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Spend a relaxed day sailing from Bodrum to Orak Island with multiple swim stops, snorkeling opportunities, and a BBQ lunch on board. This easy full-day boat trip covers German Bay, Orak Island, Kızılburun (Red Nose) and Tavşan Burnu — ideal for swimmers and photographers.
Spend a relaxed day sailing from Bodrum to Orak Island with multiple swim stops, snorkeling opportunities, and a BBQ lunch on board. This easy full-day boat trip covers German Bay, Orak Island, Kızılburun (Red Nose) and Tavşan Burnu — ideal for swimmers and photographers.
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A wake of white cuts through Aegean blue as the double-deck boat leaves Bodrum harbor, sunlight skimming the rail and the sea daring you to dive in. Within an hour the shoreline thins into rocky promontories and bays — German Bay’s sheltered turquoise, Orak Island’s fine white sand, the forbidding gray cliffs at Kızılburun and the hush of Tavşan Burnu. Crew call the stops; swimmers and sunbathers answer.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal exertion required beyond short swims and boarding the ladder.
The tour lasts about 6–7 hours with stops at German Bay (Kızılburun), Orak Island (main 2-hour stop), Red Nose cliffs, and Tavşan Burnu for swimming and photos.
Yes — a BBQ-style lunch is provided on board (commonly chicken, salad, and pasta) and is served during the sailing or between stops.
Yes; the trip is suitable for non-swimmers and families, though wearing a life jacket during swims is recommended if you’re not confident in open water.
Pickup and drop-off are typically included from many Bodrum hotels, though some properties require guests to meet at a nearby transfer point due to road access.
The Bodrum coast has been a maritime corridor since antiquity — nearby Halicarnassus was a major Carian city and shipbuilding center, and islands were traditional rest points for sailors.
Stick to marked swimming and anchoring etiquette, avoid touching seagrass beds (Posidonia), and use reef-safe sunscreen to reduce local ecological impact.
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