Quick answer
A real 2026 price guide to boat trips in Side, Manavgat and Antalya. Starting bands for sea trips, Green Canyon, Suluada island days, disco-yachts and private yachts, plus what drives price and how to pay a fair rate on the tour day.
In 2026, boat trips in Side start at roughly EUR 20-25 per person for shared sea trips, with Green Canyon lake cruises from about EUR 28, island days such as Suluada around EUR 42-68, and disco-yacht nights about EUR 48-68. Private boats and yachts are priced per boat on request, not per seat. These are approximate starting bands; the live price sits on each boat trips in Side page.
2026 boat trip price table (per person, starting from)
We run shared and private boats right across the Side, Manavgat, Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer coast, so we see the full spread of prices every day. Here is the quick comparison, pulled from our live system. Each figure is a per-person starting price for a shared trip, except private, which is quoted per boat. Treat them as starting bands, not fixed quotes.
| Tour type | Approx. 2026 starting price |
|---|---|
| Little Pirates (family/kids trip) | from about EUR 20 |
| Side boat / dolphin cruise | about EUR 20-25 |
| Pirate boat | about EUR 23 |
| Green Canyon lake cruise | from EUR 28 (Side) up to EUR 54 (Antalya) |
| Island day (e.g. Suluada) | about EUR 42-68 |
| Disco-yacht night | about EUR 48-68 |
| Private boat / yacht / gulet | per boat, on request |
The exact live figure always sits on the tour page, because prices shift a little with season and the departure point. If you want to compare everything side by side, open our full list of boat trips and filter by what suits you.
The cheapest way to get on the water: shared sea trips
If you want a day at sea for the lowest price, a shared open-sea trip is where to start. Our little pirates trip is built for families and kids and starts at about EUR 20. A standard Side boat or dolphin cruise runs about EUR 20-25, and a classic pirate boat trip sits around EUR 23. These are big, sociable boats where you share the deck with other guests, which is exactly why they cost less than a private hire. For younger children, the little pirates boat trip from Side is the gentlest and cheapest way in.
Green Canyon: why the price changes with your pickup point
Green Canyon is a freshwater cruise on the Oymapinar reservoir rather than an open-sea trip, and it is the clearest example of how distance moves the price. From Side it starts at about EUR 28. From Antalya, where the transfer drive is much longer, the same lake cruise rises to around EUR 54. Nothing about the boat changes; you are paying for how far we carry you to the water. The full detail and the live figure are on the Green Canyon boat tour page. You book online and pay on the tour day.
Island days, Suluada and disco-yacht nights
Island days are longer, further-out trips, so they sit higher on the scale, at roughly EUR 42-68 per person. Suluada, off the coast near Antalya, is the best-known of these. It is a full day on the water aimed at people who want turquoise swimming stops rather than the shorter coastal loops. If an island day is what you are after, look at the Antalya Suluada island boat tour, while the Side dolphin island boat tour is a shorter, cheaper alternative closer to home.
Disco-yacht trips are the evening product: music, dancing and a party crowd on board rather than a swimming-and-sunbathing day. They start at about EUR 48-68 per person. Because they run at night with a different set-up, they price above the standard daytime sea trips. Check the tour page for what is included, as it varies from boat to boat.
Shared versus private: two different ways to price
This is the single biggest thing to understand about boat trip prices. Shared trips are sold per seat, so one price covers one person on a boat you share with others. Private boats, yachts and gulets are priced per boat, on request, no matter how many of you come aboard. That means a private hire looks dear for two people but can work out sensibly for a family or a group, since you split one boat price rather than paying six or eight separate seats. If you want the whole deck to yourselves, the private options and their per-boat pricing are listed on our boat trips page.
| Shared trip | Private boat / yacht | |
|---|---|---|
| How it's priced | per person, per seat | per boat, on request |
| Best for | couples, solo, families on a budget | groups, families, celebrations |
| You share the deck? | yes, with other guests | no, the boat is yours |
| Starting point | from about EUR 20 pp | quoted per boat |
Departure point matters: where you set off from
As Green Canyon shows, the same trip can cost more depending on how far we transfer you. We arrange hotel transfer for our trips; guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning, and the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. If you want prices tied to your own resort, browse by departure point: trips from Side, or the equivalent hubs for Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer. Setting off from the closest point usually keeps the price down.
How to pay a fair rate
Three things keep you from overpaying. First, know your trip type, since a shared sea trip and an island day are not meant to cost the same. Second, choose the closest sensible departure point, because transfer distance is baked into the price. Third, book online and pay on the tour day, so you see the live figure on the product page before you commit rather than being quoted on the spot at the harbour. Every price here is an approximate starting band; the real number is always on the tour page.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boat trip in Side cost in 2026?
Shared sea trips start at roughly EUR 20-25 per person. Green Canyon lake cruises start from about EUR 28, island days such as Suluada run about EUR 42-68, and disco-yacht nights sit at about EUR 48-68. These are starting bands; the live price is on each tour page.
Why is Green Canyon more expensive from Antalya than from Side?
The cruise is the same, but the transfer drive is longer from Antalya, so the price rises from about EUR 28 out of Side to around EUR 54 out of Antalya. You are paying for the distance we carry you to the reservoir, not for a different boat.
Is a private boat cheaper than a shared trip?
Per person, no. Shared trips start from about EUR 20 a seat. A private boat is priced per boat on request, which can work out well for a family or group who split one price, but it costs more than a single shared seat. The per-boat options are on our boat trips page.
When do I pay, and when is my hotel pickup?
You book online and pay on the tour day. Guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel.
Are these prices fixed?
No. Every figure here is an approximate 2026 starting band that can move with season and departure point. The current live price always sits on the individual tour page, so check there before you book.
Ready to book?
Now you know the bands, the next step is to match a trip to your budget and your resort. See every option, with the live 2026 price on each, on our full list of boat trips in Side and book the one that fits.