Quick summary
- The Luxury Superyacht Tour with Live DJ, Swim and Open Bar runs for 3 hours and starts from US$126.[1]
- Dubai's sea averages 28 °C (82 °F) over the year, from 22 °C (72 °F) in January to 33 °C (91 °F) in July, August and September.[2]
- A superyacht is typically at least 78 feet (24 metres) long, with the deck space to match.[3]
- For a private boat with a swim stop, the Private Yacht Tour with Swimming at Palm Jumeirah starts from US$572.[4]
- You can reserve the DJ cruise now and pay later, and cancel free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.[1]
| Swim and DJ cruise | Private swim charter | Short shared cruise | |
|---|---|---|---|
| From | from US$126[1] | from US$572[4] | from US$25[5] |
| Trip length | 3 hours[1] | 2.5 - 3 hours[4] | 1 hour[5] |
| Group style | Shared party cruise | Private group[4] | Wheelchair accessible[5] |
| Rating | rated 4.83 from 4,029 reviews[1] | rated 5.00 from 2 reviews[4] | rated 4.75 from 1,745 reviews[5] |
| Cancellation | Free cancellation, 24 hours ahead[1] | Free cancellation, 24 hours ahead[4] | Free cancellation, 24 hours ahead[5] |
The average sea temperature throughout the year is 28 °C (82 °F), ranging from a low of 22 °C (72 °F) in January to a high of 33 °C (91 °F) in July, August, and September.
Our verdict on the DJ superyacht cruise
Check before booking
- Decide between a shared cruise and a private charter for your group size and budget.
- Check the duration on the listing and allow extra time for boarding and the drive to the marina.
- Read the cancellation terms on the listing before you pay.
- Ask how many guests share the boat and which decks are open to them.
On the day
- Bring high factor sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; there is little shade on an open deck.
- Arrive at the marina with time to spare and keep your booking reference to hand.
- Take a light layer for the air conditioned saloon and for the ride back after sunset.
- Carry a card or a little cash for drinks, snacks and extras.
Superyacht With Pool Dubai: The Basics
A superyacht is usually defined by size first: the term typically means a boat at least 78 feet (24 metres) long.[3] In Dubai that usually means a wide, stable hull, several decks, an air conditioned saloon and a generous aft deck for lounging. Much of the fleet sits around Dubai Marina, a 3.5 km man made canal community that is home to roughly 55,000 residents.[6] The same water can berth more than 500 yachts.[7]
Pools on deck are the detail people ask about most. Boats differ, so treat a pool, plunge tub or jacuzzi as something to confirm with the operator before you pay, along with which deck it sits on and whether it is heated. On many Dubai trips the water time happens in the sea instead: the boat anchors in a sheltered spot, the crew put the ladder down and hand out floats, and guests swim off the stern. That open water swim is usually the part of the day people talk about afterwards, and it is open to everyone on a swim stop cruise.
Boarding is usually straightforward: you meet at the marina or the harbour, hand over your booking reference, step aboard and take off your shoes if the crew ask. Crews are used to first timers, so say so and they will show you where the life jackets are kept, where the shaded seating is and where to leave your bag. The first stretch of the trip is the best time for photographs, while the towers are still close and the light is doing something interesting behind the Marina.
Shared Cruises and Private Charters
The Luxury Superyacht Tour with Live DJ, Swim and Open Bar is the trip booked from this site, and it runs for 3 hours from US$126.[1] It is a shared cruise with a live DJ and an open bar, and the route runs Dubai Harbour, Dubai Eye, Atlantis, Dubai and Atlantis The Royal, with 2 starting location options and 2 drop-off locations.[1] There is a live tour guide in English and an optional audio guide in English.[1]
Private charters suit groups who want the boat to themselves. The Private Yacht Tour with Swimming at Palm Jumeirah is a private group trip of 2.5 - 3 hours starting from US$572, hosted in English, Arabic, Russian and French.[4] A smaller private boat, the Azimut 42 Feet Private Luxury Yacht Cruise, runs 1 - 4 hours from US$160.[8] If you are pricing a superyacht pool Dubai charter, or simply want a Dubai yacht with pool space on deck, put the request in writing before you pay and ask what the boat actually carries.
A superyacht at anchor off the Dubai skyline
Swim Stops and the Water You Swim In
Dubai's sea stays warm enough for a swim through most of the year. The average sea temperature is 28 °C (82 °F), ranging from a low of 22 °C (72 °F) in January to a high of 33 °C (91 °F) in July, August and September.[2] A winter dip is brisk but perfectly doable in a swimsuit, while a summer swim feels like stepping into a warm bath. On swim stop cruises the crew usually anchor in calmer water, lower the ladder and hand out floats, and you swim off the back of the boat rather than in a pool.
