Yacht Rental at Yas Marina: Boarding, Prices & Yas Island Plans
Yas Marina Yacht Rental offers private yacht charters on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, with a captain and crew on every trip. Two of its yachts are berthed at Yas Marina itself, and the rest of its fleet departs from other points around Abu Dhabi, for groups of 8 to 35 guests.
If you are staying on Yas Island or heading there for the day, a cruise from the marina is one of the simplest ways to add time on the water. This guide focuses on boarding at Yas Marina and planning the trip around the rest of your day.
The Yas Marina Yacht Rental homepage: private yachts from Yas Marina with captain and crew
The two yachts that board at Yas Marina
Only the Yas Horizon and the Yas Lounge leave from Yas Marina. Choosing either means no transfer to another marina, which is the main reason to book them if you are already on the island.
Yas Horizon: the party pick
Up to 30 guests, AED 1,500 per hour. It has an open upper deck, an indoor lounge with sofas and lighting for evening cruises. The site recommends it for evening birthdays and parties of close to 30 people.
Yas Lounge: the floating villa
Up to 15 guests, AED 1,198 per hour. Villa-style, with an indoor lounge, rooftop seating and a sea-view deck. Decoration can be arranged, which makes it a good fit for engagements, small birthdays and sunset cruises.
Prices and what a two-hour trip costs
All prices are for the whole yacht, not per person, with a two-hour minimum. Longer trips are available.
| Yacht | Max guests | Per hour (AED) | 2 hours (AED) | Tabby, 4 payments of (AED) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yas Horizon | 30 | 1,500 | 3,000 | 750 |
| Yas Lounge | 15 | 1,198 | 2,396 | 599 |
Split across a full yacht, the site works it out at roughly AED 100 per person on the Yas Horizon with 30 guests and about AED 160 per person on the Yas Lounge with 15. If you are happy to board elsewhere in Abu Dhabi, the wider fleet starts from AED 450 per hour on the Pearl Diver for up to 8 guests and goes up to houseboats such as the Island Loft 82 and 66 for up to 35.
The two Yas Marina yachts, Yas Horizon and Yas Lounge, with hourly prices and guest limits
What boarding at Yas Marina looks like
- Before the day: the exact boarding point inside Yas Marina and your boarding time are sent to you on WhatsApp.
- ID check: every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID. Copies or photos are not enough, so remind your group.
- Arrive early: the site advises arriving early to board on time, especially for sunset slots.
- On board: captain and crew, soft drinks and water, and speakers for your own music are included. Life jackets and safety equipment are on board.
- Swimming: the captain decides when and where it is safe to swim.
- Return: you cruise for your booked hours and come back to Yas Marina.
Fitting a cruise into a Yas Island day
Yas Island is a full-day destination, with theme parks, the racing circuit, hotels and dining all close to the marina. Because the two Yas Marina yachts start and finish in the same place, a cruise slots neatly into that kind of day:
- Daytime on land, sunset on the water. Spend the day on the island, then board about an hour before sunset. The site suggests this timing for a two-hour trip so you catch the golden light, the sunset itself and the first city lights on the way back.
- Know the season. Sunset is around 5:30 pm in winter and around 7:15 pm in midsummer. Winter evenings are mild, so bring a light layer; summer sunsets are late, with a breeze on the water.
- Celebrate on board. For a birthday, anniversary or proposal you can bring your own cake, snacks and decorations. Share your plan on WhatsApp first so the team can confirm what works on board.
- Families with children. For daytime trips with kids, the site points to the Saltwater 75 catamaran, which has a water slide and trampoline, though it boards outside Yas Marina.
Weekend evenings book up first, so the site recommends reserving a few days ahead.
Sunset cruise planning: two-hour prices for the whole yacht and the best time to depart
Choosing between the two Yas yachts
Count everyone first, including children, because each yacht has a fixed guest limit. For 15 or fewer, the Yas Lounge costs less and its rooftop and indoor lounge feel more private. For a bigger group or a lively evening, the Yas Horizon has the space and the lighting for it.
How to book, step by step
- Message the team on WhatsApp with your date, start time, number of guests and occasion.
- They confirm availability, the yacht and the price.
- Pay through the link they send, by card, Tabby (four payments) or Tamara.
- Receive your boarding point and time at Yas Marina before the day.
- Arrive with original ID for every guest, board and enjoy the cruise.
You can also call +971 56 671 9900. The website is available in English, Arabic and Russian.
What makes it stand out
The appeal is simplicity: a private yacht that leaves from the marina you are already standing next to, pricing for the whole boat published per hour, and a booking process that happens entirely on WhatsApp with instalment options. For groups that want more space or a specific feature, the wider Abu Dhabi fleet is one message away.
FAQ
Do all yachts leave from Yas Marina?
No. Only the Yas Horizon and Yas Lounge depart from Yas Marina. Other yachts board elsewhere in Abu Dhabi, with the meeting point confirmed on WhatsApp after booking.
Is the price per person?
No. Prices are for the whole yacht per hour, with a two-hour minimum.
What do guests need to bring?
An original passport or Emirates ID for everyone, plus sunscreen, sunglasses and a light layer for evening cruises.
To book a cruise from the marina, send your date and group size through yasmarinayachtrental.com. You can also read how we built the Yas Marina Yacht Rental website, designed and developed by Zaki International.