Small-Group Self-Drive Speedboat Tour in Yas Island Mangroves
- 1.5–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Pilot your own speedboat around Yas Island, making stops at iconic landmarks as well as Mangrove Alley where you can spot wildlife. So make sure to keep an eye out for flamingos wanting to say hi! Take a break on Yas Beach Island where you can have a swim or just relax and have a picnic. Then zoom your way to Heritage Island where traditional UAE architecture and wildlife such as ostriches and gazelle sightings await. Last but not least, cruise up close and personal past modern marvels like the award winning circular building, egg-shaped high-rises, and a stunning lineup of towers along the Al Raha Creek canal – it's like a mini Venice right here in Abu Dhabi! So grab your sunglasses, pack your sense of adventure, and get ready to ride the waves in style with Rhino Riders – because the only thing better than being on the water is being in control of the fun!
Inclusions
What's included
- Life jacket
Itinerary
Meet your friendly guides at Al Bandar marina, who will show you how to operate your own Rhino Rider speedboat. After a quick safety and operational briefing, hop onto your boat and navigate out of the marina and cruise around Yas Island.
Test the maximum speed of your Rhino Rider as you zoom through the bay and pass by iconic landmarks like "The Giant Statue" and the awe-inspiring "Mangrove Alley", a 3-kilometer stretch of mangrove trees flanking both sides so keep your eyes peeled for wildlife surprises – you never know what critters might pop out to say hello!
Next up, it's flamingo-spotting time at our second stop, followed by a scenic tour alongside the Yas Island Golf Course, with the Ferrari World Theme Park serving as the perfect backdrop for your selfies.
As you make your way to "Peninsula Gold Beach" for a refreshing swim or a laid-back picnic, soak in the beauty of the mangrove trees up close. Then, hop back on your Rhino saddle and rev up the excitement as you head to Heritage Island, where traditional UAE architecture and wildlife such as ostriches and gazelle sightings await.
Last but not least, cruise up close and personal past modern marvels like the award winning circular building, egg-shaped high-rises, and a stunning lineup of towers along the Al Raha Creek canal – it's like a mini Venice right here in Abu Dhabi!
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.5
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Go to Al Bandar Marina. Park in the designated visitor spots, then head towards the exits leading to the outside plaza area. From there, stroll down to Gate 1 entrance where your Rhino guides will be waiting to greet you 30 minutes before check-in time.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 10 travellers
- Operated by
- Rhino Rides Abu Dhabi
- 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
- Minimum age to drive: 18
- Minimum age for passenger: 3
- Total weight limit for all passengers per boat: 225 kg
- Wearing shoes in the boat is not allowed
How it compares in Abu Dhabi
- Its from-price is 16% above the median of the 1000 experiences we list in Abu Dhabi.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 56 of 1000.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, the island capital of the United Arab Emirates, pairs a dazzling grand mosque and landmark museums with mangroves, beaches and desert.
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, with its white marble domes, floral inlay and vast courtyard, is one of the most beautiful buildings in the region and glows softly after dark. Nearby, Qasr Al Watan opens the grand halls of the presidential palace to visitors, and Qasr Al Hosn, the city's oldest stone building, tells the story of the emirate's beginnings.
Top-ranked sights in Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Abu Dhabi Corniche, Qasr Al Watan.
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