Private Yacht Rental in Dubai
You can rent a private yacht in Dubai from 1,800 AED per hour. The Alpha Yacht is 85 ft long, takes up to 40 guests and sails from Dubai Marina. A licensed captain and crew are always on board, so you need no boat license.
- Up to 40 guests + crew
- 85 ft Alpha Yacht
- Captain & crew
- Price per hour
- Total
+ per guest for fruit & sweets · 5% VAT included
Private Yacht Rental in Dubai
With a private charter, the Alpha Yacht is reserved for your group only for the whole booking. You choose the start time, the music and the pace, and the captain plans the route with you. Nobody else comes on board.
It works for birthdays, marriage proposals, a day out with friends, family celebrations and corporate events. Many guests book it simply to see Dubai from the sea, away from the traffic and the crowded beaches.
The yacht is 85 ft long and takes up to 40 guests, and the crew is not counted in that number. The minimum is 2 hours, we recommend 3 hours, and on request a charter can last up to 24 hours.
What Is Included
The price includes the captain, crew and waiters, fresh fruit and sweets, water, soft drinks, ice and cups. For music there is a JBL PartyBox 710 Bluetooth speaker, so you just connect your phone and play your own playlist.
Fruit and sweets are charged at 36 AED per guest. Catering is optional and is ordered for at least 5 guests per menu: a BBQ menu from 133 AED per guest, a seafood menu for 187 AED or a live BBQ with a private chef for 227 AED per guest. Transfer to the marina is not included. You can bring your own food and drinks, and a birthday cake.
How Many Hours Should You Book?
Two hours are enough for a loop around Dubai Marina with JBR, Bluewaters and Ain Dubai. Three hours, our recommendation, take you to Palm Jumeirah, past Atlantis The Royal and on to Burj Al Arab without rushing.
Four hours leave time for photos, stops at anchor and the sunset. Six hours or more suit groups who want to spend most of the day on the water, or a party that starts in the afternoon and goes on into the night.
Shared Yacht Cruises in Dubai
On a shared cruise you pay per seat instead of for the whole yacht, and you sail with other guests. It is ideal for couples, solo travelers and small groups. Adults and kids aged 4 and over pay the full price, and children under 4 pay less.
Morning Cruise
Departs at 11:00, 1 hour, from 108 AED per person. The sea is often calm and the light is clear, good for photos of Dubai Marina and Ain Dubai.
Midday Cruise
Departs at 12:30, 1 hour, from 108 AED per person. The JBR coastline and Bluewaters island are in full daylight, a good fit before an afternoon at the beach.
Sunset Cruise
Departs at 16:30, meet at 16:15, 3 hours, from 419 AED per person. Our longest shared cruise goes to Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Royal and Burj Al Arab while the sun sets over the Gulf.
Evening Cruise
Departs at 19:45, 1 hour, from 192 AED per person. The towers of Dubai Marina light up and Ain Dubai glows above Bluewaters.
Night Cruise
Departs at 21:00, 1 hour, from 108 AED per person. The calmest cruise of the day, with the lights of the marina and JBR on the water.
Yacht Route from Dubai Marina
Every cruise starts in Dubai Marina. The captain adapts the route to the length of your booking and the weather, and may change it if there is wind or swell.
Leaving the marina, you see the Dubai Marina skyline and JBR beach from the water. Just off the coast is Bluewaters island with Ain Dubai, one of the largest observation wheels in the world and a favorite photo backdrop.
On longer trips the yacht heads to Palm Jumeirah, the palm-shaped island with Atlantis The Palm and Atlantis The Royal at its outer crescent. From there it follows the coast to Burj Al Arab and passes Dubai Harbour on the way back.
The Alpha Yacht
The Alpha Yacht is an 85 ft motor yacht for up to 40 guests, with a large flybridge, a salon, several cabins and bathrooms with showers.
Flybridge and Decks
The flybridge is where most guests spend their time. A hardtop gives shade, your group gathers around the teak table, and the front of the upper deck is a sun deck. It has the best view of Ain Dubai and the skyline.
