Our all-inclusive pirate boat tour from Bodrum is a lively daily excursion that mixes swimming in clear Aegean bays with music, dancing and a famous foam party on a pirate-style vessel. It is a carefree day tour for families, couples and groups of friends who want sea, sun and entertainment without organising a thing, as lunch and drinks are served on board all day long.
Cruise passengers docking in Bodrum can book the Pirate Boat Tour as a convenient Bodrum shore excursion during their port call. This shared tour suits cruise passengers with a full day in port; let us know your ship’s schedule and we will confirm the pickup point at the cruise terminal or offer a private alternative. Tell us how many hours your ship stays in port and we will confirm that the full programme fits comfortably. Just tell us the ship and the day it calls at Bodrum — we take care of the rest.
The Pirate Boat Tour is also arranged for visitors coming over from Kos, Kalymnos or Leros for the day. Catch the early ferry to Bodrum (from Kos the ferry takes 30 minutes; from Kalymnos the ferry takes about 1 hour; from Leros the ferry takes about 2 hours) and you will be back on the island the same evening. Our team welcomes you at the Bodrum ferry port and makes sure the day ends in time for your return crossing. For longer itineraries we check the ferry timetable first and confirm that the full programme fits your day. Please bring your passport and check the Turkish entry requirements for your nationality before travelling.
Karaada, or Black Island, rises just off the Bodrum peninsula and owes its dark volcanic rock to the geology of the Gulf of Gokova. Its best-known corner is the warm-water cave often linked to Cleopatra, where mineral-rich spring water seeps into the sea and the mud has long been said to soften the skin. Nearby, Meteor Puddle and Poyraz Cove offer bright blue water framed by rugged cliffs, while Tavsan Island (Rabbit Island) is a favourite anchorage for long, lazy swims.
Between the bays the crew keeps the mood high with music, games and the foam party that makes this Bodrum day trip so popular. You can join in or simply relax on the sun deck and watch the coastline drift past. This daily Bodrum tour departs in the late morning from Bodrum and/or Gumbet harbour, and transfers from and back to your hotel are included.
Practical notes: bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and a hat. Vegetarian, halal and meat options are available for lunch. This is a relaxed, self-guided cruise with an English-speaking crew, suitable for all ages.
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Bodrum Pirate Boat Cruise Programme Your day starts with a pickup from your hotel lobby in the morning, after which our representative escorts you to the harbour in an air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle. The pirate boat sets sail between 10:30 and 11:00 from Bodrum and/or Gumbet and heads first to Karaada (Black Island), where you can swim near the warm-water cave associated with Cleopatra. The route continues along the coast to Meteor Puddle and Poyraz Cove, two scenic spots with brilliant blue water, before the boat anchors off Tavsan Island for further swimming breaks. Lunch is served on board, and soft drinks as well as local alcoholic drinks are available throughout the cruise. As the afternoon goes on, the DJ and crew turn up the music and the much-loved foam party begins, while those who prefer a calmer pace can sunbathe on deck. In the late afternoon the boat returns to the harbour and you are transferred back to your hotel.
Bodrum → Bodrum Black → Cleopatra Cave
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