This Cleopatra Island boat trip from Marmaris is a full-day cruise across the Gulf of Gokova to Sedir Island and its golden beach. It combines swimming stops in two of the gulf's loveliest bays, a freshly prepared lunch on board and free time on the legendary golden beach and among the ruins of ancient Cedrae. Return hotel transfers from Marmaris are included, and the tour runs every day.
Cruise passengers docking in Marmaris can book the Cleopatra Island Boat Trip as a convenient Marmaris shore excursion during their port call. With a private vehicle and guide, the day is timed to your ship’s arrival and departure, so you can enjoy the sights without worrying about the all-aboard deadline. 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 Marmaris — we take care of the rest.
After an 08:30 pickup, you drive through the countryside to the village of Camli, where the excursion boat sets sail across the clear turquoise waters of the Gokova Gulf. The first swim is at Incekum Bay, known for its shallow, glassy water, followed by a second stop at Lacivert Bay, the Blue Bay, one of the most photogenic coves in the gulf. Lunch is served while the boat cruises along the coast, with wide views over the sea and the wooded shoreline.
The highlight is about two hours on Cleopatra Island, where the fine golden sand of Cleopatra Beach is said to have been shipped from Egypt for the queen herself. You can swim and snorkel in the calm sea, then walk to the ancient city of Cedrae to see its Roman amphitheatre, city walls and other ruins. After a relaxed cruise back to Camli harbour, the transfer returns you to Marmaris, rounding off one of the best day trips from Marmaris for families, couples and nature lovers.
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Cleopatra Island Boat Trip Programme At around 08:30 you are collected from your hotel in Marmaris and driven in an air-conditioned vehicle through the scenic countryside to Camli, the small village whose harbour is the departure point of the cruise. Once on board, the boat sets out across the Gokova Gulf, famous for its turquoise water, hidden coves and pine-covered shores. The first swimming stop is Incekum Bay, where the shallow, crystal-clear water is perfect for swimming, snorkelling or simply floating in the sun. The cruise continues to Lacivert Bay, also called Blue Bay, a picturesque inlet with deep blue water and dramatic coastal scenery, where you can dive in again or relax on deck. A freshly prepared lunch is served on board as the boat follows the coastline. In the early afternoon you reach Cleopatra Island, also known as Sedir Island, for roughly two hours of free time. Relax on Cleopatra Beach with its famous golden sand, believed to have been brought from Egypt for Queen Cleopatra, swim and snorkel in the calm sea, and explore the remains of the ancient city of Cedrae, including its well-preserved Roman amphitheatre and city walls. Afterwards the boat cruises back across the gulf to Camli harbour, where your vehicle waits to take you back to your hotel in Marmaris.
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