If you are searching for boat trip prices in Side, here is the honest answer: there is no single number, because every tour is built differently. The price depends on the type of boat, the season and — most importantly — what is actually included in the ticket. This guide explains how pricing works in Side, so you can compare any offer like a local instead of guessing.
Per person or per boat: the two pricing models
Almost every boat trip in Side follows one of two models. Group tours — such as the dolphin island cruise, the pirate ship, the Green Canyon lake tour or the full-day Suluada trip — are priced per person. You pay for each traveller, and the boat is shared with other guests.
Private charters work the other way around. When you book a private gulet or a luxury motor yacht, you pay per boat, not per head. The whole vessel is yours, so the effective cost per guest drops as your group grows — which is why charters often surprise families and larger groups who assumed private automatically means unaffordable.
Children's prices: age tiers and free infants
On our group tours, infants aged 0–2 travel free of charge. Older children pay reduced rates based on age tiers, and those tiers are listed on each tour page, right next to the adult price. Two practical tips:
- Check the exact age brackets before you book — they can differ from tour to tour.
- Count your group carefully when you reserve, so the crew can prepare the right seating and meals.
The included list matters more than the price tag
The most common mistake is comparing headline prices instead of comparing what those prices contain. A trip that looks cheap can quietly exclude the things you will end up paying for anyway. Before you compare any two offers, check:
- Hotel transfer — included on most of our group tours from Side and Manavgat hotels; on private charters it is arranged on request.
- Lunch — included on tours such as the dolphin island cruise and Green Canyon; menus differ from tour to tour.
- Drinks — this varies most: on the Green Canyon tour soft drinks on board are included, while on other tours drinks are sold at the bar.
- Extras — insurance, fishing gear, the kids' programme on the pirate ship and similar activities.
Every tour page on our site lists included and excluded services openly, so there are no surprises at the harbour.
How direct booking with no prepayment protects your budget
We are a local operator in Side and you book with us directly — there is no middleman adding a commission layer on top of the price. Just as important: we do not ask for prepayment. You reserve your seats online or via WhatsApp, receive instant confirmation, and pay on the day of the tour, on board, in cash or by card.
Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure, and your hotel pickup time is confirmed a day in advance. In practice, booking early costs you nothing and risks nothing — you lock in your seats without sending money to a website weeks ahead.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a boat trip in Side cost?
It depends on the tour type and the season. Group cruises are priced per person, while private gulet and yacht charters are priced per boat. The current price of every trip is always shown on its tour page, together with the full list of what is included.
Do children pay full price?
No. Infants aged 0–2 join our group tours free of charge, and children pay reduced rates by age tier. The exact brackets are listed on each tour page.
Do I have to pay in advance?
No. There is no prepayment: you pay on the day of the tour, on board, in cash or by card. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before departure.
Is hotel transfer included in the price?
On most group tours, yes — we collect guests from hotels across the Side–Manavgat area, and your pickup time is confirmed the day before. For private charters, transfer is arranged on request.
Browse all our boat trips from Side, open any tour page for the current price and the full included list, and book your day at sea in minutes — with nothing to pay until the tour itself.