Keep an eye out while you are in the water and on the way there. The regional seas hold dugongs, dolphins, sea turtles, and different species of shark and whales.[9] Dolphins do sometimes follow boats in the Gulf. Bring a towel, a dry bag for your phone and a rash vest if you burn easily, and rinse off with fresh water after the swim.
When to Book a Yacht Day in Dubai
The kindest weather for a day on the Persian Gulf runs from November to March, when daily highs range from the low 70s to the mid-80s.[10] Humidity peaks at an average of 65% in January and is at its lowest in May at 53%.[11] For scale, Dubai received 16,730,000 international visitors in 2019.[12] If your dates are fixed, book ahead, especially for weekend departures.
Summer in Dubai is a different kind of day out. The sea is at its warmest from July to September, averaging 33 °C (91 °F).[2] Choose an early morning or late afternoon departure, stay on the shaded decks where you can, and drink more water than you think you need. Sunset and evening cruises fit that plan neatly, with the city lights coming on as you head back towards the marina.
Think about the shape of your day as well as the date. A morning departure gives you clearer air and softer light, an afternoon trip puts the sun high over the water, and an evening cruise trades the heat for the skyline lighting up one tower at a time. If you are in Dubai for a short break, putting the boat trip early in the stay leaves the rest of the week free to shuffle things around if plans change.
from US$126
The Luxury Superyacht Tour with Live DJ, Swim and Open Bar runs 3 hours past Dubai Harbour, Dubai Eye and Atlantis, Dubai.[1]
What You See From the Water
From the water the skyline rearranges itself. The land reclamation of Palm Jumeirah required nearly 100 million cubic metres of calcareous sand, extracted from 11 km offshore,[13] and the Burj Al Arab stands approximately 1,053 feet (321 meters) tall.[14] Passing the Palm and the sail shaped hotel from the sea gives you the angles that beach photographs miss.
Ain Dubai sits on Bluewaters Island,[15] and Burj Khalifa stands at 2,716.5 feet (828 metres), holding its record-breaking status since its completion in 2010.[16] Further inland, the Dubai Water Canal is 3.2 kilometres long.[17] Cruises that shadow the marina and the harbour run past the wheel and the towers, and a phone with a wide lens earns its place in your bag.
How to Choose and Book Your Cruise
Prices vary widely by boat, group size and how much is laid on. A short shared cruise can start from US$25 on listings such as the Dubai Marina Luxury Yacht Tour with Breakfast or BBQ Option, rated 4.73 from 21,960 reviews.[18] A sunset cruise starts from US$23,[19] a swim and slide trip with a barbecue lunch starts from US$109,[20] and the DJ superyacht cruise starts from US$126, rated 4.83 from 4,029 reviews.[1]
On the DJ cruise you can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.[1] Starting times appear when you check availability on the listing.[1] Most trips leave from Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina, so build in time for traffic and for finding the right berth. If your visit lines up with the Dubai International Boat Show, the largest marine and luxury lifestyle show in the region, that is a good place to see boats in person.[21]
What to Wear and Take Onboard
Dress for sun and for spray. Swimwear under loose clothes, a hat, sunglasses and high factor sunscreen cover most of it, and a light long sleeved layer helps on the shaded side of the boat and in the air conditioned saloon. Soft soled shoes with grip are safer on a wet deck than sandals that slide, and bare feet are usually fine once you are aboard. Pack a dry bag for phones and a spare shirt for the drive home.
Take a refillable water bottle, a quick dry towel and any medication you might need. If you are prone to seasickness, a light breakfast and a seat in the open air near the middle of the boat usually help, and Gulf mornings tend to be calm. Sunscreen, lip balm and a waterproof phone pouch are the small things people forget, and a card or a little cash is handy for anything you want to add on the day.
One more piece of planning: check the meeting point twice. Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina are separate addresses with separate berths, and marina complexes are large. Save the pin from your booking confirmation, leave a buffer for traffic and arrive early enough to walk the last stretch without rushing. If you are booking for a group, share the details the night before so nobody is hunting for the right pontoon at the last minute.
Dubai sea temperatures through the year
Average sea temperatures for Dubai from Dubai Online.[2]
From-prices for yacht trips in Dubai
From prices in US dollars for these GetYourGuide listings.[1][4][8][18][19]
When to go out on the water in Dubai
Plan your superyacht day
Pick your trip type
Shared party cruises, private charters and short sightseeing runs are three different days. Choose privacy or atmosphere first.
Match the season
Aim for the winter months for mild air, or book an early or late departure if you are visiting in the summer heat.
Check what is on deck
Ask the operator about pools, swim ladders, shade and bar service before you pay, and get the answer in writing.
Book and confirm
Reserve your place, note the meeting point at the marina, and keep the booking confirmation handy on your phone.
Pack light and smart
Swimwear, sunscreen, a hat, a towel and a dry bag cover a boat day, and soft soled shoes grip better than slick sandals.
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