Alanya: Pirate Boat Day Trip with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

Summary

Alanya pirate boat trip with swimming stops lunch and hotel transfer

You’ll board a pirate-style boat in Alanya for a relaxed cruise along the coast—swimming in caves, sharing laughs over lunch (included), and soaking up Mediterranean sun with unlimited soft drinks. With hotel pickup and drop-off handled by locals who know every shortcut, you can just let go for a day and maybe find yourself smiling at nothing in particular.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that cave?” our captain grinned, pointing at the dark slit in the rock as we drifted near Alanya’s shoreline. “Pirates used to hide there—maybe still do.” He winked, and honestly, I half-believed him for a second. The boat itself looked straight out of a movie — wooden rails, fake cannons, and even the crew wore bandanas. The morning air tasted salty and warm as we left the harbor behind, with music thumping softly under the chatter of families and kids already running wild on deck. I’d barely finished my first Fanta before someone shouted about dolphins (false alarm, just waves), but it set the mood.

I didn’t expect to laugh so much with strangers — or to be so bad at saying “Bosphorus Cave” in Turkish (Li from the crew tried to teach me; I failed). We stopped three times to swim: cold water at first shock, then perfect. There was this moment floating on my back where all I could hear was splashing and distant seagulls, sun flickering through my eyelids. Lunch showed up right when hunger hit: grilled chicken, pasta with some kind of herby sauce, salad that tasted way better than it looked. Unlimited soft drinks meant my nephew drank enough Sprite for a week.

The day trip from Alanya went by faster than I thought — one minute you’re exploring Maiden Cave, next you’re drying off in the sun while kids pretend to swordfight with inflatable cutlasses. I caught myself just watching everyone for a while: parents relaxing for once, crew joking around in Turkish, even an older couple dancing by the railings like nobody was watching (but we all were). When we finally docked around 4:30pm, our driver was waiting like clockwork. My hair still smelled like sea salt on the ride back — not sure why that stuck with me.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Pirate boat trip with swimming and lunch

• Hotel pickup in Alanya
• Transfer to harbour pier
• Board pirate ship at 10am
• Enjoy onboard entertainment and facilities
• Swim breaks at coves and caves
• Eat chicken, pasta, and salad lunch
• Drink unlimited soft drinks
• Return to shore around 4:30pm
• Transfer back to hotel

Top questions

What time does the Alanya pirate boat trip start?

The boat departs from Alanya harbor at 10am after hotel pickup.

Is lunch included on the Alanya pirate boat tour?

Yes, lunch is included—grilled chicken or fish, pasta, and salad.

Are drinks free during the pirate boat trip?

Unlimited soft drinks like Cola, Fanta, Sprite, and water are included all day.

Does the tour include swimming stops?

Yes, there are several swimming breaks at coves and caves along the shore.

Is hotel transfer provided both ways?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from hotels all over Alanya is included.

What caves do you visit on this day trip from Alanya?

The tour visits Bosphorus Cave, Lovers Cave, and Maiden Cave.

Can small children join this pirate boat trip?

The tour is suitable for all ages; infants can sit on laps or use strollers.

Do I need to bring anything special for this tour?

You should bring swimwear and sunscreen; everything else is provided.

What’s included

Your day includes round-trip hotel transfer from anywhere in Alanya, all-day unlimited soft drinks onboard, lunch with your choice of grilled chicken or fish plus pasta and salad prepared by the crew—and plenty of chances to swim or explore hidden coves before heading back late afternoon.