Sky Walker Yachts

Name

Sky Walker Yachts

Legal name

Sky Walker Yacht Rental

Website

https://skywalker.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Yacht Charter Services

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (487210), Tour Operators (561520), Ship and Boat Building (3366)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Ship & Boat Building & Repairing (3730)

akta.pro primary industry

Crewed Yacht Charters (Luxury Crewed) (THAEAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE), Specialty-Themed Private Cruises (Wellness, Diving, Culinary, etc.) (THAEAEAG), Luxury Sailing Yacht Manufacturing (IMAJAMAC)

Keywords

• Luxury yacht charter
• Yacht rental services
• Shared yacht tours
• Superyacht experiences
• Custom yacht building

Headquarters

HQ city

Dubai

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Private Yacht Charter: Hourly rental of private luxury yachts with captain and crew. Customers book entire yacht for exclusive use. Includes customizable itineraries, catering, water sports, and event planning services. Primary revenue stream.
2. Shared/Sightseeing Tours: Per-person ticketed shared yacht tours with fixed routes and schedules. Includes 5 daily departures covering Dubai landmarks. Meals (breakfast/BBQ) included in ticket price.
3. Super Yacht Charter: Premium superyacht rentals with bespoke itineraries, VIP transfers, executive chef dining, and luxury event services for VIP/corporate clients.
4. Add-on Services: Optional upgrades including catering (BBQ/buffet), event decoration, photography/videography, DJ/sound system, jet ski, water sports activities. Charged per activity or per person.
5. Special Event Charters: New Year's Eve, Valentine's Day, Eid, and other holiday-themed yacht experiences with premium packages including fireworks viewing, live entertainment, themed decorations, and dining.
6. Fishing & BBQ Charters: Combined deep-sea fishing and onboard BBQ dining experience along Dubai's coastline.
7. Water Sports: Standalone water sports services including jet ski rental, banana boat rides, and related activities.
8. Custom Yacht Sales & Brokerage: Yacht for sale section on website and custom yacht building services through Sky Walker Shipyard for private buyers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sky Walker Yachts owns and operates a fleet of 25+ luxury vessels from Dubai Harbour, providing private yacht charters and rentals, shared sightseeing tours with multiple daily departures, premium superyacht experiences with VIP hospitality, fishing and BBQ charters, water sports activities, and seasonal event packages (NYE, Valentine's Day, Eid). Through its Sky Walker Shipyard, the company also designs and constructs custom yachts including the S-60 Catamaran and X-62 Dynamic Monohull, with yacht brokerage and sales supporting private buyers.

Product overview

Sky Walker Yachts operates as a luxury yacht charter platform offering a diverse portfolio of services including private yacht charters, yacht rentals, shared sightseeing tours, super yacht experiences, and custom yacht building. The company owns and operates 25+ luxury vessels ranging from 40ft to 110ft, including branded yachts (TAKA, MAKA, AURA, AVA, RIO, ZIA, FIBO, RENO, GALA, LUNA, RAK 1, VIVA, INFINITY) and custom-built models (S-60 Catamaran, X-62 Dynamic Monohull). Services include standard charters, experience packages (Ride & Slide, Dine & Cruise, Fish and Grill), seasonal offerings (NYE, Valentine's packages), water sports, fishing trips, and yacht sales/building. The company positions itself as UAE's largest charter operator with 5-star service and bespoke superyacht charter capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sky Walker Yacht Tours: Shared yacht sightseeing tours with daily departures covering Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, and iconic landmarks
• Luxury Yacht Ride & Slide
• Sky Walker S-60 Catamaran
• Super Yacht Charters

