Comparison
Private yacht or pirate boat for a family day in Alanya
Choose the private yacht if your family wants a quiet day together: up to 12 guests, no other passengers, 6 hours with time to swim, and one price for the yacht starting at €580. Choose a pirate boat if your children want a lively day with a crowd and entertainment, and the family is happy to share the boat with others.
Two very different family days
Both trips put the family on the water along the Alanya coast, but the mood is almost opposite. One is a private day shaped around your group; the other is a shared, themed outing designed for a lot of people at once.
The right choice depends less on the children's ages than on what your family enjoys. Some children love noise and company; others are happiest with their own people and space to swim.
The private yacht with children and grandparents
On the yacht, the deck belongs to your family. The route and the swim stops are fitted to your family, within what the sea and weather allow, and there is nobody else's schedule to follow.
That suits mixed-age families well. Non-swimmers can stay on deck, small children can rest when they need to, and grandparents are collected from the hotel and brought back. Our family day guide covers food, packing and the transfer in detail.
- Only your group on board, up to 12 guests
- Children count as guests; give ages when booking
- One price for the whole yacht, from €580
- Food and drinks only if arranged in advance
The pirate boat and why children often ask for it
Pirate boats are themed boat trips, and the look of the boat alone is enough to win over many children. They tend to be bigger and livelier, with other families on board, which some children enjoy as part of the fun.
For a family that wants entertainment laid on and does not mind company, that can be a good day out. Our sister site describes its pirate boat trip in Alanya, including how the day runs; check the details there.
Counting heads before you choose
The yacht has room for 12 guests at most, and every child counts, babies included. A large family with partners and cousins can reach that number faster than expected, so count before you decide.
If you are close to the limit, our guest list guide shows how to count everyone correctly. A family that is well above it will find a shared boat easier to fit.
Questions that settle it for your family
Think about the last family day that went well, and what made it work. The answer usually points to one of the two.
- Do your children want entertainment, or space to swim with you?
- Will grandparents enjoy a busy deck, or prefer a quiet one?
- Is anyone in the family uneasy in crowds?
- Is the family celebrating something that deserves its own day?
Our recommendation
Choose the yacht if your family wants to be together, at its own pace, with no strangers on board; choose the pirate boat if the children want a lively themed day and sharing the deck is part of the fun. For the yacht, check dates on the yacht page.
Ready to plan your day?
Choose a date and send the request — you pay on the day, never online.
More questions
Is the yacht too quiet for young children?
It depends on the child. Swimming, snorkelling with the masks and watching the caves keep many children busy; a child who needs constant entertainment may prefer a livelier boat.
Can a family book the yacht for just a few people?
Yes. The price is for the whole yacht, so a small family pays the same as a full group of 12, and has more space on deck.
Which option is easier with a baby?
A private deck usually makes it simpler, because you can settle the baby without a crowd around you. Put the baby's age in the request, since every child counts as a guest.