Spacious yachts
A 55ft yacht accommodated 15 people with plenty of room, while another family found three bedrooms and washing closets useful with children.
Dubai Marina
D3 Yachts is a boat rental service departing from Dubai Marina, with private cruises for sightseeing, birthdays and group outings. Reviews highlight spacious yachts, smooth booking, onboard drinks and crew-led routes around attractions such as Ain Dubai and Atlantis.
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A 55ft yacht accommodated 15 people with plenty of room, while another family found three bedrooms and washing closets useful with children.
One family found the three bedrooms, beds and washing closets especially convenient for children, with complimentary drinks provided.
Several guests described the booking process as smooth, including quick answers through phone and WhatsApp.
Reviews often describe the captain and crew as friendly, punctual and supportive, including help boarding and keeping guests topped up.
Guests can play their own music via Bluetooth, and one reviewer said the captain was happy to accommodate requests.
The crew are credited with choosing comfortable speeds for pictures and taking good photos during the cruise.
Birthday parties and end-of-year events have included coordinated setups and surprise viewing of the Dubai drone show.
Confirm decor. If you want decorations, confirm the setup and communication before paying; one reviewer specifically regretted booking a decorated yacht.
Ask about food. Check whether food is included for your yacht. One family received drinks but arranged its own catering because food was not included.
Check weather. For fishing or open-sea plans, check the weather and tides yourself before departure rather than relying solely on the operator.
Confirm charges. Before boarding, get every fee and the agreed cruise duration confirmed in writing to avoid disputes over payment or time on the water.
Choose timing. Daytime trips in good weather may be more comfortable; one reviewer specifically recommended visiting when the weather is good and during the day.
Bring a playlist. If music matters to your group, prepare a playlist and ask to connect through Bluetooth, which a reviewer said was available onboard.
Plan the visit
| Mon | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Tue | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Wed | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Fri | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sat | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Sun | 12:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
A short marina outing received strong feedback for its views, yacht and friendly crew.
A family booked this fishing outing, but high tides prevented them from staying in the open sea.
A reviewer specifically mentioned the 95ft Gulfcraft as a notably large yacht and said they would book again.
Although many reviews praise the crew, others report rude behaviour from a captain or crew, including shouting and disrespectful treatment.
One guest said decoration arrangements were not communicated clearly before booking and would not recommend the company for decorated yachts.
Two reviews describe disputes over unexplained fees, payment and time returned to the marina; clarify all charges and trip duration in writing.
A fishing trip ended early because of high tides, and the reviewer said weather information and refund options were not clearly handled.
The Bottom Line
D3 Yachts departs from Dubai Marina for private yacht outings, including a 1hour marina tour, birthday cruises, sightseeing and group celebrations. Reviews mention routes past Dubai Marina, Ain Dubai, Atlantis and the Dubai drone show, with some captains slowing down for photographs or positioning the yacht for views. The fleet includes different yacht sizes.
A 55ft yacht was described as comfortable for 15 people, while one family appreciated a yacht with three rooms, beds and washing closets. That makes the layout useful for longer outings and families, although suitability for very young children should be checked directly. Complimentary water, soft drinks or other beverages are mentioned, but food is not always included; one group arranged its own catering.
Booking is often described as responsive and straightforward, with WhatsApp communication and smooth coordination for birthdays. Bluetooth music is available on at least one yacht. The main caution is inconsistency: some guests report rude conduct, unclear decoration communication and disputes about fees or shortened time.
Confirm inclusions, decorations, charges and the exact return time in writing, and check weather and tides yourself for fishing or open-sea trips.