The Lotus Mega Yacht VIP ticket is the premium way to spend three hours on the Lotus Royale. It includes everything in Food & Bar and adds an exclusive reserved VIP table, priority check-in at the VIP lounge, premium spirits and bubbly, and reserved upper-deck seats.
VIP guests check in at the VIP lounge beside the valet drop-off, bypassing the general line, and board from 18:45 for the 19:30 departure from Pier 7 on the Marina Promenade. The buffet is the same five-star international spread with BBQ stations, live cooking counters and a RoboChef, with a VIP food selection, and you also have access to the open-air sun deck lounge.
During the evening a DJ, dancers and traditional performers entertain on the decks while the yacht passes JBR, Bluewaters Island, the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, weather permitting.
This ticket suits celebrations, couples, corporate groups and anyone who wants a guaranteed table and better drinks. Alcohol rules apply, so guests need to be 21 or over. For the same buffet with a more basic drinks package, choose Food & Bar.
Planning tips: the Lotus Royale is a large yacht with three decks, so the experience feels more like a floating event than a small boat dinner, with plenty of room to move between lounges, indoor air-conditioned areas and the open decks. Arrive at Pier 7 on the Marina Promenade by 18:45 with your mobile ticket and ID, wear smart casual clothes with soft-soled shoes, and allow time for Dubai Marina traffic. UAE residents should bring their Emirates ID for boarding checks.
Check in beside Pier 7 in Dubai Marina (VIP guests use the VIP lounge).
The Lotus Royale leaves the pier on time.
The five-star buffet and live stations open.
Live DJ, dancers and traditional shows run across the decks.
The yacht docks back at Dubai Marina.
Timings: Boarding 18:45, departure 19:30, cruise ends about 22:30 daily
Timings are indicative and are confirmed in your booking message.
The Lotus Royale cruises out of Dubai Marina past JBR and Bluewaters Island toward the Palm Jumeirah and Atlantis, with the Dubai skyline lit up on the way back. In bad weather the yacht may not sail all the way to Atlantis. Exact course can change with conditions.
The tower-lined harbour where you board.
The beachfront towers along the Marina approach.
Island on the seaward side of JBR.
The palm island seen from the water.
The resort at the Palm's crescent, weather permitting.
Marina Promenade beside Pier 7, Dubai Marina (VIP guests check in at the VIP lounge near the valet drop-off)
Per the cruise page, cancelling 15 or more days before travel carries a 50% fee, 7 to 15 days before a 75% fee, and 0 to 7 days before a 100% fee. You can cancel for a full refund before the booking is confirmed (vouchers are emailed within about two business hours). New Year's Eve cruises are not cancellable.
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A reserved VIP table, priority check-in at the VIP lounge, premium spirits and bubbly, reserved upper-deck seats and the full buffet.
VIP check-in is at the lounge by the valet drop-off zone near Pier 7.
The buffet includes a VIP food selection.
Tables are allocated by our team; contact us for celebrations.
Yes, including premium spirits and bubbly; guests must be 21 or over.
Boarding starts at 18:45; the yacht departs at 19:30.
~3 hrs5-star buffet, skyline views, pool deck, cinema hall, open bars.
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