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Manavgat River pirate cruise with swim stops

4.5/5
526 reviews

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.

What is the itinerary for this experience?

The itinerary for this experience is...

- 8:00am to 9:20am – pick-up from your accommodation

- 9:45am – Board the boat waiting for you on the Manavgt River

- 10:00am to 3:45pm – boat cruise along the river, with two swim stops, a beach visit, onboard games and a treasure hunt for kids

- 4:45pm to 5:45pm – head back to your accommodation

Please note, the times and schedule may vary on the day

Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Alanya
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language:German, English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Meal Included
e-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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Why you’ll love this…

  • You'll cruise along the Manavgat River on a pirate-style ship
  • There's activities like face painting, pirate games and treasure hunts for the kids
  • You'll splash and swim in the Manavgat River and the Mediterranean Sea
  • You get great views of what's left of the Apollo Temple from the comfort of the deck
  • An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of the area's history and culture

Important to know

  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.


What’s included

  • Boat cruise
  • Lunch
  • Transport
  • Swim stops
  • Soft drinks

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Pickups are available from selected hotels in the following resorts:
Alanya
Side
Belek
Antalya

Provider

TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S


What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 526 reviews


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  • M

    Melissa Ingate

    Traveled with family


    June 25, 2026
    4.6

    United Kingdom

    The children had an amazing time, the staff were all brilliant. Thoroughly enjoyable day

  • J

    Jackie McCabe

    Traveled with family


    June 18, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    The whole day was fantastic from the get go. There were 11 of us including 6 children, we all really loved it. Great games for the kids delicious food & drinks & the stops were great too. Would absolutely recommend it. A brilliant experience for us all!! Thank you Jackie McCabe

  • N

    Nigel

    Traveled with family


    June 8, 2026
    4.2

    United Kingdom

    This was a fantastic trip, possibly the highlight of our holiday in Turkey 🙂 The entertainers on the boat were amazing keeping the kids entertained, I wasnt expecting there to be so much and of such variety and quality. I liked that the boat really looked the part rather than a lot of the other 'pirate boats' around Antalya area that looks more like cheap set dressing. The only downside was some loud bangs and music was a bit loud for our child so others with sensory issues might have trouble.

  • B

    Ben

    Traveled with family


    June 4, 2026
    5

    United Kingdom

    Highlight that you are more at sea than the river.

  • G

    Germany / Berlin

    Traveled with family


    July 19, 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Uns hat sehr gefallen wie man die Kinder auf dem Schiff mit der Show beschäftigt hat. Das war wirklich super. Da geben sich die Leute wirklich sehr viel Mühe. Was uns nicht gefallen hat waren die unverschämten Preise...ein Wassereis für 5 Euro...andere Sachen genauso utopisch...man weiß ganz genau dass die Passagiere darauf angewiesen sind weil die Kinder überhitzen... Es war auch nicht schön das immer eine Preisspanne von 3-5 Euro stand und am Ende dann einfach das teuerste genommen wurde...

  • E

    E.b

    Traveled with family


    July 19, 2026
    4.2

    Germany

    Tolle Unterhaltung für Kinder. Aber Achtung die Bilder kosten ein ********** Geld. Genaue Preise bekommst erst beim bezahlen. Preis für Eis und Bier auch übertrieben.