Aerial view of Dolphin Island near Side with anchored tour boats

Boat Tours8 Hours

Manavgat River Boat Trip from Side: Three Swim Stops and Lunch on Board

Guests watching a wild dolphin right next to the boat deck

Tour boats anchored around Dolphin Island, Side coastline behind

◆ Duration

8 Hours

◆ Home Base

Side

◆ Hotel Pickup

✓

◆ Free cancellation

24h

Book free, pay on the dayFree cancellation up to 24 h

The Experience

Several swim stops, one of them properly long: that is the honest summary of this day. The boat heads down the Manavgat slowly enough that the turtles stretched out on the branches along the bank do not bother to move. The main stop is where the river empties into the Mediterranean. You get about an hour and a half there, cool fresh water on one side of you and warm sea on the other, which is long enough to swim, dry off, eat and get back in. Lunch is grilled chicken with rice and salad, cooked on board. More swims follow out in open water, and the foam arrives somewhere in the middle of the afternoon. About the dolphins: they are wild, nobody feeds them, and no captain on this coast can promise you a sighting. On good days they run offshore alongside; on ordinary days you get turtles instead, and the turtles are close to certain. Book this for the swimming and treat a fin on the horizon as a bonus. You are back at your hotel around 17:30. Life jackets come in every size and infants travel free. Drinks, ice cream and the water sports at the beach stop are settled separately on the spot; the guide, the lunch and the transfer are already yours. Nothing is charged before the day itself.

Highlights

Cruise where the river meets the sea
Freshly grilled lunch on board
Foam party on deck
Three swim stops including Dolphin Island

What's Included

✓Life jackets for all ages
✓Professional guide
✓Foam party
✓Lunch on board
✓Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not Included

✕Water sports at the beach (optional)
✕Ice cream
✕Drinks (sold on board)
✕Personal expenses

Good to Know

ℹPickup time is confirmed the day before
ℹInfants aged 0-2 join free of charge
ℹDolphin sightings are not guaranteed

What to Bring

▸A change of clothes
▸Sunscreen
▸Towel
▸Swimwear
▸Sunglasses

Where You'll Be

Everything on this page starts from Side. Hotel pickup across the resort area is arranged after you book, and the exact time is confirmed with you personally rather than printed here.

◆ SIDE · 36.77°N 31.39°E · ANTALYA RIVIERA

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Questions & Answers

What time does the tour start?+

Hotel pickup runs between 08:30 and 09:25; the boat then sets off down the Manavgat river in the morning.

How long does it last?+

About 5–6 hours on the boat; with transfers you are back at your hotel around 17:30. In midsummer the day can run slightly longer.

Is lunch included?+

Yes — freshly grilled chicken with rice and salad, served on board. Drinks are sold separately at the boat bar.

Are there swimming stops?+

Yes: one long stop of about 1.5 hours where the river meets the sea, plus several more swims in the open sea during the day.

Will we see dolphins?+

They are wild animals, so there is no guarantee — but on lucky days they appear offshore, and river turtles are seen on almost every cruise.

Is it suitable for children?+

Yes — a relaxed family day. Life jackets for every age are on board and children aged 0-2 join free.

Are water sports included?+

No. At the beach stop you can try jet ski and similar activities as an optional extra, arranged and paid on the spot.

What should we bring?+

Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a change of clothes; a hat and sunglasses are well worth having on sunny days.

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