Noisy, happy, for families
Pirate Ship Boat Tour From Side
Loud, busy and aimed squarely at children. Grown-ups are allowed, and encouraged to join the tug-of-war.
Short answer
The ship leaves at 10:00 sharp for about 6 hours of the programme. €23 per seat from age 4, and under 4s are free. Lunch, the animation team, face painting, the foam party, insurance and hotel transfers are in the fare.
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At a glance
- What
- A pirate ship with shows, a treasure map, face painting, a delta swim and a foam party.
- Where
- Collected at your hotel in the Side belt, from Gündoğdu to Kızılot, and in Manavgat town.
- Price
- Aged 11 and over: €23 · Aged 4 to 10: €23 · Under 4: free
Full price details → - How long
- About 6 hours; the ship leaves at 10:00.
- Included
- Transfer, children's lunch, animation team, face painting, foam party, insurance. Drinks are extra.
- Pickup
- We confirm your pickup time the day before, by phone or WhatsApp. Wait at the main entrance gate of your hotel.
- When
- The booking form shows the dates on sale. Ask about tomorrow on WhatsApp.
- Terms
- Pay on the day in euros. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before.
- Who
- Families. Parents are welcome to join in.
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The programme
How the Pirate Ship day runs
Cast off at 10:00 sharp, with about 6 hours of the day built around children and the transfers timed to suit.
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Pickup at your hotel
An air-conditioned transfer to the Side dock.
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10:00 down the river
The ship drifts down towards the delta.
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Swim at the delta
River and sea side by side, cold and warm.
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The animation team takes over
Free face painting, a secret treasure map, tug-of-war and a hunt for a runaway pirate.
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Lunch on board
Spaghetti, chicken fingers and fish fingers.
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Foam party
Dancing, Halay and children's routines on deck.
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Back to your hotel
The same transfer brings you home.
Booking ahead is wise in high season, when this tour fills up.
Price
The Pirate Ship: price and contents
Every figure below is read live from the booking system, the same rows the form charges. The lists are the operator's own record of what the fare covers.
Pirate Ship Boat Tour
Price per person
| Aged 11 and over | €23 |
|---|---|
| Aged 4 to 10 | €23 |
| Under 4 | free |
| Hotel pickup and return | included |
- Pay on the tour day, in euros: nothing online
- Free cancellation up to 48 hours before
- No booking fee, no transfer surcharge
Worked examples
- Two adults€46
- Two adults and a child of 9€69
- Two adults, a child of 7 and one of 2€69
In the price
- Hotel transfer both ways in air-conditioned vehicles
- A children's lunch: spaghetti, chicken fingers, fish fingers
- The foam party and dance entertainment
- Guides, the animation team and free face painting
- Travel insurance for every guest
Not in the price
- All drinks from the bar on board
- Professional photos and video of the animations
- Personal spending and snacks beyond lunch
On this tour a child pays the same fare as an adult. Under 4s are free.
What happens on deck
The animation team runs the day. Children get free face painting and a secret treasure map to follow, then tug-of-war and a chase to catch a runaway pirate. There is a live pirate show too, and later everyone dances through the foam party, with Halay dancing and routines for children. A licensed captain and certified crew run the boat throughout.
One swim that matters
The ship floats down to the delta, and very cold river water runs into the warm Mediterranean there. The whole family can get in and feel both. If swimming is the main reason for your day out, look at a tour with more stops, such as the Side Boat Tour.
Lunch
Spaghetti, chicken fingers and fish fingers are the menu, chosen with children in mind. Extra snacks and anything from the bar cost extra, so set aside something for a warm day.
A note on the fare
On this tour a child's seat costs the same as an adult's. If that matters for your family, Little Pirates has a lower child fare and a gentler pace. Under 4s are free on both.
Who should pick something else
Couples or friends without children will find a calmer time on the Relax boat or a livelier adult crowd on the Side Boat Tour. This day belongs to the children, and it is planned that way from the moment the ship casts off.
Book ahead
This tour fills up in peak season, and the operator advises booking early. Pack high-factor sunscreen, hats, towels and swimwear for everyone. You pay on the tour day and can cancel for free up to 48 hours before.
The catalogue
The other tours
Same pickup, same way of paying, nine different days. Not sure? Start with which boat tour to choose.
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The harbour classic
Side Boat Tour
A full day along the Side coast: live music, repeated swims and snorkelling, a meal on deck and foam to finish.
€20 per person aged 11+ · About 7 hours
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The longest sea day
Side Island Boat Tour
Board around 09:30 and swim at Kızılot and Boğaz, with a hot lunch and soft drinks all day in the fare. Back in Side about 17:30.
€24 per person aged 11+ · About 8 hours
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River, delta and bay
Caretta Bay Boat Tour
Down the Manavgat River to a delta swim, then a long stop in Caretta Bay, where you may see a sea turtle. Foam party on the way home.
€20 per person aged 11+ · About 6 hours
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Mondays and Thursdays
Manavgat River Boat Tour and Bazaar
Slow water, a dip at the river mouth, lunch on deck and foam at sea, then two free hours at the Manavgat Grand Bazaar.
€21 per person aged 11+ · About 10 hours
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Built for small children
Little Pirates Boat Tour
Children get pirate costumes, a treasure hunt and games on deck. Parents get the sun, and everyone gets a swim and lunch.
€20 per person aged 11+ · About 6 hours
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No music, no party
Relax Boat Tour
Your own reserved sunbed, quiet swim breaks, a buffet at lunchtime, and every drink, soft or alcoholic, in the fare.
€45 per person aged 11+ · About 7 hours
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Twelve guests at most
Fishing Tour from Side
An early morning at sea with rods, lines and bait supplied, simit and tea on deck, and a captain who shows beginners what to do.
€45 per person aged 11+ · About 6 hours
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River mouth to open water
Dolphin Island Boat Tour
A river-mouth swim, a grilled lunch, then a long anchor at Dolphin Island. Wild dolphins and turtles live here, though no sighting can be promised.
€21 per person aged 11+ · About 6 hours
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Noisy, happy, for families
Pirate Ship Boat Tour
A pirate show with face painting, a treasure map and tug-of-war, a swim where river meets sea, and a foam party to finish.
€23 per person aged 11+ · About 6 hours
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