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An honest breakdown of what shapes the cost of a boat wedding in Side: private boat hire priced per boat, catering, decoration, photography, music and hotel transfer. Learn how the price scales with group size and how to request a tailored quote.
A boat wedding cost in Side comes down to a few honest components: the private boat hire itself (priced per boat, not per seat), the extras you add on request — catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music and a photographer — and your hotel transfer. We run these boats and quote the whole event around your date and group size. Send us the details on our private boat in Side pages.
How a boat wedding is priced: per boat, not per person
The single most important thing to understand is that a private boat is hired for your group as a whole. You are not buying a seat each — you charter the vessel and split one price across everyone aboard. That is why a private hire can look dear if you only picture two people, but works out sensibly once you have a proper group, because the same boat price is shared.
Every event we run starts here: the boat is booked privately for you, and everything else — the food, the styling, the music — is layered on top and quoted per event. There is no fixed "wedding package" price we can print, because your day depends on your guest count, the boat you choose and the extras you want. That is exactly why we quote, rather than guess.
The cost components, honestly
Here is what actually sits inside a boat wedding budget. Some of these are the boat; the rest are the touches that turn a private cruise into an occasion.
| Cost component | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Private boat hire | The vessel for your group for the booked time. Priced per boat on request and split across everyone aboard. The boat you pick (VIP boat, yacht or gulet) sets the base of the budget. |
| Catering | Food and drink arranged on request for your event. What you serve and how many you serve it to shapes this line more than anything. |
| Decoration | Styling the boat for the occasion — arranged on request. Flowers and a cake usually sit here too. |
| Photography | A photographer arranged on request to capture the day on the water. |
| Music | Music arranged on request, from a sound setup for your own playlist through to live options. |
| Champagne / cake / flowers | Celebration extras added on request and quoted per event alongside the rest. |
| Hotel transfer | Guests picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. |
We will not invent set menus, guest limits or package figures for you here. When you send your date and numbers, each of these lines is priced against what you actually want, and you get one clear quote for the event.
Choosing the boat sets the base of your budget
Because the boat is the foundation of the cost, the vessel you choose matters most. We arrange private boats and yachts for special occasions across Side, Manavgat and Antalya, and there are a few different characters to pick from.
An intimate private boat for couples and small celebrations
For a proposal, an engagement or a small, close celebration, our private VIP boat from Side is built around couples and celebrations. It keeps the day personal without chartering something far larger than you need.
A private yacht for a proper group
If you are bringing a real guest list, the private yacht from Kumkoy is set up for groups, and our luxury motor yacht for a full day is the premium end if you want more space and time on the water.
A classic wooden gulet
For a relaxed, traditional feel, the private gulet charter is a classic wooden boat that suits groups who want the timeless look. Whichever you lean towards, live pricing and enquiry sit on each product page. Tell us your group size and we will point you to the boat that fits your budget.
How per-boat hire scales with group size
This is where the maths starts to make sense. Since you split one boat price, the cost per head falls as your group grows — up to the comfortable capacity of the boat you have chosen. Two people on a private yacht carry the whole price between them; twenty people on the same yacht share it twenty ways.
The practical takeaway: don't judge a private hire by the per-boat figure alone. Judge it by what each guest effectively contributes once the price is divided, and by the fact that you have the whole vessel to yourselves for the occasion. We are happy to talk this through when you enquire.
Where you set off from
Your departure point is worth deciding early, because it affects your transfer and how your day is organised. We run private events from more than one hub — you can see what leaves from the Side departure point, and Antalya is also an option depending on where you are staying. If you are unsure which suits your hotel, ask us and we will advise.
Getting your guests there: the transfer
Transfer is part of the budget conversation, not an afterthought. When we arrange it, guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. Tell us where everyone is staying and we will build the pickups into the plan so nobody is left working out logistics on the day.
What we will not do: invent your price
We are not going to print a made-up wedding figure, a fixed menu or a guest limit, because that would be dishonest and it wouldn't match your actual day. What we will do is take your date, your group size and your wishlist of extras, and come back with a real, tailored quote for the whole event. That is the only number worth having.
How to get a tailored quote
It is straightforward. Pick the private boat that feels right, send us your date and the number of guests, and list the extras you're considering — catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music or a photographer. You can book or enquire online directly on the product page. Browse the private boats in Side to start, and we will quote the event around your plans.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boat wedding in Side cost?
There is no single figure, because a private boat is priced per boat on request and your event extras are quoted separately. The cost is built from the boat hire plus whatever you add — catering, decoration, photography, music and transfer. Send us your date and group size and we will price it for you.
Is a private boat cheaper per person for a bigger group?
Effectively, yes. Because you split one boat price across everyone aboard, the amount each guest contributes falls as your group grows, up to the comfortable capacity of the boat. A private hire that looks dear for two works out sensibly for a proper group.
What extras can I add to a boat event?
Catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music and a photographer are all arranged on request and quoted per event. Tell us what you'd like when you enquire, and we'll include each one in your tailored quote rather than a fixed package.
How does the hotel transfer work?
Guests are picked up from their hotel in the morning; the exact time is confirmed the day before and varies from hotel to hotel. Give us everyone's hotels when you book and we'll arrange the pickups as part of the day.
Which boat should I choose for my event?
It depends on your numbers and the feel you want — an intimate VIP boat for couples, a private yacht or luxury motor yacht for a group, or a classic wooden gulet for a traditional look. Live pricing and enquiry are on each product page, and we're glad to recommend one when you tell us your group size.
Ready to plan it? Choose a private boat in Side, send us your date and guest count, and we'll come back with an honest, tailored quote for your event on the water.