Pirate Boat Cruise from Manavgat
Excursions & day trips

Pirate Boat Cruise from Manavgat

4.5/5
Excellent
Based on 17 reviews
from
£48.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Admire the Apollo Temple ruins from the comfort of a boat
  • Let the kids be entertained with pirated-themed activities
  • Take a dip and cool off with swim stops in two bays
  • Cruise along the River Manavgat and enjoy the scenery
  • Enjoy a family-friendly day out
What to expect

All aboard this Manavgat river cruise for a family-friendly day out on the waves. Pirate-themed games, swimming and the chance to get up close to the Apollo Temple – both kids and grown-ups are in for an action-packed day. Isra, one of our expert local guides, says, “there's something for the whole family on this cruise – kids will love the pirate-themed activities, and the adults have time to relax and enjoy the views of the Apollo Temple ruins from the deck of the ship.”

The fun begins the moment you step on the boat. All dark wood and sturdy sails, it's every bit the authentic pirate ship. Accompanied by a crew of Jack Sparrow-style sailors, we'll cast off down the River Manavgat. The kids will be busy learning pirate language and having their faces painted by the entertainment team, while adults can sit back and sip on a refreshing drink from the bar. We'll anchor for a spot of swimming, before tucking into a tasty lunch served on board.

After lunch, the route sees us venturing into the Mediterranean. Here, you'll get to admire the spectacular Apollo Temple ruins, dating back to 150 AD. The temple was dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, and healing – you'll be able to recognise it easily from the ship's deck because of its tall columns. To round the day off, we'll continue to our final swim stop location. Cool off in the fresh waters while the kids have fun hunting for a treasure chest buried on the shore. It's a family day out like no other.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Transport
  • check Swim stops
  • check Soft drinks
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5/5

Based on 17 reviews from verified customers

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Review categories

Value for money

4.4/5

Staff

4.5/5

Safety

4.5/5

Service

4.5/5

  • Blerand

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Sarah

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Staff very warm and friendly and we're non stop entertaining the children on board. I just felt this boat trip was aimed at the younger audience only ...

  • AQuig

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    The boat cruise overall was very good and the staff were great. Our issue was with transfers. The boat departure was 1 hr 20 mins from our hotel but w ...

  • Dan

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoyed the whole experience, staff were brilliant and friendly. The activities were great. Our family really enjoyed ourselves. Only issue I had was ...

  • Keithio

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Apart from the boat breaking down. Everything was really good.

  • Peter Magermans

    From United States of America - May 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Zeer aangenaam top team.zalig voor de kids en die vrouw heeft dat zeer goed gedaan en geregeld.

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