RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
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The 15 most popular markets cruises, compared side by side. What you see from the water, how long you are aboard, what it costs and which operator to book, so you can pick your boat in a couple of minutes.
Side to Manavgat by boat: hotel pickup, river swimming at the sea confluence, included lunch, optional waterfalls fee, and a market tour.
Most Popular“Great day out and the team work hard! I don't think I'd bother with the waterfalls as really not that interesting and I would have liked more time in the market. But that's on what I booked not the trip or team !”
Cruise the Manavgat River, see the waterfall, and shop a Turkish bazaar from Belek. Practical tips on timing, swimming, and value.
“The day started with the driver turning up late despite getting messages saying he was there, he then spent 10 mins trying to work if we should be on the bus or not as he didn’t speak anything other that Turkish. Not one of the seats had a working seat belt, the AC didn’t work.…”
Manavgat River cruise with waterfall stop, bazaar shopping, lunch on the boat, a sea swim, and a water-light fountain show.
“They were not wheelchair friendly the looked at the wheelchair and didnt helped her. On the page its written its wheelchair friendly, it is defenitly not wheelchair friendly. The food was so bad. The toilets are nasty! The want only money!”
Antalya day trip to Manavgat with a river boat ride, waterfall stop, bazaar shopping, and possible Side sights plus sea-turtle peek.
“Our driver to the boat had a car crash and we had to walk to the boat with 2 toddlers. We just managed to get a seat on the boat. You also had to line up for your lunch.”
Manavgat River cruise from Side with waterfall stop and Manavgat bazaar. Lunch and Wi‑Fi onboard, plus a swim break.
“It was lovely to sail through the river onto the sea. Beautiful views. The river was cooler than the sea which was refreshing. The visit to the waterfalls was pointless as we were there only for 30 mn. We couldn’t touch the water from where we were dropped either. The food was very average and…”
A half-day market plan meets a slow Manavgat River cruise, with onboard barbecue lunch and time for a quick swim and sightseeing.
“Absolutely Unreliable – Driver Never Showed Up This was one of the worst travel experiences I’ve ever had. The driver simply never arrived. No call, no message, no explanation—just a complete no-show. I was left stranded and had to scramble to make other last-minute arrangements, which cost me both time and money. Completely unacceptable and…”
See Shanghai’s Bund and Lujiazui by night on a 1-hour river cruise, then shop and snack in Yuyuan Bazaar and the French Concession.
“It was a great experience to see the skyline from the the river boot. Caroline made sure we had a spot on the boot with best view and being anything but crowded (VIP deck). She briefed us and gave insight of the various impressive buildingRead more”
Swim at Manavgat’s river mouth, visit the waterfall, and browse local bazaar stalls on a budget 6-hour boat-and-market tour.
“Valójában nekem az volt a legnagyobb bajom, hogy ennek az útnak félig megegyezik az útvonala a Delfin-szigeti hajózással, így a folyó torkolatában háromszor jártunk összeségében. Sajnos ennek én nem voltam tudatában, így ez nem volt annyira jó. A vízesés és a piac része jó volt, valójában nagyjából 2 óra elég volt a bazárt megnézni és…”
Side’s Manavgat River cruise with waterfall viewing and bazaar time, with hotel pickup, lunch, and onboard Wi‑Fi included.
“No tour guide, trip should have been cancelled. We were taken to the boat in extremely cold & windy conditions, hunkered down in a dark room in the lower deck to stay warm., even though we had jumpers & coats on. The boat was cRead more”
Manavgat River cruise with lunch onboard, time at Manavgat Waterfall, then a bazaar stroll in Side. Pickup included, budget-friendly.
“Boring, Overpriced & Not Worth It – Avoid This Tour”
Relax on a Manavgat River cruise with a swim, enjoy lunch onboard, then see Manavgat Waterfall and shop the bazaar around Side.
“The boat trip was actually nice, the food good. But the fact that a parrot was first placed on the laps of several hundred passengers one after the other and then put on their shoulders to earn money with the photos taken .... the poor animal :-(!!! The waterfall is very manageable in size.”
Cruise the Manavgat River with swims and a foam party, then visit Manavgat Waterfall and shop at the Side-area bazaar.
Manavgat River cruise, waterfall swim time, and a bazaar stop from Alanya. Free hotel pickup and lunch included for about 10 hours.
“Great driver, speaking several languages. Good food, scenery andaccommodateed atmosphere. Plenty of time and not rushed. Loo stops and smoking breaks accommodateed”
Manavgat River boat cruise, waterfall stop, and local bazaar shopping from Antalya with lunch and hotel transfers included.
“sehr schöne schiffahrt mit gutem essen. danach mit dem bus zu den wasserfällen. sehr schön anzusehen, nur leider viel zu kurz, vielleicht halbe stunde. danach besuch eines indoor basars, und noch der besuch eines outdoor basars. erinnerte mich ein bisschen an die berühmten kaffeefahrten. eines von beiden hätte vollkommen gereicht.”
Manavgat River cruise, waterfall stop, riverside Turkish lunch, and bazaar time from Alanya or Side for about $23.
“The tour was absolutely wonderful! We started with a cruise along the Manavgat River—such beautiful nature, peaceful surroundings, and crystal-clear water. Lunch was delicious. After that, we had a chance to swim in the bay—just perfect! The Manavgat Waterfall is impressive. Nearby, there’s a market with cute souvenirs and clothes, so I bought some things…”
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