The Ocean Empress VIP Premium ticket is the top experience on this Dubai Marina vessel. You get a reserved table on the top deck, priority check-in at the VIP lounge and premium drinks on top of the buffet and entertainment that every ticket includes.
Boarding is at 20:00 beside Silverene Tower, and the ship sails at 20:30 for two hours past the Marina towers, JBR, Bluewaters Island and the Palm Jumeirah skyline. The international and Asian buffet, live cooking stations with a RoboChef, a welcome drink, soft drinks and live shows are all part of the evening.
This tier suits celebrations, couples and small groups that want to skip the general queue and have a guaranteed table with a better class of drink. Premium drinks are a step above the house beverages on the Top Deck House Beverages ticket.
UAE rules apply to alcohol: guests need to be 21 or over, and outside drinks are not permitted. Hotel pickup is not included, so arrange your own transport to Dubai Marina.
Planning tips: the Ocean Empress boards beside Silverene Tower in Dubai Marina, close to the Marina Walk restaurants, so you can arrive a little early and have a coffee before check-in. Bring your voucher and a valid photo ID, wear smart casual clothes, and take a light layer for the open decks. Metro, taxi and your own car all work for reaching the marina; hotel pickup is not included, so plan your return journey as well because the cruise finishes around 22:30.
Meet beside Silverene Tower in Dubai Marina, show your voucher and ID and board.
The Ocean Empress leaves the pier with a welcome drink.
The international and Asian buffet and live cooking stations open.
Live music, dancers and traditional performers entertain on board.
The vessel docks back at Dubai Marina.
Timings: Boarding 20:00, cruise 20:30-22:30 daily
Timings are indicative and are confirmed in your booking message.
The Ocean Empress sails from Dubai Marina along the JBR waterfront toward Bluewaters Island, with views of the Palm Jumeirah and the Dubai Harbour skyline. The open decks give good photo angles of the lit-up towers. Exact path can change with conditions.
The tower-lined marina where you board.
The beachfront promenade and towers.
The island that is home to Ain Dubai.
The palm-shaped island seen from the sea side.
The new harbour skyline on the horizon.
Beside Silverene Tower, next to Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dubai Marina
Our cancellation schedule: cancelling more than 30 days before the experience is refunded in full; 15 to 30 days before carries a 30% fee; 7 to 14 days before a 50% fee; 24 hours to 6 days before a 70% fee; and inside 24 hours, or if you do not turn up at the scheduled time, the full amount is charged. Rescheduling is always offered as an alternative to paying a cancellation fee. We may only cancel for a boat breakdown or maintenance, in which case we will try to move you to another date or vessel.
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A reserved top-deck table, priority check-in at the VIP lounge and premium drinks, plus the buffet and shows.
VIP guests use the VIP lounge for priority check-in; standard guests check in at the gate.
Yes, this tier includes unlimited premium drinks.
Yes, soft drinks and mineral water are included.
No.
Smart casual; no beachwear.
2 hrsA 2-hour Dubai Marina dinner cruise on the Ocean Empress: red-carpet welcome, welcome drink, international buffet and live entertainment across 4 decks.
2 hrsReserved top-deck seating, full buffet + live stations, skyline views.
2 hrsUnlimited house spirits, beer & wine, reserved premium table, live seafood & grill station.
per day250km/day limit, basic comprehensive insurance included.
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