The cruising ground
Dubai's marinas — Mina Rashid, Port de la Mer, Dubai Harbour — anchor a charter market that now runs eleven months of the year. Itineraries combine the Palm and World Islands with quiet anchorages off the Musandam Peninsula.
Best season
October through May. Halal provisioning and alcohol-free packages available on request.
Operational notes
- — 01Halal provisioning and alcohol-free charters as standard option
- — 02Eleven-month season — November to April is peak
- — 03Direct access to Musandam, Abu Dhabi, and the Saudi Red Sea coast
Sample itinerary
A seven-day passage from Dubai.
Day 1
Embark Dubai Harbour
Skyline cruise, sunset off Bluewaters and Ain Dubai.
Day 2
Palm Jumeirah
Anchor between the fronds, lunch on board, afternoon at Atlantis.
Day 3
World Islands
Private island lunch, swimming and water toys.
Day 4
Cross to Musandam
Overnight passage to Khasab fjords.
Day 5
Musandam fjords
Snorkelling at Telegraph Island, dolphin pods at dawn.
Day 6
Return passage
Long lunch underway, afternoon at sea.
Day 7
Disembark Dubai
Breakfast and farewell at Dubai Harbour.
Available from Dubai