Side Boat Trip to Caretta Bay: River, Sea Swim & Foam Party

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Cruise from the Manavgat River to turtle-famous Caretta Bay, swim where cool river water meets the warm sea, and dance through a deck-top foam party.

About this trip

The day opens gently. An air-conditioned vehicle collects you from your hotel and drops you at the pier, where our licensed captain and crew are waiting to welcome you aboard. At 10:00 we slip our lines and glide onto the calm Manavgat River, the water still and glassy in the morning light. We drop anchor at the river delta, one of the most unusual swim spots on this coast. Here the cool freshwater of the river pours straight into the warm, salty Mediterranean, so you can feel both worlds at once in a single dip. While you swim and build up an appetite, the crew prepares a freshly cooked lunch to enjoy on deck. With lunch behind us, we lift the anchor and swap the quiet river for the open sea. Cruising along the coastline toward the historic peninsula of Side, we reach the day's headline stop: Caretta Bay. Its clear turquoise water is a natural home for Caretta Caretta sea turtles, and it makes the perfect setting for a long, unhurried second swim. As the afternoon sun softens, the boat turns for home and the deck becomes a floating party. Foam, music and laughter carry us back toward the harbour, and by 16:00 we dock. Your transfer is already waiting to run you comfortably back to your hotel.

Tour highlights

  • Deck-top foam party with music on the cruise home
  • Long swim stop at Caretta Bay, home of the sea turtles
  • Freshly cooked lunch served on deck, included in your ticket
  • Swim where the cool Manavgat River meets the warm Mediterranean
  • Two-way air-conditioned hotel transfer, door to pier and back

What's included

  • Foam party and supervised swimming breaks
  • Licensed captain, certified crew and guides
  • Passenger insurance for the full tour
  • Onboard lunch prepared fresh during the delta stop
  • Round-trip hotel transfer by air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

  • Personal spending and extra snacks beyond lunch
  • Photos and videos from onboard media teams
  • Optional all-inclusive drink package upgrade
  • Alcoholic and soft drinks (available at the onboard bar)

Good to know

  • Departure 10:00, return to harbour around 16:00
  • Boat, gear and staff are fully licensed and certified for safety
  • An unlimited drinks package can be added onboard from the crew
  • Keep an eye out at Caretta Bay, you may spot a sea turtle nearby
  • Bring swimwear, a towel, sunglasses and high-SPF sunscreen for two swim stops

Frequently asked questions

What makes the Caretta Bay boat trip special?+
It combines three very different experiences in one day: a calm river cruise, a swim at the delta where fresh and sea water mix, and a stop at Caretta Bay where you might spot the Caretta Caretta sea turtles that nest along this coast.
Can I swim during the tour?+
Yes, swimming is central to the day. There are two main supervised swim stops, one at the river delta and a longer one in the clear turquoise water of Caretta Bay.
Is lunch included?+
Yes. A freshly cooked lunch is served on deck during the delta stop and is included in your ticket. Drinks and extra snacks are available separately from the onboard bar.
Is the trip suitable for families with children?+
Absolutely. The calm water and supervised swim stops make it a relaxed, family-friendly day, and kids love the foam party and looking out for the turtles.
How long does the tour last?+
The boat departs at 10:00 and docks back at the harbour around 16:00, roughly six hours on the water, plus your hotel transfers at each end.

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