Tours/Side/"Side: Boat Adventure to Dolphin Island – Swim and Enjoy Lunch"
Viator · group up to 48 pax

"Side: Boat Adventure to Dolphin Island – Swim and Enjoy Lunch"

3.6(19)Side1 hour
VIATOR3.0(2)TRIPADVISOR3.6(17)

Description

THE ULTIMATE DOLPHIN & TURTLE BAY ADVENTURE Ready for more than just a boat trip? Your Dolphin Boat Tour offers a professional yet super-friendly adventure that you won’t find anywhere else! Why choose us? Dolphin Watching: We visit the best spots for a high chance to see wild dolphins in their natural home. A truly magical experience! The Rare "Cold & Hot" Swim: At Turtle Beach, you can swim in the icy cold river and the warm turquoise sea at the same time. It’s a unique sensation! Plus, watch out for Caretta Caretta turtles. Non-Stop Fun: Get ready for your legendary Foam Party, great music, and multiple swim stops in crystal-clear bays. Delicious Food: A fresh lunch is served on board. Drinks are optional—choose what fits your style! We pride ourselves on professional service with a "best friend" vibe. Whether you want to relax or party, we make it happen. Don’t just see the sea, live it with us! Book your spot now and let’s make some waves

Tour Options

"Side: Boat Adventure to Dolphin Island – Swim and Enjoy Lunch"
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

480 min

Sun, sea, and swimming are just a few of the things that make this boat trip so relaxing. Sailing in a traditional Turkish gulet, you’ll enjoy an open bar, a chance to swim and snorkel and a tasty local lunch. All the ingredients for a great day on the waves. You’ll climb aboard a traditional gulet boat and set sail out of Side. Cruising Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, you’ll grab a drink from the bar and admire the views as you sit back, relax and top up your tan. Dropping anchor, you’ll stop off for a dip in the sea whilst back on board the crew prepares a delicious lunch. And after your fill of food, there’s plenty more time to unwind as we take a leisurely sail back to port. And also there is chanse to see dolphinand entertainment

Highlights

Travel insurance
Tour guide
Lunch
Foam party
Hotel pick-up and drop-off

What's included

Included
Travel insurance
Tour guide
Lunch
Foam party
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Not included
Drinks
Photos
Private expences

Pickup Locations & Times

"Pick-up from All Hotels in the Side Area for a Seamless Experience" Pickup Information (Boat Tour) We provide hotel pick-up and drop-off service from all hotels in the region, ensuring a smooth and comfortable experience for our guests. Pick-up is available from Side, Evrenseki, Çolaklı, Gündoğdu, Sorgun, and all surrounding areas shown on the map. Guests are collected directly from their hotel entrance and returned safely to the same location after the tour. Our service is fully organized, reliable, and safe — so you can simply relax and enjoy your boat trip without worrying about transportation. For any questions or special requests, feel free to contact us via WhatsApp anytime.

Traveller Ratings

3.6
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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(19)

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radekzitek
August 12, 2025
Not worth the time spent.

Absolutely not worth it. Two swimming stops, first where Manavgat river meets the sea (not great for sea swims, ok for river swim. Second just outside of the old side harbour. Yes there is a foam party at the end of the trip. Ok, our 8 year old enjoyed it. Food is … nothing to write home about. And there is a pushy photographer with parrot and overpriced prints at the end.

Operator response

Hello, Thank you for your review. 😊 However, the program you mentioned does not match the tour we provide. Our tour does not include a visit to Side; instead, it features Dolphin Island, swimming breaks in the river and sea, lunch, a foam party, and music — all of which are clearly listed in the tour description. We understand that expectations can vary from guest to guest, but we always deliver exactly what is promised in our program. 🙂 The tour you experienced might belong to another company, so if you let us know where you booked it, we can clarify this further. We always do our best to make our guests happy — although we currently don’t offer sword fights or cannon shots on board 😄, we guarantee plenty of laughter, swimming, and fun!

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lianneray2024
June 27, 2025
What an incredible day

What a fantastic day, from start to finish, the staff were incredible, the entertainment was fab, and the swim breaks along the way were just another amazing part of the day, lunch was included and was delicious, we even got to see dolphins, the captain of the boat circled a few times so we could see them more, would 100% recommend, defienlty worth the money, would go again in a heartbeat

Operator response

thank you for review

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Teambelgique
August 11, 2023
TO ABSOLUTELY AVOID FOR YOUR WALLET AND THE PLANET 🫤!

Tourist trap, excursion with extremely polluting boats, everything costs money on the boat, the worst day of my vacation! Absolutely avoid, it’s a clear tourist trap… We didn't see any dolphins, the boat didn't even try to find any, but on the other hand a machine filled the boat with foam and music so you couldn't hear your neighbor talking! How can you attract dolphins with a noise like that? How can we allow boats to sail that spit out 2 liters of engine oil with each throttle stroke? All this is an ecological aberration…. I'm sad to have participated in this 🥲! The dolphins and turtles that you see in the photo are just a bait to attract stupid tourists like me, the goal of the excursion is simply to make you consume drinks at 2-3€ a glass all day long.

