Private boat trip in Alanya: how the six hours run
A private boat trip in Alanya lasts six hours. You are collected from your hotel in central Alanya, the boat leaves from the harbour area, runs along the castle headland and the sea caves, and stops to swim in quiet bays chosen by the captain before the transfer takes you back.
Before the boat: the pickup
The day starts at your hotel. A round-trip transfer from central Alanya districts is included, and the pickup time is confirmed with your booking, so you know exactly when to be ready. The transfer brings you to Alanya's harbour area, where the boat waits for your group alone.
If you are staying outside the centre, read how the hotel pickup works and ask us before you book.
The peninsula from the sea
The Red Tower and the Alanya Castle headland lie on the same stretch of coast as the harbour area. This is the sightseeing part of the day: the castle walls above, the cliffs, and the sea caves at their foot. The order is the captain's call on the day.
The boat slows down beside Pirate Cave, Lovers' Cave and the Phosphorus Cave. What you see there, and what we can and cannot promise, is in the castle and sea caves guide.
Swimming and slow time
Away from the sights, the day slows down. The captain chooses clear, quiet bays for swim stops, and you can snorkel with the masks on board or simply stay on deck. After a swim there is a freshwater shower on board.
Six hours is long enough that nobody has to hurry. Some groups swim at every stop; others spend most of the time talking and looking at the coast. Both are fine, because the boat is yours.
If anyone in the group gets tired, there is no need to cut the day short for everyone. They can rest on deck while the others swim.
Shaping the six hours to your group
The captain adapts the route and the swim stops to the group's wishes, sea and weather permitting. Tell the crew at the start what matters most to you: more time by the caves, more swimming, or a calmer pace for small children or older relatives.
We do not fix the number of swim stops or the time between points, because a schedule set in advance would take away the flexibility you are paying for.
Food during the day
Food, drinks and snacks are not included unless you arrange them in advance when you book. Over six hours that is worth thinking about, so ask us when you send your request. The details are in food and drinks on the boat.
The way back
At the end of the trip the boat returns to the harbour area and the transfer drives you back to your hotel. The whole boat is from €580, with captain, crew, fuel and transfer included; check dates on the private boat page.
Ready to book your boat day?
Pick a date and send your booking — you pay on the day, nothing online.
Questions guests ask
Will other passengers join us during the six hours?
No. The whole boat is for your group alone, up to 12 guests, from pickup to the drive back.
Can we spend more of the day swimming and less sightseeing?
Yes. Tell the captain at the start; the route and swim stops are adapted to your group, sea and weather permitting.
What happens if the sea is rough?
The captain decides on the day according to the sea and the weather, and the route can change. For anything beyond that, ask us before you book.