A Private Boat for a Large Group in Side

Start with your number, not with a boat

With a large group, the first question is not which boat looks nicest; it is which boat suits your group comfortably. We do not publish capacities or guest maximums for our boats, so please do not choose from a number you saw elsewhere. Tell us exactly how many adults and children (with ages) are coming, and we tell you which boats fit.

This is also the most reliable way to avoid surprises. A boat matched to your real group, confirmed in writing with your quote, is a better basis for planning than a figure on a listing.

Three boats that bigger parties tend to choose

Each of these suits a different kind of group. The final match depends on your number and your date.

• —The large wooden boat: an upper deck laid out with blue sunbed mattresses and a shaded wooden deck with tables, boarding from a river pier. Suits larger families and groups who want a quiet day of sunbathing and swimming rather than a party.
• —The flybridge motor yacht: two levels of deck, with bean bags on the open upper deck, foredeck sun pads, a shaded stern dining table and an enclosed salon. Suits friends and family celebrations.
• —The wooden sailing gulet: cushioned sun decks fore and aft and a shaded dining table on a traditional wooden hull. Suits families and groups who want a classic, unhurried day.

How one price works for a group

Shared trips charge every guest. A private charter charges for the boat. Private boats in Side start from €550 for the whole boat, and your final quote reflects the group size, the boat, the package and any options. Divide the boat's price across a large group and each person's share of the boat itself can be modest; the exact figure is always in your quote.

Options such as a hotel transfer, food or lunch, and soft drinks are priced in the quote on top of the boat. For a big group, a transfer and lunch are often worth adding so nobody has to organise taxis or a picnic. See our guide to private yacht extras for how each option works, and the prices guide for the whole picture.

Planning tips for groups

Big groups bring a few practical questions. These habits keep the planning simple:

• —Gather the final headcount before you ask for a quote; a changed number can mean a different boat.
• —Include every child and their age: children count as guests.
• —Decide on daytime (10:00–15:00) or sunset (from 15:00 until sunset). Groups with a lot of swimmers usually choose daytime.
• —Agree who in the group is the single contact for WhatsApp, so confirmations reach everyone.
• —Mention the occasion if there is one: a reunion, a birthday, a hen or stag day. Our celebrations guide covers what to ask for.
• —Ask us about drinks beyond soft drinks.

Meeting point and transfers for a big group

The meeting point is confirmed with your quote: Side harbour or a pier on the Manavgat river, depending on the boat. If your group is staying in more than one place, say so in the request and we work out the transfer with you; the pickup time is confirmed with the booking.

On the day, the route and swim stops are agreed with the captain, who decides by sea and weather. Free cancellation applies up to 48 hours before the start, which helps if the group's plans shift. When you are ready, the booking steps walk you through the request.

Questions guests ask

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