Alanya: Pirate Boat Trip with Cleopatra Beach & Caves

A Whole Day on a Pirate Ship Sounds Ridiculous Until You're Actually on One

You get picked up from your hotel, spend the full day on a pirate-themed boat with swimming stops at Cleopatra Beach and three named caves, eat lunch on the water, join a foam party, and drink non-alcoholic beverages throughout. The boat returns you to your hotel by evening, so you don't arrange anything yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day pirate boat trip in Alanya

• Pick up guests from hotels
• Board the pirate boat
• See Alanya castle and Taurus mountains
• View Lovers', Pirate's, and Phosphorus Caves
• Stop at Cleopatra Beach
• Lunch off Cleopatra coast
• Return and dock at Alanya Harbor
• Drop guests back to hotels

The experience

You're on your second morning in Alanya and the hotel lobby is quiet. The pirate boat trip picks you up from wherever you're staying (no need to figure out transport or timing), and within an hour you're standing on an actual decorated pirate ship, watching Alanya Castle rise up from the water as the boat pulls away from the harbor. The thing that gets you is how real it feels. Not cheesy, just committed. The crew leans into it, and somehow that makes the whole day work, whether you're traveling with kids who lose their minds or you're an adult who didn't expect to care about being a pirate.

The boat heads toward Cleopatra Beach, but the route itself is the point. You pass the Lovers' Cave first (a narrow opening in the cliff where the light hits differently), then the Pirate's Cave, which locals say connects underground to the castle above (nobody's proven it, but the story sticks with you). The Phosphorus Cave comes next, and by then you've stopped trying to photograph everything and just started looking. Alanya Castle stays visible the whole time, this massive stone thing that doesn't move, which somehow makes the boat feel smaller and the day feel bigger. Around midday you anchor off Cleopatra Beach for a proper lunch break, not a rushed thing, actual time in the water if you want it.

The foam party happens in the afternoon, which sounds like it could go either way, but it's one of those moments where the absurdity becomes the point. Kids are laughing, adults are laughing at themselves, and nobody's worried about looking dignified. You get unlimited non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day, which matters more than you'd think when you're on the water for hours. By the time the boat turns back toward Alanya Harbor, you've swum twice, eaten, and done something you'll actually remember telling people about. The return to your hotel is included, so you don't have to negotiate a taxi or figure out where you parked.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and return, a full day on the pirate boat, lunch served during the Cleopatra Beach stop, unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, a foam party on deck, swimming time at Cleopatra Beach and near the three caves (Lovers' Cave, Pirate's Cave, and Phosphorus Cave), and a guide throughout the trip.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to6h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Excursion Market

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water with your family or friends without arranging transport, meals or activities separately: the pickup and all-day inclusions mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What time does the pirate boat trip start?

Hotel pickup happens in the morning. The exact time depends on where you're staying in Alanya. The boat departs once all guests are collected.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes. Lunch is served on the boat during the stop at Cleopatra Beach, and non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited throughout the day.

Do you swim at Cleopatra Beach?

Yes. There's a dedicated swimming break at Cleopatra Beach, and you also pass three caves (Lovers' Cave, Pirate's Cave, and Phosphorus Cave) on the way.

What is the foam party?

An afternoon activity on the boat where foam is sprayed on deck. It's included in the trip and optional to join.

How long is the full trip?

It's a full-day excursion. You're picked up from your hotel in the morning and returned in the evening.

Is alcohol included?

Non-alcoholic drinks are unlimited. Alcoholic beverages are not included.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?

No. Round-trip hotel transfer is included, so pickup and return are handled.