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A practical guide to booking a boat trip in Side, Manavgat and the wider Antalya region — popular trips, how pay-on-day works, hotel transfers, and why we price in EUR with pounds shown as approximate conversions.
Looking for a boat trip in Side? You have real choice: Green Canyon lake cruises up the Manavgat, pirate-style sea trips along the coast, and full-day Suluada excursions. We run these boats across the region. You book online and pay on the tour day, and we arrange a morning hotel transfer. Prices are set in EUR, with pounds shown as an approximate guide.
What boat trips can you do from Side?
Side sits between two very different waters, and that is why there is so much to choose from. Head inland up the Manavgat River and you reach Green Canyon, a calm turquoise reservoir ringed by pine-covered hills. Head out to the Mediterranean and you get the classic coastal sea trip, with swimming stops and time on deck. Both make an easy, family-friendly day out, and both are among the trips our guests book most often.
For a full overview of everything sailing from your part of the coast, our departure-point hub for tours from Side lists what leaves nearest your resort. If you are staying further along, we also run boats from Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer.
Green Canyon: our most-asked trip
Green Canyon is the trip most visitors ask us about first. It is a lake cruise rather than a sea trip, so the water is flat and calm — good news if anyone in your group is unsure about open-water swimming or gets seasick. You cruise the reservoir, stop to swim in the green water, and take in the hills around it.
We run a Green Canyon boat day from several starting points, and the price varies by where you set off. The Side departure is our best-value option, and there are versions from Antalya, Alanya and Belek to suit wherever you are based.
- Green Canyon from Side — from EUR28, our lowest starting price for this trip.
- Green Canyon from Antalya — from EUR54.
- Green Canyon from Alanya — from EUR38.
- Green Canyon from Belek — from EUR48.
If you fancy pairing the boat with a browse, the Manavgat market and boat day from Belek (from EUR43) combines the riverside market with time on the water. Check the individual page for the up-to-date starting price before you book.
Sea trips and island days
If you would rather be out on the Mediterranean, the Side pirate boat tour (from EUR23) is a straightforward, good-value coastal day — swimming stops, music and a relaxed atmosphere that works well for families and groups. Sea trips across the region generally start around EUR20–25 per person.
For something bigger, the Suluada island boat tour from Antalya is a full day out to clear, shallow water often compared to the tropics. Suluada trips run from roughly EUR42 up to EUR68 depending on the departure and the boat.
Compare the popular trips
Here is a quick side-by-side of the trips our guests book most, with the approximate starting price in EUR. The live figure on each tour page is the one that counts.
| Trip | Water | Departs from | From (EUR, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Green Canyon | Lake / river | Side | EUR28 |
| Green Canyon | Lake / river | Alanya | EUR38 |
| Manavgat market + boat | River + market | Belek | EUR43 |
| Green Canyon | Lake / river | Belek | EUR48 |
| Green Canyon | Lake / river | Antalya | EUR54 |
| Pirate boat | Sea | Side | EUR23 |
| Suluada island | Sea | Antalya | EUR68 |
Not sure which suits your group? Compare the full range of boat trips and read each page before you decide.
How EUR pricing works
Our base currency is the euro, so every price on the site is set in EUR. That keeps things consistent for guests from every market. If you see a figure in pounds or another currency anywhere, treat it as an approximate conversion of the EUR price — exchange rates move daily, so that figure is a guide, not a fixed amount. The live EUR price shown on the tour page is the authoritative one, and that is what your booking is based on.
We never quote a fixed sterling price, because doing so would only mislead you the moment the rate shifts. Check the tour page for the current EUR starting price and you will always have the accurate number.
Booking, payment and hotel transfers
Booking with us is simple. You reserve your place online, and you pay on the tour day itself — there is no upfront payment required to hold your spot. That means you can lock in your day at sea before you fly out, and settle up once you are there and ready to go.
Transfer is arranged as part of your booking. 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 will let you know your pickup once it is set. Because the pickup depends on where your hotel sits on the route, we cannot print a single clock time for everyone — but you will have your confirmed time in good order the evening before. All you need to do is be ready in reception then. Ready to plan your day? Browse the boat trips and pick the one that fits your resort.
A note on onboard guides and languages
Many crews across the Side, Manavgat and Antalya region are used to working with international guests. That said, we will not promise a specific guaranteed guide language for every boat, because it varies by tour. If having a guide who speaks your language matters to you, check the guide language listed for your specific tour when you book — it is shown on the tour page, and you can ask us before you confirm.
Frequently asked questions
Do I pay when I book?
No. You book online to reserve your place and pay on the tour day. There is no upfront charge to hold your spot, so you can arrange your trip before your holiday and settle up on the day.
Why are prices in euros and not pounds?
The euro is our base currency, so all prices are set in EUR for consistency across every market. Any pound figure you see is an approximate conversion that changes with the exchange rate. The live EUR price on the tour page is the accurate, authoritative one.
How does the hotel transfer work?
Transfer is arranged with your booking. Guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. You will get your confirmed pickup time the evening before, so just be ready in reception then.
Which boat trip is best for families?
Green Canyon is a strong choice for families because it is a calm lake cruise rather than open sea. The Side pirate boat tour is another easy, good-value coastal day. Compare both on their tour pages and pick the water and starting point that suit your group.
Will there be an English-speaking guide?
Many crews in the region regularly work with international guests, but the onboard guide language varies by tour. We do not guarantee a set language for every boat, so check the guide language listed for your specific tour when booking, and ask us if you are unsure.
Ready to book your day at sea?
Whichever resort you are staying in, we run boats from Side, Antalya, Alanya, Belek and Kemer, with Green Canyon, sea trips and island days to choose from. Book online, pay on the day, and let us sort your morning transfer. Browse all our boat trips and reserve the one that fits your holiday.