United Arab Emirates · BOAT TOURS IN ABU DHABI
The 10 best boat tours in Abu Dhabi you can book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
4-hour Abu Dhabi cruise with Etihad Towers views, Dolphin Island swim, and Al Maya Resort pool access, snacks, and photos for $108.
“Wonderful boat trip to remote beaches. Great crew taking care of everything.”
Race across Abu Dhabi’s Corniche in a bright yellow RIB. See Emirates Palace, Lulu Island, and watch for dolphins, with live commentary.
“Absolutely amazing adventure with Jesus our incredibly informative and friendly skipper. Honesty has been the highlight of our trip so far and highly recommend going on the YIB tours especially if you get Jesus as your skipper!! So much fun - only recommendation is asking them to ping location via WhatsApp”
60-minute speedboat tour of Abu Dhabi skyline, Emirates Palace, Corniche and Lulu Island with an English guide and photo stops, $54.
“Pontual, professional, friendly and a lot of fun. To be recommended!”
Thrilling RIB boat sightseeing in Abu Dhabi, with live commentary, photo stops, and views of the Corniche, Yas Island, Emirates Palace.
“No better way to see the coastline and architecture of Abu Dhabi from the water than the yellow boat tour. Was got a 90 minute tour, with spots to stop and take photos along the way...some solid circle work and speed along the beachfront in the powerful boat! A great one off experience!”
Abu Dhabi Corniche sunset cruise for up to 8, 2 hours from Al Bateen Marina. Water and soft drinks, views of Qasr al Watan.
“Very friendly Captain, spectacular views, absolutely recommendable. The boat and its crew were very nice.”
Take a 1-hour Abu Dhabi Yas Island dhow cruise from Cipriani Yas Island, with panoramic views of Ferrari World and Yas F1, for $25.
“1 Stern ist immer noch zu viel. So langweilig Boot so langsam an die Stellen wor gefahren sind hätte man auch mit dem Auto hinfahren können es lohnt sich nicht dafür einen Cent zu bezahlen. Das Geld kann man sich echt sparen.”
See Dubai highlights from Abu Dhabi, with Blue Mosque, Old Dubai souks, an abra ride, and an included Dubai Frame ticket, plus hotel pickup.
“ma visite devait etre en francais mais finalement c'était en anglais. en contrepartie on m'a offert le repas, beau geste commercial. On a tout aimé, belle visite de Dubai et final à la tour FRAME, splendide”
3-hour New Year’s Eve dhow dinner cruise on Yas Island with buffet, unlimited drinks, NYE props, and fireworks over Yas Marina.
Yas Marina guided boat tour on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, with photo stops, mangrove bird spotting, and iconic views of Ferrari World and Aldar HQ.
“Great team who made the trip entertaining. The sunset was amazing. We saw also flamingos and gazelles. Yas island is very nice”
2-hour Abu Dhabi yacht cruise with sightseeing, time to swim or snorkel, and onboard snacks, with BBQ options on request.
“Unfortunately, the yacht day trip turned out to be a big disappointment. From the start, the organization seemed sloppy. At the last minute, the yacht we had seen during the booking process was changed. The meeting point was unclear and we had difficulty reaching it on a dilapidated pier. The yacht, described as "luxurious," was actually quite old and poorly maintained: dirty cushions, unpleasant smell inside. The day trip was slow and boring, with no explanation of the places visited. On the way back, we were left waiting outside the marina for 15 minutes until the scheduled arrival time. In conclusion, an expensive day trip that was not worth the…”
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