Sunset table
from AED 1 950
3 hours · up to 10 guests
- Yacht with captain and crew
- Fuel and insurance included
- Dinner prepared for your group — from AED 250 per guest
Occasions · Dubai
Pelagia Gulf arranges yacht party catering across Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina, matching tailored onboard dining with 77 suitable boats across our 88-vessel fleet. Private yacht charter rates run from AED 680 to AED 18,900 per hour with VAT included. Whether booking multi-course dinners or casual party spreads, every culinary itinerary is managed directly through our WhatsApp chat.

We plan the menu, set the deck and serve at sea.
from AED 1 950
3 hours · up to 10 guests
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Private boat dining covers an impressive range of culinary traditions prepared for sea travel. When you plan a gathering on a motor yacht in Dubai, our coordinators arrange Mediterranean mezze, Pan-Asian platters, traditional Arabic grills, or Continental dining. Every tailored menu adapts to specific requirements, accommodating vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free dietary preferences without compromising on presentation. Depending on the size of your party, dining formats range from relaxed family-style platters shared on the aft deck to multi-course plated dinners. If you rent the spacious 70 ft Princess yacht for a coastal cruise, our team organizes formal dining served at table settings overlooking the water. A dinner served on board starts from AED 250 per guest, delivering hot courses and fresh salads directly to your party. Overall yacht catering costs & pricing factors depend on your guest count, staff requirements, and selected menu tiers, ensuring complete transparency for every private event.
Securing your desired yacht dining setup requires simple advance planning through our WhatsApp channel. For standard finger food platters, cold canapés, or basic drop-off menus, confirming your order two to five days ahead ensures smooth marina delivery. Complex culinary arrangements, including multi-course menus prepared by an onboard private chef, live barbecue equipment, or large corporate parties, ideally require one to two weeks of advance notice. If an urgent requirement arises, our managers can often arrange express drop-off cold boxes with short turnaround times. Between 9:00 and 23:00 GST, our chat is answered in 15 minutes or less. Reserving the vessel requires a 30 % deposit, which securely fixes the date and prevents the slot from remaining open to other clients. The remaining charter balance is settled prior to boarding your private yacht in Dubai.
Dedicated hospitality staff elevate maritime meals into an effortless dining affair. When requesting yacht party catering services in Dubai, you can hire an onboard chef who prepares fresh dishes right inside the vessel galley. Discreet waitstaff and professional hostesses manage drink distribution, serve courses at scheduled times, and clear tables throughout the voyage. This dedicated crew adapts meal service to your navigation plan, serving main courses as the vessel anchors near scenic landmarks or timing dessert for the golden sunset hour. If you decide to book a boat tour Dubai with friends, adding professional servers allows the host to relax entirely without managing hospitality duties. Furthermore, if your charter includes sport angling, rods, tackle, and bait are ready on board for AED 150, and our crew can provide your catch cooked on board for AED 150.
Special celebrations on the water demand structured catering tailored to the exact character of your milestone. From intimate anniversary dinners for two to corporate gatherings aboard vessels supporting our largest capacity of 75 guests, food setups scale easily across our 40-164 ft fleet. Milestone birthdays, product launches, and client receptions benefit from customized buffet lines or formal banquets organized across spacious deck layouts. For beachside cruising along the coast, a JBR yacht rental provides an excellent backdrop for business entertaining or family reunions. We also arrange turnkey extras: celebration cakes brought on board start from AED 250, pre-arrival yacht decorations start from AED 350, and atmospheric candles and flowers set up on deck start from AED 400. In addition, professional photographers can be scheduled from AED 500 per hour. Every all-inclusive yacht catering package integrates food presentation, beverage staging, and deck layout into one unified event.
Beverage service on a chartered vessel complements your chosen dining style with tailored drink stations. Standard hospitality setups include bottled still and sparkling water, chilled juices, soft sodas, mocktails, and hot coffee or tea prepared by the crew. When clients request a complete bar station on a luxury yacht in Dubai, professional bartenders arrive equipped with premium glassware, cocktail shakers, mixers, garnishes, and ample ice supplies. All service operates in full compliance with local maritime standards. Guests who prefer to bring their own favorite beverages, vintage wines, or spirits are welcome to do so with zero corkage fees or extra charges. Our onboard staff assists by chilling your bottles in advance, preparing glasses, and pouring drinks throughout the cruise. Whether enjoying afternoon mocktails off the Palm or evening cocktails near the Marina skyline, beverage service runs smoothly from departure to docking.
