The 10 Boat Day Trips in Turkey That Earn the Road Time

1.Marmaris Day Trip by High-Speed Boat

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

Take a one-hour catamaran from Rhodes to Marmaris, then choose free exploration or a guided bus tour with a viewpoint stop, gold center visit, and four hours in town. Guides such as Mehmet, Lily, Freda, and Magda offer local tips, though the return crossing can be choppy.

“The day trip went very smoothly and there was a lot to do and see. We also went up to Marmaris castle and the view was absolutely beautiful. The port also had a gift shop and some refreshments while we waited to board the boat which was quite useful especially in the heat.”

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

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

From Alanya, ride into the Taurus Mountains for a boat trip on Green Lake, with swimming stops, fishing, and a lakeside lunch. You will see Oymapinar Dam, steep rock walls, and forested hills. English and German guiding is available, though commentary may be brief.

“We liked alot the Canyon, The driver he was very nice. The Only minus is that we didnt have a guide to explain The history of what se saw. The guide From The boat was ok but she said Only few informations in english.”

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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 combining a Manavgat River boat ride, lunch, a swim near the river and sea, Manavgat Waterfall, and Turkey’s largest bazaar. Pickup is offered from Side, Alanya, Belek, Okurcalar, and Konaklı, with guides in six languages.

“It was extremely good value for money, picked up and dropped off from right outside the hotel, would definitely recommend”

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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

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard a pirate-style boat from Lara, with swimming in clear Mediterranean bays, lunch, unlimited soft drinks, games, and a foam party. The English and Russian-speaking crew, including hosts such as Sinan Oksuz, Mahmut, and Richie, keep the day moving. A speedboat ride under the waterfall costs extra.

“Swimming under waterfall was unforgettable! So, everything was nice, food was not special, but not bad. The stuff are friendly. Water where we stop to swim specially warm and nice. Foamparty was funny. Transfer takes some more time as we hoped, but the other was very good. Thanks a lot! Highly recommend for everyone”

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5.Bodrum Day Trip by Ferry with Transfer

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

Travel from Kos to Bodrum by fast ferry, with hotel pickup from selected areas and about six hours to explore on your own. See Halicarnassus, Castle of St. Peter, whitewashed streets, shops, and the bazaar. English, German, and Greek support is available, with Christina among the guides.

“We are giving this score purely because of prolonged waiting times at immigration at the Greek end mainly. The trip is 2 hours shorter because of this but totally 3 hours longer because of immigration/ customs queues. Bodrum is such a nice place to visit.”

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

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

Ride a cabrio bus from Side through orange gardens and the Taurus Mountains, cruise Green Lake, eat lunch by the water, visit a mosque, and stop at Manavgat Waterfall. Guides speak English, German, and Russian. Expect a full, busy day with several extra stops.

“Overall we had a great day despite the rain. A lot of people are giving bad reviews because of the bus but please be mindful it says the bus is a Cabrio style which means the windows are plastic roll up sheets as expected. The driver was great & the guide was excellent he translated in French German and English & delivered knowledgeable info about all the stops we visited. The trip times were 8.45am-4pm pick up n drop off. In that time we visited a mosque, waterfall (entry was 100 TL for 2 people) , water dam, orangery, green lake boat ride & zoo(optional - not worth going to)…”

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

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

You’ll sail from Kundu Harbor aboard the BIG ATLANTIC, passing Antalya’s Falez cliffs and Lower Düden Waterfalls. Expect two swim stops, onboard lunch, soft drinks, children’s face painting, music, dancing, and a foam party. Hotel pickup is optional, and the live guide speaks 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

Cruise the calm waters of Green Canyon aboard an open catamaran, swim in the small and Grand Canyon, and eat grilled fish or chicken at a lakeside restaurant. Pickup is available from Antalya, Belek, Alanya, and Side, with English, German, Russian, Turkish, and Polish guides.

“We booked the trip with yourselves for the Green Canyon and wow it was an amazing experience and we bought all the photos which were amazing memories. I met a new friend called Solamon who is the photographer and because I'm getting married in Turkey in the near future I asked him if he would like to do our wedding photos as honestly his photos are incredible. The only thing I didn't like about the trip was the amount of stairs up to the restaurant and the food isn't something that we would eat. The swimming, the boat trip, the photos, the scenery it was all incredible well worth paying…”

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9.From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

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

Sail from Andriake Harbour to Kekova’s Sunken City, Simena Castle, Esmeralda Bay, Burç Bay, Gökkaya Bay, Pirate’s Cave, and Karemlik Bay. Expect English or Turkish guidance, several swim stops, lunch, and a scenic but fairly active day with limited castle time.

“Troppi bambini a bordo, troppe persone e pochi posti per sdraiarsi e sedersi”

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10.Antalya Lara Pirate Boat Day Trip with Lunch & Soft Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Tourmania’s five-hour Antalya Lara pirate boat trip from Kundu. Expect hotel pickup, two waterfall stops, a 45-minute swimming break, lunch, soft drinks, music, dancing, and possibly a foam party. The boat holds up to 80 people and returns to the meeting point.

“Starting with positives - we were picked up on time, the journey was easy, the food was good, soft drinks were free, waterfall was beautiful, transfer back was equally easy. If you like very loud music and a party vibe. Then this is the trip for you....however, if you take it as advertised you may get more than expected. The music was so loud we couldn't have a conversation at all, we were not expecting to get roped in to games which took away the chairs we were using and have a foam party on board. We had tried to avoid this, and there is no mention of it in…”

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