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Abu Dhabi Guided Sightseeing Boat Tours

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

45 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

View Abu Dhabi from a new angle and satisfy your need for speed on this rigid inflatable boat tour. Choose from various routes, prebook to secure your seat, and when it’s time, feel the thrill as your craft bounces over the waves. Speed by the Corniche or Yas Island; admire landmarks like the Emirates Palace, watch for dolphins, and hear facts and stories from your guide you may otherwise miss.

See Abu Dhabi from the water on a thrilling guided RIB cruise
Prebook to reserve your place and save precious vacation time
Zip over the waves, spot dolphins, and view the Emirates Palace and Yas
Choose from different routes and departures to suit you

What's Included

On-board skipper
Lifejacket
Bottled water
Live commentary

Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Yellow Boats Abu Dhabi
https://maps.app.goo.gl/TB187Br66xyoUdNf8 - Berth - 32 Al Minzal St - in front of Yacht Gourmet & Cafe - Al Kasir - Kasser Al Amwaj - Abu Dhabi - United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi Marine Marina - Al Kasir, Berth E32, Next to Yacht Gourmet Restaurant & Cafe near Abu Dhabi Marina Mall. 60 Minutes Corniche Tour ONLY

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Emirates Heritage Village

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Etihad Towers

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Corniche

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Al Lulu Island

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Qasr Al Watan (Pass By)

Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems

Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Most travelers can participate
Very Important: Before making a booking, ensure you know the location of the tour you have chosen as we operate from two distinct locations.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.8

based on 120 reviews

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Amazing

Hayley_T, Apr 2025

Great trip on the yellow boats. Staff were very friendly and knowledgable. Got to see all the main sites and take lots of photos.

Not good communication and price high for what you get

Robin_D, Feb 2025

On the ticket for meeting place, it didn't give a location. So, i went to the original listing on viator and followed those instructions. It was an incorrect marina for my tour. I missed the tour. They did re-book me on a later, different tour at no cost at the location I was at. You do see some of the coastline of Abu Dhabi, but compared to other tours I have been on, the price of this tour should have been closer to $30/person.

Awesome

Christopher_R, Jan 2025

Fantastic view. Very fun. Be prepared to get wet. The experience was especially nice at sunset. The view was amazing!

Great first time experience

Faisal_H, Sep 2024

Would recommend a must do when your out there. Take this trip was very good. Great hosts whilst we were there too.

Interesting, safe and fun!

Andrew_H, Sep 2024

Interesting, safe and fun! Knowledgeable staff with safety and wellbeing first. We had an amazing time, thank you!!

Perfect way to summarise Abu Dhabi

Sim_B, Sep 2024

Fun filled, exciting and enjoyable boat ride. Lovely experience to do whilst in Abu Dhabi and insightful around Abu Dhabi Heritage. Tour guide was friendly and allowed for plenty of stops for pictures. One thing which would have been good is more of a clearer set up prior to experience. All other experiences contacted atleast 6 hours prior to activity but this one reached out 30 mins before agreed start time.

The weather was nice;...

Ipek_Y, Sep 2024

The weather was nice; however it was windy and the sea was wavy. The boat was like a speed boat; therefore the trip was not a peaceful boat trip enjoying the view and the sun. Rather it became a pain

Exhilirating experience

Linda_R, Sep 2024

Exhilirating ride with The Yellow Boats at night, stunning views and they took photographs for us with the iconic buildings in the background. Highly recommend.

Great experience

David_C, May 2024

Top class experience. Staff were fantastic and the whole day was brilliant. Would definitely recommend this trip

Throughly Enjoyed

kudzi_z, Feb 2024

We enjoyed this boat ride around Yas Island. Our captain was Thara and he was really good. Our guide was Dilee and was happy to answer any questions we had during the boat ride. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely recommend this.

Brilliant

Philip_S, Oct 2023

Excellent boat trip, very informative. Gentlemen giving the information we’re very knowledgeable and kind.

Thrills on the water

David_H, Oct 2023

We had a great hour long trip with Yellow Boats. The guides were knowledgeable & fun, taking lots of photos for us in front of the landmarks. Just a word of warning, the local taxi drivers didn’t seem to know where to find the marina. You need to ask for the Emirates Palace Hotel - the marina is situated in their grounds. Another reason for choosing this company as you get to see this amazing 7 star hotel up close.

Amazing view of Abu Dhabi from the water

Andrew_G, Jul 2022

No better way to see the coastline and architecture of Abu Dhabi from the water than the yellow boat tour. Was got a 90 minute tour, with spots to stop and take photos along the way...some solid circle work and speed along the beachfront in the powerful boat! A great one off experience!

Response from Host, Jul 2022

Thank you Andrew for your review, we’re so glad to hear that you enjoyed your 90-minute boat tour. It’s always great when we can help guests make the most of their time with us.