Oludeniz Pirate Boat Tour: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley, Lunch

Pirate-themed boat tour with live music and shaded decks for a fun swim day

A full-day pirate-themed boat tour departing from Oludeniz at 10am, visiting Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley, Camel Beach and Soguksu Bay with four swimming stops, lunch and onboard entertainment. The boat carries sunbeds and shaded areas. Lunch (chicken, meatballs, pasta and salad) is included. Duration runs 7 to 8 hours. Suitable for all fitness levels and families with infants.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Butterfly Valley1h
2. Kayakoy2h

Pirate boat trip with swim stops

• Meet guests at Belcekız beach
• Visit Blue Cave and see blue waters
• Sail to Butterfly Valley
• Lunch and camel rides at Camel Beach
• Swim in cold waters at Soguksu Bay
• Return to starting point

The experience

You board at Belcekiz Beach at 10am and head straight for Blue Cave, where the water shifts through shades of green and blue as you approach the rock formations. The cave is your first swim stop, and the crew gives you time to wade in and float. From there the boat sails to Butterfly Valley, a sheltered cove where dozens of butterfly species drift through the air above the water. You swim here too, in the calm bay below the cliffs.

Lunch happens at Camel Beach, where the water is warm and shallow. The meal is served onboard: chicken or meatballs, pasta, salad and bread. If you want to ride a camel on the beach itself, the crew can arrange it. If not, you stay in the water or rest on a sunbed. After lunch you head for Soguksu Bay, where cold water flows down from the rocks above: a sharp contrast to the warm bay you just left. The final swim stop is here, and then the boat turns back toward Belcekiz Beach, where you arrive in late afternoon.

The pirate theme runs through the day as onboard music and entertainment. Nothing heavy, just the atmosphere the boat creates. Shaded areas and sunbeds mean you are not baking on deck between swims, and the crew handles all the logistics of moving between stops. No hotel pickup is included, but Belcekiz Beach is accessible by local transport from Oludeniz town.

What’s included

• Full-day pirate-themed boat tour with four swimming stops.
• lunch onboard (chicken or meatballs, pasta, salad and bread).
• onboard music and entertainment.
• sunbeds and shaded areas on the boat.
• access to Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley, Camel Beach and Soguksu Bay.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (3 to 5 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 60

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 12 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sultanahmet Old City Travel Turizm Organizasyon

Is this one for you?The boat's entertainment and shaded layout suit families and groups who want the day structured for them. You show up at 10am and the crew handles the route, the swims and the meal. If you prefer a quieter, more independent boat experience or need hotel pickup included, look for a standard tour instead.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 5 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What time does the boat leave Oludeniz and when do we get back?

The boat departs Belcekiz Beach at 10am and returns in late afternoon after the final swim stop at Soguksu Bay, making the full day run 7 to 8 hours on the water.

Can I swim at every stop, or are some just for looking?

You swim at all four main stops: Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley, Camel Beach and Soguksu Bay. Each one gives you time in the water, though you can stay on deck if you prefer.

What is Butterfly Valley actually like when we get there?

Butterfly Valley is a sheltered cove below tall cliffs where butterfly species live year-round. You see them in the air above the water during the swim stop, and the bay itself is calm and clear for swimming.

Is lunch included, and what if I have dietary restrictions?

Lunch is included and served onboard: chicken or meatballs, pasta, salad and bread. Drinks are not included, so bring money if you want to buy water or soft drinks onboard.

Do I need to be fit or experienced to join this tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the boat has shaded areas and sunbeds so you can rest between swims. Specialized infant seats are available if you are traveling with a baby.