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Why book a car when you can get a yacht through Uber?

Why book a car when you can get a yacht through Uber?

If you’re lucky enough to be in Europe this summer, you can take advantage of Uber’s water services and sail around the continent’s most stunning islands in a yacht, water limo, cruise ship or boat.

Not all of Uber’s water services are new. The yacht was unveiled in Berlin last year and is returning to the beautiful Mediterranean island of Ibiza this summer. Through the Uber app, users can book a private yacht – the Sunseeker to be precise – in advance for the day. The trip takes 8 hours and includes a personal skipper, a bottle of champagne and some snacks to nibble on. All transfers to or from the yacht from anywhere in Ibiza are also free.

The yachts depart daily at noon from Ibiza Town Marina and can accommodate groups of up to 8 people. This experience will cost you €1600, or about $1700. The yacht service officially launches in August, but can be pre-booked on Uber Reserve from July 26. Just book 24 hours in advance.

July will also see the launch of a water limousine service, which Uber is touting as the “first water transportation service of its kind.” This service will be limited to the Venice Lagoon and will operate daily between 8am and 8pm. A single limousine can accommodate up to 6 people and the entire ride will cost €120, or around $130.

Uber already offers an Uber Boat service in Mykonos, but this summer it will expand to Athens, Corfu and Santorini. Users can also book an Uber Boat through the app.

If you want to travel on a budget, this is probably your best option. An electric Uber Cruise is coming to Paris this summer. It’s a free ride down the Seine on a private cruise that you can book for up to an hour with your friends. The cruise itinerary includes Notre Dame, the Louvre, and the Eiffel Tower.

Uber ends its announcement by clarifying that these services are dependent on weather conditions and are only available for a limited time.