Blue Bays Cruise from Fethiye: No Loud Music, Max 40 Guests

Four bays, one quiet boat, lunch cooked on board

A six to seven hour cruise from Fethiye limited to 40 guests, departing at 10:30 AM with pickup from your accommodation. The boat visits Akvaryum Bay for snorkeling in water so clear it rivals a glass tank, Tarzan Bay with its rope swing into the sea, Turunç Pınarı where fresh water springs meet the forest, and Büyük Boncuklu Bay ringed in pine trees. Lunch (grilled chicken and fish with Mediterranean sides) is prepared on board. No loud music or foam parties interrupt the day.

Step-by-step itinerary

Relaxing cruise to blue bays

• Depart Fethiye Harbor at 10:30 AM
• Sail to Akvaryum Bay for swimming
• Visit Tarzan Bay and try rope swing
• Stop at Turunç Pınarı for tranquility
• Explore Büyük Boncuklu Bay and relax
• Enjoy freshly grilled lunch on board
• Return to Fethiye Harbor

The experience

Six to seven hours means you leave Fethiye Harbor at 10:30 AM and return by late afternoon, a pace that lets you spend real time at each stop instead of rushing between them. The boat holds 40 people maximum, half the usual capacity on Turkish Riviera cruises, so sunbeds stay available and the deck never feels crowded. You pick your own quiet corner or claim a shaded spot and stay there as long as you want.

The four bays are the draw. Akvaryum Bay earned its name honestly. The water clarity is so high you can watch fish and sea life without diving, just snorkeling in the shallows. Tarzan Bay has the famous rope swing that lets you launch yourself from the trees straight into the sea. It's the one moment of adrenaline in an otherwise calm day. Turunç Pınarı is accessible only by boat and fed by natural fresh water springs, so the water stays cool and the shoreline stays wild. Büyük Boncuklu Bay sits in a pine forest that comes down to the water's edge, turning the whole bay into a natural shelter. You swim, snorkel or float at each one. The guide decides the order based on wind and conditions.

Lunch arrives around midday, cooked on the boat itself: grilled chicken and fish, a Mediterranean buffet of seasonal salads and sides. The kitchen is small but the meal is real food, not the reheated platters some day boats serve. Drinks are not included, so bring cash or a card for coffee, beer or water from the onboard bar. Pickup happens from your accommodation or a central meeting point in Fethiye. The driver coordinates the time the night before.

What’s included

• Lunch with grilled fish and chicken, Mediterranean buffet and seasonal salads.
• pickup and drop-off from your accommodation or designated meeting point.
• access to all four bays with time to swim and snorkel at each one.
• a live guide in English or Turkish.

Before you book

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (4 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 40

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Chillax Travel

Is this one for you?With a maximum of 40 guests, this cruise suits anyone who wants to escape the packed party boats that dominate the Turkish coast: families, couples and solo travelers who value space and quiet over nightlife and crowds. The fixed 10:30 AM departure and six to seven hour duration fit a single day without eating into early morning or late evening plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

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.

What is Akvaryum Bay like for snorkeling?

Akvaryum Bay has water so clear it looks like a glass aquarium, letting you see fish and sea life while snorkeling in shallow water without needing to dive. The visibility is one of the best on the Turkish coast.

Is there shade on the boat?

Yes. With only 40 guests instead of the usual 80 or more, sunbeds and shaded areas stay available throughout the day, so you can find a comfortable spot to rest between swims.

What's included in the lunch?

Lunch includes freshly grilled chicken and fish cooked on board, a Mediterranean buffet with seasonal salads and sides. Drinks are not included. You can buy them from the onboard bar.

Does the boat play loud music?

No. The boat has no loud speakers or foam parties. Just the sound of the water and wind. It's built for relaxation, not nightlife.

How does pickup work?

Pickup is included from your accommodation in Fethiye or a central meeting point. The driver will contact you the evening before to confirm the time and location.