Dubai Marina: Private Yacht Charter & Jet Ski Option

Summary

Yacht cruise past Atlantis and Burj Al Arab with jet ski option

You’ll feel Dubai’s pulse from the deck of your private yacht as you cruise past Atlantis and Burj Al Arab, with chilled drinks in hand and friendly crew nearby. Choose to jump on a jet ski or just watch the city glide by. Every moment feels bigger under that sky—especially when laughter bounces across the water.

What’s the experience like?

Hands wrapped around a cold bottle of water, I watched the crew lay out the red carpet right there at Dubai Marina — honestly, didn’t expect that. The marina’s all glassy towers and the sound of ropes slapping against hulls. Our captain gave a quick nod (didn’t say much at first), but the other two crew were already joking about the playlist before we’d even stepped aboard. There was this faint smell of sunscreen mixed with engine oil, which somehow fits here.

We drifted out past Bluewaters Island — you can’t miss that giant Ain Wheel spinning slow against the sky — and someone pointed out Caesars Palace, but I was more distracted by the way sunlight bounced off every window in JBR. The yacht’s lounge was cool inside (air-con is no joke in Dubai), but I kept sneaking back up to feel the wind. When we got close to Atlantis, our guide grinned and said something about “the peach palace” — I tried for a photo, but it’s bigger than my camera frame could handle. Should’ve brought a wider lens.

The private yacht charter felt almost surreal when we pulled up near Burj Al Arab. It’s shaped like a sail, but up close it looks even stranger — like it shouldn’t be real? Some folks took turns on the jet ski (I chickened out at first), and you could hear laughter echoing over the water every time someone hit a wave too hard. Snacks came out halfway through; nothing fancy since you bring your own, but somehow chips taste better with sea air and city views. The crew kept offering cold drinks and let us pick music — one of them even danced for a second when an old Bollywood song came on.

I still think about that stretch of skyline as we headed back — gold light on glass towers, sea spray on my arms. It wasn’t perfect (my hair was a mess, I nearly dropped my phone overboard), but I guess that’s what makes it stick with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Private yacht cruise around Dubai Palm

• Depart from Dubai Marina
• Cruise past Bluewaters Island and Caesars Palace
• View Ain Wheel and JBR beach
• See Atlantis hotel and water park
• View Burj Al Arab hotel

Top questions

Where does the private yacht charter depart from?

The yacht departs from Dubai Marina.

How long is the Dubai private yacht charter?

The charter lasts 3 hours.

What landmarks will I see during the yacht tour?

You’ll see Ain Wheel, Atlantis The Palm, JBR Beach, and Burj Al Arab.

Is there an option to add a jet ski ride?

Yes, you can upgrade your booking to include a 1-hour jet ski experience.

Are snacks or meals included on board?

No meals are included; you can bring your own snacks which the crew will help serve.

Are drinks provided during the cruise?

Bottled water and soft drinks are included for guests.

Is there an air-conditioned area on the yacht?

Yes, there is an air-conditioned lounge with restroom facilities onboard.

Do I need previous experience to drive the jet ski?

No previous experience is required; anyone above 16 years old can drive after instructions.

What’s included

Your day includes red carpet arrival at Dubai Marina, bottled water and soft drinks served by your professional crew during your 3-hour private yacht charter—plus access to an air-conditioned lounge with restroom onboard. If you choose the jet ski option, you’ll get one hour added to your adventure after setting off from port.