4 Private Island Boat Tours in Turkey Worth Boarding

1.Sailing Day Tour with skipper and private chef in Kas Islands

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) Our pick

Spend 7 to 8 hours on a private Beneteau Oceanis 48 from Kaş Marina with a skipper and chef. Captain Erdem helps shape the route, while the onboard chef serves Turkish meze, a choice of main course, fruit, cake, tea, and coffee. Snorkeling gear, a SUP, and a GoPro are included.

“We’re a family of five with three boys in their 20’s who love adventure, exploration, eating and new experiences. Hosted by the fantastic Captain Ufuk and Esra his wife and chef we had this in bucket loads on our 4 day excursion.”

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2.Private Boat Trip to Kas Islands including BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Join Captain Ergun’s crew in Kas for an eight-hour private boat trip aboard a 55-foot sailing boat. Snorkel with supplied gear, an underwater camera, and a Seascooter, then enjoy grilled kebabs, Turkish meze, tea, fruit, and flexible time at islands and beaches.

“Everything was perfect, the food, service and water activities and our hosts were very attentive. 🛥⚓️🚣🏼‍♀️🛥⚓️⛵️🚤🚣‍♂️”

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3.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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4.Princes Islands Tour WITH Private Boat, optional Pickup & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $26Best value

Leave Istanbul by boat for a relaxed day on Kınalıada and Büyükada. You get island time, sea views, and an English or Arabic-speaking guide, with optional lunch, hotel pickup, and return transport. The route may also pass Burgazada and Heybeliada.

“Kind and helpful guide tour, operator very responsive, clear instructions, timely information, flexible”

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