Aegean Islands boat trip from Marmaris with swimming and lunch

Swim in crystal water, walk a sandbar, and eat lunch on the boat

An all-day boat tour from Marmaris to the Aegean islands with hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch and soft drinks included. You swim at two bays, visit a monastery, and walk out 600 metres into the sea at Kizkumu Beach where the water stays shallow. The tour runs daily and takes about eight hours from pickup to return.

Step-by-step itinerary

Aegean Islands Boat Trip from Marmaris

• Hotel pickup at 09:30
• Travel to Orhaniye village
• Board boat and meet crew
• Stop at Turquoise Bay for swimming
• Visit hidden Camelia Bay
• Swim and photograph monastery remains
• Boat sail to Selimiye village
• Lunch in Selimiye village
• Visit Kizkumu Beach and walk in sea
• Relax on boat
• Return to Marmaris port by bus

The experience

The boat leaves Orhaniye village at 10:30 after hotel pickup and a short drive to Hisaronu. Your first stop is Turquoise Bay for a swimming break in clear water, then Camelia Bay where you can take photographs and swim again. The boat then sails to the remains of a monastery (another chance to swim and explore) before heading to Selimiye village where lunch is served onboard.

After lunch, the tour reaches Kizkumu Beach, where the gulf floor stays so shallow you can walk out 600 metres without the water reaching your knees. This is the defining moment of the day: a walk into the sea that feels like walking on land. You have time to explore the beach and wade out as far as you want before returning to the boat for the journey back to Marmaris, arriving around 5:30 p.m.

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off, transportation to the boat, lunch, bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea, and entrance fees. A guide speaks English or Russian throughout the day. Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and camera. Snorkeling gear is optional.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off.
• transport to Orhaniye.
• lunch onboard.
• bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea.
• entrance fees.
• English or Russian-speaking guide throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:45Last departure this season: 30 Oct

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish and Russian

Audio guideEnglish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kemer Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want a full day on the water with multiple swimming stops and the chance to walk far out into shallow sea at Kizkumu Beach. The eight-hour commitment and fixed daily schedule suit travelers who can spend most of a day away from Marmaris and prefer not to arrange their own boat or transport.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How far can you actually walk into the sea at Kizkumu Beach?

Kizkumu Beach has a sandbar where you can walk out 600 metres into the sea without the water going above your knees, making it unusual for swimming and wading.

What time does the boat tour start and when do you get back?

Hotel pickup is around 9:30 a.m., the boat departs Orhaniye at 10:30 a.m., and you return to Marmaris around 5:30 p.m., making it a full eight-hour day.

Is lunch included in the price?

Yes, lunch is served onboard at Selimiye village, along with bottled water, soft drinks, coffee and tea.

Where does the boat pick you up?

The tour includes hotel pickup from your accommodation in Marmaris or nearby areas, with transport to Orhaniye village where you board the boat.

How many swimming stops are there?

There are three main swimming breaks: Turquoise Bay, Camelia Bay, and at the monastery ruins, plus time to wade at Kizkumu Beach.