FIELD GUIDE / DUBAI

Dubai Marina Yacht and Speedboat Rides

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Pick the yacht if you want a calmer cruise with breakfast or a barbecue on some departures. Choose the speedboat for a short, faster ride around the Marina of 60 or 90 minutes.

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Dubai Marina Yacht Cruise

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English-speaking guide

3 hours

Yacht cruise · Breakfast, lunch, or dinner (depending on option selected)

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Dubai Sightseeing Cruise

Rating9.5/10· 60 reviews

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1 h 30

Dubai sightseeing cruise for the chosen duration · English–speaking guide on board

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Before booking

Which option to choose

The 26-metre yacht: one, two or three hours

The cruise leaves from Dubai Marina and, on the two- and three-hour routes, heads towards Bluewaters Island and its Ain Dubai wheel, then the Palm Jumeirah and the Burj Al Arab. The three-hour option adds time at the Palm and a view of the Atlantis Hotel. The one-hour cruise has no food or drinks; the two-hour one serves breakfast or a barbecue depending on the slot, and the three-hour one a barbecue.

The speedboat: 60 or 90 minutes

This one is for anyone tired of the typical boat tour. The 60-minute ride goes around Dubai Marina with views of Ain Dubai and the JBR skyscrapers. The 90-minute ride adds the waters beside the Palm Jumeirah and a view of the Burj Al Arab. You do not choose a departure time when booking: at the dock you board the next available boat.

Which one to choose and where to board

The yacht suits you better if you want a meal on board or a longer route; the speedboat fits when you only have an hour or an hour and a half. The boarding points differ, and the meeting point for each option is on its listing. For the yacht, the listing says to be there 30 minutes early with your passport.

BEFORE BOOKING

Travel questions

How long is the yacht cruise in Dubai?

One, two or three hours depending on the option. The main listing shows the three-hour version.

Is food included on the yacht?

It depends on the length. The one-hour cruise has no food or drinks; the two-hour one includes breakfast or a barbecue, and the three-hour one a barbecue.

Do I have to pick a time for the speedboat?

No. You choose the type of ride, and at the dock you board the next available boat.

What language is the guide in?

English, on both the yacht and the speedboat, according to the listings.

Is there a minimum age, and is it wheelchair accessible?

The speedboat listing sets a minimum age of 3. Neither option is wheelchair accessible.