Bodrum is much more than its town centre and marina. The peninsula is surrounded
by islands, hidden coves, clear-water swimming spots and small coastal communities,
while longer routes continue into the Gulf of Gökova and the Gulf of Hisarönü.
This guide brings together practical information about the places you can visit,
where to swim, how to reach different bays, what to expect at sea and how the
different parts of the Bodrum coastline connect.
Bays & Islands
Swimming Spots
A Day at Sea
Blue Cruise
Some of Bodrum’s most memorable places are best understood from the water.
These guides explain what each island or bay is like, why people visit,
how it is reached and what to expect when you arrive.
Discover one of Bodrum’s best-known clear-water swimming destinations,
including how to get there, snorkelling, season and practical visitor information.
Learn about Karaada, also known as Black Island, its bays,
swimming areas and position just outside Bodrum.
A guide to one of the Bodrum area’s popular clear-water
swimming stops and how it fits into a day at sea.
Explore Cennet Bay on the northern side of the Bodrum Peninsula,
a useful stop for cruises departing from the Torba area.
Learn about Poyraz Bay, its swimming conditions and why
it appears in sea routes around the Bodrum area.
Discover Salih Island between Bodrum and the northern side
of the peninsula and the waters surrounding it.
Sea temperature, wind, visibility and the time of year can completely
change a day on the water. These practical guides are designed to help
you choose the right time and understand what conditions may be like.
A day at sea with children involves different considerations:
shade, swimming ability, meals, life jackets, indoor areas,
sea conditions and the length of the program all matter.
Our family guide covers the practical questions parents usually ask
before going out on the water.
Weekly cruising opens up a much larger part of the Aegean.
From Bodrum, traditional Blue Cruise routes can continue into the Gulf of Gökova
or along the Datça Peninsula and Gulf of Hisarönü.
Daily programs stay relatively close to the departure area so that
there is enough time for swimming, lunch and relaxing rather than
spending the entire day travelling between distant locations.
A weekly cruise allows you to sleep onboard and continue from bay to bay,
making areas such as Gökova, Datça and Hisarönü practical parts of the journey.
If you have already researched the places you would like to see,
our practical charter pages explain the available yachts,
example routes and current pricing.
Our aim is to build a useful guide to the maritime side of Bodrum:
where places are located, what the water and coastline are like,
how different areas are reached and what visitors should know before going.
Routes and conditions at sea are never completely fixed.
Weather, wind, season, departure point and the type of boat can all affect
what is practical on a particular day, so individual guides should be used
as planning information rather than a guaranteed sailing program.
Send us your preferred date, number of guests and where you are staying in Bodrum.
We can help you understand which yacht and route best fits your plans.
Tell us your date, group size and where you are staying in Bodrum. We will recommend the most suitable available option.
