Ride-hailing company Uber has launched ‘nautical experiences’ for travelers heading to Europe, it said on Wednesday.
Uber’s yacht, cruise and boat trips will ensure tourists are not only able to skip traffic jams but also enjoy a scenic ride in the sea while they do so.
“The series of magical nautical experiences setting sail with Uber this summer will include the most luxurious mode of transport ever to launch on its app. Following Uber’s launch in Europe’s party capital last year, Uber Yacht will arrive on the shores of Ibiza in August, giving customers an affordable way to travel in ultimate style,” the company said.
Uber’s marine services
Holidaymakers can pre-book a private yacht for the day directly via the Uber app. Departing from Ibiza Town Marina every day at 12pm, Uber Yacht will offer groups of up to eight people the opportunity to sail around the white isle in a luxurious Sunseeker Yacht.
Each eight-hour trip comes with its own personal skipper, complimentary drinks and locally sourced artisan snacks.
Uber Yacht will be available to pre-book via Uber Reserve in Ibiza starting on July 26 and a minimum of 24 hours in advance, with the product available during August.
Moreover, starting in July, the company will launch a first-of-its-kind water transport service in Venice. Customers can use the app to summon a ‘Limo Boat’ on-demand to get around the Venetian Lagoon at the tap of a button.
Priced from €120 per trip, the boat service can accommodate up to six people per trip and will be available to book on demand between 8am and 8pm each day.
Later in July, Uber Boat in Greece will expand from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu and Santorini.
Those visiting Paris this summer can jump aboard an all-electric boat to enjoy an Uber Cruise, a free one-hour private tour down the river Seine.
“At Uber we want to give our customers the opportunity to go anywhere, wherever they are travelling. This summer we are adding a series of bucket-list worthy nautical experiences to the Uber app in some of Europe’s hottest destinations, helping holidaymakers make the most of their trip on the high seas. Whether it’s sailing around Ibiza in your own private yacht or experiencing the Venetian Lagoon by boat, we’re thrilled to add some Uber magic to our customers’ holidays this summer,” said Anabel Diaz, Vice President, EMEA Mobility at Uber.
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