About this experience
The boat leaves at six in the morning, before the heat and while the fish are still feeding, and heads out past the breakwater into the open Gulf. Four hours of fishing follow, with a skipper who knows where the sailfish, kingfish, queenfish and barracuda are running at that time of year.
Rods, reels, bait and tackle are all aboard, and the crew will bait a hook and land a fish for anyone who has never done this before. Refreshments are served on board. Whether you take your catch home or hand it back is up to you.
The yacht is 33 feet and takes up to eight guests, and the charter is private: you book the whole boat, not a seat on it, so the price is the same whether two of you go or eight. It is a good half-day for a family or a group of friends, and the Dubai skyline on the way back is worth the early start on its own.
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What’s included
- Food and drinks
- Four hours of deep sea fishing on a private 33-foot yacht
- Professional skipper and crew on board
- Rods, reels, bait and all fishing equipment
- Refreshments served on board
Not included
- Tips and gratuities
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off - you make your own way to the marina
- Meals and personal expenses
- Gratuities for the skipper and crew
- Any extra services requested on board, which are charged separately
Itinerary
- 1
Boarding at six in the morning
The charter leaves at six, before the heat and while the fish are still feeding. Make your own way to the boat - confirm the departure marina and berth with your booking. Rods, reels, bait and tackle are already aboard.
- 2
Out past the breakwater into the open Gulf
The 33-foot yacht clears the breakwater and heads offshore into the Arabian Gulf. How far out you go depends on where the skipper expects the fish to be running that week.
- 3
Four hours of fishing
Sailfish, kingfish, queenfish and barracuda are the usual targets, depending on the season. The crew will bait a hook and land a fish for anyone who has never done this before, and refreshments are served on board. Whether you take your catch home or hand it back is up to you.
- 4
Back in with the skyline ahead
The run back in puts the Dubai skyline in front of you for the whole approach, which is worth the early start on its own. You are ashore around ten in the morning, with the rest of the day still ahead.
Good to know
- Duration
- 4 hours
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Cancellation policy
- This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Start times
- 06:00
Know before you go
- The price is for the whole boat, not per person. Up to eight guests travel for the same fare.
- Carry a valid ID - a passport or Emirates ID - which is mandatory for the trip.
- The trip depends on weather and sea conditions and may be cancelled or moved if the sea is rough.
- Hotel transfers are not included; make your own way to Dubai Marina for the 6:00 am departure.
- There is no refund for a partly used charter, and not appearing at the departure time is charged as a full no-show.
- Wear lightweight clothing suited to several hours on the water.
- A valid passport or Emirates ID
- Lightweight clothing, sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
- A cool box if you plan to take your catch home
- Your voucher, on your phone or printed
Cancellation policy
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Non refundable
Meeting point
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Dubai Marina
- Address
- Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE
- How you meet
- Meet on location
- Coordinates
- 25.08062, 55.13975
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 4 hours.
Can I cancel this booking?
This booking is non-refundable once confirmed.
Is hotel pickup included?
No — you make your own way to the meeting point.
Where does this experience start?
It starts at Dubai Marina, Dubai Marina - Dubai - United Arab Emirates, Dubai, AE.
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- Photo credits
- Photo 6: Kevin Poh / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (cropped)
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