15 Aquariums & Water Parks in Turkiye, Weighed Up

1.Dolphin Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Unlimited Drinks

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

Spend about seven hours on a family-friendly boat trip from Kumköy Beach, with hotel pickup, three reported swim stops, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, music, and a foam party. You’ll pass the Manavgat River, Side’s ancient harbor, and the Temple of Apollo, then head toward Dolphin Island, where dolphins are possible but never guaranteed.

“Everything was very good. Maybe the food must to be more 😃”

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2.Dolphins Island Cruise with Swimming Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 574 reviews · from $20

Spend seven hours cruising from the Manavgat River to the Mediterranean on a guided boat trip from Side. Watch for dolphins, loggerhead turtles, and river turtles, swim at several stops, eat lunch on board, and join a foam party. English and German guiding is available, with optional hotel pickup across the Side region.

“we saw dolphins, turtles and fish. great food. pancakes are expensive. don't forget to bring a snorkel. foam party for me was unnecessary and cant be good for the environment with all de foam in the sea, but the kids loved it”

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3.City of Side: Dolphin Island Boat Tour with BBQ & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 474 reviews · from $27

Spend nine hours sailing from Side along the Manavgat River and Turkish Riviera. Swim at Karaburun Bay, Manavgat Bosphorus, and Dolphin Island, choose chicken or fish with rice and salad, then join a DJ-led foam party. Pickup covers Side and nearby resort areas. English and German guides are available.

“Really nice activity for the whole family Very nice hosts in the boat”

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4.Dolphin Island Boat Trip – Swim, Sun & Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 206 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about seven hours aboard a traditional Turkish gulet from Manavgat, cruising toward Dolphin Island and the open sea. You’ll get several swim and snorkel stops, lunch, onboard entertainment, and the chance to spot dolphins or turtles. Hotel pickup is available, but drinks, photos, and some snorkel equipment cost extra.

“Long day, short swimming stops. Good for young children. We have 9,10&11 years old boys who found the majority of the time on the boat very boring.”

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5.Aquarium and Wax Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 192 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Visit Antalya Aquarium and the Face 2 Face Wax Museum with one ticket valid for a full day. You’ll see a 5-million-liter tank, the world’s longest aquarium sea tunnel, sharks, moray eels, wrecks, and thousands of marine species. Optional extras include Snow World, the Ice Museum, Tropical Reptile House, and Oceanride XD Cinema.

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6.Aquarium Ticket with Shuttle Bus from Sultanahmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 155 reviews · from $31

Meet an English-speaking greeter in Sultanahmet, ride a roundtrip shuttle to Istanbul Aquarium, and follow a 1.2-kilometer route through 17 themed environments. Your ticket covers entry and transport, but not food, drinks, a guide, or hotel pickup. Confirm the exact meeting point before departure.

“AMAZING Aquarium, absolutely huge with tons of species, wonderfully surprised when we reached the rainforest, we also loved the real ice sculpture and many water tunnels. So many interactive and historic parts to this aquarium, it was like no other i've been to.”

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7.Aquarium Ticket and Round Trip Shuttle from Taksim

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 123 reviews · from $33

Travel from Taksim Square by round-trip shuttle to Istanbul Aquarium, then follow a 1.2-kilometer route through 17 ocean and rainforest zones. Your ticket includes separate skip-the-line entry, with English-speaking staff available. Plan carefully around the return shuttle, since the visit can take less time than the full outing.

“It was what you expected, nothing especial other than the penguins and few big sharks”

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8.From City of Side: Antalya Aquarium Tour, Ticket & Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 115 reviews · 6 hours · from $77

Travel from Side to Antalya with a multilingual guide, stop at the Düden waterfall, explore Antalya Aquarium and its 131-meter tunnel, visit the wax museum, then enjoy free time in the Old Town. The advertised six-hour schedule can stretch to 17:15 or 18:00, so plan for a full day.

“Dagtrip was prima leuk gedaan. Veel gezien wat erg leuk was.”

