What to Bring
Hat, sunscreen, swimwear, towel, camera and cash for personal expenses.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off;
- Guide services;
- Boat trip according to the program;
- Lunch (chicken or trout, pasta, vegetable salad);
- Insurance.
Not Included
- Separate seat on the bus for children under 5;
- Personal expenses (photos, souvenirs, etc.);
- Any drinks during the excursion;
- Photos and videos.
Additional Information
Departure and return times are approximate and depend on your hotel location. The exact transfer time will be provided after booking;
Please wait for the excursion transfer outside the hotel — at the entrance or barrier. Please note that the bus may not be allowed to enter some hotel grounds. This is due to internal hotel rules and to avoid conflicts with local guides;
Transfer is already included — we pick up guests from all Side resort areas: Cenger, Kizilagac, Kizilot, Kumkoy, Manavgat, Side Center, Sorgun, Titreyengol and Colakli;
If you plan to purchase photos or videos from the organizer, it is best to bring a USB drive and make sure upon returning to the hotel that your own files were uploaded;
The excursion is accompanied by a guide, sometimes English-speaking. The order of the program may change slightly, but all stated stops and activities remain included;
Important:You may not bring your own drinks onto the yacht (only baby food and water for small children are allowed);
For children:Children without a separate ticket travel without their own seat on the bus (on an adult's lap). If you need a separate seat, book the child with a seat;
Payment is made on the day of the excursion. US dollars, euros and Turkish lira are accepted. Card payment may also be available (confirm when booking).
Weather for the Turtle Bay yacht tour from Side
The excursion takes place in the Side and Manavgat area, where the boat-trip season lasts almost from April to November. In summer, the sea is at its calmest and warmest, while in winter boat trips depend on the weather and sea conditions.
January.Weather: cool, rain and wind possible
Air temperature: +12…+16 °C
Sea temperature: around +17…+18 °C
Recommendation: boat trips run rarely and depend on weather conditions
February.Weather: mild winter, partly cloudy
Air temperature: +13…+17 °C
Sea temperature: around +17 °C
Recommendation: cancellations are possible due to waves and wind
March.Weather: early spring, getting warmer
Air temperature: +16…+20 °C
Sea temperature: +17…+18 °C
Recommendation: trips run more often, but the sea is still cool
April.Weather: comfortable spring weather
Air temperature: +20…+24 °C
Sea temperature: +18…+19 °C
Recommendation: a good period for boat trips and relaxing on the yacht
May.Weather: warm and sunny
Air temperature: +24…+28 °C
Sea temperature: +21…+22 °C
Recommendation: one of the best months for sea excursions
June.Weather: hot and dry
Air temperature: +28…+33 °C
Sea temperature: +24…+26 °C
Recommendation: an excellent time for swimming and yacht tours
July.Weather: hot season
Air temperature: +32…+36 °C
Sea temperature: +27…+29 °C
Recommendation: ideal conditions for boat trips
August.Weather: peak heat
Air temperature: +33…+38 °C
Sea temperature: +28…+29 °C
Recommendation: the best period for relaxing on a yacht and swimming
September.Weather: mild heat and warm sea
Air temperature: +29…+34 °C
Sea temperature: +27…+28 °C
Recommendation: velvet season — one of the most comfortable periods
October.Weather: warm autumn
Air temperature: +24…+29 °C
Sea temperature: +24…+26 °C
Recommendation: an excellent time for relaxed boat trips
November.Weather: becoming cooler
Air temperature: +19…+24 °C
Sea temperature: +21…+23 °C
Recommendation: excursions still operate, but cancellations due to weather are possible
December.Weather: cool and windy
Air temperature: +14…+18 °C
Sea temperature: around +19 °C
Recommendation: sea tours operate irregularly and depend on sea conditions
⚠️ Important:In winter and during rough seas, the port authority may cancel yacht tours for safety reasons. The best time for the excursion is from May to October.
Distance to Manavgat Port from the Side resort areas
Manavgat Port is very close to most Side resort areas, so the drive to the yacht is quick and comfortable — without long transfers.
▪️From Side — about 5 km, approximately 10 minutes;
▪️From Sorgun — about 5 km, around 10 minutes;
▪️From Kumkoy — about 5 km, approximately 10 minutes;
▪️From Titreyengol — about 8 km, around 15 minutes;
▪️From Evrenseki — about 8 km, approximately 10–15 minutes;
▪️From Colakli — about 10 km, around 15 minutes;
▪️From Gundogdu — about 13 km, approximately 20 minutes;
▪️From Kizilagac — about 16 km, around 20 minutes;
▪️From Kizilot — about 20 km, approximately 25 minutes.
Because the port is so close, the excursion is ideal for families with children and for anyone who does not like long transfers.
