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A pirate boat trip from Side costs EUR 23 per person in 2026 on the Side Pirates Boat Tour, and children pay the same EUR 23 as adults. That is a fixed family-boat seat, not a per-age ticket. The six-hour price covers round-trip hotel transfer, insurance, a kids' lunch, animations, face painting and a foam party. Below I show where your money goes.

The short answer on price

Here is the real figure rather than a range that hides the truth. The six-hour Side Pirates Boat Tour is EUR 23 for adults and EUR 23 for children in 2026. The matching child price is not a mistake. It is a fixed per-seat family boat, and everyone who takes a seat costs the same to carry. I explain that below, because it is the thing families ask about most.

What the EUR 23 actually includes

A cheap headline price with everything stripped out is not cheap once you are aboard and paying for extras. Here is what is already in the EUR 23, so you can compare like for like when a hotel rep quotes you something different.

• Round-trip hotel transfer in Atalay Transfer vehicles, so you are not paying a taxi on top.
• Full travel insurance for the day.
• Professional guiding and interactive animations - the crew keep the children busy, which is the point of a pirate boat.
• Complimentary face painting for the kids.
• A kid-friendly lunch on board.
• Foam party, music and entertainment during the day.

You are collected from your hotel in the morning; the pickup time is confirmed the day before and varies hotel to hotel, because collection order depends on where you are staying along the coast.

What is not included

Being clear about exclusions saves arguments at the bar, so here is what you pay for separately.

• All drinks - there is a bar on board, but soft drinks, water and anything alcoholic are extra.
• Professional photos and video if you want the crew's shots rather than your own phone.
• Personal expenses and extra snacks beyond the lunch provided.

Budget a little cash for drinks and you have the day covered. There is no compulsory extra and no upsell mid-trip. You can reserve now and pay on the day, so nothing leaves your account until you are going.

Why children pay the same EUR 23 as adults

This is the part worth reading. Most Antalya excursions charge a lower child rate because they price per age band - a coach seat, a headcount at a buffet. The Side Pirates boat is different. It is a fixed family-boat operation: the boat is chartered for the day, and the animations, face painter, foam machine and kids' lunch are laid on for every child regardless of age, with each person occupying one seat. A four-year-old and a forty-year-old cost the boat the same to run.

So rather than dress up a fake discount, the price is a single EUR 23 for everyone. If you specifically want a lower flat rate for very young children, look at the Little Pirates boat tour for younger kids at EUR 20 flat - I compare them in the table below.

What a family of four actually pays

Numbers on their own tell you little, so here is the real total. Two adults and two children on the Side Pirates boat is four seats at EUR 23, which comes to EUR 92 for the family for a six-hour day - transfer, insurance, lunch, face painting and the foam party all in. Drinks aside, that is your outlay.

Because the child rate matches the adult rate, the maths is simple: multiply your headcount by EUR 23 and that is the figure. No age brackets to argue over at the pickup.

How the Side pirate boats compare on price

There is more than one pirate boat on this coast, and the prices differ because the boats and the day differ. Here is the comparison across the trips we run, so you can pick on value rather than on whichever leaflet a rep waves at you.

Notice that the Alibaba pirate boat from Belek is the one trip here that charges a lower child rate - EUR 28 against EUR 43 for adults - and it is the priciest per adult because it runs eight hours with a barbecue lunch. The Alanya pirate boat tour at EUR 20 flat is fair value if you are already staying near Alanya, though from Side you add a longer coach ride. For families based around Side, the local Side Pirates boat is the shortest transfer and the fullest kids' programme.

Where hotel reps and OTAs add commission

If a hotel rep or an online seller quotes you more than the figures above, the difference is almost always commission - the margin a middle layer adds for passing your booking on to a boat like ours. I will not print a made-up percentage, because it varies by who is selling and how many hands the booking passes through. What I can tell you plainly is that when you book direct with us, there is no rep margin baked in, the price you see is the price you pay, and hotel pickup is already included rather than tacked on. Reserve without prepayment and settle up on the day of the trip.

A word on the sea itself

One caveat before you book. The pirate boats run as open-sea tours with swim stops, so there is real movement on the water, especially on breezy days. It is a strong family day, but it is not the calm, sheltered option if someone in your group is prone to seasickness. If that is a concern, tell us when you reserve and we will talk you through the calmer alternatives rather than sell you a day you will not enjoy.

How to book and what happens next

Reserving the Side Pirates Boat Tour takes a minute and needs no prepayment - you confirm your date and hotel, we confirm your morning pickup time the evening before, and you pay EUR 23 per person on the day. Round-trip hotel transfer in Atalay Transfer vehicles is part of the price, not an add-on. If your children are very young and you would rather a costume-and-treasure-hunt day, switch to the Little Pirates boat tour for younger kids at EUR 20 flat instead. Either way, book direct with us and you skip the commission the resellers add on.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a pirate boat trip from Side in 2026?

The Side Pirates Boat Tour is EUR 23 per person for a six-hour day, and children pay the same EUR 23 as adults. That price already includes round-trip hotel transfer, full insurance, a kids' lunch, animations, face painting and the foam party. Drinks and photos are the only real extras.

Why do children pay the same price as adults?

Because it is a fixed per-seat family boat rather than a per-age tour. The boat, the animations, the face painter and the kids' lunch are laid on for every child regardless of age, and each person takes one seat that costs the same to carry. Rather than invent a fake discount, the price is one EUR 23 for everyone.

What does the price not include?

All drinks from the onboard bar, professional photos and video, and personal expenses or extra snacks beyond the lunch provided. There is no compulsory extra and no mid-trip upsell - bring a little cash for drinks and you are set.

Is there a cheaper pirate boat option for young children?

Yes. The Little Pirates boat tour from Side is EUR 20 flat and runs eight hours with pirate costumes for the kids, a treasure hunt, games and lunch. It suits younger children who want the costume-and-treasure day more than the foam party.

Do I have to pay when I book?

No. You can reserve without any prepayment, confirm your pickup time the evening before, and pay EUR 23 per person on the day of the trip. Booking direct with us also means no hotel-rep or OTA commission is added to the price.