Ferry from Dubai to Sharjah
- Dubai → Sharjah
- Duration1h
- Operated byRTA Dubai Ferry
- Daily
- Fair, honest prices
- Real people, not bots
- Confirm, then pay
- Secure payment
Overview
Looking for a ferry from Dubai to Sharjah? Haqqi Tours arranges Dubai to Sharjah ferry tickets - foot passengers, seats and cabins where they exist - confirmed in writing in the WhatsApp chat. The crossing takes around 1 hour with RTA Dubai Ferry, daily, from Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba to Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan). This guide covers the cost of the ferry from Dubai to Sharjah, the cheapest way to get a ticket, timetable and season, the ports, and how to book with us.
Highlights
- Ferry from Dubai to Sharjah in about 1 hour - RTA ferry with silver and gold class
- Operated by RTA Dubai Ferry
- Departs Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba, arrives Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan)
- Daily - we find the sailing that fits your day
- Cheapest ferry ticket from Dubai to Sharjah: every fare and operator checked for your date
- Foot passengers only - luggage carried free within the ferry company's limits
- Complete the form - we message you through WhatsApp with sailings and the price, you confirm, the e-ticket is issued
- Haqqi Tours also provides transfers to the port and tours at both ends of the Dubai to Sharjah crossing
Full Description
Ferry from Dubai to Sharjah at a glance
The ferry from Dubai to Sharjah in numbers, as operated by RTA Dubai Ferry: around 1 hour at sea, about 30 km, daily, on RTA ferry with silver and gold class. Departure from Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba; arrival at Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan). We offer foot-passenger tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.
- Route: Dubai to Sharjah (about 30 km by sea)
- Operator: RTA Dubai Ferry
- Crossing time: about 1 hour
- Vessels: RTA ferry with silver and gold class
- Frequency: daily
- Departure port: Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba
- Arrival port: Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan)
- Vehicles: passengers only
- Booking: form on this page, confirmation on WhatsApp, electronic ticket by message
The RTA ferry from Dubai Marina runs along the coast past the Palm, Burj Al Arab and the Creek mouth - as much a sightseeing cruise as a crossing, with an air-conditioned cabin and an open deck.
Departure: Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba
The ferry from Dubai to Sharjah leaves from Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba, in Dubai - Dubai is the Gulf's global city, a 50 km line of towers and marinas along the coast; Dubai International (DXB) sits close to the old Creek districts, about 15 km from Downtown and the Burj Khalifa and 35 km from the Marina, while Al Maktoum (DWC) lies far to the south near Expo City. Foot passengers should be at the port 45 to 60 minutes before departure, earlier on international crossings where passports are checked. Getting there: The Dubai Metro Red Line runs from DXB Terminals 1 and 3 through Downtown to the Marina and Expo, and it is genuinely useful for a light traveller; with family luggage, or for a villa or hotel off the line, a car door to door is faster and cooler.
- Let us know which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
- Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure
- Keep the e-ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together
- Luggage is carried free within the shipping line's limits; large bags go on the racks or the car deck
Arrival: Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan)
The ferry docks at Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan) - Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE, directly north of Dubai on the same coast, with Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) about 13 km from the city centre and Dubai International only 20 km away, its restored heart of souks and museums set around Al Majaz waterfront and the Khalid Lagoon. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours offers a private transfer from the port to your hotel in Sharjah with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Dubai to Sharjah crossing.
Arriving late? We note your arrival and, if you have booked a transfer, the driver tracks the ferry, so a delay costs you nothing.
On board the Dubai to Sharjah ferry: seats, cabins and luggage
What is the Dubai to Sharjah ferry like on board? RTA ferry with silver and gold class, with airline-style seats, lounges, a café or restaurant and open decks on the larger ships; overnight vessels add cabins with beds and showers. Luggage is not weighed; you keep it with you or on the racks. Haqqi Tours explains the seat and cabin options for the exact ship you are booking so you pay for what you will use.
- Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
- Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries
- Passengers only - luggage stays with you
Things to do in Sharjah after the ferry
Sharjah is the cultural capital of the UAE, directly north of Dubai on the same coast, with Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) about 13 km from the city centre and Dubai International only 20 km away, its restored heart of souks and museums set around Al Majaz waterfront and the Khalid Lagoon. Arriving by sea puts you in the middle of it: Rain Room, Mleiha archaeological desert, Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization, the Blue Souk (Central Souk) and Al Noor Island are all reachable from Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan). For the first meal, try shawarma on King Faisal Street, luqaimat with date syrup and Emirati breakfast of balaleet and chebab.
If you want the days in Sharjah organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it in the WhatsApp chat.
Best time to take the ferry from Dubai to Sharjah
The ferry from Dubai to Sharjah runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. November to March is the pleasant season; summer is hot and humid, and the Sharjah-Dubai roads are among the slowest in the country on weekday mornings and evenings. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.
Ferry or flight from Dubai to Sharjah?
Ferry versus plane between Dubai and Sharjah comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.
Return ferry from Sharjah to Dubai
We book the return crossing from Sharjah to Dubai just as easily, usually on the same confirmation. Round-trip fares and open returns are cheaper on many operators, so booking both directions together saves money. Tell us the day you want to come back on the form and we send both directions with the cost.
How much does the ferry from Dubai to Sharjah cost?
Ferry prices from Dubai to Sharjah move with the season and the vessel: the same crossing can cost a fraction on the conventional ferry in April of what the high-speed boat costs on an August weekend. Rather than quote a figure that will be wrong next week, we check the fare for the day you want to sail and send it through WhatsApp before you decide.
