BM Barkha M.
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Had the most wonderful time on the catamaran! The views were stunning, the crew was attentive and everything was perfectly organised.
Sailing & yacht charter — Dubai
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The sailing catamaran sunset cruise in Dubai costs €65 per person for two and a half hours, with up to thirty guests aboard from a berth in Dubai Marina — four guests come to €260.
1h — 2h 30min Duration
4.1 / 5 164 reviews
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The short version
The catamaran anchors in a calm bay for a swim and snorkel before the crew raises sail for the run home timed to the sunset behind the towers; drinks and light bites are included on the bow sun-nets or shaded deck.
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Dubai · Sailing & yacht charter
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Trade the engine for wind and sails, anchoring for a swim before the sun drops behind the Dubai towers.
from €65 per person
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Dubai · Sailing & yacht charter
Sailing Catamaran Hire off Palm Jumeirah
Take a four-berth beach catamaran out yourself for an hour from the Palm, sails rigged and ready.
from AED 350 per boat, one hour · up to 4 adults · packs of 5 and 10 hires cheaper
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Dubai · Sailing & yacht charter
One-Hour Catamaran Sailing Lesson, Palm Jumeirah
An hour on a beach catamaran with an instructor beside you — enough to steer, trim and come back on your own.
from AED 315 per lesson · packs of 5 for AED 1,410 and 10 for AED 2,665
View details What's included
- Sailing catamaran cruise
- Skipper and crew
- Soft drinks and light bites
- Snorkel gear and sun-nets
- Catamaran hire for one hour
- Basic instruction on land
- Assistance with rigging
- Life jackets for adults and children 20–40 kg
- 40-litre dry bag and drinking water
- Valet parking
Not included
- Hotel transfers (optional add-on)
- Alcohol (where offered)
- Gratuities
- Instructor aboard (booked as a lesson instead)
- Wetsuit
- Food and snacks
Good to know
- Couples, families and groups after a relaxed evening on the water.
- No experience or fitness needed — just relax on board.
- Swimwear, towel, sunscreen and a light layer for the evening.
- Sailors with some experience, couples and families of up to four.
- You sail the boat yourself after a land briefing — beginners should take the lesson.
- A T-shirt to wear under the life jacket, sun hat, sunglasses, high-SPF sunblock and a snack.
- Dubai Marina, El Mundo berth. Exact point shared after booking.
- Palm Jumeirah, East Crescent beach by Rixos The Palm.
Sailing & yacht charter prices in Dubai
| Tour | Duration | Group | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise | 2h 30min | up to 30 guests | €65 per person |
| Sailing Catamaran Hire off Palm Jumeirah | 1h | up to 4 guests | AED 350 per boat |
| One-Hour Catamaran Sailing Lesson, Palm Jumeirah | 1h | up to 4 guests | AED 315 per session |
Operators: El Mundo Dubai · SeaYou Watersport Center
What guests say in Dubai
4.1 164 reviews Average across every option in this destination, weighted by the number of reviews.
LA Lorna A.
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
I celebrated my birthday on this catamaran and it was truly unforgettable. From the moment we stepped on board the staff made us feel special.
MP MJ P.
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Heartfelt thanks to the amazing El Mundo team — especially Talib, Shokat, Mussa, Sahil and Pasi. A brilliant evening on the water.
LJ LGJ J.
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
Dubai Sailing Catamaran Sunset Cruise
We booked the catamaran for our staff party — it easily fit our group, spotless and nicely decorated. Everyone had a great time.
FAQ
Is this a real sailing boat, or a motor boat with sails?
A real sailing catamaran — the crew raises the sails for the return leg so you cruise home under wind power as the sun sets behind the towers.
Is the price per person, and how much for four people?
Yes, the shared sunset cruise is €65 per person, so four guests come to €260. It runs 2.5 hours; a private charter of the whole catamaran is quoted separately.
What's included, and what's extra?
The sail, skipper and crew, soft drinks and light bites, plus snorkel gear and sun-nets. Hotel transfers, alcohol and gratuities are extra.
Where does the catamaran leave from, and when?
From the El Mundo berth in Dubai Marina, boarding at 16:30 with a swim and snorkel stop before the sunset leg back.
Sailing catamarans in Dubai: what to know
A real sail, not just a cruise boat
The Dubai sailing catamaran sunset cruise costs €65 per person for a shared 2.5-hour cruise. The crew raises the sails for the run home, timed to catch the sun setting behind the skyline.
Tip
if you want a hull to yourselves rather than a seat, the beach catamaran off Palm Jumeirah is AED 350 (about $95) for the boat for an hour, up to four adults.
What's included
The price covers the skipper and crew, soft drinks and light bites, plus snorkel gear and sun-nets for the anchor stop in a calm bay. Hotel transfers, alcohol and gratuities are extra.
Boarding point, timing and languages
Board at the El Mundo berth in Dubai Marina at 16:30; the swim and snorkel stop comes at 17:10, and you're back by 19:00. The skipper and crew speak English, Russian and Arabic.
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