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Hire a whole private boat for a birthday in Side, Manavgat or Antalya — for adults or kids. Cake, music, decoration and catering arranged on request. Priced per boat, not per seat, so a group splits one price. Send your date and group size for a custom quote.
Yes — we hire out whole boats for birthdays in Side, Manavgat and Antalya, and it works for adults or kids. You book the boat privately for your group, and extras like a cake, decoration, music, flowers or catering are arranged on request. A private hire is priced per boat, not per seat, so you split one price across everyone. Send us your date and group size for a quote on our private boat in Side.
How a private birthday boat works
When you book a private boat with us, the whole vessel is yours for the trip — no strangers, no shared benches, no fixed group schedule. It's your group, your captain and crew, and a route we agree with you. That's the difference between a private hire and a ticketed seat on a public tour: on a private boat you set the tone, from a relaxed afternoon for grandparents and grandchildren to a livelier day out for a group of friends.
Because the boat is booked for you alone, birthday extras are easy to add. We arrange the practical side — a cake brought aboard, some decoration, a speaker for music, or catering laid on — and quote those separately per event once we know what you want. Tell us the date, how many people, and the age range, and we'll build a plan around it.
Adults or kids — the same boat, a different day
A private boat suits both ends of the age range because you control what happens on board. For a children's birthday, our captains keep it calm and safe, with time to swim in shallow, sheltered water and a cake moment somewhere along the way. For an adults' birthday, the same boat becomes a slower, grown-up day — swim stops, music, a drink in hand, and no rush to be anywhere.
What changes isn't the boat, it's the plan. Kids' trips lean towards shorter swim stops and lunch; adult trips often want a longer, unhurried route with a bit more space to relax. Either way, the crew reads the group and paces the day to match.
Why per-boat pricing makes sense for a group
Private boats and yachts are priced per boat, on request — you're paying for the whole vessel, then splitting that one figure across your group. For two people, a private hire looks dear compared with two public tickets. For a birthday group, it works out sensibly: the same boat price divided among eight, ten or twelve guests brings the per-person cost right down, and everyone gets a private day rather than a shared one.
We don't publish a birthday "package price" here because there isn't a fixed one — the total depends on the boat you choose, your group size, the length of the day and any extras. Live pricing and the enquiry form sit on each private tour page, so you always see the real figure for the boat you're looking at.
What the quote covers
- The boat itself — hired privately for your group, priced per boat.
- Crew — captain and crew to run the day and the swim stops.
- Hotel transfer — arranged where offered, confirmed with your booking.
- Extras on request — cake, decoration, flowers, champagne, music or a photographer, quoted per event.
Choosing the right private boat
We run several private options across the region, from an intimate boat for a couple's celebration to a full yacht or a classic wooden gulet for a larger group. The right choice comes down to how many guests you have and the feel you're after.
| Private option | Best for | Feel | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private VIP boat from Side | Couples and smaller celebrations | Intimate, exclusive | Per boat, on request |
| Private yacht from Kumköy | Groups wanting a yacht day | Spacious, relaxed | Per boat, on request |
| Private gulet charter | Larger groups, traditional style | Classic wooden gulet, sociable | Per boat, on request |
| Luxury motor yacht, full day | A premium, full-day birthday | High-end, private | Per boat, on request |
Not sure which fits? Send us the numbers and we'll point you to the boat that suits your group. You can compare all of them on our private boats and yachts.
Cake, music, decoration and other extras
The extras are what turn a private boat day into a birthday. We arrange these on request, quoted per event, because every group wants something different:
- A cake brought on board for the birthday moment.
- Decoration to dress the boat for the occasion.
- Music — a speaker so you can play your own.
- Flowers or champagne for a grown-up celebration.
- A photographer to capture the day, if you'd like one.
- Catering laid on to suit the group and the length of the trip.
We can't list a set menu or a fixed extras price here, because it's built around your event. When you enquire, tell us which of these you want and we'll fold them into your quote.
Where you depart and how pickup works
Most of our private birthday boats leave from the Side and Manavgat area, and we also run private departures further along the coast — you can see the full list on our Side departures page. Choose the hub closest to where you're staying and we'll take it from there.
For transfers, guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. We do this so the pickup fits your specific hotel and the day's plan rather than a generic timetable. Once your booking is in, we handle the logistics and confirm everything with you before the day.
How to book your birthday boat
Booking is straightforward. Pick the private boat that suits your group size, then use the enquiry form on that product page to send your date, the number of guests and any extras you'd like — cake, decoration, music, catering. We come back with a per-boat quote for the whole day, extras included, so you know the total before you commit. Ready to plan it? Head to the boat that fits your group and send us the details.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private birthday boat in Side?
Private boats and yachts are priced per boat, on request — not per seat. The total depends on the boat, your group size, the length of the day and any extras like a cake or catering. Live pricing and enquiry are on each private tour page, so send your date and numbers for a firm quote.
Does a private boat birthday work for children?
Yes. Our captains keep children's trips calm and safe, with swim stops in sheltered water and a cake moment along the way. It's the same private boat as an adults' day — we just adjust the plan to suit the age range. Tell us the ages when you enquire.
Can you arrange a cake, decoration and music?
Yes — a cake, decoration, flowers, champagne, music or a photographer are all arranged on request and quoted per event. There's no fixed package; we build the extras around your birthday once we know what you want, and include them in your per-boat quote.
How does hotel pickup work?
Where a transfer is offered, guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. We confirm the arrangement with you before the day so you're not left guessing.
Is a private boat worth it for a small group?
For two people a private hire looks dear next to two public tickets. For a birthday group it works out sensibly, because you split one boat price across everyone — divided among eight, ten or twelve guests, the per-person cost comes right down and the whole boat is yours.
Plan your private birthday on the water
A birthday on a private boat gives you the whole vessel, a crew that paces the day around your group, and extras arranged to make it feel like an occasion — for adults or kids alike. Send us your date and group size and we'll quote the boat and any extras together. Start by browsing our private boat options in Side and enquire on the one that fits your group.