Bodrum Private Gulet Cruise: 4 Bays, Swim & Lunch

Four Bays in One Morning: What a Private Gulet Cruise Around Bodrum Actually Looks Like

You board a private gulet at Bodrum port and spend the day anchored at four swimming spots around Black Island, including Cleopatra Cave and the meteor hole. Lunch and water are included. You choose your departure time and how long to linger at each bay. The boat returns by early evening, or later if you arrange it in advance.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private gulet cruise with swimming stops

• Depart from Bodrum port
• Stop at Cleopatra Cave hot spring
• Visit Meteor Hole
• Swim and sunbathe at Poyraz Bay
• Swim and sunbathe at Rabbit Bay
• Enjoy delicious lunch on board
• Return to Bodrum port

The experience

What happens if you skip the crowded group boats and rent a gulet just for yourself? The answer starts at Bodrum port between 10:30 and 17:30. You choose the time, and the boat adjusts around it. The gulet heads out to Black Island first, where Cleopatra's Cave sits with hot spring water still warm enough to notice. You swim there, or you don't. The guide doesn't rush. After that comes the meteor hole, then Poyraz Bay, then Rabbit Bay. Four stops where the water is clear enough that you see the bottom, and the only sound is people deciding whether to jump in again.

Lunch arrives around midday, cooked on board: fish, meatball, or chicken, served with macaroni and salad. Drinks cost extra, but you can bring your own. Most people do, and the crew doesn't mind. The private gulet cruise means you're not eating at the same time as forty other tourists, or waiting for a kitchen that's overwhelmed. You eat when the boat is anchored in a bay you picked, or when you're hungry. The boat idles there for as long as you want to stay.

The whole day runs seven hours if you take the standard window, but you can shift the departure earlier (9:00, 10:00, 11:00), or stay out longer if the afternoon light is still good. Bottled water and coffee come with the package. Snorkelling happens at most stops. Sunbathing happens everywhere. The boat visits 4–5 different bays depending on the day and what you want to see, so no two trips are quite the same.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel or port pickup (public transport is nearby), the private gulet boat, visits to four swimming bays around Black Island including Cleopatra Cave and the meteor hole, bottled water throughout the day, lunch with your choice of fish, meatball, or chicken served with macaroni and salad, and coffee or tea.
• Drinks beyond water and tea are extra.
• You can bring your own beverages on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day9 departure times: the first at 08:30, the last at 12:30

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (under 12)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

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.

Prices and times updated 11 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Onelli Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to control the pace and timing of a Bodrum boat day without coordinating transport, tickets, or a group schedule. The private gulet means you anchor as long as you want at each bay and eat lunch on your own time.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 12).

Can I change the departure time on a private gulet cruise from Bodrum?

Yes. Standard times are 10:30–17:30, but you can depart at 9:00, 10:00, or 11:00 instead, and adjust the return time accordingly since it's a private tour.

What's included in the lunch on the Bodrum gulet cruise?

Lunch includes a choice of fish, meatball, or chicken served with macaroni and salad. Drinks are extra, but you're welcome to bring your own.

How many swimming stops does the gulet visit?

The boat stops at 4–5 different bays and beaches. Main stops include Cleopatra Cave on Black Island, the meteor hole, Poyraz Bay, and Rabbit Bay.

Is snorkelling included on the private gulet cruise?

Snorkelling is available at most stops. You can swim and snorkel as much as you want during the day.

What's the group size on a private gulet cruise?

It's a private tour, so the boat is yours. Group size depends on how many people you bring.

How long is the Bodrum gulet cruise?

The standard day runs 7 hours (10:30–17:30), but you can adjust both the start and end time when you book.

Do I need to bring anything on the gulet cruise?

Bottled water, coffee, and tea are provided. Bring your own drinks if you prefer, swimwear, sunscreen, and a towel.