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Boat Trips from Side Old Town

Side Old Town occupies the ancient peninsula itself, ringed by Roman streets, the theatre and the temple columns standing at its tip. It is the closest base on this coast to where the boats tie up, so guests inside the walls have the shortest hop to the water — a canyon lake cruise, a pirate day or an island trip. Much of the quarter is given over to pedestrians, which makes the walk down to the harbour part of the day rather than a chore.

Boat trips from Side Old Town

19 tours
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Suluada Island Boat Trip from Side — Turkey's Own Maldives

A full-day escape from Side to Suluada, the island travellers call the Turkish Maldives. Powder-white sand, water like glass, and a lazy lunch cruise through Adrasan's hidden bays.

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€43 / per person
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Side Starcraft Disco Yacht Night Party Cruise

Dance under the stars aboard Side's electric disco yacht, with a live DJ, dazzling shows and drinks that never stop flowing.

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€68 / per person
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Side Pirate Boat Tour: A Full Day of Kids' Adventure at Sea

A pirate ship built for pure family fun, treasure hunts and face paint for the little ones, a foam party and two-sea swimming for everyone.

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€23 / per person
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Green Canyon Catamaran Cruise from Side: Calm Waters & Wild Nature

Sail the emerald reservoir of Green Canyon on a music-free catamaran, swim in cool mountain waters, and lunch beside towering cliffs. A serene day made for nature lovers.

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€33 / per person
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Side Private VIP Yacht & Wooden Boat Tour: Your Own Mediterranean Cruise

Charter a private yacht or traditional wooden boat from Side and sail the Manavgat River and Mediterranean coast entirely on your own terms.

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€545 / per person
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Little Pirates Boat Tour from Side - Family Adventure on the Sea

A playful pirate-themed cruise from Side where kids dress up, hunt for treasure, and swim in the Mediterranean while parents soak up the sun.

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€20 / per person
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Green Canyon & Oymapınar Dam Catamaran Cruise from Evrenseki

Escape into the emerald heart of the Taurus Mountains on a relaxed half-day catamaran cruise, with two swim stops and a buffet lunch over the water.

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€33 / per person
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Pirate ship boarding at the Manavgat river dock in Side
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Pirate Boat Adventure

Full-day family pirate cruise from Side on a multi-deck wooden galleon: costumed pirate crew, beach treasure hunt, foam party and swimming where the Manavgat River meets the warm sea. Hotel transfer, fresh lunch and sea insurance are included.

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€30 / per person
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Wooden tour boat with a wild dolphin surfacing in front, Side
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Dolphin Watching Cruise

The classic Side day at sea: cruise the Manavgat river, take a long swim stop where river and sea meet, then more swims offshore with lunch served on board. Pickup 08:30–09:25, back at your hotel around 17:30.

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€25 / per person
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Side Deep Sea Fishing Trip: A Serene Day on the Mediterranean

A boutique morning of deep sea fishing from Side, capped at just 12 guests, with all rods, lines and fresh bait supplied and a friendly Turkish breakfast on deck.

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€45 / per person
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Side Scuba Diving & Underwater Museum: Two Boat Dives in the Blue

A full-day boat-based diving adventure off Side, with two guided dives, the famous Underwater Museum, gear, instructor and lunch all included.

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€45 / per person
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Side Starcraft Boat Tour — A Full Day on the Mediterranean

Cruise the turquoise bays of Side, swim in crystal-clear water, and enjoy live music, animation and a fresh lunch on board.

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€34 / per person
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Side Relax Boat Trip with Waterfall Views

Drift along the calm Mediterranean off Side, cool off at unhurried swim stops, and unwind to the sight of a cascading waterfall — lunch and free soft drinks included.

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€68 / per person
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Side Relax Boat Tour — A Calm Day on the Mediterranean

A slow, silent day on the water off Side: no loud music, a guaranteed sunbed for everyone, and unhurried swim stops in quiet bays.

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€70 / per person
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Manavgat River Boat Cruise & Grand Bazaar Day from Side

Sail the emerald Manavgat River, swim where fresh water meets the sea, splash through a foam party, then shop one of the region's biggest markets.

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€21 / per person
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Side Island Boat Tour with Foam Party & Lunch

Sail out from Side for a full day of live music, crystal-clear swim stops, a hot lunch on the water and a splashy foam party. Fun, food and turquoise bays in one carefree day.

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€24 / per person
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Side Dolphin Island Boat Tour with River & Sea Swim

Cruise Side's tranquil river out to the open Mediterranean, swim where cold freshwater meets warm sea, and sail to Dolphin Island for a chance to spot wild dolphins and sea turtles.

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€21 / per person
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Side Boat Tour: A Full Day on the Turquoise Mediterranean

Cruise Side's dazzling coastline, dive into crystal-clear bays, and dance at a foam party — all with lunch and hotel transfers included.

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€20 / per person
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Side Boat Trip to Caretta Bay: River, Sea Swim & Foam Party

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.

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€20 / per person
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Why start from Side Old Town?

Hotel pickup can be arranged from Side Old Town and the surrounding resorts — the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel.

No prepayment: you reserve online in minutes and pay on the tour day.

Instant confirmation, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before your tour.

Good to know before you sail

Turkish marine-tourism rules require every licensed day-trip boat to carry a life jacket for each person on board, with children's jackets kept separately in a clearly marked, easy-to-reach place. Ask the crew where yours is before you leave the jetty.

Swimming weather on this coast runs from roughly May to November. When a storm builds, the harbourmaster can restrict traffic for the whole port, so a captain who calls a sailing off is following the port authority, not the app on your phone. Dolphins are wild here: every trip is a chance to see them, never a promise.

Compare every departure on the boat tours page, take the whole deck for your own group with a private yacht charter, or read our travel guides for what to pack and which trip suits small children.

Frequently asked questions

Which boat trips run from Side Old Town?

Side Old Town currently serves 19 boat trips — from canyon lake cruises to pirate boats, island tours and private yachts. See the full list above.

Is hotel pickup included from Side Old Town?

A hotel transfer can usually be arranged with your booking. Because pickup follows a route, the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel.

How do I book a boat trip from Side Old Town?

Pick a tour above, book online in a couple of minutes and pay on the tour day — you get instant confirmation.

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