
Ikarus United Marine Services
Kuwait's sea, closer than ever
Sunset cruises, jet skis and private yachts from the heart of Kuwait.
Estimated return total 14.000 KD
- Passenger & vehicle ferries
- 30 – 40 minute crossing
- Sailing times follow the tides
2013
Serving since
27
Vessels in the fleet
460+
Berths across two clubs
160+
Marine professionals
The Ikarus group
Five divisions, one marine partner
Transport, tourism, hospitality, marinas and marine services, all operated by Ikarus.
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Marine Transport
Passenger and vehicle ferries to Failaka, sea taxis and VIP limousine boats.
Learn more – Marine Transport - 02
Tourism & Leisure
Failaka packages, sunset cruises, yacht charter and jet skis.
Learn more – Tourism & Leisure - 03
Failaka Hospitality
Heritage Village, Ikarus Hotel, restaurant, health club and supermarket.
Learn more – Failaka Hospitality - 04
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Salmiya and Sharq yacht clubs with annual, monthly and daily berths.
Learn more – Marinas & Yacht Clubs - 05
Marine Services
Ikarus Workshop, marine fuel, cargo and crew transfers for business.
Learn more – Marine Services
Popular services
Start your journey with us
The services our customers book most.

Failaka Ferry
Daily passenger and vehicle crossings from Salmiya Marina to Failaka Dock in 30 to 40 minutes.
Times & fares
From 7 KD
Trips & Packages
Complete family days on Failaka.
Learn more – Trips & Packages
Daily · weekly · monthly
Heritage Village
Heritage houses and hotel rooms on the island.
Learn more – Heritage Village
From 5 KD
Cruises & Charters
Sunset cruises, sea limousine, yachts and jet skis.
Learn more – Cruises & Charters
Annual · monthly · daily
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
Berths at Salmiya and Souq Sharq.
Learn more – Marinas & Yacht ClubsThis season
Featured offers
- Best seller

Friday on Failaka
Ferry, lunch buffet, horse riding, paddle boats and an island tour.
Book nowFrom
10 KD
per adult
- Every Friday

Sunset cruise with DJ
One hour at sea at sunset with live music.
Book nowFrom
5 KD
per person
- Stay

A night at the Heritage Village
Heritage houses for families, by the day, week or month.
Book nowon request

Crossing time
30–40 min
From Marina Crescent, Salmiya
Discover Failaka
An island with 4,000 years of history
Just 20 km off the coast, Failaka brings together ancient sites, quiet beaches and Kuwaiti heritage in a single day.
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History & archaeology
Sites from the Dilmun civilisation and the Hellenistic era.
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The Heritage Village
Traditional Kuwaiti houses, a restaurant and horse riding.
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Beaches & activities
Calm beaches, paddle boats and a bus tour.
Booking
Book in three simple steps
Choose & send
Choose your trip on the website and send it via WhatsApp, or call us.
Confirm & pay
Our team confirms availability. Pay by KNET or cash.
Board
Arrive an hour early with your civil ID. Your ticket is scanned at boarding.

For business & government
A marine partner for organisations in Kuwait
A fleet, crew and infrastructure serving projects, operations and corporate events.
Cargo transport
To islands and ports
Crew & staff transfers
Scheduled or on demand
Ikarus Workshop
Boat and yacht maintenance
Marine fuel
Inside the marina
Corporate events
Yachts and the Heritage Village
Vehicles & equipment
Aboard Abu Al-Khair
Our commitment
Service our customers can count on
We keep improving every step of the journey, from booking to your return.
Safety first
Trained crews and life jackets for every passenger, in line with coast guard rules.
Transparent fares
Published fares before you book, with no hidden charges.
Daily support
Customer care daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm.
Schedule updates
We publish the monthly schedule and tell you about any weather changes.
Latest updates
News & announcements
- Schedule
October sailing schedule published
Check this month's outbound and return times before planning your trip.
Learn more – October sailing schedule published - Failaka
Health club opens on Failaka Island
A full fitness facility for Heritage Village guests and island visitors.
Learn more – Health club opens on Failaka Island - Stays
Autumn bookings open at the heritage houses
Thursday stays available from 1 October.
Learn more – Autumn bookings open at the heritage houses
Visit us
Ticket office at Marina Crescent
Address
Marina Crescent, Arabian Gulf Street, Salmiya, Kuwait
Opening hours
Daily 8:00 am – 10:00 pm
Bookings
+965 22022018
Planning a group trip or an event?
Our team tailors trips for companies, schools and families.
