Snorkeling in Bodrum: Private Gulet Cruise with Lunch

Four coves, a private boat, snorkeling gear and a cooked lunch on the water

A private gulet cruise from Bodrum takes your group to four Mediterranean bays for snorkeling, swimming and sunbathing, with a freshly cooked lunch served on board and snorkeling equipment included. The boat operates with a live guide in English, German or Turkish, and cold beverages stay available throughout the day. Children from age one are welcome.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private gulet cruise with swimming and lunch

• Board private gulet yacht
• Visit three coves at Black Island
• Swim, snorkel, and sunbathe at Black Island
• Visit Aquarium Bay
• Swim and snorkel with colorful fishes
• Enjoy freshly cooked Mediterranean lunch on board
• Relax with cold beverages on yacht

The experience

The day runs between three and seven hours depending on how long you want to stay on the water. You board a private yacht (no other groups, just your party), and head out to Black Island, where three separate coves let you choose your pace: snorkel in the clear Mediterranean water, swim, sunbathe on deck or sit in the shade. The boat carries all the snorkeling gear you need, so you don't pack your own.

A stop at Aquarium Bay puts you in water thick with colorful fish, where snorkeling means watching them move around you rather than hunting for them elsewhere. Between the bays, the crew serves a freshly cooked lunch on board, with coffee and tea available anytime and cold drinks throughout the day. The water clarity here is typical for the Turkish Riviera. The kind that makes the fish visible from the surface.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• lunch cooked on board.
• cold drinks and beverages throughout the day.
• coffee and tea.
• use of the private gulet for your group only.
• live guide in your chosen language.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 13:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (1 to 11 years)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German 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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bodrum Xanthos Yachting

Is this one for you?The boat picks up from Bodrum, so if you don't have a car or are staying elsewhere on the coast, you skip the drive to a beach club or the hunt for a public launch point. A private gulet means your group sets the rhythm (stay longer at a bay you love or move on when you're ready) without waiting for other passengers.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (1 to 11 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.

Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?

Yes. The boat provides all the snorkeling equipment and the guide is there to help you get comfortable in the water. Snorkeling at Black Island's coves and Aquarium Bay suits all fitness levels, and you can also just swim or rest on deck if you prefer.

What happens at Black Island?

Black Island has three different coves where you stop to snorkel, swim or sunbathe. The water is clear and shallow in the bays, and you can spend as much time as you want at each one before the boat moves to the next.

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

Yes, a freshly cooked lunch is served on board. Cold drinks and beverages stay available all day. Mention any dietary requirements when you book so the crew can prepare accordingly.

How many people can fit on the gulet?

The boat is private for your group only, so it's just your party on board. The exact capacity depends on your group size, but the boat is set up so everyone has space to move around, snorkel and relax.