What we include in the price we send: the ticket for each passenger, any reserved seat or cabin you asked for, port taxes, and our service - checking the timetable, booking, sending the e-ticket and answering questions before and during the crossing.
Cheapest ferry ticket from Dubai to Sharjah: how to pay less
The cheapest ferry ticket from Dubai to Sharjah is typically on the conventional ferry, booked early, on a weekday outside the peak weeks. These are the rules our team applies:
- Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
- Travel light - some fast boats limit luggage per passenger
- Book the return with the outbound - open returns and round-trip fares are cheaper on many operators
- Ask about children's, student and resident fares, and about vehicle offers outside high season
- Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and often more scenic
- Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
We answer "what is the cheapest way to get from Dubai to Sharjah by ferry?" many times a day; the answer for the date you travel comes back by WhatsApp with the booking ready to confirm.
How to book ferry tickets from Dubai to Sharjah with Haqqi Tours
The easiest way to book a ferry from Dubai to Sharjah is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know on WhatsApp when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba and stay reachable during the crossing.
- Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
- Step 2 - we message you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
- Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
- Step 4 - we issue the electronic ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Sharjah
If plans change, the same WhatsApp conversation handles it. We explain the operator's change and cancellation rules for the fare you chose before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises later.
Timetable and season of the Dubai to Sharjah ferry
The Dubai to Sharjah ferry timetable is seasonal: high summer brings the fullest schedule and the earliest sell-outs; spring and autumn have fewer boats and better fares; winter runs a reduced service on many crossings. The crossing itself takes about 1 hour. Tell us the day and we send the sailings, and we flag the ones most exposed to a cancellation in bad weather.
If a sailing is cancelled by the shipping line for weather, you are rebooked on the next available or refunded; our WhatsApp desk handles that for you on the day.
Why book your Dubai to Sharjah ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours
Haqqi Tours is a licensed tour operator that books ferry tickets from Dubai to Sharjah every week. We provide the ticket for every passenger, the seats or cabin you want, the cheapest fare for your travel date, and a human through WhatsApp in Arabic and English before, during and after the crossing. Around the ferry, we offer transfers to the port, tours and hotels at both ends. Fill out the form; we message you with sailings and the price; you decide.
On board
- Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels
- Passenger-only vessels - luggage stays with you
- Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings
- Tickets scanned at the gate or on board; keep ID or passport handy on international crossings
- Children's fares by age band; infants generally free
Before you travel
- Assistance for reduced-mobility passengers on request - tell us when booking
- Departure from Dubai Marina or Al Ghubaiba - gate and check-in time sent with the ticket
- Arrival at Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan) - taxis, buses and our drivers at the pier
- Foot passengers 45-60 minutes early; more on international crossings
Is this right for you?
Great for
- Travellers who want their seat confirmed before the trip
- Island and coastal trips with sea views
Think twice if
- You get seasick easily
- You need door-to-door service — this is a ticket; a private transfer can be added on WhatsApp
Good to know
- Keep passports handy on international crossings - checks are done at the port
- Add a transfer at Sharjah so a driver meets the ferry with your suitcases
- Book the return with the outbound for round-trip and open-return fares
- Travel light on the fast boats - luggage space is limited
- Send us two possible dates and we tell you which is cheaper
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.
Do children need a ferry ticket?
Yes, at a child fare; infants generally sail free. Put the ages on the form and we apply the right fares for the Dubai to Sharjah crossing.
Is it better to take the ferry or fly from Dubai to Sharjah?
For most people the ferry: it docks in the town, carries all the luggage, and typically costs less door to door. We book flights too and say which is better for your dates.
Where does the ferry arrive in Sharjah?
You dock at Sharjah Aquarium (Al Khan). Buses and taxis meet every arrival, and a Haqqi Tours driver can wait at the pier with your name if you add a transfer.
What if the weather cancels the sailing?
The shipping line rebooks you on the next sailing or refunds the ticket, and our WhatsApp desk handles it for you on the day. When the forecast is poor we suggest the conventional ferry, which sails in weather that cancels the fast boats.
Can I bring a pet?
Many ships accept pets in carriers or on-board kennels, sometimes for a small fee. Let us know through WhatsApp and we confirm the rules for your sailing.
How do I book ferry tickets from Dubai to Sharjah?
Complete the form above with your date, one-way or return and the number of passengers. Haqqi Tours messages you in the WhatsApp chat with the sailings, vessels and cost; you confirm, we book and send the e-ticket.
Is the crossing rough?
Typically calm. In windy weeks the fast catamarans pitch more than the large ferries, and morning sailings tend to be the smoothest. Tell us if you suffer from seasickness and we choose the steadier vessel.
Can I change or cancel my ferry ticket?
Rules depend on the ferry company and the fare; many tickets can be changed for a fee, the cheapest cannot. We tell you exactly what applies before you confirm and handle any change through the same chat.
How often does the ferry from Dubai to Sharjah run?
Daily; the timetable thickens in summer and thins in winter. We send the sailings for the date you travel with the cost of each.
Can I choose a seat or a cabin?
Yes, wherever the ship has classes - airline-style, lounge or business seats on the fast boats, cabins on overnight sailings. Say what you prefer and we send the cost of each.
How much does the ferry from Dubai to Sharjah cost?
Ferry fares from Dubai to Sharjah vary with the company, the type of vessel, the date, the seat or cabin you choose. We do not print a figure that changes weekly; send the form and the real cost for your dates comes back on WhatsApp.
Can I take a car on the Dubai to Sharjah ferry?
This crossing is for foot passengers; we book the seats and can arrange a car or driver at the other end.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
Carry an ID or passport; it is required on many sailings and checked at the port on international crossings. We tell you what applies when we confirm.
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