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. On the evening boats add a light layer, because it is noticeably cooler on the water after dark. Everything else is optional — but nothing is buyable once you have left the harbour, so pack for the whole day rather than for the first hour.

The short list

  • Swimwear, worn under your clothes — changing space on a full boat is limited
  • A towel. The boats do not hand them out.
  • Sunscreen, factor 30 or higher. Reflected sun off water burns faster than a sunbed.
  • A hat and sunglasses
  • Cash or a card for the bar and any on-board photos
  • A light jacket or hoodie for the evening boats
  • Any medication you need during a full day, including anything for seasickness

What to wear

Swimwear under light clothes, and shoes you can get on and off easily — you board from the quay and there are stairs between decks. Flip-flops are fine; heels are not.

On the night disco boat, comfortable shoes for the dance floor and swimwear for the foam party. On the sunset cruise, something warmer than you think you need.

What you do not need to bring

Lunch, on the pirate galleon, the Starcraft and the Manavgat day — a cooked meal is included in the price on those three. On the evening boats and the Suluada day, no meal is recorded, so eat before or plan around it.

Snorkelling masks are recorded on the private yacht. On the shared boats, bring your own if you want to be certain of having one.

What you cannot buy at sea

Sunscreen, medication, baby supplies, a phone charger and a dry towel. The bar sells drinks and snacks; it is not a shop.

There is no cash machine on board, and the harbour is not somewhere to rely on finding one in a hurry.

Questions

Frequently asked

Do I need to bring a towel on an Alanya boat trip?
Yes. Towels are not provided on any of these boats. Bring one per person, and remember it will not fully dry on a breezy deck.
Is lunch included, or should I bring food?
Lunch is included on three boats: the pirate galleon, the Starcraft cruise and the Manavgat day. The night disco boat has a bar rather than a meal, and no meal is recorded for the sunset or Suluada trips.
Should I bring cash on the boat?
Bring some. The on-board bar charges for drinks separately on every boat, and there is no cash machine at sea. A card is usually accepted but cash is the safer bet.
What should I wear on a boat trip in Alanya?
Swimwear under light clothing, plus a hat and sunglasses. Wear shoes you can slip off easily — you board from the quay and there are stairs between decks. On evening cruises bring a light jacket.