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title: Self-Drive Speedboat Tour in Dubai
lang: en
type: tour
city: Dubai
country: United Arab Emirates
price: 199
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_group
availability: bookable
rating: 4.88
reviews: 164
duration_minutes: 60
duration_max_minutes: 90
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 28 of 48 (Yacht & Boat Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-21
data_updated: 2026-10-21
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uae/dubai/tours/self-drive-speedboat-tour-in-dubai/
---

# Self-Drive Speedboat Tour in Dubai

**Guidekin's take:** You drive your own two-seater speedboat along the coast to the landmarks, no licence or experience needed, with a guide following on a separate boat. The boat, life jacket and water are included; unsuitable in pregnancy, and anyone under the influence of alcohol is refused. 4.88 from 164 reviews at €199 per group/vehicle for 1h–1h 30m, priced per group.

In our comparison: #28 of 48 in Yacht & Boat Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Discover Dubai in a unique experience as you drive your own speedboat to the most iconic landmarks. Our 2-seater boats are specially designed so you don't need a licence or experience to drive them and our experienced local guide will be with you during the whole time on his own boat to make sure you have a safe and memorable journey.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We are located on the beach at Sofitel…
- Max 2 people: small group
- 7 start times: between 05:30 and 18:00

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €199 per group/vehicle
- Duration: 1h–1h 30m
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 164 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Seamocean
- Group: Shared, up to 2 travellers
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 05:30, 07:30, 09:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-21

## Reviews

4.88 from 164 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 160 of 164.

- 5 stars: 152 (93%)
- 4 stars: 8 (5%)
- 3 stars: 2 (1%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 2 (1%)

## What's included

- Sea Camel boat
- Bottled water
- Life jacket

## Itinerary

1. **Palm Jumeirah** (pass by, no stop) - Follow your guide past luxury villas and resorts as you exit the Palm. You will leave from Sofitel the Palm, from the inside of the famous Palm Jumeirah island, and slowly cruise by luxury villas including the one of Christiano Ronaldo.
2. **Burj Al Arab** (5m) - Once we exit to the Arabian Gulf they will speed up and zoom over to Burj Al Arab, the world's most luxurious hotel where they can take some photos.
3. **Dubai Marina** (5m) - Load up your Instagram with amazing panoramic photos of you and the Dubai skyline We will cross under the bridge at the stem of the Palm and stop in front of Dubai Marina where the world's tallest residential buildings are located.
4. **Ain Dubai** (5m) - Drive all the way to Dubai Eye take some photos in front of the world's tallest ferries wheel.
5. **Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR)** (pass by, no stop) - You will get to see the busy JBR beach before turning back

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:30, 07:30, 09:30, 12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 18:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-21
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We are located on the beach at Sofitel the Palm on Palm Jumeirah. Walk through the main lobby down to the beach and look to your right. You will find the Yacht Club on the water.

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- People under the influence of drugs and alcohol are not allowed

## Compared with other Yacht & Boat Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 48** | €199 per group | 1h–1h 30m | 4.88 (164) | shared, max 2 |
| [Dubai Private Cruise : Swim, Tan & Sightsee!](/uae/dubai/tours/dubai-private-cruise-swim-tan-sightsee/?format=md) | €208 per group | 2h | 5.0 (380) | private |
| [3Hrs Dubai private cruise: Swim! Tan! Sightsee!](/uae/dubai/tours/3hrs-dubai-private-cruise-swim-tan-sightsee/?format=md) | €362 per group | 3h | 4.99 (391) | private |
| [Parasailing Dubai with Palm Jumeirah, JBR & Ain Dubai Views](/uae/dubai/tours/parasailing-dubai-with-palm-jumeirah-jbr-ain-dubai-views/?format=md) | €52 | 1h | 4.98 (433) | shared |

Ranked #28 of 48 in Yacht & Boat Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €304, median €47; typical length 2h. 19 of 48 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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