The public transport in Abu Dhabi is of international standards and can be used to commute anywhere in the country. However, if you are visiting the city for a limited time and are a fan of the sea, boat tours are more suitable. Moreover, these tours are known for covering the maximum number of tourist attractions within a limited time. A number of boat tour services are available in the region including Yellow Boat Tours – that happens to be really famous among seafarers.
Let’s discuss the Yellow Boat tour services, routes and fares in more detail.
Abu Dhabi Yellow Boat Tours
Similar to the Dubai marine transport, Abu Dhabi also has a water transport system majorly based on boat tours. These boat tours are especially arranged for tourists and cover a maximum number of key sights of the capital city.
Let’s go through the complete details pertaining to the Yellow Boat tours in Abu Dhabi, the facilities they provide and the fares they charge. However, before cruising on these tours, make sure that you read these boat safety tips to avoid any inconvenience.
Corniche Tour
The Corniche tour is designed to cover all the major skylines of the capital city. The tour starts from Emirates Palace Marina and covers six sights. The areas covered by the Corniche tour are Heritage Village, Corniche, Etihad Towers, Lulu Island and Fishermen’s Village.
The fare price of the Corniche tour is AED 149 for children (5 to 12 years) and AED 199 for adults. Whereas, if you book a private charter Corniche tour, the charges are AED 2,999.
Duration: 60 minutes
Age Limit: More than 5 years
Departure Location: Emirates Palace Marina
Corniche and Maya Island Premium Tour
The Corniche and Maya Island tour are on the waterways along the Corniche road. It covers major cultural, agricultural and historic sites of the Emirates. The guided tour will cover Abu Dhabi Corniche, Emirates Palace, Fishermen’s Village, Lulu Island, Maya Island, Presidential Palace, and Etihad Towers.
The tour costs AED 299 for adults, AED 199 for children and for a private charter it is AED 3,999.
Duration: 99 minutes
Age Limit: More than 5 years
Departure Location: Emirates Palace Marina
Yas Tour
The Yellow Boat Tours in Abu Dhabi arranges two tours for Yas Island. The first one is a 45-minute tour that covers four sights including Etihad Arena, Yas Beach, Aldar HQ and Yas Bay Waterfront. Whereas, the 75 minutes tour is a one-stop tour covering 9 sights. Other than the aforementioned sights, the tour also covers Yas Link Golf Club, Ferrari World, Samalyiah Island, Yas Mangroves and Yas Marina.
The 45 minutes Yas boat tour costs AED 149 for adults, AED 99 for children and AED 2,499 for a private charter. Whereas, the 75 minutes tour cost AED 199 (adults), AED 149 (children) and AED 2,999 (private charter).
Age Limit: More than 5 years
Departure Location: Yas Bay Waterfront
Emirates Palace Tour
The Emirates Palace tour is a combo of seafaring and breakfast at a sea-facing restaurant. After breakfast, the tour will cover key sights and the skyline of Abu Dhabi. The areas covered in this tour are Corniche, Lulu Island, Etihad Tower and Emirates Palace.
This Yellow Boat Tour in Abu Dhabi charges AED 249 for children and AED 299 for adults.
Duration: 45 minutes
Age Limit: More than 5 years
Departure Location: Emirates Palace Marina
VIP Yellow Boat Abu Dhabi Tour
VIP Yellow Boat is a customised tour specially designed for VIP guests. The boat will be limited to the VIP person and guests they bring along. A maximum of 14 people can fit in a single boat, and if you have additional guests you can rent another boat. Whereas, there is no limitation on the minimum number of people. Moreover, the key sights and duration of the tour will also be dependent upon the customer.
How to Book Yellow Boat Tour
For booking tours visit their Yellow Boat Tours website, or call on 800 892 (local)/ +971 4 432 8543 (international).
This was all about the Yellow Boat Tour in Abu Dhabi and the facilities they provide. The Yellow tour only covers popular tourist attractions and is also subject to availability. If you are interested in cruising on your own boat, browse through these used boats for sale in Abu Dhabi.
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