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Dubai yacht add-ons

Add-on services for Dubai yacht charters

Compare catering, entertainment, staff, decorations, photo, and video before you book. Infinia coordinates 23 yacht charter add-ons across 4 categories, then checks the choices against your yacht, guest count, route, and boarding time.

Planning snapshot

4
service categories
23
bookable add-ons
1
planning contact
2-3 hr
typical decor setup window
Send the yacht size, date, guest count, and add-on wish list. We will flag what fits, what needs setup time, and what should be quoted separately.

Browse by category

Choose the add-ons that match your charter

Start with the decision your guests will notice first: food, music, service, or the setup they see when they board. Each category links to the detailed options without changing this hub into a booking form.
7 add-ons

Food & beverage

What food can I add to a yacht charter?

Private chefs, BBQ, sushi, vegetarian menus, and full yacht catering planned around the galley and guest count.

Private chefLive BBQSushiVegetarian menus

Dinner cruises, birthdays, proposals, weddings, and corporate meals.

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Entertainment

What entertainment works onboard?

DJs, live music, fishing, performers, and close-up entertainment checked against yacht power, deck space, and timing.

DJSaxophoneSingerFishing

Birthday parties, sunset cruises, corporate groups, and late-afternoon charters.

5 add-ons

Staff

Who handles guests during the charter?

Hostesses, waiters, massage therapists, tour guides, and hospitality crew sized to the event format.

HostessesWaitersTour guidesHospitality crew

Dinner service, VIP arrivals, larger groups, and sightseeing routes.

5 add-ons

Decorations & media

Can the yacht be styled before boarding?

Balloons, roses, proposal setups, birthday decor, photo coverage, and video arranged before guests step onboard.

BalloonsRosesPhotosVideo

Proposals, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, and content shoots.

What is included?

Standard charter vs add-ons

Searchers often ask what a Dubai yacht charter includes. The short answer: the yacht and operating crew are separate from event extras. This split keeps the base charter clear and stops food, decor, or entertainment from being hidden inside a vague package.

Usually included

  • Yacht, captain, and crew for the booked charter
  • Safety briefing and onboard equipment arranged by the operator
  • Water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee on standard Dubai charters
  • Route guidance for Dubai Marina, JBR, Palm Jumeirah, and nearby sights

Quoted as add-ons

  • Private chefs, BBQ, sushi, vegetarian menus, and catering staff
  • DJs, saxophone artists, singers, dancers, magicians, and fishing setups
  • Hostesses, waiters, massage therapists, tour guides, and hospitality crew
  • Balloons, roses, proposal decor, birthday styling, photos, and video

Decision support

How to choose add-ons without overbooking the yacht

The best service list is not the longest one. It is the list that fits the yacht, the marina setup window, and the way guests will move onboard.

Start with the yacht and time slot

Some add-ons need deck space, galley access, power, or a quiet setup window. We check those details against the yacht before quoting extras.

Size the service team to the guest list

A private dinner, a 25-person birthday, and a corporate networking cruise need different staff. The wrong ratio is where delays usually start.

Separate included items from extras

Your quote should make the base charter clear, then list food, entertainment, staff, decor, VAT, gratuity, and supplier lead time where they apply.

Birthday yacht party

DJ, birthday decorations, catering, cake table, hostesses, and a photographer if you want edited photos after the charter.

Plan a birthday charter

Proposal or anniversary

Roses, proposal styling, private dinner, saxophone, and discreet photo or video coverage with crew briefed before boarding.

Plan a proposal cruise

Dinner or sunset cruise

Private chef, sushi or BBQ, waiters, soft music, and timing that fits sunset, dinner service, and the return to marina.

Compare dinner cruises

Planning FAQs

Questions to answer before you confirm add-ons

How early should I book yacht charter add-ons?

Simple catering and staff requests are best sent at least 48 hours ahead. Decorations, performers, photographers, and custom menus need more notice because access, setup time, and supplier availability have to be confirmed.

Are add-on prices included in the yacht charter rate?

No. The standard charter rate usually covers the yacht, captain, crew, safety equipment, route, water, soft drinks, tea, and coffee. Food, entertainment, staff, decorations, photo, and video are quoted as add-ons unless a package states otherwise.

Can I combine multiple services in one charter?

Yes. Common combinations include catering with waiters, DJ with birthday decor, proposal setup with roses and saxophone, and private chef with a photographer. We check the yacht layout before confirming the final mix.

Do add-on prices include VAT and gratuities?

The quote should state this clearly. Some suppliers include VAT in the add-on price and some list it separately. Gratuities are not assumed unless the booking notes say they are included.

Ready to price the extras around your yacht?

Share the yacht or package you are considering, then list the food, entertainment, staff, decorations, or media you want onboard. We will return a cleaner plan before you ask guests to commit.