Pure Boats Amsterdam

Purely Amsterdam

Society EN ↓ 3 episodes

Purely Amsterdam is the floating podcast on the city's iconic canals. Each episode brings open and inspiring conversations with the people and voices who shape Amsterdam's spirit - from historians and artists to local entrepreneurs and local changemakers. Hosted aboard boutique boats from Pure Boats, the podcast blends history, culture and personal stories with the magic of being on the water. Whether it's hidden landmarks, untold stories, or the city's creative heartbeat, Purely Amsterdam reveals the layers that make this city unlike any other.

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Purely Amsterdam Episode 3: Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: Inside the Art, Legacy & City Stories 18.01.2026 33:20

Welcome back aboard Purely Amsterdam, the podcast recorded on Amsterdam’s iconic canals. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of the Amsterdam Light Festival 2025 with festival curator Chris. Discover how the city transforms into a glowing open-air gallery, from floating light artworks on the canals to large-scale installations like an eight-meter glowing sun and a giant whale skeleton. Chris...

Purely Amsterdam Episode 2: Life, Love & Stories from the Canals with Captain John Groen 04.10.2025 24:41

Welcome back aboard Purely Amsterdam, the podcast recorded on the city’s iconic canals. This is the second part of our floating conversation with Captain John Groen, a historian, storyteller and Pure Boats captain. In this heartfelt follow-up, John opens up about the human side of Amsterdam. From an emotional moment passing the Anne Frank House to touching encounters with guests, romantic canal-s...

Purely Amsterdam Episode 1: Amsterdam's Hidden Stories with Captain John 28.08.2025 25:02

Purely Amsterdam is a floating podcast on the city's iconic canals. Each episode brings open and inspiring conversations with the people and voices who shape Amsterdam's spirit - from historians and artists to local entrepreneurs and local changemakers. Hosted aboard boutique boats from Pure Boats, the podcast blends history, culture and personal stories with the magic of being on the water. Whet...