Side Private Boat & Yacht Rental – Your Own Boat from Side Harbour
Charter a whole boat for your family or friends: four hours along Side’s coast with captain and guide, swim stops, a barbecue lunch on board and transfer from your hotel – ideal for birthdays and proposals.
- Duration
- 4 hours
- Operating days
- Daily
- Pickup
- 10:00 → 14:00
- Destination
- Side & Manavgat
Share the deck only with the people you choose. A private boat rental in Side gets you one of the yachts moored in Side harbour – between 12 and 19 metres long, for up to 12 guests (the largest takes 15) – together with captain, guide and crew. Pickup from your hotel, swim stops, lunch on board and soft drinks are all part of the charter, so all you need to pack is your swimwear.
Your route along Side’s coast
Leaving the harbour, the boat first cruises along the tip of the peninsula, where the Temple of Apollo and the ruins of ancient Side look their best from the water. Then come the swim stops: a first one in a clear bay, a visit to Turtle Cove, where loggerhead turtles (Caretta caretta) often come up for air, and a second, longer break out at sea after lunch. On lucky days dolphins swim alongside on the way back. Prefer calm water? Instead of the sea route, the captain can take you on a gentle cruise on the Manavgat River.
Celebrate on board
A private yacht makes a memorable setting for a marriage proposal, a birthday, an anniversary or a stag or hen party. The boat can be decorated for the occasion – just tell us what you have in mind when you book. Every boat has a music system, navigation and a TV, plus a changing cabin, toilet and shower.
- Captain and guide for your group only
- Lunch on board: barbecue, salads, rice, pasta and fruit
- Water and soft drinks included; alcoholic drinks available at extra cost
Would you rather join a shared cruise? The Side boat tour sets off from the Manavgat River, and anglers will love the Side fishing tour. The exact pickup time is confirmed after booking.
Highlights
- The whole boat just for your group
- Captain, guide and crew on board
- Temple of Apollo and ancient Side from the water
- Swim stops and a visit to Turtle Cove
- Lunch on board and soft drinks included
- Decoration for birthdays and proposals on request
Itinerary
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10:00
Hotel pickup
Private minibus from your hotel to Side harbour.
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Morning
Ancient Side from the sea
Cruise past the Temple of Apollo and the old town.
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Late morning
First swim stop
Swim in a clear bay off the coast of Side.
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Midday
Turtle Cove and lunch
Look out for loggerhead turtles, then lunch on board.
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Early afternoon
Open sea
Second swim and time to relax – dolphins on lucky days.
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14:00
Back at the hotel
Return to the harbour and transfer to your hotel.
Included / Not included
Included
- Private boat with captain, crew and guide
- Transfer from your accommodation in the Side area
- Lunch or dinner on board (barbecue, salads, rice, pasta, fruit)
- Water and soft drinks
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Ice cream and crisps
- Extra transfer charge for hotels far from Side
Packages & options
Private boat – up to 4 guests
4 hours with captain, guide, lunch and soft drinks
Private boat – up to 8 guests
4 hours with captain, guide, lunch and soft drinks
Private boat – up to 12 guests
4 hours with captain, guide, lunch and soft drinks
Good to know
Good to know
- Up to 12 guests per boat; the largest yacht takes 15 – ask us for bigger groups.
- Hotels far from Side centre may have an extra transfer charge.
- The captain chooses the swim spots according to wind and sea.
- Dolphins appear only on lucky days.
What to bring
- Swimwear, towel and sunscreen
- Hat and sunglasses
- Seasickness tablets if you need them
- Camera or phone for photos
Frequently asked questions
How many people fit on a private boat in Side?
Most of the yachts take up to 12 guests; the largest takes 15. For bigger groups, just ask us.
Can we choose our own route?
Within the four hours the captain adapts the swim stops to your wishes and to the sea; a calm cruise on the Manavgat River is possible instead of the sea route.
Can the boat be decorated for a proposal or birthday?
Yes. Tell us the occasion when you book and the boat can be decorated for you.
Is the price per person?
No, you book the whole boat. The rate depends on the boat and the size of your group and is confirmed with your booking.
Is an evening cruise possible?
Yes, the crew can serve lunch or dinner on board, so an evening cruise can be arranged on request.
