The 9 Luxury Yacht Charters in Dubai That Earn the Upgrade

1.Dubai Marina: Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 21,528 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $15Our pick

Cruise Dubai Marina aboard a shared 65-foot yacht, passing Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Choose a one-hour sightseeing ride with drinks, a morning breakfast cruise, or a two to three-hour sunset trip with BBQ food. Expect smart-casual dress, bare feet onboard, and no swimming stop.

“Had a great day , food was excellent and fresh , great way to see Dubai , music was fun - service was excellent. Really enjoyed taking in the sights.”

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2.The Luxury Yacht Tour with Live BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13,665 reviews · from $19

Cruise from Dubai Harbour past Bluewaters Island, Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, JBR, and Royal Palaces. Choose a one-hour Marina trip or a two or three-hour route with BBQ food, soft drinks, music, Wi-Fi, and GPS-triggered commentary. Crew members such as Ivan, Mubarak, and Captain Zaman are praised for friendly service, though alcohol costs extra and boarding requires bare feet.

“Its just perfect. Completely worth each and every penny given to it. The views were amazing in the Dubai Marina and one would love the view and the sea breeze which is only there in Marina. Would recommend it to everyone. Just go for it.”

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3.Luxury Sunset Yacht Tour with Snacks and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4,723 reviews · 1.5 - 2 hours · from $21

Spend 1.5 to 2 hours aboard a modern yacht with host support from guides such as Chill and Brian. Cruise past Dubai Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai, Bluewaters Island, and Atlantis or Burj Al Arab, with barbecue food, soft drinks, music, and paid alcohol available onboard.

“Chill was super helpful and friendly. Made the experience!”

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4.Dubai Harbour Luxury Yacht Tour with BBQ & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,097 reviews · from $57Top rated

Spend about two hours aboard a shared luxury yacht from Dubai Harbour, with a selected breakfast or BBQ meal, soft drinks, juice, Wi-Fi, and voice-over guidance. The route passes Dubai Marina, Bluewaters Island, Skydive Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, and Burj Al Arab. Groups are capped at 15 people, but hotel transfers and special dietary meals are not included.

“That was the best yacht experience I have ever had - came to Dubai in 2016 and this was definitely an upgraded experience - the food, the service, the yacht and the waiting area is exceptional.”

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5.Dubai 3 Hour Private Luxury Yacht Charter with Jet Ski Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews

Sail from Dubai Marina aboard a private yacht for up to 10 people, with a crew, drinks, restroom, and views of Bluewaters Island, Ain Dubai, Atlantis, Palm Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Choose morning, afternoon, or evening. Add a one-hour Jet Ski session for participants aged 16 and older.

“This was an amazing experience. When we arrived, check in process was easy. Everything we had added such as balloons and BBQ lunch was all ready and presented as promised. The crew on the yatch was exceptional Suchin being one of them. I highly recommend this excursion.”

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6.Private Luxury Yacht Tour on a 50-Foot Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 724 reviews · 2 - 8 hours

Take a private 50-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with an English-speaking guide and friendly crew. Choose a 2 to 8-hour route past the Burj Al Arab, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and Dubai Marina. Bring food and drinks, swim when conditions allow, or add your own BBQ meat for the crew to cook onboard.

“Awesome experience! Beautiful yacht, super nice and helpful crew! Beautiful decor! We loved that trip and we will book again! Thank you!”

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7.Private Dubai 2 Hours Luxury Yacht Charter with BBQ Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 560 reviews

You’ll cruise Dubai Marina on a private yacht with a captain and two crew members for about two hours. The route includes Bluewaters Island, Caesars Palace, Ain Dubai, JBR Beach, Jumeirah, and Burj Al Arab. Non-alcoholic drinks are included, and you can add a BBQ cooked aboard.

“Fabulous early evening, cruise around the Palm Jumarria ! The staff and the captain were very hospitable, and the two hour cruise was breathtaking”

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8.Private Luxury Everest Yacht Cruise from Dubai Marina

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 518 reviews · 1 - 8 hours

Take a private 42-foot yacht from Dubai Marina with your own skipper and crew. Cruise past Ain Dubai, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis The Palm, and Burj Al Arab. Bring food, drinks, and music, then relax on the sun deck, stop to swim, or choose a four-hour trip with fishing and a BBQ.

“Excellent 4 hour trip,Arun and Victor took great care of us and showed us the fabulous sites as we moved around We did some fishing and caught a few lovely specimens I would highly recommend this experience”

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9.Private Luxury Cruise on a Stylish 50ft Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews

You’ll have a 50ft yacht to yourself for one or two hours, with an air-conditioned salon, sundeck, bathrooms, drinks, and a captain and crew. Sail from Dubai Harbour toward Dubai Marina, JBR, Ain Dubai, Burj Al Arab, or Atlantis The Palm. Crew members such as Abinesh, Sameer, Mosim, and Rachelle can help with photos and special occasions.

“We had an amazing experience on our private yacht cruise in Dubai. From the very beginning, Sheddy was extremely patient and helpful, waiting for us and even guiding us from the parking to the docks. Travelling with two young babies can sometimes be stressful, but Sheddy made everything so easy and smooth for us. He was kind, understanding, and went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. The rest of the team, along with the Kings and Queens, were absolutely lovely and made the trip even more special. The yacht itself was beautiful, the service was excellent, and we felt so well taken care of throughout. We had a…”

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