How many guests on a private yacht in Alanya, and who counts
The private yacht in Alanya takes up to 12 guests, and children count as guests whatever their age. Put each child's age in the request and we will confirm the group. The price is for the whole yacht, from €580, so the count matters for space, not for cost.
The rule in one line
Up to 12 guests on board, every person counted, including the youngest. The 12 refers to your group: the people named in your booking.
There is no separate fare for a child or a baby, and there is no way to squeeze an extra guest in. If your list is longer, it is a question of choosing, not of paying more.
In practice the hard part is usually the guest list, not the limit. Writing the names down early, rather than a rough number, is the quickest way to see whether you fit.
Counting children and babies
Parents sometimes leave babies off the count because they will sit on a lap all day. On the yacht they still count, so include them from the start.
When you send the request, list each child with their age. The team confirms the group with you, so the numbers are settled before the day rather than at the harbour.
- Write the number of adults
- Write each child's age, babies included
- Add up the total and check it against 12
- Mention anyone who joins only if a place is free
Grandparents and guests who prefer the deck
For an older guest the deciding question is often simple: will I have to swim? The answer is no. Nobody is expected to go in; the deck is theirs while the others swim, and the castle and the caves are just as visible from there.
If anyone needs help getting on and off, write it in the request so the team knows before the pickup. For a day built around three generations, the family day guide goes further.
When the list keeps growing
Groups of friends tend to grow by partners and plus-ones. Set the limit early and tell everyone it is a firm one, because the yacht does not take more than 12.
Agree in advance who has priority if places run short: the guest of honour, close family, then friends. Our page on a yacht day with friends has more on organising a group.
It can help to think of the list in rings. The people the day is for come first, then those they would miss, and only then everyone else who would enjoy it. If the outer ring does not fit, a separate dinner on land is a kind way to include them.
Why a small group is not a cheaper group
Because the yacht is priced as a whole, four guests pay the same as twelve. A small party gets more space and a quieter day; a full one shares the same figure among more people.
Neither is wrong, but it helps to know which you are planning. The price guide sets out exactly what the figure covers, and you can check dates on the yacht page.
A small group also changes the feel of the day. With fewer people, conversations stay together and swim stops are quieter; with a full deck, the day becomes more of a party. Decide which you want before you invite anyone.
Ready to plan your day?
Choose a date and send the request — you pay on the day, never online.
More questions
Do the captain and crew count towards the 12?
The 12 is the number of guests you book: everyone in your group, children included. The captain and crew are not booked as guests. If your number is close to the limit, ask us before you send the request.
Can we add a guest after we have booked?
Message us with the new total and, for a child, their age. As long as the group stays within 12 guests, the team confirms the change with you.
Is there any reason to book for fewer guests than we are?
No. Tell us the true number, including children. The price does not change with the count up to 12, and an accurate list lets the team plan the pickup properly.