Qatar · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The good cruises & boat tours fill up in the cool months and the cheap ones go first. Below: 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they differ once you read the small print.
See Doha’s souq, cultural quarter, Pearl Island, skyline, and Corniche by car and dhow on a flexible four-hour private tour.
“Sayed was an excellent guide and professional. He was knowledgeable and friendly. With only 2 of us on the tour it felt like visiting the city with a new friend.”
Review of Doha’s private land and sea tour, with Souq Waqif, Katara, The Pearl, Corniche views, dhow cruise, tips, and honest value advice.
“An unique experience in Doha by day and night with a driver/guide that made our time special every minute: impeccable knowledge ,kind and pleasant ,highly recommended Javid is amazing; can’t believe we were so lucky to have him”
See Doha’s old souq, modern skyline, cultural districts, and waterfront by private vehicle and traditional dhow boat in four hours.
“We had the most incredible experience exploring Doha with Adhikaari Sudarshan as our guide. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, covering all the iconic spots: the scenic Corniche, the vibrant Souq Waqif, the modern skyline of West Bay, the cultural richness of Katara Village, the luxurious Pearl Island, and the futuristic Lusail. To top it off, the Dhow boat ride was a magical way to see the city from the water. Adhikaari Sudarshan was an absolute delight to have as our guide. His extensive knowledge about each location made the tour both educational and enjoyable. Beyond that, his kindness and approachable nature made us feel truly welcome. He went above and…”
See Doha’s souq, skyline, Lusail, Katara, Pearl Island, and a dhow cruise in 4.5 hours with a private guide.
“Samer and the driver were wonderful and very knowledgeable about Qatar! i would highly recommend this tour..”
See Doha after dark on a private city tour with Souq Waqif, Katara, the Corniche, museums, skyline views, and a dhow harbor stop.
“Doha is so beautiful at night and i highly recommend this tour. touring the city at night is much pleasurable than morning. i had an excellent tour guide (Anwar) who was full of knowledge, very caring and knew his way around the city. it was an unforgettable experience”
Review of Doha’s 1-hour speed boat adventure, with skyline views, sharp turns, safety notes, price value, itinerary, and booking advice.
“Great experience with Waseem on the speed boat, safe, enjoyable, and full of fun moments! Highly Recommended!!!”
Explore Doha by night with Souq Waqif, a dhow cruise, Katara, The Pearl, Lusail, and private transport for $82.50.
“Amazing tour with a lovely guide. Highly recommended. Well organised and comfortable. Had a really good time.”
See Doha’s top sights in four hours with private transport, an English-speaking guide, airport or cruise pickup, and flexible stops.
“Our guide was phenomenal, he was very polite, relaxed, informative, and his English was perfect. Within a few hours, we got a more than satisfying taste of Doha, and our guide did a superb job at giving us said taste. If we could, we’d rate him more than 5 stars. We recommend him to anyone and everyone visiting Qatar and by extension Doha.”
See Doha’s souq, Corniche, Katara, The Pearl, BoxPark, and a dhow cruise on a practical 3 to 4 hour city tour.
“Zia is an amazing tour guide in Doha! He really made our experience special, especially with his help on the jet skis. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for a fun and informative tour.”
Review of Doha’s private highlights tour with Souq Waqif, Katara, The Pearl, Lusail and a 55-minute dhow cruise.
“Great introduction to Doha and surrounding area Souk Waqif was amazing, I was particularly impressed by how well they treat their falcons, they even have their own hospital with all the facilities you'd expect in a human hospital!”
See Doha’s souq, falcon market, Katara, The Pearl, skyline, and Corniche by dhow on a flexible private four-hour tour.
“Sajid Khan was our excellent driver who gave us one of our most memorable excursions ever on the tour. Sajid picked us up and dropped off at the hotel and adapted the trip to our needs . If we wanted a longer stay he allowed it. If we wished to skip places again he adjusted to our needs. We would recommend Sajid for a really memorable visit”
Review of Doha’s private city tour and 30-minute dhow cruise, with Souq Waqif, Katara, The Pearl, Lusail, and practical booking advice.
“ali was very informative and took us everywhere possible within the 4+ hours we were with him. It wa a great way to see the main sights when you ar thre for a short time. We altered the order and it was not a problem. Spoke English well and Read more”
Review of Doha’s $55 city tour with Corniche, Katara, The Pearl, dhow cruise, and Qatari dinner at Souq Waqif.
“Has a wonderful time with Ali. Guided around the Souq and had a simple but very tasty meal. Dhow ride was relaxing and a great way to get a different perspective on the city. Ali had answers to all of our questions and showed us a really interesting side of the city.”
Review of Doha’s 2-hour private dhow cruise, with Corniche, West Bay, Flag Plaza, Old Doha Port, pickup, price, and practical tips.
“Ebrahem is the best guide for Doha. Made the tour feel very friendly and gave lots of facts about the city”
Review of Qatar’s 4-hour cruise-port desert safari, with camel ride, dune bashing, sandboarding, tea, and Inland Sea views for $29.
“Wow, I really enjoyed this store with Desert Safari with Asim. He is very nice guy and Driver and he explained about everything. We have a doubt about one thing when we arrived because we are not come back to the Cruise on the time and he is very kind. And we never missed this activities and I request. Can you have a plan more and he tell if you do the private tour you will be on the time because in the group tour I will be late maximum 30 minutes but he provided the private tour maximum 10 minutes and the car he will come and the group…”
Pick the desert, the city or the coast road.
