Alanya pirate boat tour with three caves and swimming breaks

Swim in front of the historic Alanya Shipyard and explore three limestone caves by boat.

A three-hour boat tour from Alanya visits three sea caves—Pirates Cave, Phosphoric Cave and Lovers Cave—with two swimming breaks in the open sea and views of the Red Tower and the 13th-century Alanya Shipyard. The boat includes a live guide in English, French, German or Arabic, table seating for families on the lower deck, and soda and coffee throughout. Pickup is included for hotel guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Short pirate boat tour in Alanya

• Board the boat
• Swim near Alanya Shipyard
• Swim near Cleopatra Beach
• Pass by Lovers' Cave
• Pass by Pirates Cave
• Pass by Phosphoric Cave and feed vegetarian piranhas
• See the reach beach architecture
• See the Red Tower

The Experience

The boat leaves from Alanya harbor and heads along the coast toward the first swimming stop in front of the Alanya Shipyard, the medieval fortress that once gave Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat the title of "sultan of the two seas." The second swim happens at Cleopatra Beach. Between the two stops, the boat passes Lovers Cave, where legend says ancient pirates hid their treasure and captives, and then reaches Pirates Cave itself, the actual loot store used by seafarers in antiquity. The Phosphoric Cave comes next—a natural chamber so bright with phosphoric minerals that its glow shows even in daylight. At this stop, you can feed the vegetarian piranhas that live there (they eat only bread).

The route also passes Reach Beach, known for its unusual architecture, and circles back toward the Red Tower, a 13th-century Mediterranean defense structure that rises from the peninsula. The boat carries families with children, who get a foam party and animation shows during the tour. Table seating on the lower deck keeps groups together, and soda, coffee and tea are served throughout the three hours. A live guide narrates in your choice of English, French, German or Arabic.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup.
• soda, coffee and tea throughout the tour.
• a live guide in English, French, German or Arabic.
• table seating for families on the lower deck.
• foam party for children and animation shows for adults.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Cankat Tourism Alanya

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you're staying in Alanya without a car—pickup from your hotel is included, and the boat departs from the harbor, so you skip the logistics of reaching the coast and finding a dock.

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Top questions

What are the three caves we visit on the Alanya pirate boat tour?

The tour stops at Pirates Cave, where ancient seafarers stored their loot; Phosphoric Cave, a limestone chamber bright with natural minerals that glow even in daylight; and Lovers Cave, where legend says treasure and captives were hidden. You view them from the boat and can swim nearby.

Where do we swim during the three-hour tour?

Two swimming breaks happen in the open sea—the first in front of the Alanya Shipyard, and the second at Cleopatra Beach. Both are natural water stops, not beach landings.

Is pickup from my hotel included in the tour price?

Yes, hotel pickup is included for guests staying in Alanya. The boat departs from Alanya harbor.

What languages does the guide speak?

The live guide speaks English, French, German or Arabic, depending on the departure you book.

Is this tour suitable for families with young children?

Yes. The boat has table seating on the lower deck for families, and children get a foam party and animation shows during the tour. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the boat is wheelchair accessible.

What's included in the three-hour tour?

The tour includes soda and pop, coffee and tea, and a live guide. Pickup from your hotel is also included. Personal expenses like ice cream or snacks from vendors, and photos, are not covered.