In short: an anniversary yacht rental in Dubai can be a quiet sunset trip for the two of you on the 36 Ft Luxury Oryx from AED 499 per hour (2-hour minimum, so AED 998), or a bigger yacht for family and friends. Cake, flowers, decoration and a photographer are added when you book.
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A wedding anniversary is a date you already know months ahead. That makes it easy to plan well: pick the time, pick the size of the yacht, and add only the extras that mean something to you. This guide walks through both versions of the day, with budgets built from our real prices.
Two ways to celebrate on the water
Most couples choose one of two plans:
- Just the two of you. A small private yacht, the captain and crew, and the Dubai coastline. No guests to host, no schedule to manage. It works well for couples who want to talk, take photos and watch the sun go down.
- With family and friends. Children, parents or the friends who were at your wedding come on board. You need more deck space, a longer trip and usually food.
Both are private charters. The yacht is booked for your group only, and the price is for the whole yacht, not per person.
Anniversary yacht rental in Dubai for two: the sunset plan
For a couple, the 36 Ft Luxury Oryx is the simple choice. It takes up to 10 guests, so two people have plenty of room on deck. The price is AED 499 per hour with a 2-hour minimum:
- 2 hours: AED 998
- 3 hours: AED 1,497
Time it with the sunset. Board about an hour before sunset, cruise past the Dubai Marina skyline, JBR and Ain Dubai at Bluewaters, and reach Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis The Palm as the light turns gold. On the way back the towers are lit up. Our sunset yacht cruise guide explains how to choose the start time across the year, and the romantic yacht guide has more ideas for a couple’s trip.
Start times run from 6:00 to 23:30 (Dubai time, GMT+4), so a late evening trip after dinner also works.
Bringing family and friends
If the celebration includes your children, parents or close friends, size the yacht by the full guest count. Everyone on board counts, including children and the photographer.
| Yacht | Guests | Price | Minimum booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Ft Luxury Majesty | up to 12 | AED 599 per hour | 2 hours = AED 1,198 |
| 70 Ft Majesty | up to 30 | AED 849 per hour | 2 hours = AED 1,698 |
| 48 Ft Majesty (wedding yacht) | up to 12 | AED 1,000 per hour | 3 hours = AED 3,000 |
| 56 Ft Majesty (wedding yacht) | up to 20 | AED 1,400 per hour | 3 hours = AED 4,200 |
| 82 Ft Paradise with jacuzzi (wedding yacht) | up to 30 | AED 1,800 per hour | 3 hours = AED 5,400 |
The standard yachts have a 2-hour minimum. The wedding yachts are booked for at least 3 hours and suit a bigger, more formal family gathering. For a silver or golden anniversary with a long guest list, the larger yachts give everyone space to sit, eat and move around.
Extras that make it an anniversary
You add extras on the yacht page when you book, or ask for them on WhatsApp. These are the ones couples pick most for an anniversary:
- Vanilla or chocolate cake: AED 150. Ask for your names or the year on it when you order.
- Flower bouquet: AED 200. Waiting on board when you arrive.
- Decoration and balloons: from AED 150. Bigger set-ups are priced on WhatsApp.
- Photographer: AED 700. Useful if you want photos of the two of you together, not only selfies.
- Mixed fruit platter: AED 150.
- Limousine pick-up: AED 800, ordered one day before.
Food is served from 12 PM with a minimum of 2 meals: Mix Grill at AED 157 per person or Seafood at AED 150 per person. A live BBQ, buffet or chef on board can also be arranged, priced on WhatsApp. The full list is in our yacht add-ons guide.
Budget examples
All totals below use our listed prices.
| Plan | What is included | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Sunset for two | 36 Ft Oryx 2 hours (AED 998) + cake (AED 150) + bouquet (AED 200) | AED 1,348 |
| Long evening for two | 36 Ft Oryx 3 hours (AED 1,497) + decoration (from AED 150) + bouquet (AED 200) + photographer (AED 700) + Seafood for 2 (AED 300) | from AED 2,847 |
| Family of 12 | 48 Ft Majesty 3 hours (AED 3,000) + cake (AED 150) + decoration (from AED 150) + Mix Grill for 12 (AED 1,884) | from AED 5,184 |
You can pay by Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay, Mamo Pay or with Tabby in 4 payments at checkout. Tamara is available at checkout.
Practical points before the day
- Included: captain, crew, fuel, soft drinks, water, ice, sound system and life jackets. Bring a playlist of the songs from your wedding.
- ID: every guest needs an original passport or Emirates ID. This is a Coast Guard rule.
- Boarding: Dubai Marina or Dubai Harbour, depending on the yacht. We send the exact meeting point after booking. Arrive a little early, because time starts at the booked hour.
- Swimming: possible in designated swimming spots and near the islands, if the weather allows and the captain approves.
- Surprise: if one of you is planning a surprise, tell us on WhatsApp and we set up the cake and flowers before you board.
Planning an event? Read about a private chef on board and full event planning.
FAQ
How much does an anniversary yacht rental in Dubai cost?
For two people, the 36 Ft Luxury Oryx costs AED 499 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, so AED 998. Extras like cake (AED 150) and a bouquet (AED 200) are added on top.
What is the best time for an anniversary trip?
Sunset is the most popular, because the light is soft and the skyline lights up on the way back. Evening trips after dinner are also possible, with start times up to 23:30.
Can we have dinner on board?
Yes. Food is served from 12 PM with a minimum of 2 meals: Mix Grill at AED 157 or Seafood at AED 150 per person. A chef on board or a buffet is priced on WhatsApp.
Is the yacht shared with other people?
No. Every trip is private for your group only.
Can we bring children?
Yes. Count them in the guest number, and bring an original passport or Emirates ID for each of them.
Ready to book? Choose the yacht, date and extras on our yacht rental in Dubai page, or message us on WhatsApp with your anniversary date and guest count.