Punctual pier logistics ensure all provisions reach the galley in prime condition before your scheduled departure. Our operations team works directly with vessel captains at Dubai Harbour and Dubai Marina berths to manage refrigerator space, oven capacities, and serving areas. All food boxes, insulated containers, and serving platters arrive at the dock well ahead of guest arrival, allowing crew members to plate dishes and prepare service bars. Staging in advance keeps boarding smooth, with no delivery couriers interrupting your reception. While checking the jet ski Dubai mamzar price or planning water activities along Palm Jumeirah, you can rely on our dockside team to handle table linens, chafing dishes, and ice distribution. Unfavorable maritime weather is never your loss: trips affected by rough conditions are simply rescheduled or the payment is fully returned. This careful marina coordination guarantees fresh meals whether cruising near the city coastline or resting at anchor.
Live open-air grilling on the exterior deck provides a dynamic culinary centerpiece for daytime cruises and sunset parties. On capable motor yachts, an outdoor marine grill allows our culinary crew to prepare tender beef steaks, spiced chicken skewers, gourmet burgers, and fresh prawns right before your eyes. Feasibility depends on deck dimensions, ventilation, and the specific vessel layout to ensure complete safety while cruising or anchored. Alongside grilled meats, our coordinators can arrange live shawarma stations, taco bars, or sweet dessert counters depending on the yacht's exterior space. For fishing enthusiasts, angling tackle is provided for AED 150, and having your fresh catch cooked on board costs AED 150. Savoring hot barbecue freshly lifted from the coals while cruising the Dubai shoreline creates a relaxed, social atmosphere that suits family gatherings and informal corporate outings alike.
Bite-sized selections offer an effortless dining style for gatherings where mingling on the sun deck is the main focus. Choosing a yacht rental in Dubai with food configured around passed hors d'oeuvres allows guests to move freely between the flybridge and salon while enjoying sunset views. Canapé menus feature cold seafood tartlets, warm gourmet sliders, savory pastries, skewers, and sweet mignardises that require no seated table arrangement. Platter deliveries range from straightforward drop-off cocktail boxes to fully staffed presentations with dedicated servers. For an active day on the water, you might add a jet ski to your yacht while platters remain accessible under the shaded cockpit. Bringing your own food, soft drinks, or alcohol is completely allowed and free of charge on any charter. When organized through us, all finger food platters arrive fresh at the marina berth, perfectly chilled and garnished before the motor yacht leaves the dock.
Along the cruise
You can select Mediterranean mezze, Pan-Asian dishes, Arabic grills, and Continental menus. Formats range from canapés and finger food buffets to multi-course seated dinners, with dinner served on board starting from AED 250 per guest.
All food orders, tableware, and ice are delivered directly to the berth at Dubai Harbour or Dubai Marina before boarding. The crew organizes platters and dining tables so everything is ready when guests arrive.
Yes, live deck grilling is available on vessels equipped with marine grills. Our crew can grill meats, seafood, and burgers, or prepare your fresh catch cooked on board for AED 150 after a fishing session.
Dedicated waitstaff, hostesses, and private chefs can be added upon request through our WhatsApp chat. Staff manage table service, food presentation, and drink refills throughout the voyage.
Private yacht rental runs from AED 680 to AED 18,900 per hour with VAT included. Seated dining starts from AED 250 per guest, celebration cakes start from AED 250, and catch cooking is AED 150.
Yes, all menus can be customized for specific dietary needs, including halal, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free preferences. Details are agreed upon in advance with our manager during the chat.
We recommend ordering standard catering 2 to 5 days in advance, while private chef services and large gatherings require 1 to 2 weeks. A 30 % deposit fixes your charter date.
Catering can be arranged for intimate groups of 2 up to large gatherings on yachts with our largest capacity of 75 guests, selected from 77 suitable boats across our 88-vessel fleet.
Catering orders arranged through our manager include essential platters, plates, cutlery, napkins, and glassware. For self-catered charters, guests are welcome to bring their own supplies without any extra fee.
Beverage packages featuring juices, soft drinks, mocktails, and bar service can be added on request. Guests may also bring their own food, soft drinks, or alcohol completely free of charge.