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Bodrum Blue Cruise

Last updated: August 2026 Read time: 3 min

Meeting point Departs Bodrum marina

Runs Daily day trips; multi-day cruises on set departure schedules

Duration 6–8 hours (day trip) or 3+ days (Blue Cruise)

Price from from $30 (day trip)

Group size Shared or private gulet, varies by operator

Booking Book several days ahead for multi-day cruises in peak season

Includes Lunch and swim stops (day trip); meals and cabin (multi-day)

Bodrum Blue Cruise — A Bodrum Blue Cruise is a multi-day sailing trip aboard a traditional wooden gulet along the Aegean and Turquoise coasts, stopping at secluded bays for swimming, with meals and overnight cabins included. Day-trip versions also run for visitors without the time for a multi-day sail.

Is a Bodrum Blue Cruise worth the money?

For visitors with the time, a multi-day Blue Cruise delivers a genuinely different Turkey experience — reaching coves and bays inaccessible by road, with the boat itself becoming the accommodation. It’s a real investment of both time and money compared to a single day trip, so it suits travelers building a Bodrum stay specifically around it rather than squeezing it into a broader multi-city itinerary. Day-trip gulet cruises, covering swimming stops along the coast in a single day with lunch included, offer a meaningfully cheaper, lower-commitment way to get a taste of the same experience — a reasonable alternative if a multi-day sail doesn’t fit your schedule or budget.

Source: Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

What should I know before booking?

Multi-day cruises range from 3 days to a week or more, typically with shared or private cabin options.
Day trips usually include lunch and several swimming stops, running 6-8 hours.
Book through an established operator rather than an unlicensed tout at the marina.
Pack reef-safe sunscreen and a hat; shade on deck is often limited.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

Day-trip gulet cruises typically run $30-60 per person for 6-8 hours including lunch. Multi-day Blue Cruises start around $150-250 per person per day depending on cabin type and season, for trips of 3 days or longer.

Where does it depart from and how do I get there?

Both day trips and multi-day cruises typically depart from Bodrum’s main marina, walkable from central Bodrum Town hotels.