Blau Laguna Boat Tour from Side: Swim, lunch and ancient ruins

Swim in two waters and sail past an ancient temple in one morning

The Blau Laguna boat tour departs from Side hotels at 8:30am for a full-day cruise along the Turkish Riviera coastline, with swimming breaks in the Manavgat River and the sea near the Temple of Apollo, a foam party, lunch onboard, and return transport included. The boat stops for 45 minutes to an hour at each swimming site, giving you time to float in fresh water, then salt water, and take photos of the ancient ruins from the sea.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour with swimming and sightseeing

• Pickup from hotel at 08:30
• Travel to Manavgat River pier
• Board boat for full-day cruise
• Enjoy foam party and entertainment
• Swim in Manavgat River and sea
• Have lunch onboard
• Sunbathe and relax on boat
• Stop near Apollo Temple for swimming
• Take photos of ancient sites
• Swim near ancient Side harbor
• Swim at Sorgun Beach
• Return to tour start point

The experience

Hotel pickup starts at 8:30am from your Side accommodation and takes you to the Manavgat River dock. The boat heads upriver first, where you'll swim in fresh water for 45 minutes to an hour surrounded by greenery, then join an entertainment program and foam party onboard. After lunch served on deck, the boat sails toward the Temple of Apollo, stopping for an hour in the sea directly across from the ancient structure so you can swim and photograph the ruins from the water.

The route follows the coastline back toward Side's ancient harbor, with a final swimming break near the mouth of the Manavgat River before returning to the starting point. A live guide speaks English, German or Russian throughout the day. The 7-hour tour includes all non-alcoholic drinks served onboard, hotel transfer both ways, and travel insurance.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Side.
• 7-hour boat tour with swimming stops at Manavgat River and near Temple of Apollo.
• lunch onboard.
• foam party and entertainment.
• non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day.
• travel insurance.
• live guide in English, German or Russian.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 15 May 2027

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 45

Live guideEnglish, German and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to combine swimming in two different water types with sightseeing from the boat itself: the stops at the Temple of Apollo and the river mouth let you float in the sea while taking in the ancient sites, rather than viewing them from shore or a distance.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

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

What's the Temple of Apollo and why does the boat stop there?

The Temple of Apollo is an ancient structure that sits on the coast near Side's old harbor and is one of the city's most recognizable landmarks. The boat stops for an hour in the sea directly across from it, letting you swim in the water while viewing the ruins from the sea and taking photographs.

Can I swim in both fresh and salt water on this tour?

Yes. The first swimming stop is in the Manavgat River, where the water is fresh, and lasts 45 minutes to an hour. Later stops are in the sea near the Temple of Apollo and at the river mouth, where you swim in salt water.

What time does the boat return to Side?

The tour is 7 hours total, departing at 8:30am from your hotel, so you'll return in the early afternoon. Exact return time depends on traffic during the pickup and drop-off.

Is lunch included, and what about drinks during the day?

Lunch is served onboard and included in the price. All non-alcoholic drinks throughout the day are also included. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

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

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Side accommodation are included, starting at 8:30am. The boat departs from the Manavgat River dock.