Where to Sail: the 14 Best Pirate Boat Trips Around the Mediterranean

1.3-Island Pirate Cruise with Lunch and Waterslide

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,564 reviews · 7h 30m · from $29Our pick

Spend about 7.5 hours aboard the Barco de Pirata from Kos Harbour, visiting Pserimos and Kalymnos before a swim stop at Plati. You get a Greek meal, music, snorkeling gear, crew-led entertainment, and a waterslide off the boat. The cruise is lively, family-friendly, and best for anyone who enjoys sun, swimming, and a social party atmosphere.

“Had such an amazing time, the crew were amazing and really made the boat trip enjoyable. The islands were beautiful and so worth the day out!”

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2.Malta: Lazy Pirate Boat Party with Drinks & Food

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 788 reviews · 4 hours · from $81

Spend four evening hours aboard the Fernandes 2, leaving from Sliema for a DJ-led party along Malta’s coast. Your $81 ticket includes an open bar with beer, wine, sangria, spirits, snacks, fruit, and a moonlight swim stop. It suits adults who want dancing and drinks more than a quiet cruise. Bring a towel and expect a busy boat.

“It was amazing, I can truly recommend it. I met a lot of friendly people, the workers were also always super nice! One of the best experiences I’ve ever had.”

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3.Alanya: Party Pirate Boat Trip w/Meal, Drinks, Pickup Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 765 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $14

Cruise Alanya’s coast aboard a modern pirate ship with English, Russian, or Turkish guides. You’ll stop at Bosphorus, Lovers’, and Maiden caves, swim in several coves, eat chicken, pasta, and salad, and enjoy soft drinks, music, shows, and a foam party. Pickup is available from Alanya and nearby resorts.

“Eric was very good with communication and the transfer was very good also and on time and picked us up as soon as we came off the boat, the experience was excellent and well worth doing if you visit Alanya, Thank you”

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4.Alanya: Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 731 reviews · from $20

Spend 5 to 7 hours sailing around Alanya’s peninsula, passing the Red Tower, Old Shipyard, and castle before stopping at three caves and several swimming spots. You’ll get a BBQ lunch, soft drinks, English or German guidance, music, and family-friendly entertainment, including a foam party on some departures.

“Everyone was very friendly, welcoming and fun! Very fun trip, full of laughter. Great music, lunch served on a boat with soft drinks included in the price. Shisha pipe (water pipe) available too so are alcohol drinks, coffee, tea, crisps etc. Very fun foam party. I highly recommend it :) thank you !!”

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5.Alanya: Pirate Boat Party with Foam, Disco, Lunch & Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 440 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $16

Cruise from Alanya Harbor on a four-level pirate boat with three swimming breaks, views of Boğaz Cave, Lovers’ Cave, and Maiden’s Cave, lunch, free soft drinks, music, shows, and a foam party. Guides speak English and several other languages. Hotel transfer is optional.

“transfer was good. The boat tour was nice. Food was better than most tools I’ve been on establish great would suggest a tour.”

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6.Protaras: Blue Lagoon and Turtles Pirate Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 347 reviews · 3 hours · from $29Top rated

Board the pirate ship at Protaras Pier for a three-hour coastal cruise in the morning or at sunset. You’ll visit Cape Greco, Ayioi Anargiroi Cave, Love Bridge, Saint Nicolas Church, and the Blue Lagoon, with two swim stops and a chance to snorkel near turtles. Snorkel gear, a drink, and pirate entertainment are included.

“Amazing! Being able to swim with turtles in the wild was incredible and all the staff were wonderful and friendly 10/10”

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7.Alanya: Luxury Pirate Boat with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

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

Sail Alanya’s three-deck pirate ship past the Red Tower, castle, and sea caves. You get up to three swim stops, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, showers, music, and a foam party. Optional hotel transfers and alcoholic drinks are available. The Russian-only animation option includes an open buffet.

“Great day out with all the family, staff were amazing too.”

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8.Antalya: Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip w/ Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 264 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $23

Set sail from Lara on a pirate-style boat with an English or Russian-speaking crew, Turkish lunch, unlimited soft drinks, swim stops, games, and a foam party. Expect family-friendly entertainment, deep-water swimming, and optional extras such as a €10 speedboat ride beneath the waterfall. Pickup and drop-off are included.

