Guided Self-Drive GPS Audio Tours

Guided Self-Drive Boat Tour Around Yas Island Experience Yas Island from the water on a 90-minute guided self-drive boat tour with Bayside Water Rides. This is not a traditional boat tour where you sit as a passenger. You drive your own private boat while following our captain in a separate lead boat around the waterways of Yas Island. Cruise past some of Yas Island’s famous landmarks and waterfront areas, including views around Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina Circuit and the Yas Island waterfront, while enjoying guided audio narration along the way. There are no strangers sharing your boat. Your boat is private for you, your partner, family or friends. Drive the Boat Yourself Before departure, our captain will show you how to operate the boat, explain the route and provide the necessary safety instructions. Once the orientation is complete, you take the wheel. Our captain will lead the tour from a separate boat while you follow behind in your own self-drive boat. This gives you the freedom and excitement of driving while still having a professional captain guiding the route. No previous boating experience is required to enjoy the experience. Guided Audio Tour in 15 Languages During the cruise, you can listen to GPS triggered audio narration from your boat speakers, about Yas Island and each landmark you pass by . Audio narration is available in 15 languages: English Arabic French Italian Spanish Dutch Portuguese Polish German Turkish Russian Chinese Japanese Korean Hindi Prefer music instead? You can connect your phone to the boat's Bluetooth sound system and enjoy your own playlist while cruising. Island Stop & Swimming The experience also includes an island stop, giving you time to get off the boat, relax and enjoy the surroundings. Bring your swimwear if you would like to swim. It's also a great part of the experience for families, as children can enjoy some time by the water while you relax on the island. The island stop and route may depend on weather, sea conditions and operational requirements on the day. What to Bring You are welcome to bring: Swimwear Towel Sunscreen Sunglasses Light snacks Non-alcoholic beverages Your phone and favorite music Choose Your Boat When booking, choose the boat that best suits your group. Compact Boat – 12 ft Best suited for 1–2 adults, or a mix of adults and children Maximum combined guest weight: 210 kg Cruiser Boat – 14 ft Best suited for 2–4 guests, including adults and children Maximum combined guest weight: 320 kg All prices are per boat, not per person. After You Book Your experience starts from Bayside Water Rides at Al Bandar Marina, Al Raha Beach, Abu Dhabi. When you arrive, head toward the marina and meet our team at the marina gate. Our captains will welcome you and take you to the Bayside Water Rides fleet. Changing rooms and washrooms are available for men and women if you would like to change into your swimwear before the tour. Before heading onto the water, our captain will explain: How to drive and control your boat The tour route How to safely follow the lead captain Where the group will stop Important boating and safety guidelines Life jackets and the required safety equipment are provided. Your 90-Minute Yas Island Experience Once everyone is ready, follow your captain out from Al Bandar Marina and begin your 90-minute self-drive guided tour around Yas Island. Drive the boat yourself, enjoy the waterfront views, listen to the multilingual audio narration or your own music, stop at the island for a swim and enjoy the experience privately with your own group. At the end of the tour, follow the captain back to Al Bandar Marina, where the Bayside team will assist you when returning the boat. You drive. We guide. Explore Yas Island from the water in your own private boat.