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How to organise a hen party or stag do boat trip in Side. We explain private whole-boat hire for groups (privacy, your own music, drinks on board), how per-boat pricing splits across your group, the shared disco-yacht alternative, and how to get a custom quote for your date.
For a hen party or stag do in Side, hire a private boat for your group. We charter the whole boat to you alone, so you get privacy, your own music and drinks arranged on board, and one price split across everyone rather than a per-seat charge. Prefer a livelier shared crowd? The party disco-yacht is the budget option. Send us your date and group size for a quote.
Private boat or disco-yacht: which suits a hen or stag group?
There are two sensible ways to put a hen or stag group on the water here. The first is a private whole-boat hire, where the boat is yours and no strangers come aboard. The second is the shared party disco-yacht, a ticketed trip you join with other passengers. Both work; they just suit different groups, budgets and moods.
A private boat gives you control. You set the tone, you bring or arrange the drinks, you choose the playlist, and you are not sharing deck space with families or couples who did not sign up for a party. A shared disco-yacht is cheaper per person and already has the music and atmosphere built in, but you take the crowd you are given on the day.
Why groups pick a private whole-boat hire
The whole point of a private hire is that the boat is booked for your group only. That matters for a hen or stag day because you can behave like a group of friends rather than tourists sharing a public trip. We run these boats out of Side, Kumköy and the wider Antalya coast, and our captains are used to celebration groups.
Privacy is the main draw. Playing your own music, singing, dressing up, running a few games on deck, all of that is far easier when there is no one else to work around. You also get to decide the pace of the day, from swim stops to how long you linger in a quiet bay.
Here are the private boats we most often arrange for groups:
- Private VIP boat from Side — a private trip built around couples and celebrations, and a good fit for smaller groups.
- Private yacht from Kumköy — a yacht taken privately for your group.
- Private gulet charter — a classic wooden gulet with plenty of deck space, well suited to bigger parties.
- Luxury motor yacht, full day — the premium private option for a full day out.
Tell us how many of you there are and we will point you to the right boat and send live pricing.
How private pricing actually works
Private boats are priced per boat, on request, not per seat. You hire the boat and split one price across the group. That is why a private charter looks dear if you only picture two people on it, but works out sensibly once you have a proper hen or stag group splitting the cost between them.
Because the figure depends on the boat, the date and the length of day, live pricing sits on each private tour page rather than being a fixed number we can quote blind. Send your date and headcount and we will come back with the per-boat price for the boat that fits.
Music, drinks and extras on board
On a private hire the day is yours to shape. Music, drinks and celebration extras are arranged on request and quoted per event, so nothing here is a fixed package. If you want a cake for the bride or groom, decoration on deck, catering, champagne or a photographer to catch the day, we sort that out with you when you enquire.
Because these extras are event-specific, we do not publish set menus or package prices. It is better to tell us what you have in mind so we can quote it properly for your group and your date.
The party disco-yacht: the shared alternative
If a private charter is more than your budget stretches to, the shared party disco-yacht is the obvious alternative. It is a ticketed trip with music and a party atmosphere already laid on, and you join it alongside other passengers. Per person it is the cheaper way to get a hen or stag group on the water.
The trade-off is control. You do not choose the crowd, the playlist or the timings, and you share the deck. For a group that mainly wants the party feel without organising anything, that is a fair swap. For a group that wants privacy and its own run of the day, the private boat wins. You can compare either against the wider range on our tours page.
Private vs disco-yacht for groups
| Private whole-boat hire | Shared party disco-yacht | |
|---|---|---|
| Who is aboard | Your group only | You plus other passengers |
| Pricing | Per boat, on request — split across the group | Per person, ticketed |
| Best value for | A proper group splitting one price | Smaller budgets, per head |
| Music and playlist | Yours to arrange | Set by the boat |
| Drinks | Arranged on board for your group | As offered on the trip |
| Privacy | Full — no strangers | Shared deck |
| Control of timings | You set the pace | Fixed schedule |
| Celebration extras | Cake, decoration, catering, photographer on request | Limited to the standard trip |
If you are still weighing it up, send us your group size and we will tell you honestly which of the two makes more sense for you.
Behaving sensibly on the water
A hen or stag day is meant to be fun, and a private boat gives you room to enjoy it. That said, it is still a boat at sea with a working crew. Follow the captain's instructions, especially around swimming and moving about the deck, and keep the celebration within reason so everyone gets home happy. We are relaxed about groups having a good time; we just ask that the day stays safe and that the crew's calls are respected.
Departures, pickup and where we sail from
We run private trips from Side and Kumköy and across the wider Antalya coast, so your departure point depends on the boat you choose and where you are staying. You can browse what leaves from the Side departure hub to see the options near you.
Where a hotel transfer applies, 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 your hotel when you enquire and we will confirm the arrangement for your group.
How to book your hen or stag boat
Booking is straightforward. Pick the private boat that suits your numbers, or ask us to recommend one, then enquire on the product page with your date, group size and anything you want added on the day. We come back with the per-boat price and the extras quoted for your event. Enquire or book online, and send us your details for a custom quote.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a private hen or stag boat in Side?
Private boats are priced per boat, on request, not per seat, so the figure depends on the boat, your date and the length of day. It can look dear for a couple but works out sensibly once a group splits one price. Live pricing sits on each private tour page — send your date and headcount for a quote.
Can we bring our own drinks and music?
On a private hire the day is yours to shape, so music and drinks are arranged on board for your group and celebration extras are sorted on request. Rather than a fixed package, tell us what you have in mind when you enquire and we will confirm what works on the boat you choose.
What is the difference between a private boat and the disco-yacht?
A private boat is hired for your group alone, priced per boat, with your own music and full privacy. The disco-yacht is a shared, ticketed party trip you join with other passengers, cheaper per person but with a fixed crowd and schedule. The comparison table above sets the two side by side.
How big a group can you take?
It depends on the boat. A smaller private trip suits an intimate group, while a gulet or larger yacht carries a bigger party. Rather than quote a fixed number here, tell us how many of you there are and we will match you to a boat with the right deck space.
How does hotel pickup work?
Where a transfer applies, 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 hotel name when you enquire and we will confirm the arrangement for your group.
Ready to get your hen or stag group on the water? Compare the boats and send your date and group size for a per-boat quote on our private boat trips in Side.