Best Boat Trip for Couples in Side

For couples in Side, the best boat trip depends on the day you want. For a calm, romantic outing we run the Side relax boat trip with waterfall and the freshwater Green Canyon boat tour. For a livelier day there is the pirate boat, and for a special occasion we hire out a private VIP boat. Compare every option on our boat trips in Side page.

How to choose the right couples' boat trip

We run shared and private boats across Side, Manavgat, Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer, and after years on the water we've found couples usually fall into three camps. Some want quiet and calm water. Some want music, movement and a bit of fun. And some want the whole boat to themselves for an anniversary, a proposal or a birthday. The good news is we have a real trip for each of those, so you don't have to compromise.

The practical stuff is simple. You book online and pay on the tour day, so there's nothing to sort out in advance beyond choosing the trip. Hotel transfer is arranged for you: guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel.

The romantic, relaxed option: calm water and quiet

If your idea of a good day is a slow cruise, swimming stops and not much noise, start here. The Side relax boat trip with waterfall is our quieter sea cruise and the easiest first choice for couples who just want to unwind together on deck.

The Green Canyon boat tour is the other one we recommend a lot for couples. It's a calm freshwater lake cruise rather than open sea, with swimming stops along the way, and because the water is sheltered it suits non-swimmers and anyone who doesn't love a choppy Mediterranean day. It starts from EUR28 from Side. There's also a longer Antalya version of Green Canyon that runs from around EUR54 per person if you want a bigger day out.

A quieter sea trip is also worth a look if you want the coast rather than a lake: the Side dolphin island boat tour is a shorter cruise with island and swimming stops, from EUR21, and is an easy half-day for two.

The lively option: music, fun and a bit of energy

Not every couple wants quiet, and that's fine. If you'd rather have music, a bit of foam and a fun crowd, the Side pirate boat trip is our animated pirate boat with music and a party feel, from EUR23. It works well for couples travelling with friends or anyone who wants a sociable day rather than a still one.

For couples who want to go out in the evening, the Side disco-yacht night tour is our evening party boat with music and dancing, from EUR68. It's the closest thing we run to a night out on the water, and it's a good shout for a celebration where you both want to dance rather than sunbathe.

The private option: the boat to yourselves

For a proposal, an anniversary or simply a day where you don't want to share the deck, a private boat is the answer. Our Private VIP boat from Side is set up exactly for this — couples and celebrations, with the boat and our crew dedicated to you.

If you want something bigger or more classic, we also run a private yacht from Kumkoy, a traditional wooden private gulet charter, and a premium luxury motor yacht full day. Private boats and yachts are priced per boat on request rather than per person, so tell us the date and we'll quote it. It costs more than a shared seat, but for a special day the privacy is the whole point.

Tell us the occasion when you enquire and our captains will plan the day around it.

Romantic vs lively vs private: a quick comparison

What you want	Best trip	Setting	From (per person)
Romantic & calm	Side relax boat trip with waterfall	Quieter sea cruise	Sea trips from EUR20–25
Calm freshwater	Green Canyon boat tour	Sheltered lake, swimming stops	EUR28 (Side)
Short & easy	Side dolphin island boat tour	Shorter sea cruise, island stops	EUR21
Lively daytime	Side pirate boat trip	Animated pirate boat, music	EUR23
Lively evening	Side disco-yacht night tour	Evening party boat, dancing	EUR68
Just the two of you	Private VIP boat from Side	Private hire, celebrations	Per boat, on request

Prices are approximate 2026 starting bands; the live price is on each tour page.

A full day out: island trips for couples

If you'd rather commit to a proper full day than a half-day cruise, the island trips are a strong pick. The Antalya Suluada island boat tour is a full day to the turquoise Suluada island, from EUR68, and there's a Side Suluada island boat trip from EUR43 if you'd rather leave from closer to home. Both include swimming stops, so if snorkelling is on your list these are the trips to look at — we don't run a separate dedicated snorkelling tour, but the swimming stops on these sea trips are where you'll get in the water. Suluada island trips run from around EUR42 to EUR68 per person depending on the departure point.

Where you set off from

Most couples staying in Side leave from Side itself, and you can see everything grouped by departure point on our Side departures page. If you're staying further along the coast we also run boats from Antalya, Alanya and Belek, so the same styles of trip — relaxed, lively or private — are usually available near your hotel too. Have a browse and pick the one that fits your day.

What to know before you book

A few honest pointers from us. Booking is done online and you pay on the tour day, so you're not out of pocket up front. Transfer is included and sorted for you, with the pickup time confirmed the day before. Shared trips are the affordable way to get on the water as a couple; private boats cost more but give you the deck to yourselves. And if you're travelling with young children, the gentler Little Pirates boat trip from EUR20 is built for families rather than couples looking for a romantic day, so choose to match your group.

Frequently asked questions

What's the best boat trip for a couple's romantic day in Side?

For a calm, romantic day we'd point you to the Side relax boat trip with waterfall or the freshwater Green Canyon boat tour, both quiet cruises with swimming stops. For a genuinely special occasion, hire the Private VIP boat from Side so you have the deck to yourselves.

Can we hire a private boat just for the two of us?

Yes. The Private VIP boat from Side is set up for couples and celebrations, and we also run a private yacht from Kumkoy, a private gulet charter and a luxury motor yacht. These are priced per boat on request, so send us your date and we'll quote it.

How much does a boat trip for couples cost?

Shared sea trips start from around EUR20–25 per person, the pirate boat from EUR23, Green Canyon from EUR28, Suluada island trips from EUR42–68 and the disco-yacht from EUR68. Private boats are priced per boat rather than per person. These are approximate starting bands — the live price is on each tour page.

Do we pay when we book?

No. You book online to reserve your place and pay on the tour day. Hotel transfer is arranged for you: guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning, and the exact pickup time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel.

Is there an evening boat trip for couples?

Yes — the Side disco-yacht night tour is our evening party boat with music and dancing, from EUR68. It's the best fit if you both want a night out on the water. For a quiet evening instead, a private boat can be booked at the time of day that suits you.

Ready to pick your day on the water? Compare every romantic, lively and private option side by side on our boat trips in Side page and book the one that fits you both.