The Mediterranean · ISLAND HOPPING TRIPS IN TURKEY
Good island hopping trips in Turkey fill up weeks ahead in high season and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each fare covers and how they differ.
Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat tour, with clear water, three swimming stops, lunch, hotel pickup, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE. NO BAD WORDS, GREAT GUIDE AND BEAUTIFUL EXPERIENCE, WORTH EVERY PENNY”
Review of Antalya’s Suluada boat trip, with hotel pickup, turquoise bays, onboard lunch, practical tips, costs, and honest drawbacks.
“Great fun and boat tour. Must do if you are in Antalya”
Review of Bodrum’s Orak Island boat trip, with four swim stops, lunch, Turkish tea, snorkeling, pricing, tips, and practical advice.
“Excellent from start to finish! 4 stops with lunch and afternoon tea. The staff were amazing, friendly and had great banter! You purchase drinks on board (with cash). Great value. The stops were beautiful! A lovely day out.”
Review of the Suluada Island boat trip from Antalya or Kemer, with clear-water swims, lunch, transport tips, costs, and practical advice.
“Very good, went for my birthday and had a lovely scenic ride to the island and back, spent some time at the beach and got some lovely photos taken by the photographer on board. I didn’t quite enjoy the lunch but the experience was absolutely amazing.”
Review the Bodrum Orak Island boat tour, with turquoise swim stops, BBQ lunch, practical tips, pricing, and honest drawbacks.
“What an amazing day. Staff were so helpful, the young girl working was amazing with my little daughter who was nervous. Food was perfect for even fussy eaters too. Brilliant day.”
Review of Side’s $24 Dolphin Island boat trip, with hotel pickup, swim stops, lunch, soft drinks, sightseeing, and family entertainment.
“excellent value for money. A full day out on a boat, crew helpful and informative. The trip to dolphin Island was long, but stops along the way. the kids loved the foam party in the afternoon. food was fresh, hot chicken along with potato, salad and bread. many thanks”
Review of Side’s nine-hour Dolphin Island boat tour, with swimming, lunch, foam party, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“We booked boat trip for two adults and two children. Booked at 4 pm and at 6 pm same day we were contacted about our pick up time. Transfer was 10 out of 10, no issues at all arrived at the time and straight back to hotel after tour. Boat is nice, spacious. Food was lovely. At arrival they offer choice for lunch like fish or chicken with rice and salad, we all enjoyed meal in the boat. Trip was well organised with some activities for children and foam party with great music. I would recommend this tour for my friends and family!”
Review of Side’s $26 dolphin cruise with river views, swimming stops, lunch, turtles, dolphins, and a lively foam party.
“We had a great day, wee would definitely recommend this trip, 4 swim stops, foam party and we got to see dolphins”
Review of Bodrum’s Orak Island boat trip, with turquoise bays, lunch, swim stops, practical tips, costs, crowds, and who should book.
“If you don't know how to swim, this is not for you. Description does not advise that boat does not pull up to shore. Food was good. Breeze was nice”
Review of Kas’s 8-hour Kekova boat tour, with clear-water swims, Simena Castle, the Sunken City, lunch, costs, and practical tips.
“Brilliant day out on the islands! Food was great, boat and general facilities were well maintained, swimming locations were stunning.”
Review of the Suluada boat trip from Antalya, Kemer, and Belek, with turquoise swimming stops, lunch, transfers, and sunset options.
“The islands were gorgeous. The ride out was so smooth and the captains drove those big boats very well. We had 45 minutes of swimming at both islands. The food was definitely NOT good. But they had drinks and chips available for purchase. You can also bring snacks! The other downside was that our boat water system broke mid way through the trip. The toilets were broken and we couldn’t even rinse off from the second swim. We didn’t use the bus transfer service. We had a taxi take us there and wait for us. Which I highly recommend because there aren’t many taxis there if you are doing the…”
Cruise from Bodrum to Orak Island with four swim stops, local lunch, clear water, friendly crew, and excellent value for a full day at sea.
“It was a pleasant boat tour. The boat is slightly smaller than the classic ones, so it looks a little more exclusive. The crew is nice, too. The approached bathing spots are very nice. Anyone in Bodrum should take this boat tour.Auto-translated”
Review of the Turkish Maldives boat trip from Antalya to Suluada, with swimming stops, lunch, transport, costs, crowds, and practical tips.
“Brilliant! The owners of the boat were amazing and very accommodating towards everyone. We would highly recommend to anyone. Bus was 10 mins early but still waited for us until 7am which was our scheduled time. Stop off for food was lovely and cheap. Lunch was provided on boat, fresh fruit, Turkish tea and biscuits. Very friendly and welcoming!”
Review of Side’s Dolphin Island cruise with swim stops, lunch, soft drinks, hotel pickup, and honest advice about dolphin sightings.
“Het schip kan wel een opknapbeurt gebruiken……verder was de laatste stop niet meer zo fijn. Duurde te lang. Het eten was prima. Ook de zwemstops prima. Dolfijnen en schildpadden waren ver te zoeken en er werd ook niet over gesproken”
Review of Bodrum’s Orak Island boat trip, with clear-water swim stops, lunch, castle views, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“It was a day filled with heaps of fun. The food was amazing. Would definitely recommend.”
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