Amsterdam Small-Group Evening Canal Cruise Including Wine, Craft Beer, Cheese
Description
Experience the magic of Amsterdam’s canals at night aboard one of our luxury boats. As the sun sets, the city transforms—bridges light up, canal houses glow, and reflections dance on the water, creating an unforgettable scene. The ultimate way to experience Amsterdam after dark. Enjoy a tasty Dutch cheese board paired with 3 drinks of your choice from our premium bar featuring local craft beers, handpicked wines, and soft drinks. With a focus on small groups (18+), we ensure a spacious, refined, and relaxed atmosphere—this is not a booze cruise. Depending on availability, you'll cruise on: - the Stan Huygens, an iconic yacht once chartered weekly by Freddy Heineken (max 24 guests, open bar, live guiding); - or the Pure Spirit, a beautifully restored launch (max 16 guests, semi-open, self-service bar after the first round).
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Itinerary
We adapt each cruise to suit the time of day to best enjoy the lighting throughout the city, focusing on the hidden hotspots of the city. Some of our favourite places; include the peaceful canals of the Jordaan, the tranquil Prinseneiland and the quaint canals of the oldest district in town. We always make a complete loop of the city, passing many historic landmarks; Anne Frank House, Skinny Bridge, Amstel, 7 Bridges, de Wallen and many more
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum cruising age is 18+
Reviews(210)
Those was great. Captain was phenomenal.! She guided the boat effortlessly while staying engaged either guests. Great local info and funny stories.
We had the absolute best time on our cruise. Our guide, Gigi (his nickname), could not have been any better!! He was attentive, informational, and hilarious. He made our cruise ten times better just with his commentary, we were cracking up the whole time! Highly recommend if you are looking for an entertaining way to see the city from another point of view. 10/10!!
Fantastic tour last night of the Canals. The tour guide/Captain was very informative
We had a great time. It was four adults and a 7 month old so we did a private cruise. The baby had room and plenty of windows to look out of. The boat, Lucy, was just the right size for us. We ended up doing two cruises because it was so good. Our day trip was captained by Noah who made it feel like a family outing. Relaxed informative and just a really fun time. Our second cruise was an evening trip with Captain Will. He was great too. Very helpful, informative and friendly. My wife and I did the Christmas lights tour with Pure boats and loved it so much we booked these.I will use them every time I come to Amsterdam. The food, beer, and wine was also very good. The price was worth every bit of the 2 hour tour. The company communicated its me very well and was extremely professional and welcoming to us. I can not say enough good things about our experience.
Was super!! Floris deed dit top :-)
It’s a lovely cruise- the boat is comfortable, with blankets and pillows for the benches. Each couple received a generous cheese tray and lots of drink options. Our host was friendly and knowledgeable. The evening cruise was gorgeous- we would definitely recommend this tour!!
Bram was our guide and we couldn’t recommend more! The tour was informative, fun, and casual. We got to know everyone on our boat whilst laughing about our shared Amsterdam experiences. While we wished it was longer, Bram and the beautiful small boat made this a perfect end of trip activity!
This evening cruise was the best part of our stay in Amsterdam and I’m so pleased we decided to do it. Booking was very easy and the communication with the staff was seamless. There was a great mix of learning the history of the city while still having some quiet time to just soak everything in. The drinks and fruit with cheeseboard was a great touch, and our decision to book 9:45pm was perfect.
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 it to go on for so much longer. I highly highly recommend pure boats!!
Lovely small boat, just 16 guests, cruise on the Amsterdam canals. Our 9:30pm cruise time was perfect to see the canals in the daylight and in the evening with the canal lights on. Drinks were varied and plentiful, cheese and crackers were perfect. Lisa, our guide, was super. She was happy to answer questions, chatted easily and prompted conversation.
