gonna lie, but they did a great job with their social media campaign which was 100% why we booked this particular company among the seemingly hundreds of other choices. Fortunately for us, our expectations were surpassed by our reality! Captain Hans was a delightful guide that made us feel welcome and excited before we even set foot on this incredible vessel. The experience was great. The beverage selection was top notch and the spread of cheeses and crackers were better than adequate. We got a chance to get to know our boat mates and quickly noticed that, compared to the budgets canal cruises that packed people in like sardines, our faces were smiling nearly the entire time. Had a chance to talk to the lovely office staff and use the facilities before and after the cruise as well. Spend the coin and treat yourself to an unforgettable experience. read more

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Rick was an incredibly kind and welcoming guide. We learned a lot about the area and history while having a great time. Thank goodness they had shades, it was so hot and it was the only thing that kept us from melting. So much fun and great value for the price. read more

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Great boat tour- small group, good information, tasty drinks and snacks (loved the touch of the local beer and cheese). This was a perfect way to orient us to Amsterdam on our first day. The boat was spacious, clean, and comfortable. There is a bathroom on board. Our skipper was extremely knowledgeable and answered all the questions of the group making this a personalized experience. There are a lot of boat tour groups- I would suggest this one due to their attention detail and ability to help visitors learn about the beautiful city. Hope to visit again to do the night tour. Also, remember to tip your skipper!! read more

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Wonderful cruise with delicious snacks and drinks. The boat was covered and heated with blankets provided if you needed them. The captain was friendly and informative. I appreciated that they didn't leave without us as there were road closures and our Uber dropped us off quite far away and we were running a few minutes late. read more

Our family wanted to do a canal tour on our trip and everyone recommended going with a smaller boutique tour. I actually found Pure Boats on TikTok! We are so glad that we chose this company. We did the 2 hour evening tour that included charcuterie boards and drinks (beer, wine, water). Also there is a small toilet on board if needed. We had so much fun chatting with other passengers and our captain, Mouse, was absolutely great! Would recommend to anyone visiting to learn more about Amsterdam! read more

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We had Bert on our trip and he was friendly, informative, and beyond all else, a fabulous host. He made sure we had our choice of drinks, plenty of food, and were comfortable at all times. The boat was gorgeous with a beautifully renovated wooden interior and was modified into being electric. There was a small bathroom which was convenient. Along with having a small group size, the attention to detail truly made our trip special. read more

I really wanted to do a nighttime boat tour of the canals in Amsterdam, but the idea of cramming onto the large touristy boats full of people going up and down the canals was less appealing. So after some online research, we booked a nighttime tour with Pure Boats and found the experience to be far superior. Plus we were treated as people and not as cattle, so bonus. So the boat we went out on was lovely - it only seated 12 people and only 10 were on our tour. We were all couples and all Americans, so it was easy conversation and a fun group. Our boat driver (who said his name was "Shlinka," which i am sure is not spelled like that at all) and the server/tour guide John were so great. Funny, interesting, personable. They gave us an awesome tour, answered all of our questions and helped us understand the culture of what we were looking at. There was also a healthy array of snacky things out for us, and we were encouraged to drink pretty much as much booze as possible. Given the open bar and refreshments served, I really feel like the price tag of about 50 Euros each was a steal for what we got. We would highly recommend this above the more touristy "mass" tours of the canals. We also noted that this company does charters. If we ever come back to Amsterdam with a group of friends (something we talked about a lot)l we would absolutely charter a private tour with this group, especially if Shlinka could be our guide again! read more

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We cannot recommend this tour enough. We did the small group tour and shared the experience with just 7 others. The boat was absolutely beautiful and, with an electric engine, you felt like you were floating above the canal. Our captain, "Will", was so charming - a native of Amsterdam, he gave a relaxed and informative tour as we cruised around the canals. read more

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Had the most incredible experience doing a canal cruise through pureboats. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. He served us delicious apple pie and local craft beers. The boat was absolutely gorgeous and I felt like a king riding in it. Highly recommend this company for any canal cruising experiences! read more

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We cannot recommend this tour enough! We had a great time with our captain, Mouse. We went on a Sunday afternoon, so the canals were quite busy with day rentals that didn't know what they were doing. Mouse had to be a traffic cop a lot but handled it in a calm and funny manner. There are a lot of choices for beer and wine, as much as you want to drink, and not the cheapest stuff either. A wonderful variety of cheeses, nuts, and fruit of which there was plenty. We got to see a lot more than most cruises as we boated by some quiet areas and even the zoo. By the end of the tour all of the passengers were having fun getting to know each other. This tour was one of the highlights of our three weeks in Europe. read more

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Absolutely wonderful experience on Pure Boats for our brunch cruise. Robert was a lovely guide and the apple pie served was the best I had in Amsterdam. Not to mention an impressive boat. Thank you for our experience! read more

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Amazing! The boat is the most beautiful boat we saw in all of Amsterdam. The captain was very funny and entertaining and the apple pie was so good! They have a lot of attention to detail read more

We had such a wonderful time cruising the canals with Captain Justin. The boat was beautiful! Highly recommended!

