Side ยท From Antalya
Swim and snorkel charter, Side
Built around water clarity rather than distance covered.
- Duration6 to 8 hours
- Sailing time5 h
How the day runs
The bottom around the Side promontory is sand with scattered worked stone, which sounds promising and mostly is not: the shelf is shallow, the water gets stirred by the resort beaches either side, and visibility is ordinary. Swim here for the setting, with the columns above you, and take the snorkelling further east towards Alanya where the coast turns rocky.
This is the charter for people who came for the water. The route is chosen by visibility and bottom type rather than by sights: sandy shallows where the light reaches the seabed, rock edges where the fish hold, and the odd cave you can swim into. Masks, fins and a shaded platform come as standard.
About Side
The temple of Apollo at Side sits on a low promontory with the sea on three sides, so from a boat the columns rise straight out of the water line with nothing behind them but sky. Time the approach for the last hour and the marble goes amber. The town behind is a working resort, but the temple end of the point is still just stone and water.
Ways to charter
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Practical notes
The season runs from late April to the end of October, and July and August are the busiest weeks. Boarding is normally between 09:00 and 10:00, and the run out to Side takes about 5 h. Bring a hat, reef safe sun cream and soft soled shoes; towels, snorkel sets and shade are already aboard. Hotel pickup across Antalya, Kemer, Belek and Lara can be arranged the evening before at no extra charge. If the forecast turns, the captain moves the route to the sheltered side of the coast rather than cancelling, and a genuine weather cancellation is refunded in full.
Common questions
How long does it take to reach Side?
About 5 h of sailing from the departure marina, which is why boarding is early and the return is timed for the last of the light.
Is lunch included on a Swim and snorkel charter?
A full Mediterranean lunch is prepared aboard by the chef, with soft drinks, water, tea and Turkish coffee included. Wine and spirits are charged separately or you are welcome to bring your own.
Can we swim at every stop?
At almost all of them. The exception is directly over protected ruins, where swimming is restricted by law, so the swim stop moves to the bay alongside.
What happens if the weather changes?
The captain reroutes to the sheltered side of the coast, which on this coastline almost always works. If a day genuinely cannot sail, you are refunded in full.
How many guests can come?
From two up to twelve, depending on the yacht. Larger parties are handled by taking two boats out together on the same route.
Included in every charter
- Licensed captain and crew
- Fuel, harbour fees and insurance
- Towels, snorkel sets and paddle boards
- Soft drinks, water, tea and Turkish coffee
- Hotel pickup across Antalya on request
From EUR 800 Per boat, not per person, for the whole yacht and your party only. The exact figure depends on the programme, the season and the number of guests, and you get it in one message.
Ready when you are
Tell us your dates and party size. We answer within the hour, in your language.