If your hotel is in Gumbet, the pier is close enough to walk to, so a boat day starts without any long journey across the peninsula. Below are the points worth checking before you reserve a seat.
1. Know the timings and the route
- The boat leaves Gumbet harbour at 10:30 and is back at the same pier by 17:00, so the day runs about 6.5 hours.
- The route is fixed and has four stops: Dalgic Bay, Ada Bogazi, Asiklar Bay and Akvaryum Bay.
- Each stop lasts 30-40 minutes, which is enough for a swim and photos rather than a long walk ashore.
- Other spots exist around Bodrum, such as Karaada or Poyraz Bay, but they are not part of this programme.
For a wider picture of what the coastline offers, our piece on beaches you can only reach by sea is a useful starting point.
2. What the price covers
- 1,500 TL per person. Children aged 0-6 travel free, ages 6-12 pay half.
- Lunch is included: chicken, pasta and salad, served around 13:00 at Ada Bogazi.
- Drinks are not included. Everything, soft or alcoholic, is paid for separately at the deck bar.
- Hotel transfers in Gumbet, Bitez and Ortakent are part of the fare, with no surcharge.
If you want the numbers broken down line by line, see the detailed cost breakdown.
3. Pack accordingly
- Towels are not handed out on board, so bring your own.
- Sunscreen, a hat and a spare shirt matter more than you expect after several hours on deck.
- Akvaryum Bay suits snorkelling, so pack a mask if you own one.
- Keep a payment method handy for the bar.
There is a toilet, a shower and a changing cabin on board, along with life jackets, safety equipment and insurance.
4. Accept the atmosphere for what it is
Capacity is 100 guests and the day is a lively one. Music stays in the background during the morning, then the DJ lifts the tempo after lunch and the dance animations begin. Reading about the music programme on deck beforehand sets the right expectation. If you are hoping for a silent day at sea, this trip is honestly not the right pick. Pets are not allowed and smoking is limited to designated areas.
5. Book earlier than you think you need to
Reservations run through WhatsApp on +90 536 306 6359, all payment methods including card and bank transfer are accepted, and cancellations are possible up to three days before the tour date. Before deciding, a look at how to read reviews sensibly helps you weigh what you have found online.