Top 9 Boat Day Trips in Turkey

1.Rhodes: Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,236 reviews · 8 hours · from $55Our pick

Cross from Rhodes to Marmaris by catamaran, then choose a self-guided day or the seasonal coach tour. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Magda, and Sia provide local context, with a hilltop photo stop, jewelry-center visit, and four hours near the bazaar, castle, marina, and beach.

“Unexpected tour service provided. Turned out to be excellent service for both the tour guide Mermet and the driver. Mermet speaks excellent english, very details in explaining everything and good recommendation on food and shopping. The hospitality of the Turkish people are 5 stars.”

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2.From Alanya: Green Canyon Day Trip with Lunch and Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 421 reviews · 10 hours · from $41

Spend a full day reaching Green Canyon from Alanya, then cruise the Oymapinar reservoir for about four hours. You will have swimming stops, a fishing session, and lunch with fish, chicken, or meatballs, rice, and salad. The scenery is the star, though bumpy transfers, loud music, queues, and steep restaurant stairs can affect the day.

“Excellent, we had a great time, your staff were amazing and really helpful 😀”

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3.Side: Manavgat Boat, Bazaar, & Waterfall Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 315 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Spend 5 to 6 hours exploring Manavgat by boat, coach, and on foot. Cruise the river toward the sea, stop for lunch and swimming, then visit Manavgat Waterfall and the city’s large bazaar. Hotel pickup is available from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı, with guides in six languages.

“Punctual friendly driver, boat trip was fab including macaw interaction, swim stop had watersports and camels! The lunch was basic but plentiful and tasty and market was great!”

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4.Antalya: Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip w/ Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 264 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $23Best value

Cruise from Lara on a pirate-style boat for 6 to 7 hours, with Turkish lunch, free soft drinks, swim stops, games, face painting, and a foam party. The English and Russian-speaking crew keeps the mood high, while an optional €10 speedboat ride takes you near the waterfall. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“It was amazing. Family friendly party vibes. I went alone, but enjoyed. Good drinks, motorboating into the waterfalls, jumping into the sea, taking professional photos with a beautiful parrot. Amazing service, 100% percent recommend.”

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5.From Kos: Bodrum Day Trip by Ferry with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 112 reviews · 8 hours · from $64

Travel from Kos to Bodrum by fast ferry with a return ticket and transfer from selected Kos areas. You get about six hours in Bodrum to see old Halicarnassus, the Castle of St. Peter, whitewashed streets, shops, and the bazaar. This is an independent visit rather than a guided tour, with English, German, and Greek-speaking staff available for transport.

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6.Side: Cabrio Bus and Boat Day Trip at the Green Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 107 reviews · 1 day · from $24

Spend a full day beyond Side with guides such as Thomas or Alex, riding an open-sided cabrio bus through orange groves and the Taurus Mountains. You’ll cruise Green Lake for about an hour, eat a Turkish lunch, visit a mosque and waterfall, and have optional stops at a zoo and other local sights.

“One of the best trips we ever had. You really get your moneys worth 😁👍 There is a lot of extra stops, and there’s no shopping pressure. Just fantastic”

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7.Antalya: Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip w/ Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 86 reviews · 6 hours · from $29

Spend six hours aboard the Big Atlantic pirate ship, sailing from Kundu Harbor past Antalya’s Falez cliffs and Lower Düden Waterfalls. You’ll get lunch, advertised unlimited soft drinks, two swimming stops, children’s face painting, music, dancing, and a foam party. Hotel pickup is optional, and the live tour is conducted in English.

“War alles wie vorher beschrieben, für den Preis vollkommen zufrieden…👍”

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8.Antalya/Side: Green Canyon Day Trip with Boat Tour and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 65 reviews

Join a guided Green Canyon day trip from Antalya, Belek, Alanya, or Side. Cruise the Oymapınar reservoir by catamaran, swim in the small and Grand Canyons, try fishing, and eat grilled fish or chicken at a lakeside restaurant. English, German, Russian, Turkish, and Polish guides are available.

“everything was exceptional: the tour, the crew, the food, the experience. we are happy that we invested money in this trip the captain was very funny, he speaks 3 language we would recommend this activity to everyone”

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9.From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 55 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Set out from Andriake Harbour for a seven-hour boat day around Kekova. You will cruise past the protected Sunken City, visit Simena Castle, eat lunch, swim at Burç, Gökkaya, and Esmeralda bays, and look for turtles at Karemlik Bay. English and Turkish instruction is provided. Bring shoes, a hat, and sunglasses.

“The trip is for those who like to swim in sea bays. It is no real trip for visiting but sea swimming .If you like to spend the day on boat in small group of teen to 25 people with nice lunch and you will be happy.You start from Kekova village without enough time to go to castle, nekropolis and visit village(50m) where only up and down is around 35m(without visiting).Than you go by boat from bay to bay-stopping every 10m for another 40-60m. One close cave in the end from the boat.Instead of 3-4 long the same stops at least take one longer in Kekova to have a chance…”

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