Private Charters
Private yacht bookings can include a safety briefing, photo stops and swimming stops, as reported on a five-hour anniversary charter.
DUTCH ORIENTAL MEGAYACHTS LLC
Dubai Marina
Dutch Oriental Megayachts is a Dubai Marina boat tour agency for shared dinner cruises and private yacht charters. Reviews highlight city-and-Atlantis sightseeing, deck entertainment, and event bookings ranging from birthday trips to weddings and New Year’s Eve.
Reputation Score
4.4
★★★★☆
321 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
City Views
Cruises provide views toward Atlantis and other Dubai landmarks, including a route around the Palm.
Buffet Variety
One dinner cruise buffet included Indian food, pasta, chicken biryani, salads, ice cream and bread pudding.
Event Setup
A private birthday charter was praised for its clean yacht, spacious open areas, elegant lighting and smooth administration.
Helpful Crew
Several reviews describe attentive table and drinks service, including staff who kept guests supplied without being intrusive.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Aircon. If travelling with children or during warmer months, confirm that the yacht’s air conditioning is working before paying.
Arrive Early. For a top-deck table, arrive early: one review recommended lining up at 7pm and said boarding began at 7:45pm.
Confirm VIP. Before booking, verify exactly what VIP or top-deck access includes, as reviews describe confusion and shared use of the paid area.
Check Buffet Timing. If appetizers matter to you, ask when they close; one guest said they were shut down early and drinks needed more service.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Bulding, Level, Marina Plaza - Office No: P01 Al Sullaj
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Popular Mentions
Lotus Mega Yacht Cruise
The Lotus Mega Yacht Cruise is mentioned as a three-hour Marina dinner cruise with buffet dining, indoor seating and sliding-door views.
Ocean Empress
Ocean Empress is mentioned for a lively dinner cruise with a robochef pasta and noodle bar, entertainment and family-friendly value.
Virgo yacht
Virgo yacht is mentioned for a private birthday party with spacious areas, clean interiors, elegant lighting and catered food.
Desert Rose yacht party
The Desert Rose yacht party review praises the DJ, bar crew, chef, security and event organisation.
Common Concerns
Air Conditioning
Two May reviews reported that the air conditioning was not working, leaving babies, toddlers and pregnant guests in uncomfortable heat.
Food Quality
Food feedback is inconsistent: some guests reported cold, tasteless meals, while another saw cockroaches near the salad bar.
Crowding
A guest paying for top-deck access said bottom-deck passengers later moved chairs and tables into the reserved area.
Booking Coordination
One VIP booking was not on the staff’s information, and the group waited more than 10 minutes while tables were located.
Bridge Clearance
An upper-deck passenger reported extremely limited clearance under bridges and witnessed another passenger hit one.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
149 AED
bottom deck
“They have 149 AED (bottom deck) for regulars and 199 AED for Top Deck access”Google review · April 2025
199 AED
Top Deck access
“They have 149 AED (bottom deck) for regulars and 199 AED for Top Deck access”Google review · April 2025
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The Bottom Line
Dutch Oriental Megayachts in Dubai Marina works for two distinct kinds of outing: shared dinner cruises such as the Lotus Mega Yacht Cruise and Ocean Empress, or private charters for birthdays, anniversaries and weddings. The draw is the combination of skyline and Palm views, dinner, music and live deck entertainment; one cruise route reached Atlantis, while a private charter included photo and swimming stops. The experience can be impressively well organised.
Reviews describe clean, stylish yachts, spacious areas for mingling, polished event coordination and attentive table service. A buffet review specifically mentions Indian dishes, pasta, chicken biryani, salads, ice cream and bread pudding. Food, however, is not consistent: other guests reported cold, bland meals and even cockroaches near the salad bar, so expectations should stay measured.
There are practical details to confirm before booking. Top-deck seating may require arriving around 7pm for a 7:45pm boarding, but one guest said the paid area later became crowded by other passengers. Check what VIP access actually covers, and confirm the air conditioning is operating if you are travelling with babies or visiting from May onward.
Upper-deck passengers should also watch carefully under bridges, where one review reported very limited clearance.