Scenic rides
The one-hour Creek Harbour cruise was smooth and scenic, with striking city views from the water.
SEE X SEA DUBAI MARINA
Dubai Marina
See X Sea Dubai Marina is a boat tour agency offering crewed private-boat outings around Dubai’s coastline and landmarks. Reviews highlight smooth speedboat cruises, including Palm Discovery trips and scenic rides from Creek Harbour along the canal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
310 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Photo stops
Tours can stop at landmark viewpoints such as Atlantis and Burj Al Arab for photographs.
Comfortable boats
One family group found the boat comfortable, stable and well balanced throughout the trip.
Family friendly
A review specifically mentions a welcoming environment for children during a Dubai tour.
Landmark guides
Several trips include explanations of the sights, helping you understand what you are seeing from the water.
Private outings
The business specialises in private boats, and customers describe private speedboat trips for groups and families.
Tips for a Better Visit
Confirm boat. Confirm the exact boat before departure; one repeat visitor disliked being redirected to another boat.
Plan parking. Allow extra arrival time and check parking arrangements, as one group struggled to find parking in the crowd.
Request photos. Ask whether the route will stop at Atlantis and Burj Al Arab if landmark photographs are a priority.
Check Bluetooth. If onboard music matters, test the Bluetooth connection before leaving because one visitor found it was not working.
Ask for blankets. For a breezy trip, ask the crew about blankets; one canal-cruise group received them when the wind picked up.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Nearest to Pier 7 - behind Dubai Marina Mall
Marsa Dubai - Dubai Marina, Dubai
| Mon | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 8:30 AM – 12:00 AM |
Popular Mentions
Palm Discovery tour
A family booked this named tour for a birthday and enjoyed landmark views, onboard music and help taking photographs.
Dubai's Iconic Coastline Tour
This tour included stops at Atlantis and Burj Al Arab for photographs, with a comfortable boat noted in the review.
private 80 minute speed boat trip
The private 80-minute speedboat trip was praised for its views and enjoyable sailing experience.
Common Concerns
Boat condition
One recent visitor reported an old boat, non-working Bluetooth and no response after flagging the issue.
Rough waves
A family reported water rushing into the boat after waves from a large ship, leaving children and older passengers soaked.
Rear seating
For a full boat of eight, one customer felt the back bench needed cushions for better comfort.
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The Bottom Line
See X Sea Dubai Marina is geared towards visitors who want to see Dubai from the water rather than from another observation deck. You can book a speedboat outing, a private 80-minute trip, or a Palm Discovery tour, with routes showing landmarks such as Atlantis, Burj Al Arab and the Palm. Reviews also mention one-hour cruises from Creek Harbour along the Dubai canal.
The strongest theme is the crew’s guiding and hosting. Customers describe clear explanations of the sights, smooth rides and helpful photo stops; one family tour was especially welcoming to children. Boats are often described as comfortable and stable, and sunset trips around Dubai Marina are a recurring favourite.
There are a few things to clarify before setting off. One recent review describes an old boat, faulty Bluetooth and an ignored complaint, while another reports water rushing in after waves from a large ship. If you are travelling with children or older passengers, ask about sea conditions and the assigned boat.
Also allow time for parking, and check the Bluetooth if music is part of your plan. When the wind rises, blankets may be available from the crew.