Cheap Yacht Rental in Abu Dhabi from AED 450/hr: Build Your Trip
Blue Hour Yachts rents private yachts in Abu Dhabi to one group at a time, with prices from AED 450 per hour for the whole yacht. Captain, crew, soft drinks, water and speakers are included on every charter, and you can build and price your whole trip online before you send it.
The Blue Hour Yachts homepage for private yacht rental in Abu Dhabi
A private yacht sounds like a luxury, but split across a group it can cost less than dinner out. This guide shows the most affordable options, what extras really cost, and how to keep the total under control. To see how the live booking tool was made, read how we built the Blue Hour Yachts website.
The budget-friendly yachts
All yachts have a two-hour minimum, and the price covers the whole boat, not each guest. These are the lowest-priced options on the Yachts & Prices page:
| Yacht | Type | Max guests | AED per hour | 2 hours from (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlight | Private yacht | 8 | 450 | 900 |
| Silver Fin 55 | 55 ft motor yacht | 14 | 899 | 1,798 |
| Sea Glass | Catamaran | 18 | 899 | 1,798 |
| Moon Deck 66 | 66 ft houseboat | 35 | 999 | 1,998 |
| Moon Deck 82 | 82 ft houseboat | 35 | 1,099 | 2,198 |
The real budget trick is price per guest. Starlight at AED 900 for two hours works out to about AED 113 each for eight people. Moon Deck 66 at AED 1,998 for 35 guests is under AED 60 each. For bigger groups, a houseboat is often the cheapest way onto the water.
At the top of the fleet sit the Comet 62 sport yacht at AED 3,999 per hour and the Eclipse 68 superyacht at AED 5,599, so there is room to upgrade if the occasion calls for it. In total the fleet has twelve yachts for 8 to 35 guests.
What extras cost
Add-ons are priced openly, which makes budgeting easy:
- Cake: AED 150
- Standard decoration: AED 150
- Premium decoration: from AED 500, with the design confirmed on WhatsApp
- Dinner: AED 150 per person
Example: a two-hour birthday on Starlight with a cake and standard decoration comes to AED 900 + 150 + 150 = AED 1,200 for the yacht and extras. Adding dinner for eight would add AED 1,200 more, so many groups keep it simple with cake and snacks on a shorter evening cruise.
Yachts and prices: whole-yacht hourly rates and 2-hour totals
Pick your occasion
The booking builder starts with the occasion, and the site has dedicated pages for the most popular ones:
- Birthday: for small groups the site suggests Starlight (up to 8) or Silver Fin 55 (up to 14); for bigger parties, Coral Party (up to 30) or the Moon Deck houseboats (up to 35). Book two to three hours to fit cake, photos and a skyline cruise.
- Sunset trip: start about an hour before sunset for daylight photos and a glowing sky.
- Family day: a houseboat gives space for kids and grandparents together.
- Proposal or anniversary: a private yacht for two plus decoration.
- Corporate: team outings and client hosting with its own page.
- Just cruising: no occasion needed.
Build your booking online, step by step
This is what makes Blue Hour Yachts different from a phone-only operator. The site has a live booking builder in three steps:
- Build it: choose the occasion, yacht, date, start time, number of hours, guests and extras. The total updates live as you change anything, and the page filters yachts by your group size.
- Send it: enter your name and WhatsApp number and send the request. You get a booking reference straight away.
- Sail it: the team confirms availability on WhatsApp and sends a secure payment link. Pay by card, or split it into four with Tabby or Tamara.
The exact meeting point in Abu Dhabi is shared on WhatsApp after confirmation.
The online booking builder, where the total updates as you add extras
Three sample budgets
Using the published prices, here is what three common trips cost before any instalment plan:
- Sunset for two to eight people: Starlight for 2 hours, AED 900. Add a cake for AED 150 if it is a celebration.
- Birthday for 14: Silver Fin 55 for 2 hours (AED 1,798) with cake and standard decoration (AED 300) comes to AED 2,098, roughly AED 150 per guest.
- Family day for 30: Moon Deck 66 for 3 hours at AED 999 per hour comes to AED 2,997, about AED 100 per guest.
Need a dedicated party deck instead? Coral Party, a double-deck party yacht for up to 30 guests, is listed at AED 1,500 per hour, or AED 3,000 for two hours.
Before you go
Every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID on the day, so remind your group early. The site also suggests sunglasses, sunscreen and a light layer for the evening breeze. Every yacht has speakers, so prepare a playlist.
Why it works for budget bookings
Three things keep costs predictable: whole-yacht pricing instead of per-person charges, a published price for every add-on, and a live total you see before you send anything. The website is available in English, Arabic and Russian, and instalments through Tabby or Tamara spread the cost over four payments.
FAQ
What is the cheapest yacht rental in Abu Dhabi with Blue Hour Yachts?
Starlight, a private yacht for up to 8 guests, at AED 450 per hour. With the two-hour minimum, a trip starts from AED 900.
Is the price per person?
No. The price covers the whole yacht for your group.
Can I pay in instalments?
Yes. Tabby and Tamara are available through the payment link sent on WhatsApp.
Ready to plan your trip? Build your booking and see the live total at Blue Hour Yachts. The website and booking builder were designed and built by Zaki International.