Bodrum boat tour to Orak Island: Swim in five bays

Orak Island swimming tour with floating drinks and fruit table in turquoise water

A full-day boat tour from Bodrum to Orak Island and surrounding bays, departing at 11:30 and returning at 17:30. The modern twin-engine yacht covers the 8 nautical miles to Orak Island faster than most boats, so you visit up to five locations instead of two or three. Lunch is included. Swimming and snorkeling happen at each stop. A live English or Turkish-speaking guide is on board.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Black Island1h
2. Orak Island2h

Bodrum boat tour and swimming

• Depart from Bodrum
• Visit Meteor Hole
• Explore Black Island and mud bath
• Swim and snorkel at Rabbit Bay
• Spend two hours at Orak Island
• Enjoy lunch on board
• Return to Bodrum

The experience

The boat leaves Bodrum at 11:30 and heads straight for Orak Island, arriving in under an hour. Once there, you get roughly two hours in the water: long enough to swim in the soft white sand shallows, snorkel the reefs, and actually rest. When conditions allow, the crew anchors a floating table in the sea so you can float and sip drinks without leaving the water. Meteor Bay and Black Island, both stops on the route, offer different water colors and depths. Black Island has a thermal spring inside a cave that visitors wade into for the mineral-rich warmth.

Lunch arrives on deck while you're anchored, so you eat between swims rather than sitting in a restaurant. The schedule builds in a full hour at Rabbit Bay for snorkeling and another hour at a smaller bay, so the day is not a series of quick photo stops. The crew speaks English and Turkish, and they manage the timing so the boat returns to Bodrum by 17:30. Families with infants can bring a pram. The boat is suitable for all fitness levels, though it is not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health.

What’s included

• Lunch.
• swimming and snorkeling at up to five bays.
• a live guide in English or Turkish.
• comfortable sunbeds on deck for rest between swims.
• access to the floating table experience at Orak Island when conditions permit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (7 and older) · Child (under 7)

GroupUp to 80

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Yacht Tours Bodrum

Is this one for you?The boat's speed means you spend less time traveling and more time in the water, so the tour fits travelers who want to visit multiple bays and swim at each one rather than spend most of the day on the move. The two-hour stay at Orak Island itself is longer than most tours offer, which suits anyone who wants to actually relax in the water instead of rushing through.

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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 (under 7).

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 is Orak Island from Bodrum, and how long does the boat take to get there?

Orak Island sits 8 nautical miles from Bodrum. The twin-engine yacht reaches it in under an hour, which is faster than most boats on the route, leaving more time for swimming and exploring the other bays.

What exactly happens at Orak Island during the tour?

You spend approximately two hours at Orak Island swimming in turquoise water and walking on white sand. When sea conditions allow, the crew sets up a floating table in the water so you can relax and enjoy drinks and fresh fruit without leaving the sea.

Does the tour visit any other islands or bays besides Orak Island?

Yes. The route includes Meteor Bay, Black Island (also called Karaada), and Rabbit Bay. Black Island has a thermal spring inside a cave where visitors can experience the warm, mineral-rich water. Each stop includes time for swimming or snorkeling.

Is lunch included, and when do you eat?

Lunch is included and served on deck while the boat is anchored at one of the bays, so you eat between swims rather than at a fixed restaurant time.