The basic kit takes a minute to gather. The useful part of this page is what changes between tours, because the rules on food, clothing and cash are not the same on every boat.
Short answer
Bring swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a hat and sunglasses on any of the nine tours. Add extra money for drinks and photographs where the fare excludes them, and a change of clothes for children. For the bazaar day, pack shoulder cover and small lira notes. Leave your own food behind on the Island tour, where it is not allowed.
The core list
Swimwear, ideally worn under your clothes when the vehicle arrives
A towel for each person, since none is listed as supplied
High-factor sun cream for repeated swims
A hat and sunglasses
A phone or camera, kept close
Some cash for what the fare does not cover
What differs from boat to boat
Tour
Bring
Leave or check
Island tour
Basics only; soft drinks are unlimited on board
Outside food and drink are not permitted
Fishing
Your own lunch and cold drinks if you want them
Tackle is supplied; your own rods are optional
Little Pirates
Spare clothes for children; a costume only if you want your own
Pirate costumes are handed out on board
Manavgat and bazaar
Covered shoulders for the market, small lira notes, spending money
The optional waterfall trip costs extra
Relax
Towel, sun cream, sunglasses, hat
Lunch and drinks are already covered
Caretta Bay, Dolphin Island, Pirate
Money for the onboard bar, as drinks are extra
Ask about the optional drinks package on board
Money on the day
Your fare is paid on the tour day, so have that ready along with anything you plan to spend. The listings exclude different things, and the prices page holds the fares themselves. Tips are optional. Photographs and videos taken by onboard teams are sold separately on most boats. On the bazaar day, anything you buy is your own expense, and small lira notes make the bargaining easier.
What we cannot tell you to rely on
The Side Boat Tour and Little Pirates include snorkelling stops, yet our records do not say whether masks are provided on board. If snorkelling matters to you, bring your own or ask us first. Life jackets are on record for the Island tour; for another boat, ask before you count on one.
Valuables are your own responsibility. The crew's guidance is to keep them with you, which is a good reason to leave anything you would hate to lose at the hotel.
Questions
Before you ask us
Can I bring my own lunch?+
It depends on the boat. The Fishing trip welcomes it, and the Island tour forbids it. For others, ask us.
Should I bring cash in lira or euros?+
The fare is paid in euros. Small lira notes are the recommendation for buying at the Manavgat market.
Do I need special shoes?+
Our records do not call for any, so wear what you are comfortable in for getting on and off a boat.
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.
