Bodrum Orak Island: Turkish Maldives Boat Trip & Swim Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short climbs on and off the boat and multiple swims.
Overview
A six-hour daily boat tour from Bodrum that drops you into the Aegean’s clearest coves—two hours swimming at Orak Island, plus stops at Kızıl Burun and Rabbit Bay. Expect turquoise water, lunch on board, and views back to Bodrum Castle.
Bodrum Orak Island: Turkish Maldives Boat Trip & Swim Tour
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You step off the quay at Halikarnas as gulls circle and the crew shouts a welcome across polished teak. The boat eases out of Bodrum harbour and the town’s white houses fall away; a strip of castle looms to starboard like an old guardian watching the Aegean. Sea and light rearrange themselves into bands of glassy turquoise and deep indigo. Within thirty minutes the coastline softens into coves rimmed by olive trees and the water begins to dare you in with its clarity.
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Adventure Tips
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The bay has sensitive seagrass beds—use biodegradable, reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life.
Wear water shoes
Many landings are rocky or pebbly; water shoes make entering and exiting the sea safer and more comfortable.
Prepare for motion sickness
If you’re prone to seasickness, take medication or use acupressure bands before departure—open Aegean can be choppy.
Cash for small purchases
Although lunch is included, bring small cash for souvenirs, extra drinks, or port fees at local kiosks.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Common dolphins
- Loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)
History
Bodrum occupies the ancient site of Halicarnassus; nearby Bodrum Castle was built by the Knights Hospitaller in the 15th century and dominates the harbour approach.
Conservation
Posidonia seagrass beds are vital here—avoid anchoring on green patches and use reef-safe products to limit damage to marine habitats.
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Adventure Hotspots in Bodrum
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Snorkel mask
Brings the underwater clarity of Orak Island into clear view and avoids shared rental gear.
summer specific
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects your skin and the Posidonia seagrass beds that support local marine life.
summer specific
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky entries and sandy stretches, useful across all stops.
summer specific
Light windbreaker
A thin layer helps against cool winds on the open deck during morning and late-afternoon legs.
spring specific