Operator response

1 Quel bateau d'excursion avez-vous rejoint ? 2 dauphins ne sont liés nulle part, s'il y a une chance en pleine mer, qui vous a donné une garantie? Dans quel monde vivez-vous, polluez de nombreuses planètes telles que des millions de bateaux, de véhicules, d'avions, etc., alors qu'il y a de nombreux éléments, est-ce une chose nouvelle dans votre esprit parce que vous avez donné 2 3 euros ? L'entreprise à qui vous l'avez acheté, le nom du bateau, vous l'avez ? Permettez-moi de commenter ici et que ce soit fini, M. Fıransız Il y a un mot en turc parce qu'ils sont français ça veut dire qu'ils ne sont au courant de rien

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W5251RBgordonm
July 7, 2023
Family fun

Staff were great and swimming in the sea was awesome 👍but if your actually going to see dolphins you might not see them, sorry guys just being hounest, but a would still do it, it was fun

Operator response

thank you for review regards murat

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Stephanie B
June 29, 2023
Do this boat trip ! Its a must xx

Great trip on river and sea. Bus driver was amazing. Staff on boat lovely. Would reccomend Loved the water fight between the buses on the way home

Operator response

thank you for riview

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W8836HXkimw
October 1, 2022
Absolutely Terrible

I don't even know where to start. Myself and my other half booked the Dolphin island boat trip and it was nothing short of a awful day out. We were promised that goggles and snorkels were provided by the tour guide - this is untrue We were promised there were no extra costs - this is massively untrue We were told that all non alcoholic drinks were free - also untrue We went up the river and came to a dead end, turned around and went back - this was clearly to waste time. Our first stop was at the beach where the river and sea meet, the beach was utterly filthy, covered in broken glass, cigarette ends, plastic bottles and empty packets. To add insult to injury we had only stopped for 45 minutes and they wanted €2 for a sun bed..... Oh and they also want €2 for Wi-fi Back on the boat, the toilets are horrific, broken tiles, dirty toilets full to the brim with urine and toilet roll. We then carried on to the so called " Dolphin island '..... It turned out that Dolphin Island was a mere rock with a flag on it and an easy swim away from the coastline. We were told there would be Dolphins and Turtles to see, this was untrue, we didn't even see a fish, this is probably something to do with them emptying the toilets into the sea - with two people swimming I would like to add. We then chugged along in the boat for another two hours, with the so called foam party going on upstairs - this was pouring down onto the lower deck onto half of the people most of which had children and infants. Towards us coming to the river again two men decided to jump from the boat - I can't blame them because I almost done the same. But because of this the whole boat was punished and our final stop was cancelled. Safe to say no one was overly impressed. It was by far the worst excursion I have ever been on. To add insult to injury, they all stood with a tip box at the end as you get off the boat, that they merrily shake in your face as you depart. Avoid at all costs, it's completely wasted a day of our holiday and cost us money that we know we won't get back.

Operator response

Thanks for review Thanks to you and for your other half Where did you booked who promised you? You can go on their site write reviews Maybe is beter if you chack my information is nothing what you have written 🤔 Have good time in turkey Next time write company name where you booked so people can be clear to that

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766essexg
September 30, 2022
Dismally horrible

Absolutely shocking, avoid this trip like the plague, upon booking we was promised no extra costs other than alcoholic drinks, this is a lie, fruit juice, sun beds, WiFi, and snacks, all come with extra cost, the first stop at a small beach was pathetic, the beach was covered in broken glass, litter, face masks and discarded plasters, the 2nd stop at dolphin island ( much resembling a rock with a flag stuck on top) was for 30mins, not a dolphin or turtle to be seen, not even a fish, the lunch provided was edible but a child’s portion. On booking a snorkel and mask was promised, another lie. And then your offered a professional photo taken with a parrot that had obviously had its wings clipped, this proved an accurate observation when the photographer dropped it into the ocean by accident, yes he was saved, but shocking to observe. Our final stop was cancelled when 2 people decided to jump overboard, whilst waiting for them to be picked up the captain decided to empty the toilet tanks into a beautiful ocean, please please don’t waste your hard earned money and a day of your precious holiday on this trip.

Operator response

Thanks for review Thanks to you and for your other half Where did you booked who promised you? You can go on their site write reviews Maybe is beter if you chack my information is nothing what you have written 🤔 Have good time in turkey Next time write company name where you booked so people can be clear to that

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dirkpeereboom
July 28, 2022
booked and paid

Booked and paid 3 days ago but did not receive confirmation about the reservation and or payment.

Operator response

Hi Where did you booked? Which platform? We didn't get eny reservations Or when you arive we information you before 1 to 3 day we get contact to you if you arive in turkey Nd we do need your room number for to pick up right person 😉 if you have reservations the confirmation mail must be in your mailbox please check if not WhatsApp me so can more help 😊 if you booked with us if not you can book from us 😊 😉

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_M3567WK
August 21, 2021
Wonderful.

Lovely new yacht. Excellent staff and service. There was a foam disco and a Turkish dance. We stopped at picturesque swimming spots.

Operator response

Thank you for your review

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crush_bey
July 12, 2021
Island tour by boat

The tour saw Carette Carette's turtles, but did not swim to the dolphins. It was a good lunch. I liked it in general.

Operator response

Thank you

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