Yacht etiquette helps every guest enjoy the sea without unnecessary disturbance or risk.
Yacht etiquette before departure
Check your confirmation for the boarding location, arrival time, and required identification. Arriving late may reduce your trip duration or delay the group, so arrive early and contact the team if you experience a problem on the way.
Confirm the guest count in advance and never bring an additional person without company approval.
Follow the captain’s instructions
Listen to the safety briefing when boarding and identify the location of life jackets and movement routes. Follow instructions about seating, swimming, and the route because wind and sea conditions can change.
Do not enter the helm area or touch equipment without permission. When the yacht is moving, use available handholds and avoid running on wet surfaces or standing close to the edge.
Respect guests and privacy
Keep music at a reasonable volume, particularly near marinas and residential areas. Do not photograph guests or publish their images without permission, and allow everyone enough space in the seating areas.
Protect the marine environment
Never throw food, plastic, balloons, or decorations into the water. Use the provided bins, secure signs and balloons properly, and avoid lightweight decorations that could be carried away by the wind.
Do not use fireworks, real candles, smoke products, or colored materials without clear approval. Abu Dhabi Maritime provides regulations and best-practice guidance supporting safe operation and environmental protection.
Food and personal belongings
Ask which food and drinks are permitted or included in your package. Avoid glass containers when prohibited, and keep your phone, identification, wallet, and keys inside a water-resistant bag.
Book responsibly
Explore our yacht fleet, review available trips, and learn more about AD Yachts. Use the booking page to confirm your date, activities, and guest count.
Request the price, route, weather policy, and included services before payment. Review the official Abu Dhabi Maritime safe boating guidance, visit our homepage for more options, and remember that good yacht etiquette creates a safer and more comfortable experience for everyone.
