Snorkeling in Bodrum: Private Yacht with Lunch

Six hours anchored in three bays: snorkel, swim, paddle board, fish, or simply rest on deck between lunch and the next stop.

A private motor yacht carries your group through Bodrum's most beautiful bays for a full day of snorkeling, swimming and water activities. You board the Sunseeker yacht, visit Red Bay and two other anchorages, and choose how to spend each stop: snorkel with provided gear, paddle board, fish, or sunbathe on the deck. Lunch, soft drinks, fruit, tea and coffee come onboard. The captain and crew manage the boat and the day. The experience is private to your group only, with a live English, Russian or Turkish-speaking guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury yacht tour and water activities

• Admire Red Bay's turquoise waters
• Enjoy onboard lunch and swim
• Snorkel, paddle board, and fish
• Relax on deck and enjoy scenery

The experience

The yacht picks you up from your Bodrum hotel or a central meeting point and heads out to the peninsula's clearest waters. Red Bay is the first stop (turquoise and shallow enough to see the seafloor), where you anchor for a swim and your first look at what's below. The crew sets out snorkeling gear, a paddle board, and fishing rods, so you can move between activities or stay in one. Some people spend the whole stop in the water. Others prefer the sunbeds on deck with a view.

Lunch arrives mid-day, freshly prepared onboard: grilled fish, chicken or meatballs, salad, Turkish mezes, seasonal fruit, soft drinks, tea and coffee. You eat on deck between the second and third anchorages. The crew refills water bottles and clears plates while you decide what the afternoon holds: another snorkel session, paddle boarding in shallower water, or simply watching the coastline from a lounger. Life jackets are provided and required for anyone in the water.

The boat returns to your hotel or the meeting point after six hours. No planning required for transport, no decisions about where to stop or how long to stay. The captain knows the bays and the crew anticipates what you need. If you're arriving in Bodrum without a rental car or staying in town away from the beaches, this is how you reach the water and the snorkeling without arranging anything yourself.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment, paddle board and fishing rods.
• life jackets.
• lunch with fish, chicken or meatballs, salad, mezes and seasonal fruit.
• soft drinks, bottled water, Turkish tea and coffee.
• music onboard.
• swimming stops at Red Bay and two other Bodrum bays.
• hotel pickup or central meeting point transfer.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Senior (110 and older) · Youth (4 to 5 years): free · Child (2 to 3 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Russian 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.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Yacht Tours Bodrum

Is this one for you?Book this if you're arriving in Bodrum without a car or staying in town away from the beaches. The yacht handles transport and all the stops, so you spend the day in the water instead of arranging logistics. The private boat means your group sets the pace and chooses which activities to try at each anchorage, without waiting for other passengers or following a fixed schedule between stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 5 years): free; Child (2 to 3 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

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

Yes. The crew provides all snorkeling equipment and can show you how to use it. You're in shallow, clear water at anchored stops, so you can practice in the bay before going deeper, and you can stay on deck if you prefer not to enter the water at all.

What's the water like for snorkeling in Bodrum?

The bays on the Bodrum Peninsula stay shallow and clear enough to see the seafloor and marine life from the surface. Red Bay and the other stops are protected anchorages, so the water is calm and visibility is good on most days.

Is the yacht private to my group, or will there be other people?

The Sunseeker yacht is private to your group only. No other bookings share the boat or the stops on the same day.

What if I don't want to snorkel the whole time?

You choose how to spend each stop. Paddle boarding, fishing, and sunbathing on the spacious deck are all included, and the crew can anchor for as long as you want at each bay. Many guests mix snorkeling with deck time and lunch.

How do I get to the boat if I don't have a car?

Hotel pickup is included from most Bodrum accommodations. If you're staying outside the usual pickup zone, a central meeting point near the marina is available. Confirm your location when you book.