Dubai Yacht Charter Price Index
2026
What it actually costs to charter a yacht in Dubai right now — benchmark rates by charter type and boat size, from a shared sunset seat to a private superyacht, drawn from the market ranges we track.
Benchmark rates by charter type
The market ranges we track for each way onto the water in Dubai — a shared seat, the whole boat by the hour, a superyacht, or a fishing trip. Figures are in UAE dirhams (AED).
| Size or option | Benchmark rate | Guests & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 40–55 ft | AED 600–1,100 per hour | Up to about 12 guests |
| 55–75 ft | AED 1,100–2,200 per hour | Up to about 20 guests |
| 75 ft and above | AED 2,500–5,000+ per hour | 25 guests and up, three-hour minimum |
| Size or option | Benchmark rate | Guests & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shared seat, adult | AED 150–250 per person | Two hours, soft drinks included |
| Shared seat, child | AED 90–150 per person | Usually ages 3–11 |
| Private boat | AED 1,200–2,800 per cruise | Two hours, up to about 12 guests |
| Size or option | Benchmark rate | Guests & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 80–100 ft | AED 2,500–4,000 per hour | About 25–35 guests |
| 100–130 ft | AED 4,000–7,500 per hour | About 35–50 guests |
| 130 ft and above | On request | Usually quoted per day, not per hour |
| Size or option | Benchmark rate | Guests & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours | AED 1,400–1,900 per boat | Inshore, up to about 8 anglers |
| 6 hours | AED 2,000–2,600 per boat | Deeper water |
| 8 hours | AED 2,700–3,500 per boat | Full day offshore |
These are market ranges, not quotes. Crew and fuel are in the hourly rate; food, alcohol and watersports are quoted on top. Peak weekends, New Year's Eve and National Day run higher, and each charter-type page shows what operators have actually published.
Methodology
The index collects the benchmark price bands published for every charter type in the TripReview yacht catalogue — private charters and superyachts by boat size and the hour, sunset cruises by the seat, and fishing trips by the half or full day. Figures are market ranges a traveller can expect, not live quotes, and are refreshed as the catalogue updates.
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Dubai yacht charter prices: FAQ
View all FAQs →How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Dubai?
A private 40–55 ft boat runs about AED 600–1,100 an hour with crew and fuel, and 55–75 ft about AED 1,100–2,200. A shared sunset seat is about AED 150–250 per person. Superyachts from 80 ft start around AED 2,500 an hour. Most charters carry a two-hour minimum.
What is the cheapest way to get on a yacht in Dubai?
A seat on a shared sunset cruise, from about AED 150 per person for two hours with soft drinks included, and less for children. Chartering the whole boat to yourself starts around AED 600 an hour.
Is the crew included in the price?
Yes. Every crewed charter in Dubai includes a captain and at least one deckhand in the hourly rate — there is effectively no bareboat market here. Fuel for a normal cruising route is included; food and alcohol are quoted separately.
How much is a superyacht charter in Dubai?
About AED 2,500–4,000 an hour for 80–100 ft and AED 4,000–7,500 for 100–130 ft, with a three-hour minimum on most. Boats above 130 ft are usually quoted per day on request.
Do yacht charter prices change by season?
Yes. The cooler months from October to April, and peak dates like New Year's Eve and National Day, run higher, and the larger boats book out months ahead. A weekday daytime charter is the cheapest.
Are these prices the final amount I pay?
They are market ranges for the boat and crew. Budget for food, drinks and any watersports on top, and confirm the minimum charter length and any fuel surcharge in writing before you pay a deposit.