Manavgat River pirate cruise with swim stops
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Manavgat River pirate cruise with swim stops

4.5/5
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254 reviews
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£49.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
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Meal included
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This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll cruise along the Manavgat River on a pirate-style ship
  • There's activities like face painting, pirate games and treasure hunts for the kids
  • You'll splash and swim in the Manavgat River and the Mediterranean Sea
  • You get great views of what's left of the Apollo Temple from the comfort of the deck
  • An expert local guide will share their unrivalled knowledge of the area's history and culture
What to expect

All aboard this Manavgat river cruise for a family-friendly day out on the waves. Pirate-themed games, swimming and the chance to get up close to the Apollo Temple – both kids and grown-ups are in for an action-packed day. Isra, one of our expert local guides, says, “there's something for the whole family on this cruise – kids will love the pirate-themed activities, and the adults have time to relax and enjoy the views of the Apollo Temple ruins from the deck of the ship.”

The fun begins the moment you step on the boat. All dark wood and sturdy sails, it's every bit the authentic pirate ship. Accompanied by a crew of Jack Sparrow-style sailors, we'll cast off down the River Manavgat. The kids will be busy learning pirate language and having their faces painted by the entertainment team, while adults can sit back and sip on a refreshing drink from the bar. We'll anchor for a spot of swimming, before tucking into a tasty lunch served on board.

After lunch, the route sees us venturing into the Mediterranean. Here, you'll get to admire the spectacular Apollo Temple ruins, dating back to 150 AD. The temple was dedicated to Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, prophecy, and healing – you'll be able to recognise it easily from the ship's deck because of its tall columns. To round the day off, we'll continue to our final swim stop location. Cool off in the fresh waters while the kids have fun hunting for a treasure chest buried on the shore. It's a family day out like no other.

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What's included
  • check Boat cruise
  • check Lunch
  • check Transport
  • check Swim stops
  • check Soft drinks
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring money for extras or gratuities
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.5 /5

Based on 254 reviews from verified customers

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  • J

    Julia bishop

    Verified booking

    5
    2 October 2025

    Travelled with family

    The guy that book our trip was excellent

  • E

    Emma sheppard

    Verified booking

    5
    24 September 2025

    Travelled with family

    I have done this trip 3 yrs in a row my self and family love it love ive also recommend to other ppl who have come with us and they absolutely loved it staff are brilliant keeping the kids engaged at all time fun filled day for people of all ages will definitely be doing it when we return

  • J

    Josh

    Verified booking

    5
    17 September 2025

    Travelled with family

    The ramp used when arriving at snake island was a bit worse for ware otherwise the safety was excellent

  • A

    Andrew

    Verified booking

    5
    15 September 2025

    Travelled with family

    It was a lot of fun for the kids and for the adults, they like to get everyone involved and have a great time, the food was good and the whole ship even the staff joined in on the dancing and the foam party

  • M

    Mark Cornelius

    Verified booking

    4.6
    11 September 2025

    Travelled as a couple

    It was a good well organised event & most enjoyable

  • S

    S family

    Verified booking

    1.8
    8 September 2025

    Travelled with family

    Paid a lot of money for this trip through Tui. As soon as you arrive they are trying to sell extras. Plastic swords for €6 each and photos. We had some drinks served in cups that had mould on the bottom and the squash type drink for the children had bits floating around. We ended up not drinking the included soft drinks. And were put off the food too due to hygiene concerns. Therefore we had a hungry and thirsty day. The sea was choppy so didn’t even get to see Side as we were turned back.

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