It is Dubai's postcard landmarks seen from the sea in one loop: an open speedboat shared with up to 22 guests, a 360-degree view from every seat, stops for photos and live commentary in English from the guide on board. There are up to nine departures a day between 9 AM and 5 PM, and from October to mid-March the sun sets during the 5 PM ride. Below: what the price covers, who it suits and how it compares with the other ways to do it.
By SB Excursions · Published 19 October 2026 · Updated 19 October 2026
Tour on this route: Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour — From $45 per person, 90 minutes.
What is included in the price?
The 90-minute shared tour, live commentary from an English-speaking guide, the captain and crew, life jackets and chilled bottled water. It is from $45 per person; the 5 PM departure, the last of the day, is $60, and from October to mid-March the sun sets during that ride.
This guide also answers:
- How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
- Is the speedboat tour suitable for children?
- Are there age or health restrictions?
The short answer
Yes for couples, friends and families with children aged 5+ who want Dubai's big landmarks from the sea in one loop: it runs as a shared speedboat covering Dubai Marina and lasts 90 minutes. Meet at the marina pier behind Al Majara Tower, Dubai Marina, 30 minutes before departure.
Pricing is From $45 per person. Full prepayment confirms your seats on the boat: we agree the departure on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
Who should book it — and who should not
The 1-hour shared yacht from $32 is the calm luxury hour around the Marina, JBR and Ain Dubai, open to all ages; the speedboat from $45 is the faster 90-minute version that reaches Atlantis and the Burj Al Arab, for ages 5 to 64. The yacht party at $99 is the 21+ night with a DJ and BBQ.
What is included in the price
A booking of the Dubai Marina Speedboat Tour covers:
- 90-minute shared speedboat tour from Dubai Marina
- Live commentary from an English-speaking guide
- Experienced captain and crew
- Life jackets for every guest
- Chilled bottled water
- Photo stops at JBR, Ain Dubai, Atlantis The Palm and the Burj Al Arab
- Red carpet departure from the marina pier
Before you book
Availability is confirmed once you send the date, the time you prefer and the group size on WhatsApp. Full prepayment confirms your seats on the boat: we agree the departure on WhatsApp and send the confirmation after payment.
The route stop by stop is in the travel guide; start times, the packing list and what shifts by season are in the schedule.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is included in the price?
The 90-minute shared tour, live commentary from an English-speaking guide, the captain and crew, life jackets and chilled bottled water. It is from $45 per person; the 5 PM departure, the last of the day, is $60, and from October to mid-March the sun sets during that ride.
How do I book and what is the cancellation policy?
Book on WhatsApp: we agree the departure, and full prepayment confirms your seats. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, and refunds can take up to 14 working days to process. If the Coast Guard stops trips because of the weather, you get a full refund or a new slot.
Is the speedboat tour suitable for children?
Children aged 5 and over are welcome and wear a life jacket on board; children under 5 are not permitted on the speedboat. With younger children the 1-hour shared yacht tour is the better choice.
Are there age or health restrictions?
Pregnant women are not permitted at any stage. Guests aged 65 and over are not allowed on the speedboat, and it is not recommended over 60 or for people with back or heart problems. The boat and boarding are not suitable for wheelchair users.