A Palm Jumeirah private tour is a private boat
The Palm is an island you see from a distance, and the boats leave from Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour, not from the island itself.
Private boats are priced for the whole group, not per seat. That makes the party size the main number to know. A boat for up to 12 costs the same for four guests as for twelve, so the price per person falls quickly as you fill it. All prices on this page are starting prices from November 2026, and the per-person figures divide the group price by the party size.
Our picks: private yachts and boats
Choose by group size: the flower boat takes up to 8, the 50-foot yacht and the Harbour yacht up to 12, and the Marina yacht up to 25. The Harbour yacht adds an optional barbecue.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in US dollars (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Marina private yacht for large groups
A private yacht for up to 25 people, from one to four hours. The largest group size of the private boats here.
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Private yacht from Dubai Harbour with optional BBQ
- Private yacht
- Captain and crew
- Soft drinks
A private yacht for up to 12 people, one to four hours. The barbecue is optional and carries an extra crew service fee.
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Private 50-foot yacht, 1 to 8 hours
A private yacht for up to 12 people. The group price is the same for four guests or twelve, and the duration runs from one hour to a full day.
Check availability →Private cruise with the Mont Fleuri flower boat
A private cruise for up to 8 people, one to two hours. The smallest group of the four private boats.
Check availability →Private yachts and boats from Dubai
Four private boats for groups of 8 to 25, from one hour to a full day on the water.
Four private boats and who they suit
50-foot yacht, 1 to 8 hours. This is the most flexible boat. It takes up to 12 people from Dubai Marina for $123 as a starting price: $10.25 each for twelve, $20.50 each for six, $30.75 each for four. Choose it for a birthday group or a family with several generations, and for the option of a whole day instead of a short cruise.
Marina private yacht, 1 to 4 hours. The largest group size here: up to 25 people for $190. Twelve guests pay $15.83 each, and a full 25 pay $7.60 each, the lowest price per person of the four. It suits a larger party such as a team or a wedding group.
Private yacht with optional BBQ, 1 to 4 hours. It leaves from the Dubai Harbour Yacht Club and takes up to 12 for $132, which is $11 each for twelve or $33 each for four. Included are a private yacht with captain and crew, soft drinks, towels, life jackets and swim aids, a music system and disposable tableware. The barbecue is optional and carries an extra crew service fee. Transfers, parking and mixers are not included, and jet skis cost extra.
Flower boat cruise, 1 to 2 hours. The smallest group: up to 8 people for $109 from Dubai Marina. Two guests pay $54.50 each, but with all eight on board it is $13.63 each. This is the short, decorative choice for a couple or a small family.
Private or shared: where the money turns
For four guests, the shared Marina cruise totals $96, against $123 for the private 50-foot yacht, so private costs $27 more for four. With five guests the totals are $120 and $123, nearly level. From six guests the private boat is cheaper: $144 shared against $123 private.
If it is just two of you and you want to see the Palm on a budget, a shared cruise is the better value. See the yacht tour guide for the shared options. Pick your boat by its starting point, since Dubai Marina and Dubai Harbour are different places.
Private tours on the Palm: practical questions
How much does a private boat cost per person?
It depends on the party. The 50-foot yacht at $123 is $20.50 each for six and $10.25 each for twelve. The Marina yacht at $190 drops to $7.60 each for 25 guests.
Which boat takes the most people?
The Marina private yacht holds up to 25 guests. The 50-foot yacht and the Harbour yacht with optional BBQ each take up to 12, and the flower boat up to 8.
Is food included?
On the Harbour yacht, soft drinks are included and a barbecue is optional for an extra crew service fee. Mixers and energy drinks are not included.
How long can I stay on the water?
Every boat starts at one hour. The flower boat runs up to 2 hours, the Marina and Harbour yachts up to 4 hours and the 50-foot yacht up to 8 hours.