“Swimming under waterfall was unforgettable! So, everything was nice, food was not special, but not bad. The stuff are friendly. Water where we stop to swim specially warm and nice. Foamparty was funny. Transfer takes some more time as we hoped, but the other was very good. Thanks a lot! Highly recommend for everyone”

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9.Alanya Pirate Sunset Cruise w/ Foam Party & Optional Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 177 reviews · 3.5 - 5 hours · from $18

Sail from Alanya at sunset aboard a pirate ship, stopping to swim near the Red Tower and Cleopatra Beach. You’ll see sea caves, Alanya Castle, and the city lights from the water, then enjoy dinner, soft drinks, crew shows, music, and a foam party. Pickup is optional, and the boat offers English, German, and Russian support.

“All went as expected, pretty decent ship with modern toilets, prices are very high on ship and no happy hour, party was good fun, food was as on any other attractions here basic but plentiful.”

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10.Alanya: Pirate Ship Cruise with Food and Swimming Stops

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 163 reviews · from $11

You’ll cruise Alanya’s coast aboard a pirate-themed boat, passing castles, caves, beaches, and local legends. The 4.5 to 6-hour outing includes hotel pickup if selected, a barbecue lunch, unlimited soft drinks, several swimming breaks, onboard Wi-Fi, and a music-filled foam party. Bring swimwear, a towel, and sunscreen.

“Very good staff all friendly food was great, driver was friendly. Would recommend plus go again 👍🏼👍🏼”

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11.Alanya: Pirate Boat Tour with Food and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 146 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $17

Spend 5 to 6 hours aboard Viking Alanya Boat, cruising past the Red Tower, Alanya Castle, Cleopatra Beach, and sea caves. You’ll get hotel pickup, swimming breaks, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, music, and a foam party. The crew speaks several languages, and the large boat has shaded seating, sun decks, toilets, and life jackets.

“Excellent value for money, in fact, it was too cheap for the experience you get. Staff were all lovely and chatty. The Boat was amazing, the sights when out at sea…. Obviously amazing, safety when everyone was out in the water I can’t fault, lunch was delicious and fresh, as well as fast efficient service. Staff deserve a round of applause for the job they do every day. Every member had their job and clearly took pride in it which is a great thing to see.”

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12.Alanya Pirate Boat Trip with Lunch, Swimming & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 100 reviews · 270 - 330 minutes · from $29

Join a three-story pirate boat from Alanya Harbor for 4.5 to 5.5 hours of coastal views, cave photo stops, swimming, lunch, soft drinks, music, and a foam party. A multilingual host may assist in Turkish, English, German, or Russian. Hotel transfers are optional and available around Alanya.

“Transport was prompt and on time. I wish we were picked up outside of our hotel, as we had to walk through the underpass to get to the transport. However, understood why he was parked over there as he had others to pick up. But had we had been unable to walk, it would have been an issue. The activity itself was great, my son had an amazing time and thoroughly enjoyed the foam party. Music was great. Lunch was tasty too! 10/10 experience.”

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13.Antalya: Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip w/ Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Spend six hours aboard the Big Atlantic, a pirate-themed boat sailing from Kundu Harbor along Antalya’s coast. You’ll pass the Falez cliffs and Lower Düden Waterfalls, stop twice for swimming, eat lunch onboard, and enjoy music, children’s face painting, and a foam party. An English-speaking guide and optional hotel pickup are available.

“War alles wie vorher beschrieben, für den Preis vollkommen zufrieden…👍”

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14.Alanya Pirate Boat: Lunch, Disco & Foam Party Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 45 reviews · 1 - 5 hours · from $8Best value

Cruise from Alanya harbor on a pirate-themed boat past the Red Tower, Alanya Castle, Cleopatra Beach, and three sea caves. Choose a 2-hour sunrise trip with a sandwich or a 5-hour daytime cruise with lunch, three swim stops, soft drinks, music, and a foam party. Transfers are available from selected hotel areas, except for the sunrise option.

“Transport to ship was good, but other guests from different hotels were very late, I think they didnt check that pickup time was changed, it was not very nice. But pirates on the ship was very nice, cool and playfull. They also showed us jumping from the cliff and top of the ship.”

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