Products and services

• Yacht Charter Private luxury yacht charter service in Dubai offering personalized and bespoke superyacht experiences with 5-star service, custom itineraries, professional crew, and finest catering for individuals, couples, and groups.
• Yacht Rental Private luxury yacht rental for occasions including birthday parties, dinners, proposals, business activities, and company events, with multiple vessels available from 40ft to 110ft.
• Shared Yacht Sightseeing Tours Daily per-person ticketed shared yacht sightseeing tours covering Dubai Marina, Palm Jumeirah, Atlantis, Ain Dubai, and Burj Al Arab, with five daily time slots (Early Riser 0830-1030, Atlantis Extended 1100-1400, Afternoon 1430-1630, Sunset 1700-1900, Night Lights 1930-2100) including breakfast or BBQ.
• Super Yacht Charter Ultra-luxury superyacht charter with spacious cabins, gourmet meals, personalized itineraries, complimentary VIP pick-up and drop-off, fine dining with executive chefs, onboard parties, private car transfers, spa treatments, and fitness classes for VIP and corporate clients.
• Yacht Ride & Slide 4-hour daily luxury yacht experience (1000-1400) combining yacht cruising with water sports including jet ski rides, paddle boards, inflatables, snorkeling, and a live BBQ lunch.
• Dine & Cruise Luxury dining cruise experience offering a blend of adventure and relaxation with high-end amenities, spacious cabins, gourmet meals, and personalized itineraries, anchored on the Kona 110 exclusive yacht.
• Fish and Grill Deep-sea fishing combined with freshly prepared onboard BBQ experience, allowing guests hands-on fishing followed by chef-prepared grilled dishes while cruising Dubai's coastline, operated on the Volare 60ft catamaran.
• Water Sports Standalone water sports activities including jet ski rentals, banana boat rides, paddle boards, and inflatables offered as add-on services and standalone bookings.
• Fishing Trips Deep-sea fishing charter experiences in Dubai waters operated by Sky Walker's professional crew.
• New Year's Eve Yacht Charter Luxury NYE celebration on private yachts departing 9 PM returning 2 AM, featuring VIP service, Burj Al Arab fireworks viewing, live BBQ, private chefs, live DJ, and festive decorations.
• Valentine's Day VIP Package Romantic 2-hour sunset cruise (4pm-6pm) on Astra 76ft yacht with red-carpet welcome, rose stems, bottle of bubbly, live cooking menu (hummus, meat/shrimp skewers, sushi, charcuterie, fruit, desserts), and complimentary professional photographer.
• Volare 60ft Catamaran Charter 60ft catamaran yacht (built 2024) docked at Dubai Harbour, accommodating up to 45 guests with 2 cabins, 6 bedspaces, galley, saloon, and 3 toilets, priced at AED 3,500/hour.
• Kona 110 Exclusive Yacht Charter 110ft luxury yacht (built 2022) for up to 78-85 guests with 4-cabin layout with private bathrooms, ideal for parties, birthdays, engagements, and corporate events, priced at AED 4,500/hour.
• Taka 62 Charter 62ft Sky Walker branded yacht (built 2023) docked at Dubai Harbour for up to 25 guests, featuring indoor and flybridge dining and a sunbathing platform, priced at AED 1,300/hour.
• Sura 68 (Azimut 68) Charter 68ft Azimut yacht (built 2022) for up to 12 guests, docked at Dubai Harbour with 1 cabin and 2 bedspaces, priced at AED 1,000/hour.
• Sky Walker S-60 Catamaran (Custom Build) 60ft custom-designed catamaran with up to 40 guest capacity, twin Volvo D6-440 engines, top speed 18 knots, economic cruising speed 8 knots, range over 1,200 nautical miles (upgradeable to 3,000 NM), four ensuite cabins plus head on main deck, well-equipped galley and entertainment options; available for charter and for sale.
• Sky Walker X-62 Dynamic Monohull (Custom Build) Custom-built monohull with modern sleek design, available in owner and charter versions, twin 1200 Volvo Penta engines with IPS controls and latest Garmin navigation; available for sale and charter.
• Buy a Yacht (Yacht Sales & Brokerage) Yacht purchasing and brokerage service for clients looking to buy yachts, including custom-built vessels from Sky Walker Shipyard and brokerage of pre-owned yachts.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50+ shared tours daily with multiple time slots
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Sparkle FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 December 2023Sky Walker Yachts announced a strategic collaboration with Sparkle Foundation, a UAE-registered non-profit dedicated to improving lives of children in Malawi through education, healthcare, and sustainable development. Sky Walker participated in the Sparkle Gala by EMIR at Armani Hotel, Burj Khalifa (Dec 8, 2023), donating in-kind support. The partnership follows the vision of Managing Director Simon Wickham and marks Sky Walker's commitment to social responsibility and philanthropy.
• Desert Gate & Meeting PointminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDesert Gate and Meeting Point are tourism operators who sponsored tours and tickets for Sky Walker Yachts' 2023 year-end party, rewarding team members. These partnerships support Sky Walker's HR/culture initiatives and indicate ongoing commercial relationships in the UAE tourism sector.
• DP World Tour – RAK (Ras Al Khaimah Championship)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSky Walker Yachts hosted the management and golfing enthusiasts of the Ras Al Khaimah Championship of the DP World Tour (January 25-28, 2024) aboard their 62ft FIBO Yacht anchored at Al Hamra Waterfront. The event combined golfing and yachting lifestyle experiences, with Sky Walker providing premium charter hospitality to tournament organizers and guests.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Yachtico: Global yacht charter booking platform. Indirectly comparable to Sky Walker's direct-to-consumer online booking channel and represents an emerging distribution channel for charter inventory.

Direct peers

• Beno (formerly Beno Yachts Dubai): Dubai-based yacht rental platform offering private charters and shared tour experiences. Operates a comparable fleet mix and pricing structure for the mass-affluent tourist and corporate segments.
• Seven Yachts: Dubai-based luxury yacht charter and rental company offering fleet sizes ranging from small yachts to superyachts. Competes head-to-head with Sky Walker in private charters, sightseeing tours, and corporate events along the Dubai coastline.
• Royal Yachts Dubai: UAE-based yacht charter and rental operator offering private yacht hire and event packages in Dubai. Comparable on customer base (tourists and corporate), product offering (hourly private charters, special events), and operating base (Dubai Marina/Harbour).
• Xclusive Yachts: One of the largest and most established yacht charter operators in Dubai, offering private yacht rentals, shared tours, and corporate packages. Directly comparable in target market, product mix, and operating geography to Sky Walker Yachts.

Broad incumbents

• Princess Yachts: Global luxury motor yacht manufacturer. Comparable to Sky Walker Shipyard on vessel design and supply economics; Sky Walker operates multiple Princess/Azimut-class yachts in its fleet.
• Burgess Yachts: Global superyacht charter broker and yacht sales company. Comparable to Sky Walker's superyacht charter and yacht sales/brokerage services at the high end of the market.
• Gulf Craft: One of the world's largest yacht and boat builders, headquartered in the UAE. Compares to Sky Walker Shipyard as a regional incumbent in luxury vessel manufacturing and a peer on fleet supply economics.
• Sunreef Yachts: Global luxury catamaran builder with strong presence in the UAE/Middle East. Directly comparable to Sky Walker Shipyard's S-60 catamaran program on design and target customer (luxury charter and private owner).

Emerging players

• CharterClick: Online yacht charter aggregator and booking platform that competes with Sky Walker's direct booking channel. Less vertically integrated but overlaps in end-customer acquisition for yacht charters in the UAE.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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