Private Jarada Island tour from Bahrain: Beach escape with BBQ

A private island where the sand disappears and reappears with the tide

A private boat tour from Amwaj Marina in Bahrain takes you to Jarada Island, a secluded beach 40 minutes offshore where you set up for the day with provided chairs, shade, umbrellas and BBQ equipment. The tour includes bottled water, life jackets, fishing rods and two iceboxes with ice. A certified boat driver stays on the island as your safeguard. Dolphin watching happens if the season allows. You can bring your own food, drinks and snacks to cook or consume as you wish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Jarada Island private boat tour

• Depart from Amwaj Marina
• Enjoy dolphin watching (seasonal)
• Arrive at Jarada Island
• Relax on crystal clear beach
• Use provided chairs, shades, umbrellas
• Fish with provided rods (no bait)
• Have BBQ with provided equipment
• Return to mainland

The experience

The boat leaves from Amwaj Marina, the waterway hub for Bahrain's offshore attractions. The crossing takes 40 minutes across the Arabian Gulf to reach Jarada Island, a strip of sand that vanishes at high tide and reappears as the water recedes: a natural rhythm that shapes the day itself. Once you arrive, the crew sets up your beach base with chairs, shade structures and umbrellas so you're protected from the sun while you settle in.

Everything needed for a full day on the water is provided: two iceboxes stocked with ice to keep drinks cold, fishing rods if you want to cast a line, life jackets for safety, and BBQ equipment ready to use. Bring whatever food, alcohol or snacks you'd like to cook or enjoy. The island is yours to use as you plan it. If the season is right, the boat crew will take you out to watch dolphins in the gulf before returning to your beach setup.

A certified boat driver remains on the island throughout your stay as a safeguard, and the tour runs five to six hours total. The guide speaks English, Arabic or Hindi depending on your preference. This is a private booking, so you're not sharing the boat or the island time with other groups.

What’s included

• Private boat transportation from Amwaj Marina.
• chairs, shade umbrellas and sun protection.
• bottled water.
• life jackets.
• fishing rods.
• BBQ equipment.
• two iceboxes with ice included.
• a certified boat driver on the island as your safeguard.
• a guide in English, Arabic or Hindi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 06:00, 10:00 and 12:00

Book up to3h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Arabic and Hindi

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by KA Tours

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want the island to yourself without sharing the boat or beach time with other groups. The five- to six-hour window gives you a full day on the water while the tide cycle means you'll experience the beach in its natural rhythm rather than on a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Arabic and Hindi.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far is Jarada Island from the mainland, and how long does the boat ride take?

Jarada Island sits 40 minutes away by boat from Amwaj Marina on the mainland. The crossing crosses the Arabian Gulf to reach the secluded beach.

What happens to the beach at high tide and low tide?

The strip of sand at Jarada Island disappears when the tide rises and reappears as the water recedes. This natural cycle is part of what makes the island unique, and it shapes how you spend your day there.

Can I bring my own food and drinks, or is a meal provided?

You can bring any food, alcoholic beverages, snacks or meals you'd like. The tour provides BBQ equipment so you can cook on the island, plus two iceboxes with ice to keep everything cold.

What's included in the tour, and do I need to bring anything for safety?

The tour includes private boat transportation, chairs, shade umbrellas, bottled water, life jackets, fishing rods, BBQ equipment and two iceboxes with ice. A certified boat driver stays on the island as your safeguard throughout the day.

Is dolphin watching part of every tour?

Dolphin watching happens if the season allows. The boat crew will take you out to watch them when conditions are right, but it's not guaranteed on every departure.