The phrase "fun boat trip" tends to conjure an exaggerated picture. The reality is far more balanced. Below are the seven claims we hear most often about the fun boat trip in Bodrum, and what is actually true.
1. "The music blasts from morning to night"
False. From departure until lunch the music sits at background level — you can talk, doze and sunbathe. The tempo rises after lunch at Ada Boğazı. In other words, half the day is calm.
2. "There is no point going if you do not drink"
False. Drinks are not included in the price anyway; what you order at the bar is entirely up to you. Soft options are available, and guests who do not drink at all get the same value from the day.
3. "It is only people in their twenties"
False. The age mix shifts through the summer; couples, the 30-40 bracket and families with older children join regularly. What is true is that the programme does not suit families with very young babies.
4. "There is no time left to actually swim"
False. Four bays give close to two hours of swimming in total: 30-40 minutes at each stop. That is more water time than most guests get in a day on land.
5. "The route changes daily, you never know where you are going"
False. The route is fixed: Dalgıç Bay, Ada Boğazı, Aşıklar Bay, Akvaryum Bay. Only wind and weather affecting safety will make the captain change the order.
6. "The food is token"
False. Lunch is included in the price and served as a proper main meal: chicken, pasta and salad. If you want to know in advance, our menu article spells it out.
7. "This kind of tour is expensive"
False. A shared day trip is the most economical way to spend a day at sea: 1,500 TL, with lunch and the Gümbet-Bitez-Ortakent shuttle included. The same day on a private boat costs several times more per head.
In short
This tour is neither a non-stop party nor a silent retreat; it is a balanced combination of both. Set your expectations accordingly and the day lands where it should. For detail on the swim breaks see our article on the four bays, and for a frequently asked bay that is not on our route, the Bağla Bay guide. General information is on our home page.
We also cover this in a separate article: see the related guide.