How to rent a yacht in Dubai: step by step from enquiry to boarding

Updated: 10 November 2026. Prices are taken from our catalogue on this date; the current price is always on the yacht page.

To rent a yacht in Dubai, choose a yacht and a date, send an enquiry and pay a 50% deposit, which confirms the booking. The remaining 50% is due no later than 48 hours before the cruise. The exact boarding point arrives with your confirmation. The 100 YACHTS catalogue has 115 yachts from AED 449 per hour for the whole yacht.

How do you rent a yacht in Dubai? 7 steps

Step 1. Decide on the date, time and number of guests

The guest count decides which yacht you need; the day and time decide the minimum rental: 2 hours on weekdays during the day; 3 hours on weekday evenings and sunset trips starting from 15:00 and during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; 4 hours for sunset trips starting from 15:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Step 2. Choose a yacht in the catalogue

The catalogue has 115 yachts priced from AED 449 to AED 23,630 per hour for the whole yacht. Each yacht page shows capacity, minimum rental and what is included.

Step 3. Send an enquiry

Message us on WhatsApp +971 58 801 7890 or send a request on the site with the date, time, number of hours, number of guests and the yacht you picked.

Step 4. Pay the 50% deposit

A 50% deposit of the rental price confirms the booking. Pay by Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay through a secure payment link, in AED only.

Step 5. Add food and décor if you want them

Catering needs at least 12–24 hours' notice; décor is ordered on the /decor/ page. These are separate orders and are not included in the rental price.

Step 6. Pay the remaining 50%

The second half is due no later than 48 hours before the cruise date.

Step 7. Arrive at the boarding point

We send the exact boarding point with your booking confirmation. Most yachts depart from Dubai Harbour.

How much do you pay at each stage?

An example with Majesty 66 (up to 20 guests, AED 749 per hour) for 3 hours:

100 YACHTS catalogue price as of 10 November 2026. Conversion rate: USD 1 = AED 3.6725; payment is in AED only. Food and décor are priced separately.

How far in advance should you book?

There is no fixed deadline, but work back from the payments: the balance is due no later than 48 hours before the cruise, catering needs 12–24 hours' notice, and a custom neon name sign takes 3–5 working days to make. The earlier you enquire, the more yachts are free on your date.

What if your plans change?

Cancel 7 days or more before the charter and you get a full refund minus the 4.4% payment fee. From 7 days to 72 hours before — a 50% refund. Less than 72 hours or a no-show — no refund, though a new date may be offered. Full details are on the terms and refund policy pages.

What should you read before booking?

• How to choose a yacht by number of guests — capacity and price table.
• Birthday on a yacht in Dubai — food, décor and cost per group.
• All yachts with hourly prices.
• Group cruises — if you don't need a whole yacht.

Frequently asked questions

How do I rent a yacht in Dubai?

Choose a yacht and a date, send an enquiry on WhatsApp or the site and pay a 50% deposit. The remaining 50% is due no later than 48 hours before the cruise, and the boarding point comes with your booking confirmation.

How much is the deposit for a yacht booking?

A 50% deposit of the rental price confirms the booking. The other 50% is due no later than 48 hours before the cruise date.

How can I pay for a yacht rental?

By Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay or Google Pay through a secure payment link. Payment is in AED only.

Where does the yacht depart from?

Most yachts depart from Dubai Harbour. We send the exact boarding point with your booking confirmation.

Can I cancel and get a refund?

7 days or more before the charter — a full refund minus the 4.4% payment fee. From 7 days to 72 hours — 50%. Less than 72 hours or a no-show — no refund; a new date may be offered.

What is the minimum rental time?

Minimum rental is 2 hours on weekdays during the day; 3 hours on weekday evenings and sunset trips starting from 15:00 and during the day on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays; 4 hours for sunset trips starting from 15:00 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. Some yachts have a longer minimum, up to 6 hours.