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RYA Recognised Training Centre · Dubai · Abu Dhabi
Boat Licence Dubai: RYA Certified in Just 2 Days.
The fastest, most trusted route to your boat licence. Practical training in Dubai Marina, Vida Creek and Yas Marina — recognised in 40+ countries.
★★★★★4.9 · 500+ reviews
Next course starts this weekend · 3 seats leftRYA Recognised Training Centre•DMCA Approved•FTA Approved•ISO 9001•1:3 Instructor Ratio•Boats up to 40ft
| Duration | 2 days · 70% practical, 30% theory |
|---|---|
| Certificate | RYA Powerboat Level 2 (international) |
| Boat size | Up to 40ft |
| Instructor ratio | 1:3 maximum |
| Prerequisite | None · minimum age 16 |
| Locations | Dubai Marina · Vida Creek · Yas Marina |
| Price from | AED 2,500 |
Why Xclusive Sea School
The only 5 star sea school in Dubai.
Part of the Xclusive Yachts group — the UAE's largest charter fleet with 110+ vessels and 1 million+ guests since 2006. That means better boats, better instructors, and a real career pathway on the water after you qualify.
1:3 instructor ratio
Never more than three students per boat. Real time on the helm — not standing in a queue.
Boats up to 40ft
Learn on serious vessels, not tenders. What you drive here is what you'll charter afterwards.
Weekly courses
Weekend and weekday batches. Book Tuesday, qualified by Sunday.
3 marina locations
Dubai Marina, Vida Creek Yacht Club, and Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi.
Career pathway
Progress into RYA Yachtmaster, Xclusive Boat Club membership, or a chartering career.
The Money Course
RYA Powerboat Level 2
The internationally recognised qualification. Two days, no exam, certificate on completion.
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DMCA Marine Driving Licence
Convert your RYA PB2 to the local pleasure craft licence. We handle the paperwork.
Read more →Charter Abroad
International Certificate (ICC)
Charter in Croatia, Greece, Italy, and 40+ other jurisdictions. Zero extra course time.
Read more →1 on 1 Tuition
Own Boat Training
Private lessons on your boat or ours. Perfect for new owners or refresher training.
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Trusted by 500+ new skippers.
★★★★★
"Passed my PB2 on the Saturday, chartered a boat by Friday. The instructors are pros — I felt confident from the first ten minutes."
Alex M.
Dubai Marina · June 2026
★★★★★
"The 1:3 ratio is the real deal. I had proper time on the helm and understood every manoeuvre. DMCA paperwork was handled for me."
Priya S.
Vida Creek · May 2026
★★★★★
"Best training I've had in the UAE. Slick, professional, and no time wasted. Would recommend to anyone buying their first boat."
Nasser A.
Yas Marina · April 2026
★★★★★
"I was nervous but the crew were brilliant. Man overboard drills, mooring, night vision — everything explained clearly."
Chloe R.
Dubai Marina · March 2026
★★★★★
"Xclusive punches above every other school I looked at. Bigger boats, better instructors, transparent pricing."
James W.
Vida Creek · February 2026
★★★★★
"Weekday batch fit my schedule perfectly. Now qualified and skippering our family boat every weekend."
Fatima K.
Yas Marina · January 2026
4.9500+ 5 star reviews
Common questions
Everything you need to know.
The RYA Powerboat Level 2 course starts from AED 2,500 at Xclusive Sea School. That includes fuel, insurance, RYA logbook and international certificate. Confirm the current price on WhatsApp — we honour it for 30 days.
More on the full FAQ, prices, and 2026 guide.
Ready to captain your first boat this weekend?
Two days on the water. RYA certificate in hand. Local licence to follow.
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