The Captain's Club

Name

The Captain's Club

Legal name

ذا كابتن لتجارة السفن والقوارب ذ.م.م (The Captain for Ships and Boats Trading LLC)

Website

https://thecaptainsclub.ae

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Boat Club Membership

NAICS

Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation, Water (48721)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400), Services-Equipment Rental & Leasing, Nec (7359)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Yacht & Luxury Boat Charters (With Crew) (THAJALAE)

Keywords

• Boat club membership
• Marine leisure services
• Yacht subscription
• Boat rental access
• Luxury boating club

Headquarters

HQ city

Abu Dhabi

HQ country

United Arab Emirates

HQ region

Middle East

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: The company generates revenue through recurring membership subscriptions. Members pay a monthly fee (starting from 1,500 AED/month as indicated on the website) to gain access to the fleet of 200+ boats across multiple marina locations. Membership tiers likely vary by access level, boat categories, and number of booking credits. The subscription model replaces the need for members to purchase, insure, park, and maintain boats individually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

The Captain's Club is MENA's first and largest premium boat club, offering a subscription-based membership that grants access to a fleet of 200+ boats across 20+ marina locations in 8+ cities throughout the UAE and broader GCC. Members pay a recurring monthly fee (starting from 1,500 AED/month) to book cruising boats, fishing boats, wakeboarding boats, cabin cruisers, and pontoon boats on demand via a mobile app, eliminating the costs of boat ownership such as insurance, maintenance, parking, and licensing. The club also curates exclusive on-water experiences including house boats, sailing, luxury yacht charters, and professional fishing trips.

Product overview

The Captain's Club is MENA's first and largest premium boat club operating across 24 locations in the UAE and GCC. The core offering is a membership (starting from 1500 AED/month) that provides access to a fleet of 200+ boats across 20+ marinas in 8+ cities. The boat fleet spans five main categories: Cruising Boats, Fishing Boats, Wakeboarding Boats, Cabin Cruisers, and Pontoon Boats. Beyond the core fleet access, the club offers exclusive curated experiences including House Boat, Sailing, 52 ft. Luxury Yacht, and Professional Fishing Trips. Members book boats through a mobile application, with benefits including guaranteed availability or 100% cashback, membership freezing options, and access to multiple cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The Captain's Club Membership A premium subscription-based boat club membership providing members with access to a fleet of 200+ boats across 20+ marina locations in 8+ cities in the UAE and GCC. The membership includes no insurance fees, no parking fees, no maintenance costs, 365-day access, guaranteed availability or 100% cashback, membership freezing when traveling, and a 2-day captain training program to obtain a local boat operating license. Designed for affluent individuals, families, and friend groups seeking a premium boating lifestyle without the burdens of boat ownership.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fleet expansion from 230+ to 300+ vessels following AED 25 million investment, planned for April 2026
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kuwait International Boat ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 January 2026The Captain's Club participated in the Kuwait International Boat Show 2026, leveraging the event to highlight its expanding presence in the Gulf marine sector and connect with prospective members and partners in Kuwait.
• Abu Dhabi International Boat ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 20 November 2025The Captain's Club participated in the Abu Dhabi International Boat Show 2025 as a Platinum Sponsor, using the event to showcase its growing position in the marine sector, highlight the attractiveness of boating in the region, promote boat club memberships and water-based experiences, and network with prospective members, industry decision-makers, and boating enthusiasts seeking flexible ways to enjoy the sea.
• Qatar International Boat ShowcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 November 2025The Captain's Club participated in the Qatar International Boat Show 2025 in Doha, using the event to strengthen its regional presence, showcase boat club memberships and on-water experiences, and connect with visitors, partners, and boating enthusiasts across the Gulf region.
• Australian Business Group Golf DayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 October 2025The Captain's Club participated as the Golden Sponsor at the Australian Business Group Golf Day 2025 in Abu Dhabi, reinforcing its role as an active supporter of business and marine lifestyle communities in the region. The event provided networking opportunities with business professionals and high-net-worth individuals.
• Monaco Yacht Show 2025coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 September 2025The Captain's Club participated in the Monaco Yacht Show 2025 as part of the UAE pavilion, marking its role as an active supporter of the marine industry and lifestyle communities. The event provided a platform to showcase the club's growing standing in the marine sector and promoted the MENA region as a premier boating destination.
• Stars in Bars Restaurant (Yas Marina)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembers with a Yas Marina-based membership receive a 20% discount at Stars in Bars restaurant within Yas Marina, providing a complimentary dining benefit as part of the club experience.
• Emirates Palace MarinacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEmirates Palace Marina is a private marina accessible exclusively to The Captain's Club members. The club offers 40+ boats and yachts at this location for fishing, wakeboarding, and cruising. Additional services available on request include water donuts, ice for drinks or food, and full BBQ setups. Captain services available up to three times per year at no extra charge.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Ahoy Club: Dubai-based yacht and boat subscription club offering members access to a fleet of vessels on a recurring fee basis — the most direct regional competitor to The Captain's Club in the GCC premium boat-club niche.
• Freedom Boat Club: The largest boat club franchise in the US, operating a subscription-based model where members pay a monthly fee for access to a fleet of boats across multiple locations — the closest direct comparable subscription boat-club business model to The Captain's Club.
• Carefree Boat Club: Long-established North American boat club offering members unlimited use of a fleet of vessels for a monthly fee, with training included. Same member-facing value proposition (no ownership, multi-location access, recurring subscription) as The Captain's Club.

Emerging players

• Boatsetter: Global peer-to-peer and captained boat rental marketplace with a sizable US footprint. Overlaps with The Captain's Club on the customer use case (boat access without ownership) but substitutes a per-trip rental model for a recurring subscription.
• SamBoat: European boat rental platform offering both bareboat and crewed charters directly and via boat owners. Competitor in adjacent technology-enabled boat access; serves similar premium leisure customers though primarily in European waters.
• GetMyBoat: World's largest peer-to-peer boat rental marketplace, allowing consumers to charter vessels with or without a captain. Comparable product category and HNW/affluent customer overlap, though pricing is per-trip rather than subscription.

Regional players

• Royal Yachts International: UAE luxury yacht and boat charter broker serving HNW individuals and corporate clients with vessel hire across the GCC. Competes for the same Dubai/Abu Dhabi premium-boating customer with a charter model rather than a subscription boat-club model.
• Xclusive Yachts: UAE-based luxury yacht charter operator offering crewed yacht and boat experiences in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Comparable premium customer base and geography, focused on one-off charters rather than recurring subscription access.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/TheCaptainsUAE
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxomkJYx3kcGqOO3W08cxzA
• Facebookfacebook.com/thecaptainsclubuae
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/thecaptainsclub
• Instagraminstagram.com/thecaptainsclub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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