In short: an engagement party yacht in Dubai can be as small or as big as your guest list. For a small group, standard private yachts start at AED 499 per hour (2-hour minimum, up to 10 guests). For a bigger family celebration, our wedding yachts start at AED 1,000 per hour (3-hour minimum) and take up to 40 guests. Decoration runs from AED 150 to AED 20,000, a cake is AED 150 and a photographer AED 700.
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An engagement party comes after the yes. It is for parents, brothers and sisters, close friends, sometimes both families meeting properly for the first time. That changes the planning: the guest count decides the yacht, food matters more, and photos of everyone together become important. The yacht is private, so the whole deck belongs to your families for the trip.
Small engagement party: standard private yachts
For a small circle of family or friends, a standard private yacht keeps it simple. The minimum is 2 hours.
| Yacht | Guests | Per hour |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Ft Luxury Oryx | up to 10 | AED 499 |
| 44 Ft Luxury Majesty | up to 12 | AED 599 |
| 50 Ft Majesty | up to 15 | AED 649 |
Larger standard yachts for 30, 40 and up to 65 guests are on our yacht rental page. The price is for the whole yacht, not per person.
Bigger celebration: engagement party yacht Dubai for both families
When both families come, you need more deck space and more time. Our wedding yachts are booked for a minimum of 3 hours, which gives room for arrivals, photos, food and the cruise itself.
| Yacht | Guests | Per hour | 3 hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 Ft Majesty | up to 12 | AED 1,000 | AED 3,000 |
| 55 Ft Integrity | up to 15 | AED 1,200 | AED 3,600 |
| 56 Ft Majesty | up to 20 | AED 1,400 | AED 4,200 |
| 70 Ft Majesty | up to 30 | AED 1,400 | AED 4,200 |
| 82 Ft Paradise (on-deck jacuzzi) | up to 30 | AED 1,800 | AED 5,400 |
| 90 Ft Bu Mubarak | up to 40 | AED 2,000 | AED 6,000 |
For parents and siblings only, the 48 Ft Majesty is a good start. For both families with cousins and friends, the 70 Ft Majesty takes up to 30 guests. Count everyone on board, including children and the photographer. If you are already thinking about the wedding day, our yacht wedding guide covers that side.
Decoration, cake and flowers
The yacht is for your celebration; decoration and extras are added on request and paid on top of the yacht price.
- Decoration and balloons: from AED 150. Bigger set-ups with themes and colours range up to AED 20,000. Send us your idea and colours on WhatsApp and we price it.
- Cake: vanilla or chocolate, AED 150.
- Flower bouquet: AED 200, a simple touch for the bride-to-be or for both mothers.
- Mixed fruit platter: AED 150.
See every extra and how to order it in our yacht add-ons guide.
Photographer, food and arrival
An engagement is a day families look back on, so a photographer (AED 700) is one of the most popular extras. The open deck, the water and the skyline make an easy background for group photos.
For food, set meals can be added from 12 PM with a minimum of 2 meals: Mix Grill at AED 157 per person or Seafood at AED 150 per person. For a larger group, a live BBQ, a buffet or a chef on board can be arranged on request; we send the price on WhatsApp. Soft drinks, water and ice are already included with every yacht.
Want the couple to arrive in style? A limousine pick-up costs AED 800 and must be ordered one day before.
Timing: plan around sunset
Most couples choose a sunset trip. The soft light is good for photos, and after dark the skyline lights up for the cruise back. Book a start time a little before sunset so you are out on the water when the light changes. Sunset time moves through the year, so check it for your date. Our sunset yacht cruise guide explains how to time it.
A typical route passes the Dubai Marina skyline, JBR, Ain Dubai on Bluewaters and Palm Jumeirah with Atlantis The Palm. Start times are available from 6:00 to 23:30 Dubai time.
How to book your engagement yacht
- Choose the yacht on its page: date, start time (Dubai time, GMT+4), hours, guests and add-ons. Or send us your guest count on WhatsApp.
- Add decoration, cake, flowers, photographer and food.
- Pay by Visa or Mastercard, Apple Pay, Tabby (pay in 4) or Mamo Pay, or Tamara at checkout.
- Board in Dubai Marina or Dubai Harbour, depending on the yacht. We send the exact meeting point after booking.
Every guest must bring an original passport or Emirates ID. It is a Coast Guard rule, so please tell both families in advance.
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FAQ
How many guests can come to an engagement party on a yacht?
Our wedding yachts take up to 40 guests, and yachts for up to 65 guests are on the site.
What is the minimum booking?
2 hours on a standard private yacht and 3 hours on a wedding yacht.
Is the price per person?
No. The price is for the whole yacht, up to its guest limit.
Is food included?
Soft drinks, water and ice are included. Meals, cake and BBQ are added as extras.
Can guests swim during the party?
Yes, in designated swimming spots and near the islands, if the weather allows and the captain agrees. Life jackets are on board.
Ready to plan it? See all celebration yachts on our wedding and celebration yachts page, or message us on WhatsApp with your date and guest count and we will suggest the right yacht.