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9.From City of Side: Dolphins Island Boat Trip with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 100 reviews · 7 hours · from $15Best value

Spend about seven hours cruising from Manavgat River to Dolphins Island Bay, with hotel transfer from Side, lunch, swimming stops, sunbathing, and time to snorkel. Guides speak English, German, and Russian. Dolphins are possible but never guaranteed, while the relaxed boat day, Turkish dancing, and occasional foam party add to the fun.

“What a lovely way to spend the day. The boat was fairly quiet, the captain super friendly and no pressure to buy anything.”

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10.Aquarium, Wax Museum, Snow World, Wild Park

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 71 reviews · from $43

Spend a flexible day at Antalya Aquarium, where 40 themed areas cover ocean life, the Nile, Amazon, tropical reefs, sharks, and Atlantis. Add the Wax Museum, Snow World, Ice Museum, Tropical House, and XD Cinema if selected. Hotel pickup is optional, and you can arrive between 10:00 am and 7:00 pm.

“Even though the aquarium tour wasn't able on thursday, the guide arranged transport for us to Aquarium which we wanted to see . After watching underwater life we than went for lunch with our guide- which was a big suprise for us because normally lunch is not includet for that trip. After lunch we went for a walk in Antalya city center to se the beatifull view of the shore. The guide was very nice and even took us to real turkish supermarket where we could buy real turkish coffe and sweets. We recommend this trip to everyone, the guide was the nicest person ever! Next time for sure we…”

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11.Atlantis Water Park Transfer and Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 64 reviews · 7 hours · from $39

You get a full day at Marmaris Atlantis Waterpark, with hotel pickup and return, water slides, a wave pool, children’s areas, mini golf, bowling, restaurants, bars, and a private sea-facing beach. English and Turkish support is available, and buses depart from Marmaris hotels at six times each day.

“Great day out, more aimed at families with younger children but overall a great day out.”

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12.Aqua Fantasy Waterpark Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 50 reviews · 7 hours · from $50Top rated

Spend seven hours at Aqua Fantasy Waterpark near Ephesus, with extreme slides, a wave pool, children’s play areas, hot tubs, restaurants, and sunbeds. Your $50 entrance ticket includes admission, but not food, drinks, or transport. English-speaking support may come from staff such as Beyza or Veronika, depending on the day.

“Overall it was a great day. Lots of activities, such as slides and very comfortable swimming pools. Very family friendly, and great food aswell. I have been coming to turkey for nearly 30 years and I always come back to this place, would highly recommend , was aided by my lovely guide Veronika who aided us with any requests we had.”

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13.Aquarium Ticket With Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $48

Spend about three hours at Antalya Aquarium, where your ticket also includes Face2Face Wax Museum, Wild Park, and Snow World. Choose the transfer option for hotel pickup on Tuesdays and Fridays, or arrange your own way there. Pickup is from your hotel security gate, but coverage is limited, so check your hotel location carefully before booking.

“Website wasn’t clear about the pick up location. We had to pay extra because we couldn’t cancel our trip. The Aquarium itself also has nothing like the advertise. Very disappointing trip indeed. Not worth the money.”

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14.Aquarium, Wax Museum & Combo Package Options

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 1 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $54

Visit Antalya Aquarium near Konyaaltı Beach, then head upstairs to Face2Face Wax Museum for photos with more than 50 famous figures. Your ticket includes both main attractions, while selected packages add Snow World, the Ice Museum, Tropical House, and Oceanride XD Cinema. Plan on one to four hours.

“The Aquarium was great, however, we still had to queue for 30 minutes to get the actual tickets from the ticket office.”

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15.Dolphin and Seal Show Ticket with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · from $40

See dolphins leap and seals perform comic tricks at Sealanya Dolphinpark near Alanya. Your ticket includes the show, entry, and optional hotel pickup and return. A multilingual host can assist in English, German, Russian, or Turkish. Plan for a lively 1 to 2-hour visit, with photos and swimming charged separately.

“on time pick up directly out the front of the hotel driver walked us in and didn't have to que and a great show thanks will use again on our holiday next year”

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