Snorkeling in Side: Dolphin Island with lunch and foam party

Swim in the Manavgat River mouth, then snorkel Turtle Bay and Dolphin Island

A six-hour snorkeling tour from Side that visits three swimming and snorkeling stops: the Manavgat River mouth where freshwater meets sea, Turtle Bay for a guided look at marine life, and Dolphin Island for 45 minutes of free time. The boat includes lunch, unlimited soft drinks, hotel pickup, and ends with a foam party onboard.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dolphin Island boat tour with activities

• Swim at Manavgat River meeting point
• Tour turtle bay to see turtles
• Lunch near Manavgat Promenade
• Swim at Dolphin Island in Okurcalar-Karaburun

The experience

The day starts with a swimming break where the Manavgat River flows into the Mediterranean. You can swim in either the river or the sea at the same spot. From there the boat heads to Turtle Bay, where a guide leads a tour to spot turtles in their natural habitat. Snorkeling happens at both stops, letting you see the colorful fish and marine life the Mediterranean holds in these particular bays.

Lunch comes near the Manavgat Promenade with all cold soft drinks included for the rest of the tour. The final stop is Dolphin Island in Okurcalar-Karaburun, where you get 45 minutes to swim and explore on your own before the boat heads back. The tour ends with a foam party onboard, and an air-conditioned vehicle picks you up from your hotel and brings you back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• swimming breaks at the Manavgat River mouth and Turtle Bay.
• snorkeling at both stops.
• lunch and unlimited cold soft drinks.
• 45 minutes of free time at Dolphin Island.
• a foam party onboard before returning to your hotel.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and SundayDeparts at 08:20Last departure this season: 29 Nov

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (5 to 10 years) · Infant (under 5)

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish, German, Russian and Turkish

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 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditions

Operated by Coyav Travel

Is this one for you?The tour moves between four stops over six hours with swimming and snorkeling at each one, so it suits anyone comfortable entering the water multiple times in a single day. The pace is relaxed (each stop gives time to swim or float), and the boat does the traveling, so no hiking or strenuous activity is involved.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 10 years); Infant (under 5).

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 water like for snorkeling at these stops?

The Mediterranean waters around Turtle Bay and Dolphin Island hold colorful fish and marine life typical of the region. The Manavgat River mouth is shallower and fresher, letting you swim in either freshwater or sea at the same location.

How much free time do you get at Dolphin Island?

Dolphin Island gives you 45 minutes of free time to swim and explore the island on your own before the boat returns.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch is served near the Manavgat Promenade and includes a meal plus unlimited cold soft drinks for the rest of the tour after that point.

What time does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour runs for six hours total and includes hotel pickup, so the start time depends on where you're staying and how far you are from the departure point.

Is there a guide on the boat?

A live guide leads the tour and speaks English, German, Russian, or Turkish depending on the group.