All our guides and answers
Everything we know about a boat day from Alanya, written out properly: which boat to choose, what a day costs, what to bring and what the sea is actually like.
10 guides
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The Best Boat Trips in Alanya — Compared, Honestly
There is no single best boat trip in Alanya, because the six boats are aimed at different days.
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Private Yacht or Shared Boat Trip in Alanya?
A shared boat day is priced per person and starts at €20; a private yacht is priced per boat and quoted for the day you want.
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What Does It Cost to Rent a Yacht in Alanya?
A yacht charter in Alanya is priced per boat, not per person, and we quote it rather than list it.
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Alanya Boat Trips with Children — Which Boats Work
Three of the six Alanya boats suit families: the pirate galleon (€20 adult, €14 child), the Starcraft cruise (€35 / €25) and the Manavgat river day (€43 / €30).
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The Sea Caves of Alanya
Three caves are cut into the cliffs west of Alanya harbour, and every boat day on this coast runs past all three: Pirates' Cave, the Lovers' Grotto and the Phosphorus Cave.
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Alanya Party Boats — Night Cruise or Daytime Foam Party
Alanya has two kinds of party boat.
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Alanya Sunset Cruises — And What Time the Sun Really Sets
In Alanya the sun sets at about 20:15 in late June, 20:08 in late July, 19:45 in mid-August, 19:02 in mid-September and 18:18 in mid-October.
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Alanya Boat Trips for Couples
For two people, the sunset cruise at €35 per adult is the boat most couples actually want: four hours along the castle headland and the cave coast in evening light, with no foam party.
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Are Alanya Boat Trips Safe?
For most people, yes — the Alanya coast is sheltered by the castle headland and the boats run a short, familiar route in calm summer water.
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What to Bring on an Alanya Boat Trip
Bring swimwear, a towel, high-factor sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and enough cash for the on-board bar.