Pirate Boat Adventure from Manavgat

Your pickup from Manavgat

Because the piers are in the district rather than down the coast, there is no fixed slot in the morning round for guests staying here. We agree the meeting point and the time with you when the booking is made, and confirm both again the day before. Everything else runs exactly as it does for the coastal hotels.

Meeting point is usually your hotel's main entrance or security gate.

Your exact pickup time is confirmed the day before the tour.

What Manavgat is like

This is the district town rather than a beach resort: the river runs through it, the waterfall lies upstream to the north, and the big markets fill the streets on Mondays and Thursdays. The river itself is fed by mountain springs and karst water from behind the Taurus, which is why it stays cold through August while the sea a few kilometres away is at its warmest.

About the Pirate Boat Adventure

The Side Pirate Boat trip is a full-day family cruise on a multi-deck wooden galleon that sails from the Manavgat River. With a costumed pirate crew, a treasure hunt on the beach and a swimming stop in safe shallow water, the day is built around children — while shaded lower decks keep parents comfortable.

Tour programme

08:30–09:30 — pickup from your hotel (transfer included in the price).
10:00 — the wooden galleon departs from the Manavgat River; choose a shaded lower deck or the open upper deck.
Live music, games and a costumed animation team keep the entertainment going throughout the day.
Anchor stop in the river delta: pirate shows, a treasure hunt on the beach, tug-of-war and free face painting for every child.
Swimming at the same shallow spot in both fresh river water and the warm sea — safe for kids; life jackets are mandatory for children and adult supervision is required.
Fresh lunch served on board, with a child-friendly menu.
Foam party on deck.
Return in the afternoon and transfer back to your hotel — about 7 hours in total.

Please note: all drinks, including water, tea and fruit juice, are sold separately at the on-board bar, so bring some cash. Sea insurance and life jackets for all ages are included; the activities are designed for children aged 3 and up, and kids aged 0–2 travel free.

Your booking is confirmed instantly and you pay on the boat on the day of the tour. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours in advance.

Frequently asked

What time is hotel pickup from Manavgat?

It is agreed rather than routed. The coastal resorts share one morning collection; guests staying here are already beside the piers that collection is heading for, so we set the meeting point and time with you at booking and confirm them the day before. Booking is still instant and you still pay on the boat.

Where do the boats depart from?

From a pier on the lower river for the cruises — the same water that runs through the town — or from the old-town harbour down the coast for the sea trips. Your confirmation names the exact point, so you know before the day which way you are heading.

Do I pay in advance?

No. Booking is confirmed instantly and you pay on the boat on the day, in cash or by card. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before.

What time does the pirate boat tour start?

Hotel pickup is between 08:30 and 09:30, and the galleon departs from the Manavgat River at 10:00.

How long does the tour last?

Around 7 hours in total; you return to your hotel in the afternoon.