The 15 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 $27

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.Orak Island Boat Trip with Lunch & Optional Transfer

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

Spend 6 to 8 hours aboard the Quantum from Bodrum, swimming at German Bay and other coastal stops, enjoying a simple lunch, and spending two hours at Orak Island. Optional hotel pickup covers Bodrum, Gümbet, Bitez, Ortakent, and Yahşi. Bring swimwear and a towel.

“Visited 4 different areas to swim. Friendly crew. Worthwhile experience”

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6.Orak Island Boat Trip with Swim Stops and Lunch

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

Join an English or Turkish-speaking host for a six-hour boat trip from Bodrum’s Halikarnas Port. Swim at Orak Island, Pabuç Burnu, and Rabbit Bay, enjoy grilled chicken lunch, and pass Bodrum Castle. Bring towels, sunscreen, cash, and your own food if vegetarian or vegan.

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

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7.Orak or Black Island Boat Tour with Lunch

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

Cruise from Bodrum to Black Island or Orak Island, stopping at hot spring waters, Meteor Bay, Aquarius Bay, Red Bay, and Rabbit Bay. You get lunch, fruit, tea, and biscuits, with drinks available to buy onboard. Expect a relaxed swimming day rather than a history tour.

“Very fun, took you out to an island to swim and be amongst other boats. But also did some solo stops to swim. Would recommend to anyone”

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8.Bodrum Boat Tour with Lunch: Beaches and Islands

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

Set out from Bodrum at 11:00 for a six-hour boat trip along the Aegean coast. You will visit Black Island, Poyraz Bay, Rabbit Bay, and other swimming spots, with chicken, pasta, and salad served onboard. Bring cash for drinks and the optional hot-spring entry.

“This was a great excursion for the price. It says to arrive 15mins before scheduled time, which for us was 10:30am. We sat on the boat for an hour in the hot sun amd smelling exhaust and cigarette smoke until we actually set sail at 11:15. We would have arrived later if we knew ahead of time people were still arriving at 11:00. Also, the guy who came around with the ice cream after lunch said it was included. It was not. It was good but just know you get a bill at the end if you get the ice cream. Otherwise, this was a really really nice cruise for…”

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9.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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10.Orak Island, German Bay, Rabbit Bay Boat Tour incl. Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $42

Join the Ezgi 4 from Bodrum at 11:00 am for a 5 to 6 hour cruise to Red Bay, Orak Island, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. Expect swimming, Turkish coastal views, onboard lunch, tea and biscuits, and a crew that includes English-speaking Kristy.

“It was a really relaxed day. Boat comfortable with low number of travellers. Comfortable cushioned seating and nice mooring points for swimming. Lunch simple and enjoyable.”

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11.Bodrum Daily Boat Trip / Orak or Black Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 35 reviews · from $26

Set sail from Halikarnas Harbour at 11:00 am for a 6.5-hour cruise near Orak Island. You will stop at four bays for swimming and snorkeling, eat grilled chicken with salad and pasta, and return around 6:00 pm. The boat carries up to 40 people, with drinks sold separately.

“Service was really 5 star. And whole trip was amazing. But I would not suggest people to buy through website. I would rather let them know that in Bodrum there are plenty of boat trips for much much cheaper price with soft drinks and transportation included. So book your boat trip on the spot”

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12.Bodrum Orak Island Boat Cruise with Lunch and Swimming

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $42

Join the EZGI 4 at Halikarnas Port for a six-hour English-language cruise to Rabbit Bay, German Bay, and Orak Island. You’ll swim in clear water, look for fish, enjoy chicken, salad, and spaghetti onboard, and return to Bodrum in the afternoon. Bring goggles, sunscreen, and a towel.

“Our boat EZGI 4 was great; crew were amazing and very helpful. Lunch was delicious and drinks service very reasonable in price. Value for money of whole thing is amazing! Love the chosen swim spots. Thank you!”

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13.Orak island Boat Trip Bodrum

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 13 reviews · 1 day · from $28

Set out from central Bodrum between 11:00 and 17:30 for a full-day boat trip to Orak Island, German Bay, Rabbit Cape, and Poyraz Beach. You’ll have four chances to swim or snorkel, plus chicken, pasta, and salad for lunch. Drinks, hotel transfers, and sunbeds are extra considerations.

“Great trip with beautiful stops in the water. The boat was nice with the beanbags on top-making it comfortable to lie on the floor. Would book again”

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14.Bodrum Cleopatra & Orak Island Mix Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $34

Spend 6.5 hours aboard a yacht from Halikarnas Harbour, stopping at Black Island Hot Springs, Meteor Hole, Aquarius Bay, German Bay, and Rabbit Bay. You get grilled chicken lunch, fruit, tea, biscuits, and basic swim gear, while drinks and water sports cost extra.

“the stops were beautiful and staff attentive and informative. sadly watermelon was out of season for our trip. boat was clean and amenities good.”

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15.Bodrum Black Island Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · from $25Best value

Set out from Halikarnas Port at 11:00 for a six-and-a-half-hour boat trip around Bodrum’s Karaada coast. Swim at four scenic bays, visit the thermal springs, enjoy lunch, tea and fruit, and use the onboard snorkeling gear. The boat returns at 17:00.

“Relaxing boat trip. The crew were very kind and professional. We got taken to the most beautiful spots”

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