Which Is the Best Antalya Boat Tour? Pirate vs Relax vs Suluada vs Porto Ceneviz

Almost every week someone writes to us on WhatsApp with the same question: which Antalya boat tour is right for us? After 25 years of taking local and international guests out on the bay, we have a pretty good sense of which day suits which traveller. This guide compares our four most popular group tours side by side, and briefly covers the Alibaba Deluxe boat and private yachts, so you can pick the best Antalya boat tour for you with confidence.

The short answer: the best Antalya boat tour for you

• Travelling with children or a fun-loving group? Choose the Pirate boat tour with its foam party.
• Want peace, swimming and scenery without loud music? Choose the Relax boat tour.
• Dreaming of white sand and turquoise lagoons? Choose the Suluada island tour, often called the Turkish Maldives.
• Looking for hidden bays and snorkelling? Choose the Porto Ceneviz boat tour.
• Celebrating something special or prefer your own boat? Choose a private yacht.

Antalya boat tours compared

Tour	Duration	Price from	Best for	Departure
Pirate boat tour (foam party)	About 6 h at sea, 8–9 h door to door	€35	Families, kids, groups of friends	Konyaaltı Fishermen's Shelter, 10:00
Relax boat tour	About 5 h at sea, 8–9 h door to door	€35	Couples, older guests, quiet seekers	Harbour arrival 10:00 (ask us)
Suluada island tour	Full day, about 10–11 h	€40	Photo lovers, keen swimmers	Adrasan, 10:00
Porto Ceneviz boat tour	About 8 h including transfer	€45	Bay hoppers, snorkellers	Ask us
Alibaba Deluxe boat	Full day	€35	Families who love a pirate-style party	Konyaaltı Fishermen's Shelter, 10:00
Private yacht	Your choice	Individual price	Couples, celebrations, private groups	Custom route and time

Prices are starting prices per adult and can change by season. For current rates see our prices page or ask us directly.

Pirate boat tour: the fun, family-friendly classic

The pirate boat leaves Konyaaltı Fishermen's Shelter at 10:00 and spends about six hours at sea. The first stop is Turtle Bay for a 30-minute swim. Around 12:00 we serve an open-buffet lunch in the Düden waterfall area, followed by roughly an hour of swimming near the falls. The last swim stop is off the Lara hotel coast before we head back to Konyaaltı at about 16:00. In between there is music, animation and the famous foam party. If your kids are the reason you are booking, this is almost always the one. Our guide to boat tours with kids has more tips.

Relax boat tour: the calm alternative

Not everyone wants loud music on deck. The Relax tour has no loud party focus. The route takes in the Düden waterfall at Düdenpark, the caves of Lara bay, a coastal grotto and several swim stops, with about five hours on the water. This is the tour we usually recommend to couples, older guests and anyone who simply wants to float in clear water and enjoy the coastline. If the waterfall is the highlight for you, read our post on seeing the Düden waterfall from the sea.

Suluada island tour: the Turkish Maldives

Suluada is the tour our guests photograph the most: white sand, turquoise lagoons and water so clear you can see your feet. It is a long day, though. We pick you up between 06:30 and 07:30 depending on your area and drive to Adrasan, where the boat departs at 10:00. Lunch is an open buffet on board, the return to Adrasan starts at 15:30, and you are back at your hotel around 18:30. In total that is about 10–11 hours. It is ideal for swimmers and photographers who don't mind an early start, but less ideal for toddlers.

Porto Ceneviz boat tour: hidden bays and snorkelling

Porto Ceneviz bay can only be reached by sea, which is exactly what makes it special. The tour also visits Sazak Bay, framed by pine trees and great for snorkelling, and Akseki Bay. A freshly cooked lunch is served on board, and transfer, lunch and a guide are all included. Plan for about eight hours including transfer. The price is €45.

Alibaba Deluxe and private yachts in brief

The Alibaba Deluxe boat is another pirate-style family boat from the same harbour at 10:00, with Turtle Bay, lunch and foam parties, from €35. It is a good alternative if you like the pirate concept and want another option on your dates.

Our private yachts are exclusive to your group, with VIP transfer and a custom route and time. They are popular for marriage proposals, anniversaries, birthdays and family celebrations. Prices are individual, so please contact us before booking. Read more in our private yacht guide.

The best Antalya boat tour by traveller type

Boat tours for families with young children

Pirate or Alibaba Deluxe: shorter transfers than Suluada, plenty of swim stops and a foam party that kids talk about for days.

Couples and honeymooners

Relax for a peaceful day, Suluada for postcard views, or a private yacht if you want the boat to yourselves.

Active swimmers and snorkellers

Porto Ceneviz or Suluada: both are about bays and clear water rather than entertainment.

Older guests or anyone who prefers quiet

Relax: no loud party, a gentle pace and the waterfall seen from the sea.

FAQ: choosing an Antalya boat tour

Which Antalya boat tour is best for kids?

The Pirate boat tour or the Alibaba Deluxe boat: both have foam parties, music and shorter transfer times than Suluada.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes. Our group tours include round-trip hotel transfers in air-conditioned vehicles from almost all resort areas between Kemer/Tekirova and Belek/Boğazkent. Side and Alanya are on request. See our hotel pickup guide.

Which tour is the longest?

Suluada, at roughly 10–11 hours including the drive to Adrasan.

Can I do more than one tour?

Of course. Many guests combine a lively Pirate day with a calm Relax or Suluada day. Check our month-by-month guide to plan the timing.

Ready to book your Antalya boat tour?

Still undecided? Message us on WhatsApp or use our contact page, tell us who is travelling, and we will happily suggest the best Antalya boat tour for your dates. You can also browse all our boat trips or read what other guests say on our reviews page.