Where to Cruise: the 10 Best Floating Market Trips Worldwide

1.Small-group Mekong Floating Market Day Trip from Ho Chi Minh City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 886 reviews · from $92Our pick

Review of a $92 Mekong Delta day trip from Ho Chi Minh City with boats, cycling, local food, workshops, and practical tips.

“The trip is a long day but we’ll worth the effort. If you are lucky enough to get WIN he will make the long day go very quickly. He is knowledgeable and passionate about the area and culture. I would highly recommend WIN as your guide and this tour!”

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2.City of Side: Boat Tour on the Manavgat River w/ Bazaar Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 404 reviews · 7 hours · from $16Best value

Review of Side’s Manavgat River boat tour, with swimming, lunch, waterfall, bazaar, mosque, hotel transfers, and practical tips.

“Really good day out! Well worth the money, we had some nice grilled chicken with buckwheat and salad for lunch and a decent bazaar to finish it off can't knock it. Really friendly guys as well.”

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3.Manavgat River Boat Trip & Grand Market w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 295 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Cruise the Manavgat River, swim where it meets the Mediterranean, enjoy a barbecue lunch, and shop Manavgat’s Grand Bazaar.

“mooie boottocht en goede uitleg kwa bezienswaardigheden heel behulpzaam personeel we wilde graag naar een moskee en 50 meter vanaf de bazaar zit een moskee mocht men die willen zien is daar een mogelijkheid voor wij hebben genoten”

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4.Alanya/Side: Manavgat River & Waterfall, Boat Tour, & Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 172 reviews · from $33

Review of the Manavgat River boat tour from Side, Alanya, Belek, or Antalya, with waterfall, swimming stops, lunch, and bazaar time.

“Fun filled family day out. Great value for money. All guides on buses and boat were excellent food was of a good quality 😀”

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5.City of Side: Manavgat River Boat Lunch Cruise & Bazaar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 139 reviews · 8 hours · from $25

Cruise the Manavgat River, swim, eat lunch, visit the waterfall and shop at the bazaar on this affordable eight-hour Side day tour.

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6.Manavgat River Cruise, Waterfalls and Market Tour from Side

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 100 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $41

Review of the Manavgat River Cruise from Side, with lunch, swimming, waterfalls and market time, including costs, tips and honest drawbacks.

“Bis auf das Essen alles exklusive, nicht annähernd wie beworben, extra hier, extra da, Getränke werden einem förmlich aufgezwungen. Musikpegel wie in einer Dizze, Photograph und krätziger Papagei, Badepause entpuppt sich als Souvenirverkaufsstelle, mit der Möglichkeit für €40, 10 min Wassersport zu betreiben, Aufenthalt auf dem Markt 4h30min, am Treffpunkt unendliche Nachfage ob man noch etwas essen oder trinken möchte, selbst wenn.man noch ein halbvolles Glas vor sich hat.”

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7.Morning Bosphorus Cruise and Spice Bazaar

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 25 reviews · 4 hours · from $90

Review of Istanbul’s 4-hour Bosphorus cruise and Spice Bazaar visit, with practical advice on sights, price, pickup, guides, and value.

“The spice bazaar where we had a private meeting with a shop owner to learn about their products without the pushing nature of most vendors. Also the cruise was beautiful. My only complaint is that sitting on the outdoor deck, it was not possible to hear the boat’s explanations of what we were seeing over the boat’s speakers. We could have gone downstairs which was indoors and perhaps heard better. But it was too sunny of a day to be inside.”

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8.Cairo 2-Day Tour: Giza, GEM, Citadel, Bazaar & Nile Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 14 reviews · from $48

Review of a private two-day Cairo tour covering Giza, Saqqara, GEM, the Citadel, Khan el-Khalili, lunch, and a Nile dinner cruise.

“Omar is a true professional. He has a perfect mastery of Egyptian history. He accomplishes his tasks with dedication. Thanks to him, we had an unforgettable time.”

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9.From Alanya, Side: Manavgat River Cruise, Bazaar & Waterfall

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 5 reviews · from $23

Cruise the Manavgat River, swim, eat a Turkish lunch, see the waterfall, and shop the bazaar on an $23 day trip from Side or Alanya.

“The tour was absolutely wonderful! We started with a cruise along the Manavgat River—such beautiful nature, peaceful surroundings, and crystal-clear water. Lunch was delicious. After that, we had a chance to swim in the bay—just perfect! The Manavgat Waterfall is impressive. Nearby, there’s a market with cute souvenirs and clothes, so I bought some things for my friends. Everything was well-organized, with no delays. The return to the hotel was right on time. Highly recommend joining this activity!Read more”

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10.Railway, Floating Market & Chao Phraya Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 11 hours · from $76

Review of Bangkok’s 11-hour small-group tour to Maeklong Railway Market, Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and a Chao Phraya sunset cruise.

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