Sport yacht, luxury yacht, mega yacht, super yacht, cruiser, catamaran — the terminology can be confusing. Here's a plain-English glossary of the yacht types you'll encounter in Dubai.
By size
- Sport yacht (25–40 ft) — small, fast, no overnight accommodation. Day charters only. Our 35-footer is in this category.
- Luxury yacht / motor yacht (40–80 ft) — the most common charter class. Air-conditioned cabins, saloon, fly deck. Can overnight. Our 42ft–70ft fleet.
- Mega yacht (80–130 ft) — larger, often with multiple fly decks, pools, tenders. 80+ guest capacity. Our 85ft–100ft are in this class.
- Super yacht (130 ft+) — flagship-class. Helicopter pad optional. Chef, butlers, multiple bedrooms. Our 150ft is an entry-level super yacht.
- Giga yacht (295 ft+) — extremely rare in charter. Usually private ownership only.
By hull type
- Monohull — one hull, traditional yacht shape. All of ours.
- Catamaran — two hulls, very stable, wider deck. Available in Dubai but not in our fleet.
- Trimaran — three hulls. Rare in Dubai.
By propulsion
- Sailing yacht — wind-powered, with auxiliary engine
- Motor yacht — engine-powered only (all our charters)
- Hybrid — emerging category, electric + diesel
Key features to look for
- Fly deck — upper open-air deck, best for sunbathing and dancing
- Sun deck — front sunbathing area, usually with cushioned lounges
- Saloon — main indoor lounge, air-conditioned
- Cabin — private bedroom
- Head — yacht term for bathroom
- Galley — yacht kitchen
- Bridge — captain's navigation station
- Tender — small boat attached for going ashore (on larger yachts)
Which yacht type for which occasion?
Proposal — sport yacht (intimacy). Birthday — luxury yacht with fly deck. Wedding — mega yacht (guest count). Gala dinner — super yacht (chef service). Fishing — mid-size luxury yacht (stability + speed).
Full fleet comparison and pricing on our fleet page.
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