Antalya Boat Tour with Kids: A Parent’s Guide

An Antalya boat tour with kids is one of the highlights of a family holiday. Kids get swimming, pirates, foam and a buffet lunch, and parents get sea views and a bit of sunshine. Over 25 years, our crew has welcomed a great many families, and this guide shares what we have learned about keeping the day safe, relaxed and fun for children of every age.

Choosing an Antalya boat tour with kids

For most families, the answer is the Pirate boat tour or the Alibaba Deluxe boat. Both are pirate-style boats that leave from Konyaaltı Fishermen's Shelter at 10:00, with music, animation and a foam party that kids absolutely love. The Pirate route visits Turtle Bay for a swim, stops for an open-buffet lunch around 12:00 in the Düden waterfall area, continues with a swim break near the falls and a last stop off the Lara coast, and is back in Konyaaltı around 16:00.

Best family boat trip by child's age

• Babies and toddlers: Pirate, Alibaba or Relax, thanks to their shorter transfers. Little ones can enjoy the foam party from a parent's arms. Suluada is less ideal for toddlers because of the long day.
• Ages 4 to 10: Pirate or Alibaba Deluxe. The foam party and animation are made for this age.
• Tweens and teens: any tour works. Many older kids love the Suluada island tour for its turquoise lagoons, or Porto Ceneviz for snorkelling.
• Multi-generation families: if grandparents prefer quiet, the Relax tour is a good compromise, or consider a private yacht.

Still unsure? Our tour comparison lays out all the options.

A typical family day on the Pirate boat

Here is how the day usually feels for kids. The minibus collects you at your hotel and brings you to the harbour by 10:00. Turtle Bay comes first, a perfect warm-up swim of about 30 minutes. Then lunch, so nobody gets hungry, followed by a long swim break near the Düden waterfall, where the spray and rainbows fascinate children. The foam party, music and animation keep energy high between stops, and the last swim off the Lara coast is a lovely way to wind down before heading back. Most little ones fall asleep on the ride home.

Safety on board for children

Safety on a family boat day is a team effort between our crew and the parents. Here is how it works:

• Life jackets: life jackets are on board. Before swimming, ask the crew for one that fits your child.
• Supervision: parents supervise their children at all times, on deck and in the water.
• Swimming: children swim only with an adult. Please use the ladder to get in and out of the water.
• No jumping: jumping from the upper deck is not allowed.
• Shade: there are shaded deck areas, so keep little ones out of the midday sun.

Swim stops are chosen by the crew, who decide on safety depending on the sea conditions that day.

Foam party for kids: tips for parents

The foam party is usually the moment kids remember most. A few simple tips keep it fun:

• Keep foam out of eyes and rinse with fresh water afterwards.
• If your child has sensitive skin, consult your doctor beforehand.
• Toddlers can watch the fun from an adult's arms rather than joining in.

Seasickness in children

The good news is that Antalya Bay is usually calm on summer mornings. If your child is prone to motion sickness:

• Sit in the middle of the boat, where movement is smallest.
• Encourage them to look at the horizon.
• Give a light breakfast rather than a heavy one.
• Ginger can help some people.
• Ask a pharmacy or doctor about suitable remedies for children before the trip.

What to pack for kids on a boat trip

• Swim nappies for babies and toddlers
• A sun hat
• Reef-safe sunscreen
• Spare clothes, including a dry set for the ride home
• Snacks for between meals
• A towel and something warm in case of wind

For the full family list, see our post on what to bring on a boat tour.

Getting there with kids

Our group tours include round-trip hotel transfers in air-conditioned vehicles, with pickups from almost all resort areas between Kemer/Tekirova and Belek/Boğazkent. Be ready at the pickup point 5–10 minutes early, because the vehicle can only wait a few minutes. Our guide confirms your time the evening before by WhatsApp. Find your area in our hotel pickup guide or on the pickup points and times page.

FAQ: family boat trips in Antalya

How much is a boat tour for children?

Adult prices start from €35, and prices can change by season. For child prices, please ask us on WhatsApp.

Are there life jackets for kids?

Life jackets are on board. Ask the crew for a suitable one for your child before swimming.

Is the foam party safe for toddlers?

Many toddlers enjoy watching from a parent's arms. Keep foam away from their eyes and rinse with fresh water afterwards.

Is the Suluada tour suitable for small children?

It is a long day of about 10–11 hours with an early pickup, so we generally suggest the Pirate or Relax tour for toddlers instead.

Book your family boat trip in Antalya

Tell us your children's ages and your hotel area, and we will suggest the best day. Message us on WhatsApp or use our contact page. You can also read other families' experiences on our reviews page.