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A straight-talking guide to the best value boat trips in Side, ranked by what you actually get for your money. Little Pirates from EUR20, dolphin island from EUR21, the pirate boat from EUR23 and Green Canyon from EUR28 — with a price-versus-inclusions comparison table from the operator that runs the boats.
The best value boat trips in Side are our Little Pirates boat trip from EUR20, the Side dolphin island boat tour from EUR21, the Side pirate boat trip from EUR23 and the Green Canyon boat tour from EUR28. Each one earns its price a different way — young families, mixed groups, party crowds or calm freshwater swimming. Compare every option on our boat trips in Side page.
What "value" actually means on a boat trip
We run these boats ourselves, so we look at value the way you should: not the lowest sticker price, but the best match between what you pay and what you get on the day. A EUR20 trip that keeps small children happy is superb value for a young family and poor value for a group wanting a party. The trick is buying the right boat, not the cheapest one.
Every trip below includes a hotel transfer, and you book online and pay on the tour day. That keeps things simple: no card details up front, and your seat is held before you travel.
Little Pirates boat trip — best value for young families (from EUR20)
Our Little Pirates boat trip is the lowest starting price we offer, and for the right guest it's the best value on the list. It's a gentle trip built around young children and families, so parents get an easy, low-stress few hours on the water rather than a big, loud day out. If your crew is small people, this is where your EUR20 works hardest.
Side dolphin island boat tour — best value shorter sea cruise (from EUR21)
The Side dolphin island boat tour is a shorter sea cruise with an island stop and swimming stops, from EUR21. For roughly the same money as the Little Pirates trip you get a proper taste of the Mediterranean — a swim, an island, and time on deck — without committing to a full day. It's the easy "we just want to get on a boat" choice, and it's priced to match.
Side pirate boat trip — best value for mixed groups (from EUR23)
If you're travelling with a mix of ages and want atmosphere, the Side pirate boat trip is the value pick from EUR23. It's a lively animated pirate boat with music and foam — fun for mixed groups where the kids want energy and the adults want a laugh. You pay a couple of euros more than the plain sea cruise and the extra buys you the entertainment.
Green Canyon boat tour — best value calm-water day (from EUR28)
Our Green Canyon boat tour is a calm freshwater lake cruise with swimming stops, from EUR28 out of Side. It's the strongest value for families, nervous swimmers and non-swimmers, because the water is flat and calm rather than open sea. Note the same trip runs from EUR54 out of Antalya — starting from Side is the cheaper way to see the same lake, so book the departure closest to you.
Price versus what you get
Here's the honest comparison. These are approximate 2026 per-person starting prices; the live figure sits on each tour page.
| Trip | From (per person) | Water | Best for | Why it's good value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Pirates boat trip | EUR20 | Sea, gentle | Young children, families | Lowest price, built for small kids |
| Side dolphin island boat tour | EUR21 | Sea | A quick, easy cruise | Island + swimming stops for very little |
| Side pirate boat trip | EUR23 | Sea | Mixed-age groups | Music and foam add the fun for a few euros |
| Green Canyon boat tour | EUR28 (Side) | Freshwater lake, calm | Families, non-swimmers | Calm water; cheaper from Side than Antalya |
To read the table plainly: the number you see is the per-person starting price. Sea trips sit in the EUR20–25 band, the pirate boat is EUR23, Green Canyon is EUR28 from Side, Suluada island runs EUR42–68 depending on departure, and the disco-yacht is in the EUR48–68 band. Private boats and yachts are quoted per boat, so the more of you there are, the better the per-head value. Ready to lock in a seat? Book online and settle up on the day — your place is held either way.
When it's worth paying more
Value isn't only about the cheapest ticket. Some days call for a bigger trip, and the higher price is fair for what it delivers.
- A full island day: the Side Suluada island boat trip from EUR43, or the Antalya Suluada island boat tour from EUR68, for the turquoise water of Suluada.
- An evening out: the Side disco-yacht night tour from EUR68 — music and dancing after dark.
- A quieter day: the Side relax boat trip with waterfall, a calmer sea cruise away from the party boats.
- Just the two of you, or a celebration: the private VIP boat from Side. Private boats and yachts are priced per boat on request.
If snorkelling or a swim is your priority rather than a specific "snorkelling tour", we don't sell a dedicated one — but our sea trips all include swimming stops, so the dolphin island or pirate boat will cover it. See how they stack up across all our departures from Side.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the cheapest boat trip in Side?
Our Little Pirates boat trip has the lowest starting price at EUR20, followed closely by the Side dolphin island boat tour from EUR21. Both are sea trips with swimming stops; the Little Pirates trip is aimed at young children while the dolphin island tour suits anyone wanting a short, easy cruise.
Is the pirate boat worth the extra few euros?
For a mixed-age group, yes. At EUR23 the Side pirate boat trip costs only a little more than a plain sea cruise, and the animation, music and foam are the whole point — that's where the value is if you want atmosphere rather than a quiet day.
Why is Green Canyon cheaper from Side than Antalya?
It's the same freshwater lake, but the Side departure starts from EUR28 while the Antalya version starts from EUR54, largely down to the distance travelled. If you can reach a Side departure, that's the better-value way to see Green Canyon.
Do I pay when I book?
No. You book online to hold your seat and pay on the tour day. There's no card payment up front.
What time is the hotel pickup?
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 we'll let you know your window once it's set.
The short version
For pure value, start low: Little Pirates from EUR20 for small kids, dolphin island from EUR21 for a quick cruise, the pirate boat from EUR23 for group fun, and Green Canyon from EUR28 for a calm day on flat water. Pay more only when the day calls for it. Compare prices and pick your boat on our boat trips in Side page — book online, pay on the day.