Marmaris Boat Trips

Last updated: 22 October 202612 min read

A Marmaris boat trip is a day out on the water that leaves Marmaris Harbour at around 09:30–10:00 and returns between 16:30 and 17:00, with swim stops at Paradise Island (Cennet Adası) and the bays around it. The route usually continues to Aquarium Bay, Çiftlik, Kumlubük and Turunç. Andrea Yachting offers two options: shared trips priced per person, and private trips where the whole boat is yours. Below you'll find the route, times, how prices work and what to know before you go.

What is a Marmaris boat trip like?

A Marmaris boat trip is a day at sea among the islands and bays of Marmaris Bay and the coast to the south. The first stop is usually Paradise Island, close to the harbour, and the boat moves on from there to the bays around it.

A typical day has four parts:

1. Boarding at Marmaris Harbour in the morning and departure at around 09:30–10:00.
2. A swim stop at Paradise Island or a nearby bay before lunch.
3. Lunch on board, anchored in a bay.
4. Two or three more bays in the afternoon, then back to the harbour between 16:30 and 17:00.

Which Marmaris boat trip is right for you?

The most popular day trip from Marmaris Harbour is the Paradise Island route. On a private trip you plan the route with the captain and can add further stops such as Kumlubük and the ancient city of Amos.

To hire the whole boat for a full day, half day or sunset, see Marmaris boat hire. To spend a few nights on board, see the Marmaris blue cruise.

Shared or private boat trip?

On a shared trip you join other guests on the same boat and pay per person. On a private trip only your group is on board, and the price is set per boat.

Capacity, menu and facilities differ from boat to boat; each boat's details are on its own page.

For more on choosing between the two, read everything you need to know about boat rental in Turkey.

How are Marmaris boat trip prices set?

On a Marmaris boat trip, shared trips are priced per person and private trips per boat. The amount depends on the boat, the date and your group size. The current price is on each boat's card and page.

The main factors are:

• Boat: Its type, size and level of comfort.
• Route: Further stops such as Kumlubük and Amos take longer to reach than the bays around Paradise Island.
• Date: June to September is peak season; demand is lower in April, May and October.
• Group size: On a private trip the per-boat price is shared across your group, so the cost per person falls as the group grows.
• Food and drinks: The lunch and drinks package differs from boat to boat.
• Child price: Each boat sets its own; the age range and price are on the boat's page.

On most shared trips in Marmaris, lunch is included. On some boats certain drinks are part of the package, while on others drinks are bought from the boat's bar. Each boat's page lists exactly what's included.

Which bays does the Paradise Island route visit?

Day trips from Marmaris usually stop at Paradise Island, Phosphorus Cave, Aquarium Bay, Çiftlik, Kumlubük and Turunç. The captain decides the stops and their order on the day, depending on the wind and sea conditions.

1. Paradise Island (Cennet Adası): About 8 km from Marmaris and joined to the mainland by a narrow isthmus called Yalancı Boğaz. It's also known as the Nimara Peninsula. The remains of an ancient wall and a watchtower stand on its summit.
2. Phosphorus Cave (Fosforlu Mağara): A sea cave the boat approaches from the water; trips usually make a short photo stop here.
3. Aquarium Bay (Akvaryum Koyu): A bay with clear water, popular for snorkelling.
4. Çiftlik: A wide bay surrounded by pine forest, on the way towards Bozburun.
5. Kumlubük: A bay known for its long beach and clear water, about 6 nautical miles from Marmaris by sea.
6. Turunç: A small resort village; some trips tie up at the jetty here and give you a little free time.

A sample day:

Times and stops are examples; each boat's daily programme is on its own page.

For an overview of the coast's sailing areas, read our guide to yacht charter in Turkey.

Can you visit the ancient city of Amos by boat?

Yes. On a private trip the boat anchors at Kumlubük, and you can walk up to the ancient city of Amos in about half an hour. Amos stands on Hisar Burnu, within the boundaries of Turunç, about 20 km from Marmaris.

The site was settled from the 6th century BC, and its best-known building is a Hellenistic theatre that held about 1,000 people. The walk is uphill, so bring trainers, water and a hat. A walk to Amos isn't always part of a shared trip; check the boat's page.

What time does the trip leave, and from where?

Marmaris boat trips leave Marmaris Harbour at around 09:30–10:00 in the morning. Boats return to the same spot between 16:30 and 17:00; the exact departure time is in your booking.

Hotel pick-up varies by boat; whether it's offered, and at what time, is shown on the boat's page. Boats that leave from elsewhere, such as İçmeler, also list their departure point on their own page. Marmaris is 98 km from Dalaman Airport (DLM), about 1 hour 30 minutes by car.

What time is a sunset trip in Marmaris?

A sunset trip in Marmaris lasts about 3 hours, and the departure time is set by the time of sunset. In June and July the sun sets at around 20:27, and in October at around 18:32.

Times were calculated astronomically for Marmaris's coordinates; they're in Turkish time and may differ by ±2 minutes. The exact departure time is in your booking.

Good to know before you go

A small bag is enough for the day. Rules and facilities vary from boat to boat, so read the boat's page before you book.

• What to bring: Swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a hat, sunglasses, a change of clothes and some cash.
• Snorkelling: Bring your own set if you have one; the boat's page says whether equipment is on board.
• Drinks: Some boats don't allow drinks brought from outside; the boat's page sets out the rule.
• Amos walk: If it's on the programme, wear trainers and bring water.
• Seasickness: If you're prone to it, choose a larger boat and stay on deck in the fresh air.
• Route: The captain may change the stops depending on the weather and sea conditions.

When can you take a boat trip in Marmaris?

Day boat trips run in Marmaris from April to October, and the busiest months are June to September. Marmaris sits where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. In July and August the sea averages 24–25 °C in the Aegean and 27–28 °C in the Mediterranean.

Figures are MGM's 1970–2025 averages for the Aegean and the Mediterranean; they aren't measurements specific to Marmaris.

For longer trips, see the best time for a blue cruise in Turkey.

Sources: Turkish State Meteorological Service (MGM) sea temperature statistics (Aegean and Mediterranean), Wikipedia (Paradise Island), Küre Encyclopedia (Amos), Barbaros Yachting (Kumlubük), Hürriyet (Marmaris bays, 27 August 2012), Transfeero (Dalaman Airport distance); sunset times by astronomical calculation. Last updated: 22 October 2026 · By Andrea Yachting