Plenty of pages will quote you a boat season and a sea temperature. We hold no such figures for these tours, so this page sticks to what actually decides whether your chosen day works.
Short answer
The booking form shows whether your date is available; we do not publish opening and closing dates here because we would rather confirm them than guess. Three things matter when picking a day: peak-season demand, the Monday and Thursday market on one tour, and leaving room in your holiday in case weather moves the boat.
Why there is no calendar on this page
Running dates are set tour by tour and they shift. A printed table goes out of date; a live availability check does not. Choose your tour, try your date, and if the date you want is not offered, ask us. We will tell you what is running around it.
The same applies to sea temperature and likely conditions on a given week. We do not keep a record that would let us promise either, and an invented number would not help you pack.
Busy periods
One thing the record does say: the Pirate tour fills fast at the height of the season, and our advice is to book it ahead. The cost of reserving early is nil, given that cancelling is free until 48 hours before the start.
The two market days
The Manavgat and bazaar day ends with two hours at a market held only on Mondays and Thursdays. If you are staying a week, that gives you one or two chances, and they may coincide with your transfer day. Check the calendar of your holiday before you fall in love with this one.
Weather and the sea
Every boat is at the mercy of the same two things, and the listings say so in slightly different ways: routes can change with sea and weather, and on Relax the swim stops depend on how the water is on the day. A changed route is normal and does not mean a cancelled tour.
If conditions do stop a departure altogether, the Island tour record promises a refund or a new date. Ask us about the equivalent for the tour you have picked. The practical lesson is the same in every case: a spare day after your boat day is useful.
Early or late in your stay
Early leaves spare days if the sea changes the plan, and it gives you the rest of the week to rebook something you enjoyed.
Middle suits people who like a beach day either side and a break from the hotel's routine.
Late works, but read the pickup details and our note on planning around flights first, and allow for the 48-hour cancellation limit.
Questions
Before you ask us
What month does the boat season start?+
We do not publish a date. Check your date in the booking form or ask us and we will confirm what is running.
How warm is the sea?+
We keep no temperature record for these tours, so we would rather not quote one.
Will a cloudy day stop the tour?+
That is the crew's decision on the day and depends on the sea. If anything changes, we contact you.
The catalogue
Nine boat tours from Side
Same pickup, same way of paying, nine different days. Not sure? Start with which boat tour to choose.
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.