Salon
The salon has a lounge with a curved sofa, a dining table and a bar. It is the place to cool down on hot days or to warm up on winter evenings, and where catering is served.
Cabins and Bathrooms
Below deck there is a full-width master cabin, a VIP cabin, a double cabin with a TV and a twin cabin with two single beds. The bathrooms have showers and portholes.
Photo Gallery
Swipe through photos of the Alpha Yacht, from the flybridge to the cabins.
Yacht Rental Dubai Prices
All prices are in UAE dirhams (AED) and include 5% VAT. The hourly rate depends on the date and is higher on holidays such as Christmas and New Year's Eve. You can switch the currency at the top of the page.
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| Private yacht: 2 hours | from 3,600 AED |
| Private yacht: 3 hours | from 5,400 AED |
| Private yacht: 4 hours | from 7,200 AED |
| Private yacht: 6 hours | from 10,800 AED |
| Fruit and sweets | 36 AED per guest |
| Shared cruise: 1 hour | from 108 AED per person |
| Sunset cruise: 3 hours | from 419 AED per person |
How to Book
Choose a private charter or a shared cruise, the date and the number of guests. Then send the request on WhatsApp or by email: the message is already written, you just tap send.
The team checks availability and usually replies within minutes. You pay nothing when you send the request, payment comes after the date is confirmed.
Best Occasions for a Yacht Rental
Birthday
On a private yacht only your guests are on board. Order a cake with your own message, play your music on the JBL PartyBox and end the evening in front of Ain Dubai lit up at night.
Proposal
A private sunset cruise is far more personal than a shared one. Tell us in advance, and the captain times the route so you are in front of Burj Al Arab at the right moment.
Corporate Event
With up to 40 guests, the Alpha Yacht suits team outings, client evenings and small company events. Catering, music and route are agreed with the team before the day. More on the corporate events page.
Good to Know
- Boarding is in Dubai Marina, and the exact meeting point is sent on WhatsApp.
- Transfer to the marina is not included. A taxi or the Dubai Metro to Dubai Marina works well.
- From December to March, bring a light jacket for evening cruises.
- You can bring your own food and drinks.
- No ticket or ID is needed.
- Cancellation is free up to 14 days before the cruise.
Frequently Asked Questions About Yacht Rental Dubai
How Much Does Yacht Rental in Dubai Cost?
The Alpha Yacht costs from 1,800 AED per hour for the whole yacht and up to 40 guests, plus 36 AED per guest for fruit and sweets. A seat on a shared cruise costs from 108 AED per person, and the sunset cruise from 419 AED. Prices include 5% VAT.
What Is Included in the Price?
Captain and crew, waiters, fresh fruit and sweets, water, soft drinks, ice, cups and a JBL PartyBox 710 speaker. Catering is optional, and transfer to the marina is not included.
Do I Need a Boat License?
No. A licensed captain and crew always sail the yacht, so you do not steer anything.
How Many Guests Can Board?
Up to 40 guests on a private charter, not counting the crew.
What Is the Difference Between a Private Yacht and a Shared Cruise?
A private charter gives you the whole yacht, your own time and your own route. On a shared cruise you book seats at fixed times and sail with other guests.
How Many Hours Should I Book?
We recommend 3 hours, and the minimum is 2 hours. On request, up to 24 hours.
Where Do We Board?
In Dubai Marina. The exact berth and the map pin are sent on WhatsApp after confirmation.
How Do I Book?
Send a message on WhatsApp or by email with the date, time and number of guests. We confirm availability, and you pay only after that.
Can I Bring My Own Food and Drinks?
Yes, you can bring your own food, drinks and cake.
Can Children Join the Cruise?
Yes, guests of all ages are welcome. On shared cruises, children under 4 pay a lower price.
Do I Need a Ticket, ID, or Passport?
No, no ticket or ID is needed.
Can I Cancel?
Yes, cancellation is free up to 14 days before the cruise.