Places to enjoy a boat ride in Qatar
Boat rides are essential to enjoying Doha’s attractions. Qatar is surrounded by mesmerizing waters perfect for a scenic cruise around some of the country’s most popular landmarks with family and friends. If conventional boats aren’t your thing, you can try a smooth cruise on a traditional dhow, a luxurious yacht or for a bit of adventure, an exciting speedboat! If you are looking for something extra, you can always enjoy an exclusive ride aboard a luxurious houseboat.
Qatar has a multitude of options to experience a boat ride. Here is a list of places to enjoy a boat ride in Qatar.
(1) Doha Corniche
The waters surrounding the recently revamped Doha Corniche are dotted with traditional dhows readily available for a leisurely cruise offering splendid views of the Doha skyline. Hop onto a traditional dhow with family and friends for a fun-filled cruise featuring spectacular views and lively music.
Rate: From QAR 30 (Rates vary depending on number of people and duration of trip)
Advance bookings are not required. Simply walk up to a guide and request a trip for you and your family.
(2) Box Park
The colorful Box Park made of recycled shipping containers is now a popular spot for boat and yacht rentals. Offering panoramic views of the Doha skyline and picturesque Mina District (Old Doha Port), a trip on a luxurious yacht or blazing speedboat is an absolute delight! There are multiple boat and yacht rental companies located in Box Park to book your trip, here are a few:
Boxbay Boat Club – choose from a leisurely sunset cruise, fun-filled fishing trip or an exciting island adventure!
Sunset cruise
- Duration: 2 hours
- Capacity: 8 persons per trip
- Rate: QAR 1000 per trip (advance booking required)
- Inclusions: water and soft drinks
Fishing trip
- Highlights: An exciting trip to different fishing spots
- Duration: 3 hours
- Timings: Everyday 7:00 am to 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
- Capacity: 6 persons per trip
- Rate: QAR 1999 per trip (advanced bookings required)
- Inclusions: Fishing gear, ice, ice box, water and soft drinks
Visit to Al Safliya Island
- Highlights: Enjoy a fun-filled trip on a powerboat to Al Safliya Island where you can take part in different sporting activities
- Duration: 4 hours
- Timings: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
- Capacity: 8 persons without jet ski, 10 persons with jet ski
- Rate: QAR 1500 without jet ski, QAR 2500 with jet ski
- Inclusions: 2 underwater scooters, soft drinks and water
Contact: 30015911 or visit boxbayclub.com for bookings
974 Cruises – sail the waters on a luxurious houseboat reveling in the spectacular views of the skyline
- Duration: 1 hour
- Capacity: 7 persons
- Facilities on board: Equipped kitchen, living room, private bedroom and bathroom
- Rate: Sunday to Thursday – QAR 800, Friday and Saturday – QAR 900 (Rates valid until February 28, 2023)
Contact: 55063974 (Advance bookings are required)
(3) 974 Beach
The newly opened 974 beach is a hub of activity for everyone. It is also an excellent spot to enjoy a boat ride offering panoramic views with friends and family. The beach currently has 2 boat rides on offer:
Small jet boat
- Duration: 30 minutes OR 60 minutes
- Capacity: 4 persons
- Rate: QAR 400 for 30 minutes, OR QAR 750 for 60 minutes
Big jet boat
- Duration: 30 minutes OR 60 minutes
- Capacity: 4 persons
- Rate: QAR 800 for 30 minutes, OR QAR 1500 for 60 minutes
Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Contact: 55410504 for availability prior to visit
(4) The Pearl, Qatar
The man-made Pearl Island is memorable for its Venetian-inspired canals at Qanat Quartier and captivating waters at La Croisette, Porto Arabia making for a leisurely and comfortable boat ride. You may also opt for a quick gate-to-gate trip aboard a water taxi from either Qanat Quartier or La Croisette, Porto Arabia. Here are suggestions for speed boat and water taxi trips at the Pearl:
Ronautica Middle East
Pearl Speedboat – For that thrilling boat ride you always wanted!
- Highlights: Consists of a shaded main compartment and open bow
- Duration: 30 minutes – 3 hours
- Capacity: 8 persons
- Rate: QAR 300 for 30 minutes, QAR 450 for 1 hour, QAR 360 for subsequent hours, QAR 950 for 3 hours package
Water taxi service – A leisurely cruise in either Qanat Quartier or Porto Arabia
- Duration: 20 minutes or 40 minutes
- Capacity: up to 10 people
- Rate: QAR 200 for 20 minutes, QAR 400 for 40 minutes
- Gate to gate trip (within Porto Arabia gates): QAR 25 per person
Water taxi gates at Porto Arabia:
- Gate 1: In front of Harvest Coffee
- Gate 6: In front of Paul Café
- Gate 11: Close to Living Interiors
- Gate 17: In front of Carluccio’s Restaurant
- Gate 23: Close to Karak Mqanes
- Gate 29: Close to Basta Restaurant
Water taxi gate at Qanat Quartier:
- Gate B: In front of Aspro Café
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