The 8 Best Open Bar Experiences in Turkey

1.Turkish Night at Cave Restaurant with Dinner and Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,225 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $66Our pick

Spend about three hours in a Cappadocia cave restaurant with Turkish mezes, a main course, dessert, unlimited local drinks, and folk dances from across Turkey. Hotel pickup may be included. The lively belly dance finale invites audience participation, and guides such as Ozan and Murat are noted for attentive service.

“Great experience. Our guide , Murat, was very flexible with rescheduling when we needed to. He was helpful and checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. Dinner and show were a great addition to our trip”

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2.Side: Dolphin Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend seven hours on a pirate-themed boat from Kumköy Beach, cruising past Side’s port and Apollo Temple, swimming where the Manavgat River meets the sea, and stopping near Dolphin Island. Lunch, soft drinks, hotel transfers, music, and a foam party are included. Dolphins are possible, not promised.

“everything was amazing, great value, great experience and fun. we just wish we'd seen dolphins!”

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3.Boat Trip with Unlimited Drinks and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 833 reviews · 6 hours · from $24

Sail from Marmaris aboard the three-deck Memories boat, stopping at Aquarium Bay, the Wishing Cave, Green Sea, and Turunc. Swim, use the onboard showers and toilets, eat chicken, pasta, and salad, and enjoy unlimited drinks. Eric handles bookings, while Murad is one of the welcoming bartenders.

“wonderful boat and crew, very clean. food was lovely and enough. stopped at some beautiful places to swim and also Turuc for shopping. had a wonderful day and next time we visit I would definately come again.”

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4.All Inclusive Marmaris Boat Trip With Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 828 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $22

Spend about six hours cruising Marmaris’s coast, with hotel pickup, a BBQ chicken lunch, unlimited soft drinks, three swimming stops, Phosphorus Cave, and time in Turunc. The English-speaking crew handles the day, but expect a busy boat rather than luxury, and pay extra for alcohol and other food.

“Very good choice. Well organized. Friendly staff. Nice music. Safety jackets good. Enough time to swim. Very cheap compared compared to other local scammers and even corendon tour operator. So choose this.”

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5.Pirate Boat with Transfer, Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 758 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $17Best value

Spend 5 to 7 hours aboard a pirate-style boat sailing around Alanya’s peninsula. You’ll pass the Red Tower, shipyard, and castle, stop near coastal caves and swimming spots, eat lunch, and enjoy soft drinks, music, and often a foam party. Hotel transfers are available from many Alanya-area resorts.

“Everyone was happy, specially my 3.yo. Very welcome was reserved table with good view over shipdeck.”

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6.Luxury Pirate Boat with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 301 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $19

Spend a family-friendly day aboard Alanya’s GRAND TROYS07 pirate ship, passing Castle, Red Tower and sea caves. You get lunch, unlimited soft drinks, up to three swim stops, showers, music and a foam party. Pickup, alcohol and VIP lounge access depend on the option you book.

“I had an amazing time. The transport service was good, all the staff were friendly and helpful and the trip itself was amazing. Swim stops included for those who wish to swim, the foam party was very fun and the live performances were great (Thanks Shakira) The included meal was also good. All in all a great trip and well worth the money. Definitely recommend.”

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7.Side Green Canyon Boat Trip With Unlimited Drinks And Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 174 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $50

Spend about eight hours exploring Oymapınar Dam and Green Canyon from Side. You’ll cruise 14 kilometers, swim twice, eat an open-buffet lunch, and use fishing rods or canoes when available. Pickup is offered from Side and Kizilagac hotels, with English service and a maximum group size of 200.

“Very bad chauffør. Driving to fast .many people afraid. Never again this tour. Absolut, absolut Keld”

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8.Sunset Party Boat w/ Dinner & Unlimited Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 25 reviews · 4.5 hours · from $29

Cruise Alanya’s coast at sunset, passing the fortress, Red Tower, shipyard, and Phosphoric, Pirates, and Lovers caves. You’ll swim from the boat, eat a simple dinner, and enjoy shows, music, and a foam party. Soft drinks and Wi-Fi are included, but alcohol costs extra.

“Everything went well, but the food was quite simple and tasteless.”

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