Private Boat Tour in Side: Swim the Mediterranean with lunch

Dance under the sun with music, fresh fruit, and endless fun on board

A private boat tour in Side takes you along the Turkish coast and up the Manavgat River, where you swim in the Mediterranean and river waters, enjoy lunch onboard, and dance to live music. The tour runs five to six hours with a live guide in English or German, hotel pickup, fruit service and all beverages except alcohol included. It is wheelchair accessible and suitable for all fitness levels.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private boat tour with swimming and lunch

• Pass ancient city of Side by sea
• Travel to Manavgat River
• Lunch break at Manavgat River
• Swim in river or sea
• Relax on long beach
• Swim in Mediterranean blue waters
• Dance and have fun with music

The experience

The boat leaves from Side and heads into the Mediterranean, passing the ancient city from the water before turning toward the Manavgat River. You'll swim at two points: once in the open sea where the river meets the Mediterranean, and again in the river itself if you prefer calmer water. The crew prepares lunch while you're in the water or relaxing on the long beach near the river mouth.

After lunch, the tour moves into the entertainment part of the day: music plays, dancing happens on deck, and you can swim again in the blue Mediterranean waters. Fruit and non-alcoholic drinks are served throughout. The boat carries a guide who speaks English or German and can answer questions about the coastline and the ancient sites you pass. The whole experience runs between five and six hours, and the boat picks you up from your hotel.

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• lunch prepared onboard.
• fruit service.
• non-alcoholic beverages throughout the tour.
• live guide in English or German.
• swimming stops in the Mediterranean and Manavgat River.
• music and dancing on deck.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayLast departure this season: 15 Nov

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and German

Audio guideEnglish and German

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tours in TR

Is this one for you?Book this private tour if you want the boat, the swimming and the entertainment all to yourself without sharing the deck with other groups. The five to six hour length fits a half-day plan, leaving your morning or evening free for other sites in Side.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

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's the Manavgat River like compared to swimming in the open sea?

The Manavgat River is calmer and shallower than the Mediterranean, so you can choose which one suits you on the day. The tour stops at the point where the river meets the sea, so both are available to you during the same trip.

Is lunch included in the private boat tour price?

Yes, lunch is prepared onboard and served during the river stop. Fruit and non-alcoholic beverages are also included throughout the five to six hours.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the boat, or is pickup included?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour, so the boat operator collects you from your accommodation and brings you back after the tour ends.

Can I bring alcoholic drinks on the boat?

Alcoholic beverages are not included in the tour package, though non-alcoholic drinks and fruit are served throughout the day.