The 7 Best Dolphin Watching Trips in Turkey

1.Dolphin Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 896 reviews · 7 hours · from $24Our pick

Review of Side’s $24 Dolphin Island boat trip, with hotel pickup, lunch, soft drinks, swim stops, sea views, and a lively foam party.

“lovely day out with the family, food was delicious, service was great - not pushy with any sales and respected choice. Good entertainment, this is the second boat tour we have done in Turkey and the best one yet, the captain even made sure we returned to the correct hotel.”

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2.Dolphins Island Cruise with Swimming Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 574 reviews · from $20

Cruise from Side along the Manavgat River and Mediterranean with swim stops, lunch, dolphin spotting, turtles, and a foam party.

“Awesome experience. We saw turtles and dolphins from the boat. Staff is very nice and funny. Definitely an experience to do!”

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3.Dolphin Island Boat Tour with BBQ & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 474 reviews · from $27

Cruise from Side to Dolphin Island for three swim stops, grilled lunch, a DJ-led foam party, and turquoise Turkish Riviera waters.

“Absolutely amazing, recommend this to ANYONE even with young children. Absolutely beautiful and the dinner was lovely & the crew were extremely friendly! Definitely worth EVERY SINGLE PENNY. Even provided myself & my son with life jackets as we aren’t strong swimmers.”

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4.Dolphins Island Boat Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 100 reviews · 7 hours · from $15Best value

Spend seven hours on a low-cost boat trip from Side with hotel transfer, lunch, swimming, snorkeling, foam-party fun, and possible dolphins.

“gutes Essen, schöne Fahrt und man konnte Delfine sehen.”

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5.Dolphin and Seal Show Ticket with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · from $40

Review of Alanya’s Sealanya dolphin and seal show, with hotel transfers, practical tips, pricing, seating advice, and family guidance.

“on time pick up directly out the front of the hotel driver walked us in and didn't have to que and a great show thanks will use again on our holiday next year”

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6.Dolphin Show with Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 1 - 3 hours · from $47

Watch trained dolphins perform tricks in Antalya with hotel transfers from Belek, a simple family outing priced at $47 per person.

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7.Dolphin Island Boat Tour with Foam Party and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · from $30

Review of Side’s Dolphin Island boat tour, with swimming stops, foam parties, barbecue lunch, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.

“Amazing day out, perfect for the whole family. Fully entertained for the whole trip. Food was tasty just remember your suncream as out on the open sea you will get burnt”

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