Cesme Islands & Bays Boat Trip from Cesme – Aquarium Bay & BBQ Lunch

Cesme Boat Trip: Aquarium Bay, Donkey Island and a BBQ Lunch on Board

This Cesme islands and bays boat trip is a full day tour on the clear waters of the Cesme Peninsula, combining swimming stops in sheltered coves with a barbecue lunch served on deck. Departing from Cesme, it is a relaxed daily excursion for families, couples and friends who want a day of sea, sun and island scenery on the Aegean coast.

Day Trip to Çeşme from the Greek Islands (Chios)

The Cesme Islands & Bays Boat Trip is also arranged for visitors coming over from Chios for the day. Catch the early ferry to Çeşme (from Chios the ferry takes 20 minutes) and you will be back on the island the same evening. Our team welcomes you at the Çeşme 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.

• A swim of about one hour in Aquarium Bay, where visibility exceeds 20 metres
• Barbecue lunch on deck: fish or chicken from the grill, pasta and fresh salads
• A stop at the pier of Donkey Island, also called Goni
• Two further swim stops chosen daily from Paradise Island, Coral Island, Macri Island and Winter Bay
• A reserved sun lounger for each guest on a four-deck boat with music by a DJ
• Optional return transfer from hotels in Cesme and Alacati

Aquarium Bay owes its name to its exceptionally transparent water, which lets you watch the sea floor and fish from the surface, so bring a mask if you have one. Donkey Island, known locally as Goni, is a small, undeveloped island where the boat ties up at a pier; you can walk ashore to enjoy the landscape or swim off the beach. The third and fourth stops depend on the wind and sea that day, with the captain choosing two of Winter Bay, Macri Island, Coral Island and Paradise Island to find the calmest and clearest water.

The boat has four decks: the lowest is used for lunch and as a shaded rest area, while the upper decks hold the sun loungers. Life jackets and life rings are on board for non-swimmers, and showers, changing cabins and toilets are available all day. Drinks and snacks can be bought on board. Pack swimwear, a towel, sunglasses, sunscreen and snorkelling gear for this Cesme day trip. You can choose the transfer option from Cesme and Alacati or meet the boat at the dock, which makes this daily boat tour from Cesme easy to fit into any beach holiday.