15 Boat Trips in Bodrum That Repay The Trip

1.Full-Day Orak Island Boat Trip from Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,513 reviews · 6.5 hours · from $41Our pick

Set out from Halikarnas harbor at 11:00 AM with the Bayside Boat Tours crew for four swimming stops around Red Bay, Orak Island, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. You’ll have lunch on board, afternoon melon with Turkish tea and biscuits, and time to sunbathe on deck. Crew members such as Harry, Arda, and Sipsy are noted for keeping the mood friendly and relaxed.

“Absolutely amazing trip, the reviews lived up to the ratings & comments; I would highly recommend booking this as a day trip. Great value for money. Staff were attentive and friendly. At the second stop we were served lunch and then some Turkish tea and biscuits as we arrived at our final stop. Great weather and vibes, don’t think twice about getting this booked you will love it! Thank you.”

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2.Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 950 reviews · 8 hours · from $27

Set sail from Bodrum on a spacious two-deck boat with sun and shade, then swim at German Bay, Orak Island, Red Nose Bay, and Tavşan Burnu. You get lunch, tea, biscuits, and a friendly crew led by staff such as Eric and Ali. Choose a group tour, private tour, or optional hotel pickup.

“The trip was well organised, you get 4 swim stops, good food and some music. It was nice to just chill on a boat in the middle of the ocean.”

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3.Bodrum Orak Island (Turkish Maldives) Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 407 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Pukka Travel Agency at 11:00 for a roughly six-hour boat trip from Halikarnas Port. Swim in Orak Island’s clear water, stop at Pabuç Burnu and Rabbit Bay, enjoy lunch on board, and see Bodrum Castle from the sea. The boat carries up to 80 people, with drinks sold separately.

“Was definitely worth the cost, and a very chilled relaxing day, not too touristy, but still get to experience what needs to be seen!”

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4.Boat Trip to the Turkish Maldives- Orak Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Spend about seven hours aboard Bayside & Tora Boat Trips, visiting Pabuç Burnu, Orak Island, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. Swim from the boat, enjoy a filling lunch, buy drinks on board, and meet the friendly crew, including deckhand Sibsi. The boat returns to Halikarnas Harbour in Bodrum.

“Bathing in crystal clear waters, the most beautiful bays even if far away. Food and boat to improve. Very efficient crewAuto-translated”

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5.Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Optional Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 188 reviews · 6 - 8 hours · from $28

Join the Quantum at Halikarnas Limani for a six to eight-hour boat trip from Bodrum to German Bay, Orak Island, and Rabbit Nose National Park. You can swim from the boat, walk Orak Island’s white beaches, and enjoy lunch and tea on board. Hotel pickup is available from Bodrum, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, and Yahşi.

“Absolutely 💯 fantastic Recommend to everyone Staff so helpful, friendly and such a laugh. You must go. Brilliant experience, buy a snorkel 🤿 and take with you. Food was lovely we had pasta. Chicken and salad 🥗 Ice cream/lolly man comes up to boat to purchase your ice cream.. amazing 🤩”

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6.Bodrum Private Gulet Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 161 reviews · 1 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $418

Spend a private day on a Bodrum gulet, stopping at swimming bays around Karaada, including Cleopatra Cave, Meteor Hole, Poyraz Bay, and Rabbit Bay. Your crew serves a Turkish lunch, water, tea, and coffee. Boats and crews vary, so confirm the start time, English support, drinks, and swim gear before you go.

“Crew were very attentive and nice. Food was great. Gulet was good, cabins and toilettes were comfortable and clean.”

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7.Orakadasi Boat Tour From Bodrum (Maldives of Turkey) With Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 146 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

You’ll leave Bodrum around 11:00 am on a double-deck boat, stopping at German Bay, Orak Island, Red Nose, and TavşanBurnu for swimming and photos. Lunch includes BBQ chicken, pasta, salad, and bread. Hotel pickup is offered, though meeting arrangements can vary. Ali is one crew member praised for helpful service.

“Amazing experience and really friendly staff. Great food and locations too. Would recommend 👌🏼 thank you team.”

