Luxury Boat – Pure Spirit

Exceptional luxury on our iconic boat

One of the luxury boats in our fleet - Pure Spirit

Pure Spirit, the crown jewel of the Pure Boats collection, is a uniquely refined, exclusive, and spacious electric launch. Fully restored by the Pure Boats design team with superyacht-quality detailing, she’s a true head-turner on the Amsterdam canals. Pure Spirit features a deluxe lounge seating area, marble top bar, pop-up canopy, sunbed, and a toilet – offering comfort and style in every detail.

Details

• Max. 20 guests
• Extensive on board self service bar
• Custom built private launch
• Rich Mahogany and marble finishing
• Comfortable couches & sun bed
• Large marble bar area, slide out fridge and restroom
• 9-meter semi-open sloep
• Gorgeous super yacht style teak decking

Rates for private charter

Monday to Thursday

• 90 minutes €380 (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)
• 2 hours: €495 (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)
• 3+ hours: €240 per hour (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)

Friday to Sunday

• 90 minutes €400 (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)
• 2 hours: €520 (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)
• 3+ hours: €250 per hour (excl. open bar and Dutch taster platter)

About the luxury boat - Pure Spirit

The story of our luxury boat, Pure Spirit is a special one – since the boat hasn’t always looked this way. Built in 1984 she was built as a replica of a 1940’s open launch, and used to cruise the Loch’s in Scotland for sightseeing trips, and originally named of ‘Spirit of Glasgow’. A solid build, with a glass-fibre hull and a unique but classic lines. Her sturdiness caused her to be pretty indestructible, which probably saved her, when she was abandoned after years of neglect. When we found her, on a scrapyard in Edinburgh she wasn’t the beauty she once was, to say the least!

The Pure Boats team recognized the potential, even in the state she was in, and brought the Spirit of Glasgow to Amsterdam for a complete transformation. Preserving her unique features, the boat was carefully taken apart and reconstructed into the ultimate Amsterdam canal boat. No detail was overlooked, featuring superyacht-style decking, mahogany tables, and marble countertops. Reimagined with elegance and luxury, she earned her new name—Pure Spirit—a symbol of refined craftsmanship and unparalleled comfort on the canals.

The change this boat has been through is almost unbelievable, but it does show the vision of the Pure Boats team. We are so proud that she has become such a beautiful part of our fleet and the flagship of Pure Boats, and still secretly enjoy the ‘wow’ faces that people make when passing.

Frequently asked questions

All pets are welcome on our private cruises, however we do ask you to bring something for the pawsenger to sit on.

Our private cruises are perfect for families with kids! We have special life vests for kids so they can cruise with us safely - please do request these in advance when you can.

The pick up and drop off point for majority of our cruises is situated at the dock on Keizersgracht 106, alongside the water. We kindly request that you arrive at the dock 5 minutes prior to the start of your cruise to facilitate smooth experience. If you are cruising on boat Stan Huygens, the standard pick up and drop off is located at Herengracht 128.

Absolutely! Our onboard bar is stocked with local craft beers, European wines, soft drinks, and juices. If you let us know in advance through the booking system, we can welcome you aboard with a delightful borrel box, a Dutch-inspired cheese platter, or other delicious catering options from our local partners. Please note, this does require pre-order, so get in touch to add food to your cruise. More info can be found on our catering page.

Our boats Pure Spirit, Lucy, Schollevaar, Stan Huygens have toilets on board. Our boat Geertje does not. Luckily we have an office located at Keizersgracht 92H (close to the dock) where we have bathrooms! 

We are of course used to a little rain here in Amsterdam! Both the Geertje and Pure Spirit have a pop-up canopy that can provide you with a cover, and the Schollevaar has a very comfortable indoor saloon seating area in case of heavier rain. Lucy provides a fully enclosed, heated saloon, as does our newest fleet, the Stan Huygens . We also have umbrellas on-board to provide some shelter from a shower so we can assure you that you'll have a great time whatever the weather! In the unlikely events of extreme weather conditions that will make it unsafe to cruise, we will look into rescheduling your trip. 

Our terms and conditions policy can be found here.

Yes! All our boats are (partly) covered and heated during the colder months, so you can enjoy Amsterdam’s canals comfortably all year round.

Luxury Boat – Pure Spirit