What a fantastic experience! Our captain Pauline was engaging & informative sharing her knowledge of Amsterdam. Aboard the Lucy, it was just our family & loved how nicely everything was set up. Highly recommend this company! read more

Excellent boat and even better captain/tour guide in Captain Oliver. Or Captain Ollie. read more

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Ultimate canal cruise was perfect! Hans was a great captain. We met some great people from around the world. Awesome snacks and drinks!

We are a family of 4 Adults, a 6 yr old and twin 8 month olds from Los Angeles. It was a wonderful, memorable experience with our boat captain Bram. Truly, you can tell he enjoys what he does. He was full of knowledge, history, trivia for my son and delightful conversation with my parent in laws. It was a great idea to choose our 90 minute ride with breakfast which concluded a few bottles of local craft beers on board. The boat was electric, with little or no noise, and we just glided across the canal. Highly recommend it! read more

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We had a magical time on our Spectacular Evening Canal Cruise by Pure Boats with Captain Klaus. Everything about the cruise was perfect including the cheese plates, wine, beer and other beverages. I highly recommend this company. read more

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The nighttime cruise was by far the best time I had during my visit to Amsterdam! The crew were friendly and captain John gave a knowledgeable tour, and cheerfully entertained our questions. Our glasses were full and so was my heart after this evening. I could not recommend this experience enough, it is a must do! read more

This was an incredible canal cruise. Highly recommend. We had a fabulous time, drinks flowed, other people were fun and so interesting, sights were breathtaking, captain Martin was engaging, snacks were delicious! A wonderful experience! Highly recommend! read more

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I did a morning cruise with Pure Boats at 9:15 am yesterday, and it was great! The canal and streets weren't too busy, but the sun was out and it was beautiful. Our captain was very engaging and funny and had a lot of interesting facts about Amsterdam after growing up here. When we got on, we were offered a welcome drink (mimosas, coffee, tea, orange juice, etc.) and had some mini stroopwafels to snack on. And once we were dropped off around 10:30, it was the perfect time to have brunch, as everything was starting to open up! Really enjoyed this and would recommend. read more

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Absolutely wonderful time on the Canal Cruise!! The boat is beautiful, well maintained and very comfortable. They keep the number of guests on board small enough so you are not crowded, just enough people to be able to connect and feel like you are making new friends! The captain did a wonderful job telling us about the history of the area, some fun facts and trivia, but also at engaging all of us on board! The food was delicious and plentiful, as were the drinks and a wide variety to choose from. It was such a relaxing and wonderful time! As a travel agent, I found this to be one of the best canal cruises I have experienced in Amsterdam and look forward to sharing This experience with my clients in the future ! read more

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Amazing boat tour! Really enjoyed the evening tour with Jasper as our captain. He was very thoughtful and made sure we were all comfortable, brought us cozy blankets to keep us warm and made sure we all had a beverage of our choice in our hands before we left the dock. Excellent selection of wine and beer (and non alcoholic beverages) accompanied with a cheese board with a variety of cheese to enjoy. Jasper was a perfect host and captain. I've taken many other boat tours and this is by far the best I've taken in Amsterdam. I really enjoyed every minute of the tour. It is one of the few boat tours offered at night and it did not disappoint. read more

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Martin was amazing! He was so friendly and funny, and made the whole experience (which was already a 10/10) even better!

Incredible experience! The boat was beautiful, they gave a decent portion of cheese and a wide variety of alcohol. I can't imagine a better way to experience the canals of Amsterdam. Absolutely worth the price . I highly recommend the sunset cruise. read more

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My family and I (me, my husband, and our 7-year-old son) absolutely loved this boat tour of Amsterdam! We took the Highlights of Amsterdam Cruise, which included a delicious mini apple pie with whipped cream and two drinks for each passenger. The boat was gorgeous and we really appreciated the canopy to keep the sun off us. We had so much fun and would definitely do this tour again if we ever make it back to Amsterdam (which I really hope we do)! read more

There is a reason that Pure Boats has virtually nothing but 5-Star ratings. The tour was wonderfully informative. The boat was stunning and the food and drinks were excellent. This is a fantastic way to tour the canals. We could see other tours on the canal and none of them seemed nearly as nice as what we enjoyed. read more

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Jasper is the man. We had an amazing time on this cruise, even with the rain. Good company and good vibes!

Beautiful boat and a nice spread of cheeses and charcuterie as well as a fully stocked bar with local brews too. The host was very friendly, easy to talk too, and enthusiastic about his beloved City. The seating is arranged in a U shape which encourages social engagements. This friendly atmosphere was brilliantly foster by our host as was the spirits. I would note that the structure of the boat and hosting style creates more of a social gathering and less than an informed tour. I'd also like to suggest that if one is less than fully hydrated, sleep deprived and an empty stomach, over indulging in the alcoholic beverages may have unpleasant consequences! Entirely our fault of course. We did, however, miss seeing what must have been beautifully lighted architectural highlights. read more

Our driver Klaus was amazing!! I will be recommending him & this company to everyone. Excellent food as well.