Tourists will be able to use the Uber app to access new nautical experiences in Ibiza, Venice, Athens, Paris, Corfu and Santorini.
Ride-hailing company Uber announced on Wednesday that it has launched a “sailing experience” service for travelers heading to Europe.
Uber yacht, cruise, and boat trips not only allow tourists to avoid traffic jams, but also allow them to enjoy beautiful ocean views along the way.
“A series of enchanting nautical experiences setting off with Uber this summer will include the most luxurious transportation ever to debut on the company’s app. Following Uber’s launch in Europe’s party capital last year, the Uber Yacht will land on the shores of Ibiza in August, offering customers an affordable way to travel in ultimate style,” the company said.
Uber Maritime Services
Holidaymakers can book a private yacht for the day directly through the Uber app. Departing from Ibiza Town Marina every day at 12pm, Uber Yacht offers groups of up to eight people the opportunity to explore the White Isle on a luxury Sunseeker yacht.
The eight-hour tour includes a personal captain, complimentary drinks, and locally sourced, artisanal snacks.
Uber Yacht will be available to pre-book up to 24 hours in advance via Uber Reserve in Ibiza starting July 26, and will be available throughout August.
And starting in July, the company will launch its first water transportation service in Venice, where customers can use the app to hail on-demand “limousine boats” for a tour around the Venetian lagoon with the tap of a button.
Prices start from 120 euros per trip, can accommodate up to six people per trip and can be booked on request between 8am and 8pm every day.
Later in July, Uber Boat in Greece will expand from Mykonos to Athens, Corfu and Santorini.
This summer, visitors to Paris can hop aboard an Uber Cruise, a free, hour-long private tour down the Seine River aboard an all-electric boat.
“At Uber, we want to give our customers the opportunity to get where they want to go, no matter where they travel. This summer, we’re adding a series of bucket-list experiences at sea to the Uber app in some of Europe’s most popular destinations, helping holidaymakers make the most of their trips on the water. Whether they’re sailing around Ibiza on a private yacht or experiencing the Venetian lagoon by boat, we’re excited to add some Uber magic to our customers’ holidays this summer,” said Anabel Dias, VP of Mobility EMEA at Uber.
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