Yacht Dubai Harbour
Pershing 5X Pearl White
Cost per hour AED 2 190
- Maximum guests
- 8
- Length
- 52′
- Least hours
- 3
Boat tours · Dubai
Pelagia Gulf offers a private Dubai canal cruise route covering the full inland waterway from AED 600 to AED 18,900 per hour. Departing from Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina, our 88 yachts and boats accommodate up to 90 guests on an exclusive four to five hour voyage through the heart of the city.
Boarding point. The first ten minutes are a slow run along Marina Walk past the restaurants and the moored yachts.
The 250-metre observation wheel on Bluewaters Island; the captain passes close for photos with the wheel behind the stern.
The arch of Atlantis at the top of the Palm; the captain holds position here for photos and the first swim stop.
Burj Al Arab is the usual turning point of coastal routes; the captain gets as close as the exclusion zone allows.
The Twisted Bridge at the start of the Canal: the first of three bridges on this leg.
The second Canal bridge, lit after dark, with the Business Bay towers opening up behind it.
The Sheikh Zayed Road bridge with the mechanical waterfall that switches off when boats pass underneath.
The inland end of the Canal route: Burj Khalifa rises above the Business Bay skyline on the starboard side.
Yacht Dubai Harbour
Cost per hour AED 2 190
Yacht Dubai Harbour
Cost per hour AED 893
Yacht Dubai Harbour
Cost per hour AED 893
The cruise glides past towering architectural achievements visible from the water level. Leaving the open sea behind, your yacht navigates inland toward Business Bay, revealing unobstructed angles of the Burj Khalifa, the twin towers of JW Marriott Marquis, and the illuminated complex of Al Habtoor City. Gliding past the dramatic suspension footbridges, you witness how the channel transforms the city landscape.
Continuing further along the route allows views stretching toward the wetlands of Ras Al Khor, Dubai Creek Harbour, and Festival City. You can coordinate custom departures when selecting yachts for rent in Dubai Marina to match your sightseeing preferences. Live entertainment and onboard atmosphere details like background playlists or hired DJs can be arranged directly with your manager before casting off.
Catering services are arranged smoothly so your cruise includes bespoke menus served directly on deck. A freshly prepared dinner served on board starts from AED 250 per guest, featuring hot mains, fresh salads, and light starters. Groups celebrating birthdays can order a custom celebration cake brought on board from AED 250, while deck decorations with candles and flowers start from AED 400.
Guests are always free to bring personal food, mixers, and alcoholic beverages aboard at no extra fee. If you opt for an open-water angling detour, our crew can arrange rods, tackle, and bait ready on board for AED 150, or prepare your fresh catch on the grill for AED 150. Exploring luxury yachts in Dubai Harbour gives access to fully equipped galleys, bar spaces, and attentive hospitality.
The complete waterway circuit requires 4-5 hours to navigate smoothly from the marina entrance into Business Bay and back. Booking guidelines and policies allow you to select any departure slot between 9:00 and 23:00. Evening slots starting around sunset let guests watch the downtown skyline light up against the night sky.
To lock your preferred date and departure window, submitting a 30% deposit upfront secures the schedule. For guests who prefer energetic coastal water sports before entering the calm channel, arranging a speed boat hire Dubai provides thrilling wakeboarding and towables. Our support team answers queries via chat within 15 minutes to confirm timings and vessel availability.
Private motor vessels provide total seclusion for family gatherings, client entertainment, or milestones across Dubai. Our fleet includes motor craft ranging from 33 to 164 ft, accommodating intimate parties or large groups of up to 90 guests. Every vessel provides climate-controlled indoor salons alongside open flybridges and aft decks for panoramic sightseeing under the open sky.
Whether hosting an executive gathering on a corporate yacht in Dubai or arranging casual cruises with friends, each booking secures the entire vessel exclusively for your party. Onboard facilities and accessibility features ensure comfortable movement between indoor seating and outdoor observation areas. We do not sell individual tickets or shared tours, ensuring complete privacy throughout the reserved hours.
The private charter departs from Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina, navigates the coastline into the Business Bay channel, and cruises past downtown towers, architectural footbridges, and the illuminated waterfall before turning back.
A private cruise along the Dubai Water Canal tour takes 4-5 hours. This timeframe allows your yacht to cruise comfortably through the locks and waterways without rushing past the major downtown landmarks.
Boarding locations and dock access are located at Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina. Your manager provides exact pontoon numbers and directions in the chat, and private car transfers can be scheduled on request.
You will view the Burj Khalifa, Business Bay towers, Al Habtoor City, the JW Marriott Marquis, illuminated footbridges, and the mechanical waterfall, alongside coastal views near JBR and the coastline.
Departures are available daily from 9:00 to 23:00. Late afternoon slots around 17:00 capture the golden sunset along the coast and the vibrant city light displays across downtown skyscrapers after dark.
Ticket pricing and rental costs start from AED 600 up to AED 18,900 per hour depending on boat size, with all prices including VAT. A 30% advance payment confirms your reservation.
A standard marina charter remains near coastal lagoons and beaches, whereas the 4-5 hour canal route travels deep inland past Business Bay, navigating beneath city road bridges and alongside downtown high-rises.
Guests can bring their own refreshments and alcohol without surcharge. Alternatively, full dinner service is available from AED 250 per guest, along with custom cakes from AED 250 arranged beforehand.
Yes, our 88 yachts and boats are chartered exclusively for private groups of up to 90 guests. No identity documents or passports are required at boarding, ensuring an effortless departure.
Yes, our motor yachts glide directly beneath the Sheikh Zayed Road Waterfall Bridge, where smart motion sensors automatically halt the cascading water flow to allow the boat to cruise through safely.