Abu Dhabi: Island Hopping Speedboat & Dolphin Island Swim

Four Hours Hopping Between 150 Islands Off Abu Dhabi's Coast

You board a speedboat at Abu Dhabi Corniche and spend four hours island-hopping past the Etihad Towers and Presidential Palace, swimming at Dolphin Island in clear water, then moving to Crystal Bay for volleyball, music and refreshments. Lunch and snacks are included, and the whole day is fixed: no planning, no separate bookings, just show up and go.

Step-by-step itinerary

Island hopping and beach activities

• Depart from the port
• Cruise past Etihad Towers and Presidential Palace
• Swim at Dolphin Island
• Admire dolphin-shaped island from boat
• Visit Crystal Bay for beach games and music
• Enjoy refreshments and sunbathe
• Return to the port

What’s included

Your four-hour speedboat tour includes hotel or Corniche pickup (confirm with operator), passage to Dolphin Island, Crystal Bay and views of the Presidential Palace and Etihad Towers, swimming time in the gulf, beach games and music at Crystal Bay, one sandwich and banana fried, and return to the Corniche.

Times

• Every day except Tuesday 15:30

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Before you book

Group Up to 15 1 private ›

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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Ages Adult (13 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Extreme Arabia

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The experience

So you're standing at the Abu Dhabi Corniche and someone's telling you the boat leaves in ten minutes, and you're already thinking about whether you packed sunscreen. The speedboat's small enough that you can see the water from every seat, and the crew's loading coolers while people are still figuring out where to sit. Then you're moving, actually moving, past the Etihad Towers and the Presidential Palace sliding by on your left, and the whole city starts looking different when you're seeing it from the water instead of standing in it.

The first real stop is Dolphin Island, which is exactly what it sounds like: a newly formed island shaped like a dolphin, and you're swimming in water so clear you can see straight down. It's only about twenty minutes in the water, but it's the kind of twenty minutes where you lose track of time because there's nothing else to do but float and look around. After that you cruise past the actual dolphin-shaped island (your guide points it out from the boat), and then you're pulling into Crystal Bay, where the setup is different. There's volleyball, soccer, music playing, people with drinks in their hands, and it's the kind of beach club vibe that happens when you've got a private stretch of sand and a group that's already warmed up from the swim.

The whole thing runs four hours from the Corniche, and you get a sandwich and a banana fried with it, which is more practical than fancy but honestly hits different when you're hungry and the sun's been on you for a couple of hours. The boat's fast enough that you're not sitting around waiting, but not so fast that you can't actually see what you're passing. By the time you're heading back to port, you've hit three islands, swum in the gulf, and done beach games without having to arrange any of it yourself.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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.

What's the water temperature like at Dolphin Island?

The reference doesn't specify, but the tour runs year-round and swimming is included, so it's swimmable in Abu Dhabi's season. Check the booking page for seasonal details.

How many people are usually on the boat?

The reference doesn't state a group size limit. Contact the operator to ask about typical group numbers if you prefer smaller groups.

Is there shade on the boat?

Not mentioned in the itinerary. Bring a hat and sunscreen. You're on the water for four hours with direct sun.

Can I bring my own food?

The tour includes a sandwich and banana fried. The reference doesn't say whether outside food is allowed. Ask when you book.

What if I don't want to swim?

The tour is built around swimming and beach activities, but you can stay on the boat or in the shallow water. Let the crew know when you arrive.

Is there a bathroom on the boat?

Not mentioned. Ask the operator before booking if this matters to you.

Do I need to know how to swim?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels and includes swimming, so basic comfort in water is helpful. The crew can advise on depth and safety when you arrive.