Family-friendly Gulet Boat Cruise from Marmaris
Excursions & day trips

Family-friendly Gulet Boat Cruise from Marmaris

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 16 reviews
from
£50.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Relax on a family-friendly boat trip in a traditional wooden gulet
  • Drop anchor for a minimum of four swim stops in secluded bays
  • Keep the kids busy with lots of fun activities and games on board
  • Tuck into a freshly prepared lunch served on deck by the crew
  • Expert local guide with unrivalled knowledge of Turkey and its coast
What to expect

Destination: Relaxation. If your ideal day involves watching the scenery drift by while spending quality time with your loved ones, then this gulet yacht cruise fits the bill. Designed with families in mind, you'll spend the day at sea with no less than four swim stops, lunch, drinks and activities for the little ones included. Haluk, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘Traditional wooden schooners called gulets have been used for fishing and sponging around the Mediterranean since ancient times. Nowadays, they've become a popular way to show holidaymakers around the bays of the Aegean coast.'

Sun, sea, swimming and fun are the order of the day on this family cruise. There's plenty of time for swimming and snorkelling, as your captain will drop anchor a minimum of four times in the hidden bays and sheltered coves along this dazzling coastline. And if you join us on a Monday, you'll be treated to some free time to explore the resort of Turunç.

When you've worked up an appetite, a freshly prepared lunch will be served up on deck by the crew, alongside water and soft drinks at no extra charge. For any other extras, there's a bar on board, too. While you're busy relaxing and soaking up the scenery, the kids won't get bored either – there'll be activities and games to keep them busy between swim stops. It's a memorable family day out with sun-splashed holiday vibes written all over it.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Extra alcoholic drinks not included
  • Snorkelling equipment is not provided
  • Please note, the bar onboard is cash-only and does not accept card payments
  • Free time in Turunç only on Mondays
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring a towel
  • Subject to weather conditions
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Provider
TANTUR TURIZM SEYAHAT A.S
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 16 reviews from verified customers

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  • Nanna boat

    From United States of America - July 2024

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    The trip was amazing, we came away with our 4 year old granddaughter, not expecting to have any chill time to lay in the sun. But that's exactly what ...

  • Kelly

    From United States of America - June 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Best boat trip in marmaris, we have done this trip twice now and it just get better everything, the rep was lovely picked up and dropped off on time, ...

  • Phil

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Really friendly team on the boat and a real tasty lunch (even the fussy eater commented how nice it was). Swim stops were nicely spread through the da ...

  • Matt

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wendy and the staff were excellent, very enjoyable day out for the family

  • N/A

    From United Kingdom - August 2023

    Travelled with family

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Emma K

    From United States of America - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We thought it was great value for money, staff were all fab, enjoyed all 5 stops and plenty of time to snorkel and the lunch was lovely. Our kids aged ...

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