3 options for boat & catamaran rental in Dubai — real operator prices, routes and guest reviews, all in one place.
The private yacht charter in Dubai Marina costs €390 for the whole boat for two hours, up to ten guests with a professional skipper and crew — split ten ways that's about €39 each.
The route glides past the skyline and the Palm before anchoring for a swim in calm water; catering, a birthday setup or a photographer can be added to the two-hour charter.
Drop anchor off the Palm for a swim with the skyline all around, on a private yacht that's yours alone for the day.
A 52-foot yacht with captain and crew, booked by the hour from Dubai Harbour — the whole boat is yours, up to fifteen aboard.
A nimble open day boat for up to nine, skipper included, out of Pier 7 in Dubai Marina.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Marina Luxury Yacht Charter | 2h | up to 10 guests | €390 per boat |
| 52ft Private Yacht Charter from Dubai Harbour | 1h | up to 15 guests | AED 850 per boat |
| 35ft Sport Boat Charter, Dubai Marina | 3h | up to 9 guests | AED 350 per boat |
Operators: Xclusive Yachts · Sky Walker Yachts
We had a great afternoon on the water with Xclusive Yachts — a first-class, very professional operation. The area is gorgeous and the crew looked after us the whole way.
Booked a private yacht with my mum and was absolutely blown away. Booking on the website was easy and choosing between the different yachts was simple.
Glittering review for Xclusive Yachts, and Captain Oban in particular — attentive, friendly and professional from start to finish.
A morning yacht ride through Dubai Marina is a nice way to start the day and the views are gorgeous. For the price, though, two hours felt short and the swim stop was rushed — I'd expected a bit more for a private charter.
The Dubai Marina luxury yacht charter is priced per boat: €390 covers the whole yacht for up to 10 guests on a 2-hour cruise from the Marina. Split ten ways, €390 works out to about €39 a head, and a smaller group pays exactly the same, so it pays to gather everyone before you book.
The price includes the yacht and skipper, fuel for the cruise, water and ice, and the onboard sound system. The route cruises the skyline and the Palm, then anchors for a swim in calm water.
Boarding is at the Al Hubob St berth in Dubai Marina, and the exact point comes with the booking confirmation. No boating experience is needed since a professional skipper and crew handle everything, and they run the charter in English, Russian or Arabic.
Important
catering, decoration and the watersports toys are not in the charter price — choose them in advance and pay for them on top.
Tips, destinations and everything water-sports.
Five things move the final number in Dubai after you have read the price: the online rate against the desk rate, whether VAT sits inside or on top, the minimum booking, the child tariff and the repeat-hire packs.
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