The first practical question most visitors staying in Gumbet ask is how to reach the pier in the morning. For the majority of addresses the answer is a minibus at the door. A Gumbet otelden tekne turu — a boat tour with hotel pickup — is organised so that you are collected where you sleep and dropped at the pier in Gumbet harbour, with no extra charge for the ride.
Which areas the shuttle covers
Pickup is included for three neighbourhoods:
- Gumbet — closest to the pier, only a few minutes on the road
- Bitez — hotels and apartments along the bay
- Ortakent — a wider area, so collection happens a little earlier
If you are staying outside these three, you make your own way to the pier. Why the departure point matters is explained in the piece comparing the town centre with Gumbet.
How the morning runs
The boat leaves the pier at 10:30. Depending on where your hotel sits, the shuttle arrives before that, so the time you spend waiting in the lobby varies with distance. We confirm your exact pickup time after booking, so keep your phone reachable. Leaving your name and the tour name at reception also smooths things out.
If you would rather not take the shuttle
Walking to the pier is realistic from many hotels in Gumbet. The route simply follows the shoreline, and our step-by-step walk from the beach was written for guests who prefer to arrive on foot. Anyone driving should think about parking in advance, since the seafront gets busy in the morning.
What happens after the pier
The boat stops at Dalgic Bay, Ada Bogazi, Asiklar Bay and Akvaryum Bay, in that order, with 30-40 minutes in the water at each. Lunch is served around 13:00 at Ada Bogazi: chicken, pasta and salad, included in the price. Drinks are not included and are bought separately at the deck bar. Return is at 17:00 to the same pier.
Booking and small print
The fare is 1,500 TL per person; children aged 0-6 travel free and 6-12 pay half. Towels are not provided, so bring one from your room. Pets are not allowed and smoking is limited to designated areas. The DJ set lifts the tempo after lunch, so this is not the trip for a quiet day at sea; couples after something gentler may want the notes we wrote for honeymooners. Send your address and group size through our contact page or write straight to the WhatsApp line on +90 536 306 6359. Cancellation with refund is possible up to three days before the tour date.