The 5 Bodrum Island Hopping Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Full-Day Orak Island Boat Trip from Bodrum

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

Set sail from Halikarnas harbor with Bayside Boat Tours for four swim stops at Red Bay, Orak Island, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. Expect Turkish and English-speaking crew, a freshly cooked lunch, afternoon melon and tea, music, and time to sunbathe on deck.

“Very nice day trip, touching 4 different coastal blue-water bays. We were able to swim at each stop and also the food and the afternoon tea+snacks was nice value for the money paid! Has many have said before, I think it's a must do in Bodrum as It gives you the chances to explore beautiful part of the coast which can't be reached with a car!”

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2.Orak Island Boat Tour with Swim Stops and Lunch

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

Cruise from Bodrum to German Bay, Orak Island, Red Nose Bay, and Tavşan Burnu on a spacious two-deck boat. You get several swim stops, about two hours at Orak, lunch, tea, and optional hotel pickup. Crew members such as Eric, Ali, and Cem are praised for their friendly help.

“Great activity, well organized, lunch was very good. You will have plenty of time to enjoy the different places you will go to, while resting on the boat on the way. I recommend.”

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3.Bodrum Orak Island (Turkish Maldives) Boat Trip

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

Meet at 11:00 for a six-hour boat day from Halikarnas Port. Swim in Orak Island’s clear, sandy-bottom bay, stop at Pabuç Burnu and Rabbit Bay, enjoy Turkish lunch, and see Bodrum Castle from the water. Drinks cost extra, and the boat can hold up to 80 people.

“Was such an amazing day trip!! The swimming stops were the perfect length, there was plenty of room in the shade and sun on the boat, and the food was delicious! Drinks were also reasonably priced!! Definitely recommend!”

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4.Boat Trip to the Turkish Maldives- Orak Island

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

Set out from Bodrum’s Halikarnas Harbour at 11 a.m. for four swim stops, including Orak Island, Pabuç Burnu, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. Expect a relaxed boat, included lunch, friendly crew, shade and sun areas, and drinks for purchase. Bring your own mask if you want to snorkel.

“Comfortable boat, with adequate shade & sun areas to sit. Friendly crew and plenty of stops to swim.”

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5.Private Boat Trip with lunch & island stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $348

Set out from Kumbahçe at 10:30 a.m. with Bayside & Tora Boat Trips for about six hours on the Bodrum Peninsula. Captain Hüseyin and his crew take your private group to swimming and snorkeling bays, serve meze, hot lunch, fruit, tea, and return you to the harbor.

“This trip was so good. We had 4 stops, the crew were lovely and we were fed really well. The stops were all beautiful and we got enough time at each place. There were 8 of us on the trip and we all loved it.”

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