RIVER & CANAL CRUISES
Reviewed, compared and ranked by the people aboard.
The 10 most popular side 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“Packed boat that smealt of bad feet. Food was ok. After boat trip we had three hours to kill in what was tremed as a bazzar but it was just a tacky street market. Overall, Very low class!”
Manavgat River cruise with waterfall stop, bazaar shopping, lunch on the boat, a sea swim, and a water-light fountain show.
“De activiteit naar de waterval was prima alleen alles er omheen was veelste lang. Waardoor de activiteit veel langer duurde dan de 7 uur die doorgegeven was. Als we dit van te voren hadden geweten dan hadden we dit op eigen houtje geregeld. De reisleider was verantwoordelijk voor 4 bussen, vanwege alle lange pauzes wilde…”
Manavgat River cruise from Side with waterfall stop and Manavgat bazaar. Lunch and Wi‑Fi onboard, plus a swim break.
“Die Tour kann man sich sparen, da die Leistungsbeschreibung irreführend ist, typische Touristenfalle. Man wird abgeholt, fährt 2 Stunden mit dem Boot, welches in Teilen stark müffelt und springt einmal ins Wasser. Ein Fotograf läuft herum und macht mit einem Ara Fotos von dir, je Foto 5 Euro, hmmm.... wer will. Das Essen ist ok,…”
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…”
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”
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…”
Side boat tour from Antalya: see Ancient Side from the water, enjoy lunch and soft drinks, swim twice, and a live foam party.
“Brak Polskiego Przewdonika mimo że zapewniał to Opis wycieczki. Bardzo nie profesjonalne podejście i wprowadzenie klienta w ogromny błąd”
Sail past Ancient Side on a 7-hour boat day with hotel pickup, lunch, swims, and a live foam party in Caretta Bay.
“No Polish Guide even though the description of the trip provided it. Very unprofessional approach and misleading the client in a huge way”
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