Freelance Skippers

Vacancy

Pure Boats, Amsterdam’s premier boutique boat company, is looking for experienced freelance skippers to operate our fleet of luxury, fully electric boats. We specialize in high-end, tailor-made canal cruises, offering our guests an unforgettable experience on the water. To meet growing demand, we are seeking professional, independent skippers who can provide top-tier service while captaining our vessels.

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applications from skippers who:

  • Hold a valid Klein Vaarbewijs (KVB) or Groot Vaarbewijs (GVB).
  • Have a Marifoon certificate and Sociale Hygiëne certification.
  • Have at least one year of experience navigating the Amsterdam canals as a tour guide.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of Amsterdam—this is essential, as we do not provide training. Skippers must be prepared to tell engaging stories and provide high-level commentary to our guests.
  • Speak fluent Dutch and English (additional languages are a plus).
  • Are customer-focused, professional, and passionate about hospitality.

What do we offer?

As a partner of Pure Boats, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Captain our premium, electric boats, from intimate private vessels to spacious luxury
  • cruisers.
  • Set your own schedule with flexible working hours.
  • Work with a highly regarded company known for delivering sustainable and luxury canal experiences.
  • Receive competitive compensation per cruise, based on industry-standard rates.

Interested?

If you are an independent skipper who meets the criteria above and would like to collaborate with Pure Boats, we’d love to hear from you!

📩 Contact us at cruise@pureboats.com or call +31 20 2157420 for more details.

Please note: This is not an employment opportunity. We are looking for independent contractors to operate our boats on a freelance basis.