The 8 Best Safari Boat Trips Around the Mediterranean

1.Side: Green Canyon Boat Trip & Bus Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $32Our pick

Spend about eight hours beyond Side on a cabrio bus and boat trip through the Taurus Mountains. You’ll pass orange groves and villages, cruise Green Lake for one hour, eat lunch near Oymapınar Dam, visit a mosque, and stop at Manavgat Waterfalls. English and German guides lead the day, with hotel pickup included.

“the day was fabulous, the pick up from the hotel was as easy as it should be, the driver was great but the guide was exceptional, she happily explained everything, in 3 different languages throughout the day and, whilst the stops were often brief, she made sure we got time at each place on the tour. despite us being slow due to one of our party having Downs, she made sure that we were able to get on and of the bus and boat. all-in-all a fantastic day with the only downside being the pickup from numerous hotels reducing the visit times, but then we were also picked up so…”

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2.Cyprus: Odyssey Boat Safari from Larnaca to Protaras

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 251 reviews · 5 hours · from $88

Spend five hours cruising from Larnaca toward Protaras with an English-speaking guide, swimming at Zenobia, Cape Pyla, and the Blue Lagoon. Captain Andreas and the crew have earned praise for friendly service, music, drinks, and a filling Cypriot BBQ buffet. Hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, fruit, and an open bar are included.

“We loved the professional and courteous crew. The sights were breath taking and the captain made all efforts so we got the most out of each location. The food on the boat was good and filling and the service was great. Money well spent!”

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3.Jeep Safari-Lunch-Boat-Canyon-Waterfall-Foam,Water Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 171 reviews · 7 hours · from $33

Join a 7-hour Side adventure with drivers such as Alex, Adam, Hussein, and Yusuf. Ride off-road to Green Lake, enjoy lunch and an optional boat trip, swim, visit Manavgat Waterfalls, and join water fights and a foam party. English and German guides lead the day.

“It was an amazing trip. It is so much value for money. I love that you get so many nice experiences in one day. The food is also good.”

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4.Alanya: Sunset Night Safari with Boat Trip with Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 89 reviews · 6 hours · from $53

Spend six lively hours touring Alanya by open-air Land Rover, cruising past caves and Cleopatra Beach, swimming from the boat, and eating grilled chicken at a hillside venue. English-speaking staff lead the evening, with belly dancing, foam, fire shows, music, and fireworks. Bring swimwear, a towel, and comfortable shoes.

“Objazd Jeepami to najlepsza część imprezy, chociaz rejs i kolacja byly niemal rownie doskonale. Swietny i niepoatarzalny klimat, ciekawe miejsca i muzyka w aucie zapewnily mi wiele dobrych wspomnien z tego wyjazdu. Dziękuję za tak świetnie spędzony czas!”

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5.Georgioupolis: Rent a Boat Safari Sea Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 76 reviews · 3 hours Top rated

Take control of a 5-meter boat with a 30hp Yamaha engine on a private sea safari from Georgioupolis. A safety guide leads the route while you visit caves, stop to swim and snorkel at Omprogialos Bay, and look for turtles. No boating license is needed. Makis has earned special praise for his clear instructions and good humor.

“It was a great experience and the guides were friendly and helpful even though I nearly sunk a boat 🙀😁 I recommend it if you never steered one and wanted to be a captain 👨‍✈️. Thanks again guys and sorry for making you nervous 😬😂 Regards Seb and Lizzie”

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6.From City of Side: Cabrio Bus Safari & Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 73 reviews · 7 hours · from $20Best value

Spend about seven hours riding through the Taurus Mountains from Side, visiting village areas, Seleukia, aqueducts, a mosque, Green Lake, and Manavgat Waterfalls. Lunch and a catamaran-style boat trip are included, with English, German, and Russian guides. Check the day’s route carefully, since some departures use a regular bus and alter the advertised stops.

“Une super journée et riche en visites . Je recommande”

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7.Dolphin Safari Boat Trip from Marina Funtana

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 68 reviews · 2h 30m · from $35

Join the turquoise Sveta Ana at Funtana Marina for a 150-minute cruise around the islands near Vrsar and Funtana. You will look for dolphins, watch the sunset, and enjoy included wine, water, orange juice, or julishka. German and Italian are spoken on board.

“Dass wir vom Campingplatz abgeholt worden sind, da es eine Planänderung gab.”

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8.Famagusta & Blue Lagoon Jeep Safari & Boat Combination

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $111

Spend 8 to 9 hours crossing from the Republic of Cyprus into the north, visiting Famagusta and viewing Varosha before a Blue Lagoon boat cruise. A small group of up to 10 travels by Land Rover, with an English, German, or Polish guide, lunch, snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup from major resorts.

“super leuke chauffeur, die veel vertelde over land.. ook veel gelachen met hem!! boottocht was goed geregeld!”

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