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A straight, operator's guide to real sea-fishing trips from Side, Manavgat and Alanya: what a relaxed fishing day actually looks like, how our two fishing tours compare, prices from EUR20, transfers, and honest answers on catches and who each trip suits.
The best fishing trip from Side is a relaxed sea-fishing day on the Mediterranean, and we run two: the Fishing trip from Side and the Alanya fishing tour. Both are calm days on the water with gear provided, swimming stops and a slower pace than our party boats. Book online, pay on the tour day, and compare all our boat trips in Side to pick your date.
\n\nWhat a real fishing day at sea looks like
\nA sea-fishing trip here is not about hauling in a record catch. It is a relaxed day on the water. 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 boat heads out to open water, drops anchor at fishing spots, and you fish at your own pace with lines and gear provided on board. Between sessions there are swimming stops, so it works as a day out even for people who only want to sit in the sun.
\nWe are honest about one thing: fishing is fishing. The sea decides. Some days the lines are busy, other days they are quiet. We never promise a guaranteed catch or a set list of species, because no honest operator can. What we can promise is a proper day at sea, a calm boat and captains who know the water.
\n\nWho a fishing trip actually suits
\nThese trips suit people who want a slower, quieter day than a pirate boat or a disco-yacht. If you like the idea of a rod in hand, a swim off the back of the boat and time to do very little, a fishing tour fits. Families with older children who can sit patiently tend to enjoy it. Couples and small groups looking for a low-key sea day do too.
\nIf you are travelling with very young children or you want animation, music and foam, a fishing day is probably the wrong choice. In that case look at our Side pirate boat trip or the gentler Little Pirates boat trip instead. Ready to plan a calmer day on the water? Our two fishing tours are the place to start.
\n\nThe two fishing tours compared
\nWe run two dedicated fishing days in the region. The Side trip departs from the Side and Manavgat side; the Alanya trip departs further east. Both are sea-fishing days with gear on board and swimming stops. Live prices and current timings are on each tour page.
\n| Fishing tour | \nDeparts from | \nFrom (per person) | \nBest for | \n
|---|---|---|---|
| Fishing trip from Side | \nSide / Manavgat | \nSea-trip band, from around EUR20–25 | \nA serene Mediterranean fishing day close to Side hotels | \n
| Alanya fishing tour | \nAlanya | \nSea-trip band, from around EUR20–25 | \nGuests staying towards Alanya who want to relax and fish | \n
These are approximate starting bands only. For the exact live price on your chosen date, check the individual tour page before you book.
\n\nHow to choose between Side and Alanya
\nThe simplest rule is departure point. If your hotel is in or around Side, Manavgat, Belek or Kumkoy, the Fishing trip from Side means a shorter transfer. If you are staying towards Alanya, the Alanya fishing tour makes more sense on transfer time alone. Both offer the same core idea: a calm sea-fishing day with swimming stops.
\nNot sure which departure hub you are closest to? Our boat trips from Side page groups everything leaving that coast, which makes it easy to line up a fishing day with the rest of your holiday plans.
\n\nWhat is included and what to bring
\nFishing gear is provided on board, so you do not need to arrive with your own rods. Hotel transfer is arranged as part of the booking. For anything beyond that, the precise details of each day are on the tour page, and we would rather you read the real page than take an invented list from us.
\nFrom experience, guests are most comfortable when they bring:
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- Sun protection: hat, sunglasses and a strong sunscreen, since you are on open water for hours. \n
- Swimwear and a towel for the swimming stops. \n
- A light layer in case the breeze picks up at sea. \n
- Cash for extras or drinks on board. \n
Fancy a rod, a swim and a quiet stretch of the Mediterranean? Book a fishing day online and settle up on the boat.
\n\nIf you want more than fishing
\nPlenty of guests want a fishing day and a second, different boat trip in the same week. That is easy. For a calm freshwater cruise the Green Canyon boat tour (from EUR28) is our most family-friendly option, including for non-swimmers. For a full sea day the Side Suluada island boat trip (from EUR43) heads to the turquoise Suluada island, with the longer Antalya Suluada island boat tour (from EUR68) leaving from Antalya.
\nWant a shorter, cheaper sea cruise on another day? The Side dolphin island boat tour (from EUR21) has island and swimming stops. And if you are travelling as a couple or celebrating, a Private VIP boat from Side is priced per boat on request.
\n\nBooking, transfers and payment
\nBooking is straightforward. Reserve online, choose your date, and you pay on the tour day rather than up front. Hotel transfer is included in the arrangement. Guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel, so there is no single clock time we can print here. If you have a specific question about your hotel or date, the answer is best confirmed against your booking rather than a generic guide.
\n\nFrequently asked questions
\nWill I definitely catch fish?
\nNo honest operator can promise that, and we will not either. Fishing depends on the sea and the day. Some trips are busy, some are quieter. Treat it as a relaxed day at sea with the chance to fish, rather than a guaranteed haul, and you will enjoy it for what it is.
\n\nIs the fishing gear provided?
\nYes, fishing gear is provided on board on both the Fishing trip from Side and the Alanya fishing tour, so you do not need to bring your own rods. Bring sun protection, swimwear and a light layer, and you are set.
\n\nWhich fishing trip should I book from Side or Manavgat?
\nIf your hotel is in or near Side or Manavgat, the Fishing trip from Side is the closest departure. Guests staying towards Alanya are better placed for the Alanya fishing tour. Both are calm sea-fishing days.
\n\nAre fishing trips good for children?
\nThey suit older children who can sit patiently and enjoy the swimming stops. For very young children we would point you to the gentler Little Pirates boat trip or the family-friendly Green Canyon cruise instead.
\n\nHow much does a fishing trip cost and when do I pay?
\nOur sea trips start in the EUR20–25 per-person band, and fishing days sit in that range. These are approximate starting prices; the live price for your date is on each tour page. You book online and pay on the tour day.
\n\nReady to book your fishing day?
\nA fishing trip from Side, Manavgat or Alanya is one of the calmest ways to spend a day on this coast: a rod, a swim and the open Mediterranean, with gear and transfers sorted for you. Pick your date on the Fishing trip from Side page, or compare it against every other boat trip in Side to build the week that suits you. Book online, pay on the day.
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