A new business venture from an Emirati with a passion for sharing his love of the sea is the latest tour product in Abu Dhabi’s expanding attractions portfolio.
Initiative combined with a determination to succeed and a keen desire to share his passion and knowledge of Abu Dhabi’s scenic coastline and waters inspired 40-year-old Emirati Yaser Al Hamiri to set up his own Sea Cruiser tour business.
“My dream has always been to give everyone the chance to experience Abu Dhabi’s incredible beaches, warm ocean waters and rich marine life – all at an accessible and affordable price,” explained Al Hamiri.
With a background as a licensed Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) visitor guide for the city’s magnificent Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Al Hamiri received financiual support from the Khalifa Fund, which assists the development of Emirati businessmen and women to contribute to the emirate’s economic diversification.
Sea Cruiser boat tours are now sailing daily from Abu Dhabi’s fish market pier.
The company operates two ADTA tourism-licensed GulfCraft boats which can each hold 18 passengers and two crew – a professional pilot and lifeguard.
The first Abu Dhabi tour operator to use these kind of boats, each have covered cabins with large glass windows for sightseeing, and are specially designed to accommodate divers.
Each boat is equipped with GPS navigation, tracking equipment and DSC VHF radios, which automatically transmit the vessel’s position in an emergency. Individual life jackets and safety equipment are provided.
Sea Cruiser tours is aimed at providing guests with the best Abu Dhabi has to offer – from a two-hour tour of the capital city’s famous Corniche to diving, snorkelling and fishing trips and all-day cruises of the stunning natural islands and emerald green ocean just off the UAE capital.
“This is without doubt the best way to explore the many natural islands surrounding Abu Dhabi city and it really is something special to be able to immerse yourself in the fantastic scenery and feel ‘at one with nature’ with the city skyline in the distance.
“I’m looking forward to all the new marinas opening up and the possibility of picking guests up from the Corniche and taking them for a tour through the city’s waterways to the fine-dining restaurant of their choice – from Reem to Saadiyat and Yas Islands,” says Al Hamiri.