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8.Private VIP Gulet Boat Tour With Lunch in Bodrum For 6 Hour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $533

Meet Captain Yusuf’s crew at Bodrum’s central Kumbahçe harbor for a private six-hour gulet cruise. Swim at Karaada, Rabbit Bay, and Red Bay, with snorkeling gear, a paddle board, fishing rod, drinks, fruit, and a choice of fish, chicken, meatball, or vegetarian lunch included. The crew can adjust stops when weather and wind allow.

“The perfect way to spend a day on the water near Bodrum, with a very nice crew and amazing boat - would highly recommend!”

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9.From Bodrum: Orak Island Boat Trip with Swim Stops and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 127 reviews · from $34

Join Pukka Travel Agency at Halikarnas Port or its nearby beach-front office for a six-hour boat trip from Bodrum. You will pass Bodrum Castle, swim at Orak Island, Kızıl Burun, and Rabbit Bay, and eat grilled chicken, salad, and pasta on board. Bring towels, sun cream, cash, and your own vegetarian food if needed.

“chill relax experience gave enough time on each points clear blue n aqua water Nice party music decent lunch”

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10.Orak or Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 108 reviews · from $34

Sail from Bodrum to Black Island or Orak Island for swimming at Meteor, Aquarius, Red, and Rabbit bays. You’ll get lunch, fruit, tea, and biscuits, with plenty of time in the water. Drinks, water sports, and cave fees cost extra. The boat returns to the Hotel Istankoy Boat meeting point.

“It was a very good tour. The staff were very friendly and very courteous. Only one scope for improvement as for me, very limited choice for vegetarians in the lunch. It would be useful if that option is included while booking so that the service provider can make adequate arrangements.”

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11.Bodrum Private Motor-Yacht Tour With Lunch For 6 Hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $820

Spend six hours aboard the private yacht Black Hawk from Bodrum’s Kumbahçe Halikarnas pier. You’ll visit Aquarius, Red, and Rabbit bays, choose how long to swim or relax, and enjoy fish, chicken, vegetarian, or meatball lunch. Snorkeling gear, paddleboard, fruit, soda, and water are included.

“This was by far one of the best days of our vacation. We had a group of 8. Food was delicious. Tour operators communicated well and answered all our questions in advance of the tour.”

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12.Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 82 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

Spend six hours aboard a Bodrum day boat, stopping at Black Island, Poyraz Bay, Rabbit Bay, and other coves for swimming, snorkeling, and sun. Lunch includes chicken, pasta, and salad. Drinks and Black Island hot spring entry cost extra. English and Turkish assistance is available.

“we had a really lovely day! lunch was really nice(chicken, tomatoe pasta and salad) the only thing i would say is that it would be nice to have abit more communication as to know where we are stopping etc and maybe abit of info to go with it! other than that a lovely day 😊”

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13.Private 6-Hour Boat Tour with Lunch in Bodrum Bays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 69 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $409

Spend six private hours from Bodrum’s Halikarnas Pier visiting Karaada, Red Bay, and Rabbit Bay. You’ll swim in clear coves, eat a fish or chicken lunch, use basic snorkeling gear, try an amateur fishing rod, and finish with fruit, coffee, tea, soft drinks, and water. Cleopatra Cave costs €3 extra.

“Nice trip. The crew did not speak much English so we did not talk much to the crew. The stops were nice but not many fish. If you are looking for great snorkeling this would not be the trip. It was nice to relax and enjoy the beautiful weather. We had the fish for lunch which was very good.”

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14.3-Hour Private Sunset Boat Tour With Dinner in Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 63 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $245

Captain Yusuf and his crew take your private group from Bodrum’s Kumbahçe pier to Akvaryum Bay for swimming, snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, and dinner aboard a comfortable boat. The three-hour outing is built around a calm cove, sunset views, and a flexible evening for couples, families, or friends.

“We had a private ride for just the two of us. It was perfect. We cruised for a bit. Then anchored in a quiet cove and relaxed while the crew fixed dinner for us. It was delicious and very authentic Then we cruised into the sunset for a memorable and truly beautiful trip. Loved it. I highly recommend this trip”

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15.Boat Tour for Mein Schiff Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 57 reviews · from $40

Join a five-hour boat trip timed for Mein Schiff’s Bodrum call. From Halikarnas harbor, you’ll visit four bays for swimming and snorkeling, eat a buffet lunch, and enjoy melon, Turkish tea, and biscuits. Bring your own towel and sun cream. Drinks are available to buy on board.

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