Pirate Boat Tour in Bodrum: Swim, Lunch & Turquoise Bays

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Difficulty

easy

Duration

5 hours

Fitness Level

Suitable for most fitness levels—able to board a boat, climb ladders, and swim short distances if desired.

Overview

Step aboard a double-deck pirate boat and chase turquoise coves along Bodrum’s Aegean coast. This five-hour cruise combines easy swims, a set lunch of pasta and grilled options, and photo-ready stops at German Bay, Orak Island Bay, Red Nose and Tavşan Burnu.

Pirate Boat Tour in Bodrum: Swim, Lunch & Turquoise Bays

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Date

Thu, Oct 30

Travelers

The boat slides away from the marina and the town's stone houses recede, replaced by a horizon of blinding blue. Salt and lemon on the air, the double-deck vessel hums along the Aegean as gulls wheel above—this is Bodrum by water, stripped of traffic and full of small coves that dare you to jump in.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Claim your spot early

Arrive by 10:45 to choose sun or shade on the upper deck; front rail seats are best for photos and jumping in.

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

Protect local marine life and avoid a sunburn—apply before boarding and reapply after swimming.

Pack a small dry bag

Keep phone, wallet and a thin layer dry when you jump into the water or move between decks.

Footwear for rocky shores

Water shoes help when stepping onto uneven sand or climbing onto rocky ledges at coves.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Audouin’s gulls and common shearwaters
Occasional sightings of loggerhead sea turtles (Caretta caretta)

History

Bodrum occupies the site of ancient Halicarnassus and the coastline is dotted with reminders of maritime history, including nearby Bodrum Castle which once guarded the harbor.

Conservation

The area is important for nesting loggerhead turtles; visitors are asked to avoid littering and to use reef-safe sunscreens to protect marine habitats.