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How to plan a private anniversary cruise in Side: hire a quiet boat just for the two of you, aim for sunset timing, and add champagne, a cake or a photographer on request. Priced per boat, not per seat. Send your date and group size for a custom quote.
For an anniversary in Side, we run a private boat in Side booked only for your group, so you sail without strangers on board. Aim for a late-afternoon departure into the sunset, and we arrange extras like champagne, a cake, flowers, music or a photographer on request. The boat is priced per boat, not per seat. Send us your date and we'll quote it.
Why a private boat is the right call for an anniversary
A shared group tour puts you on a full deck with a crowd of other passengers, a fixed route and a microphone commentary. That is fine for a fun day out, but it is not the setting for a milestone. When you hire a private boat, the whole vessel is yours. You choose roughly when to leave, where to linger and how quiet or lively you want the day to be. Our captains run the boat around you, not the other way round.
That privacy is the entire point of an anniversary trip. You can swim off the back without a queue, eat when you want, play your own music, and have the deck to yourselves when the light softens in the late afternoon. It is the difference between being on someone else's schedule and setting your own.
Sunset timing: the detail that makes it romantic
The single biggest thing you can control is when you go out. A midday cruise is bright and hot and best for swimming. A later departure lets you be on the water as the sun drops towards the horizon, which is when the coast off Side and Kumköy looks its best and the sea calms down. If a golden-hour anniversary is what you're picturing, tell us that when you enquire and we'll plan the timing around it rather than a standard morning slot.
Because a private boat is yours for the block of time you book, the schedule bends to you. We confirm the practical details, including transfers, before the day so you're not rushing the good part.
Extras we arrange on request
The boat itself is the foundation. On top of that, we can arrange the touches that turn a cruise into a celebration. None of these come as a fixed off-the-shelf package with a set price printed here, because every anniversary is different in size and taste. Instead, tell us what you want and we quote it per event.
Things couples commonly ask us to organise:
- Champagne or sparkling wine chilled and ready on board
- A cake for the occasion, brought out when you like
- Flowers or simple decoration on the deck
- Catering, from light platters to a fuller meal
- Music so it's your soundtrack, not a stranger's playlist
- A photographer to capture the day properly
If there's something specific in your head, ask. We'd rather build it around your date than sell you a template. Send your date, group size and the extras you're considering, and we'll put together a quote.
How the pricing actually works
Private boats and yachts are priced per boat, on request, not per seat. You hire the vessel and split one price across everyone in your group. For just the two of you a private hire can look dear at first glance, because you're covering a whole boat between two people. If you're marking the anniversary with family or a group of friends, though, it works out sensibly once you divide one boat price across everyone on board.
We don't publish invented package figures for events here, because catering, decoration and the rest depend entirely on what you choose. Live pricing and the enquiry form sit on each private tour page. Send us the date and headcount and you'll get a real number, not a guess.
Which private boat suits an anniversary
We arrange private boats and yachts for special occasions across Side, Manavgat and Antalya. Here's how the main options compare for a romantic day, so you can pick the one that fits your group and the mood you're after.
| Option | Best for | Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Private VIP boat from Side | Couples and celebrations | Exclusive and intimate; our first pick for two people marking an anniversary |
| Private yacht from Kumköy | Groups celebrating together | More space and comfort for family and friends |
| Private gulet charter | Larger groups who want character | Classic wooden gulet; relaxed, traditional deck |
| Luxury motor yacht, full day | A premium full day out | Top-end private yacht; the most polished choice |
If you're a couple, the private VIP boat from Side is where most anniversary bookings land. Want it grander or larger? The yacht and gulet options step it up. Enquire on the page for whichever one fits, and we'll confirm availability for your date.
Where you depart from
Most anniversary trips leave from the Side and Kumköy area, and we also run private boats out of Antalya. If you're staying further west, browse the boat trips from Antalya to find a nearer departure point. The right hub usually comes down to which resort you're in, and we're happy to advise when you enquire.
Wherever you sail from, the coastline of clear water and quiet coves is the same draw. Pick the departure closest to your hotel and we handle the rest.
Transfers and the day itself
Hotel transfers are arranged as part of the 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. That's deliberate, pickup order depends on where everyone is staying, so we lock in the precise time once we know the day's run.
On the day, you sail your own route with time to swim, relax and enjoy the extras you've arranged. Because the boat is private, there's no shared schedule to keep up with. It's your anniversary, run at your pace.
Booking your anniversary cruise
To get the day you want, especially a sunset slot in peak season, it's worth enquiring early so we can hold the boat for your date. Choose the private product that suits your group, send us the date, headcount and any extras, and we'll come back with a quote and availability.
When you're ready, browse the full range and start your enquiry on our private boat trips in Side pages, and we'll build the romantic setup around your anniversary.
Frequently asked questions
Can we book a boat just for the two of us?
Yes. A private boat is hired for your group alone, whether that's two people or a larger party. For a couple, the private VIP boat from Side is the option most anniversary bookings choose. The whole boat is yours for the time you book, with no other guests on board.
How much does a private anniversary boat cost?
Private boats are priced per boat, on request, rather than per seat, and event extras like catering or decoration are quoted separately based on what you choose. We don't print a fixed figure here because it depends on the boat, your group size and the extras. Send your date and headcount through the tour page for a real quote.
Can you arrange champagne, a cake or a photographer?
Yes, these are all arranged on request and quoted per event. Champagne, a cake, flowers, decoration, catering, music and a photographer are the extras couples ask us about most. Tell us which you'd like when you enquire and we'll organise them and include the cost in your quote.
Can we time the trip for sunset?
You can. Because the boat is private and yours for the block you book, we plan the timing around you. If you want to be on the water for the late-afternoon light, say so when you enquire and we'll set the departure accordingly rather than putting you on a standard morning slot.
How do hotel pickups work?
Hotel transfers are arranged as part of the 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, because it depends on where everyone is staying. You'll have your pickup time before the day of the trip.