Snorkeling in Bodrum's Aquarium Bay at Sunset with Dinner

Dinner arrives while you're still in the water watching colorful fish.

Snorkel in Bodrum's Aquarium bay, the most beautiful swimming spot on the Turkish Riviera, aboard a private motor yacht during a 3-hour sunset cruise with dinner included. You pick the departure time to match the best sunset, swim and snorkel at the bay (or Black Island or Rabbit Bay if wind direction changes it), and eat your chosen menu (fish, chicken or vegetarian) served by the yacht staff while you watch the light change over the water. Bring your own alcoholic beverages. The yacht has a refrigerator to keep them cold.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunset yacht tour with swimming and dinner

• Depart at best sunset time
• Swim and snorkel at Aquarium Bay
• Alternative swim at Black Island or Rabbit Bay
• Enjoy dinner on yacht
• Watch sunset and take photos

The experience

The yacht departs on a schedule timed to the sunset, so you're in the water during the golden hour when the light is sharpest for photos. The Aquarium is full of colorful fish. Snorkeling equipment is on board and included, so you can watch them up close without arranging anything separately. If the wind is wrong for the Aquarium, the crew takes you to Black Island or Rabbit Bay instead. Both are equally beautiful and equally full of fish.

Dinner happens while you're still anchored at the bay. You choose between fish, chicken or vegetarian when you book, and the yacht staff serves it as you float on the water. Soda, bottled water and fruit are included. You can bring wine, beer or spirits in your own bottles and use the onboard refrigerator to keep them cold. A stand-up paddle board and fishing rod are available if you want to try something besides snorkeling, and the crew speaks English throughout.

The whole experience runs 3 hours. Infants can come along (they sit on an adult's lap), and the activity suits all fitness levels. Public transportation options are nearby if you need to reach the departure point.

What’s included

• Snorkeling equipment.
• 3-hour private motor yacht rental.
• dinner with your choice of fish, chicken or vegetarian menu.
• soda, bottled water and fruit service.
• use of stand-up paddle board and fishing rod.
• English-speaking guide.
• yacht refrigerator for your own beverages.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Audio 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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Bodrum Private Tour

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, so you can follow the commentary and ask questions about the fish and the bays without a language barrier. Private transportation to the departure point is available as an add-on if you need it.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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 the whole time or do I have to get back on the yacht for dinner?

You snorkel at the Aquarium bay (or whichever bay the crew chooses based on wind), then return to the yacht where dinner is served. The swimming break and the meal both happen during the 3 hours, so you're not rushed. You have time in the water and time to eat and watch the sunset.

What if the Aquarium bay isn't good that day?

The crew watches the wind direction and takes you to Black Island or Rabbit Bay instead if conditions aren't right for the Aquarium. All three bays have colorful fish and are equally suitable for snorkeling.

Do I need to bring my own snorkel gear?

No. Snorkeling equipment is included on the yacht, so you can get in the water as soon as you arrive at the bay.

Can I bring my own alcohol?

Yes. You can bring wine, beer or spirits in your own bottles, and the yacht has a refrigerator to keep them cold while you're on board.

What menu options are there for dinner?

You choose between fish, chicken or vegetarian when you book. The yacht staff prepares and serves your choice while you're anchored at the bay.