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How a boat wedding in Side works with BestBoatTrips: hire a private boat or yacht for your group, then arrange extras like catering, decoration, flowers, music and a photographer on request. What to plan, in what order, and how to get a custom quote for your date.
A wedding on a boat in Side works like this: you hire a private boat or yacht just for your group, then we arrange the extras — catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music, a photographer — on request for your date. The boat is priced per boat, not per seat, so you split one price. Start with a private boat in Side.
Why couples choose a boat wedding in Side
We run private boats out of Side, Kumköy and the wider Antalya coast, and every year some of those charters are for a marriage, an engagement or a proposal rather than a day out. The appeal is simple: you get the Mediterranean as your setting, your own deck with no strangers on board, and a day that belongs entirely to your party. Instead of a fixed venue with fixed tables, you have a boat that moves — flat morning water, a swim stop, and the coastline behind every photo.
Because the boat is yours for the day, the shape of the event is yours too. Some couples want a quiet ceremony with close family and a small cake. Others want a full celebration with music, catering and a photographer moving around the deck. Both work — the difference is in the extras you ask us to arrange, not in a different boat.
How a boat wedding with us actually works
The core is always the same: you book a boat privately, and then we build the event on top of it. Here is the honest order of it.
- You pick the boat. This sets your style and how many people fit comfortably — a fast VIP boat for a couple and a handful of guests, or a wide gulet for a larger party.
- You tell us the plan. Ceremony, engagement, vow renewal, proposal, anniversary — and roughly how many people and what mood you want.
- We arrange the extras on request. Catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music and a photographer are all quoted per event, because every event is different.
- We confirm logistics. Departure point, transfer, timing on the water, and where the boat sits during the ceremony.
We do not sell a boxed "wedding package" with a set menu and a fixed guest number, because those numbers never fit a real event honestly. What we do instead is take your details and build a quote around them. If you want to see boats and starting points first, browse our private boats and yachts and then tell us your date.
Choosing the right boat for your wedding
The boat you pick decides the feel of the whole day, so it's the first real decision. We run several private products that suit different party sizes and budgets, and each one is hired for your group and priced per boat on request.
Private VIP boat — couples and small celebrations
Our private VIP boat from Side is built for couples and small groups who want something intimate and exclusive. It's a natural fit for a proposal, an engagement or a small ceremony where it's just the two of you and a few people who matter most.
Private yacht — a proper party
For a bigger guest list, a private yacht from Kumköy gives you more deck and more room to move. If you want a premium feel, our luxury motor yacht for a full day is the top of our private range.
Gulet — classic wooden charm for groups
A classic wooden gulet charter is the traditional choice: broad decks, plenty of space to seat a group, and the wooden character that photographs beautifully. It's a strong option when you want a relaxed, sit-down celebration for a larger party.
Here's a plain comparison of the private boats we'd point a couple towards. Guest numbers and comfort vary by the specific vessel and the day, so treat these as a guide and confirm the exact figures on the product page when you enquire.
| Boat | Best for | Feel | Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private VIP boat (Side) | Couples, proposals, small ceremonies | Intimate, exclusive | Per boat, on request |
| Private yacht (Kumköy) | Medium to larger parties | Spacious, modern | Per boat, on request |
| Luxury motor yacht (full day) | Premium celebrations | High-end, polished | Per boat, on request |
| Private gulet charter | Larger, relaxed groups | Classic wooden, roomy | Per boat, on request |
Not sure which suits your group? Tell us your numbers and your date, and we'll recommend the boat that fits and quote it for you.
The extras: catering, decoration, photography and more
This is where a hired boat becomes a wedding. Every one of these is arranged on request and quoted per event, because a cake for eight and a sit-down meal for a larger party are not the same job.
- Catering. From a simple spread to a fuller meal on board — tell us the style and numbers and we'll arrange it.
- Decoration. Deck styling for the ceremony and the photos, matched to your colours if you have them.
- Cake and flowers. Ordered fresh for the day.
- Champagne. For the toast and the moment itself.
- Music. So you have the right sound for the ceremony and the party after.
- Photographer. A pair of hands whose only job is capturing the day on the water.
We don't publish fixed prices for these because we'd have to make them up, and a made-up figure helps nobody. When you send your date and what you'd like, you get a real quote for a real event.
What it costs — and why a private boat makes sense for a group
Every private boat we run is priced per boat, on request — never per seat. For two people, hiring a whole boat naturally looks dear. For a group, it works out sensibly, because you're splitting one boat price across everyone rather than paying seat by seat. Add the event extras on top, each quoted per event, and you have your full cost.
Live pricing and the enquiry form live on each private tour page. The straightest route is to open the boat you like — say the private VIP boat — and send us your date from there.
Departure, transfer and timing
We run private charters from several points along the coast. Most Side-area events leave from Side or nearby Kumköy; if your party is staying further west, we also run boats from Antalya — see our boat trips from Antalya for that side of the bay.
For transfers, 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 your party is staying when you enquire and we'll sort the pickups so everyone arrives together.
Planning your day, in order
If you're starting from scratch, do it in this sequence and nothing gets missed.
- 1. Lock your date and rough guest number. Everything else depends on these two.
- 2. Choose your boat. Match the vessel to your group size and the feel you want.
- 3. List your extras. Catering, decoration, cake, flowers, champagne, music, photographer — whatever you want us to arrange.
- 4. Send it to us for a quote. Date, group size and your extras list, all in one message.
- 5. Confirm the details. Departure point, transfers and timing, finalised before the day.
Ready to price it up? Open a private boat and send us your date — we'll build the quote around your day.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a wedding on a boat in Side cost?
The boat itself is priced per boat, on request, and the event extras — catering, decoration, photography and so on — are quoted per event. There's no single fixed figure because every wedding is a different size and shape. Send us your date, group size and the extras you want, and we'll give you a real quote.
Which boat is best for a wedding?
It depends on your numbers. Couples and small ceremonies suit our private VIP boat; larger parties suit a private yacht or a gulet. Tell us your guest count and we'll recommend the right one.
Can you arrange catering, a cake and a photographer?
Yes. Catering, decoration, a cake, flowers, champagne, music and a photographer are all arranged on request and quoted per event. List what you'd like when you enquire and we'll build it into your quote.
How does hotel pickup 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 your guests' hotels when you book and we'll arrange the transfers so everyone arrives together.
Is a boat wedding cheaper than a venue?
For two people a private boat looks expensive, but for a group it works out sensibly because you split one boat price across everyone rather than paying per seat. Add your chosen extras on top, each quoted per event, and you have the full cost — no per-head surprises.
Book your boat wedding in Side
The first step is always the boat. Pick the one that fits your group, then send us your date, your numbers and the extras you'd like us to arrange, and we'll come back with a quote built around your day. Browse our private boats in Side and enquire on the product page — we'll take it from there.