The 8 Best BBQ Boat Trips in Türkiye

1.Boat Trip with Unlimited Drinks and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 833 reviews · 6 hours · from $24Our pick

Sail from Marmaris on the three-deck Memories boat, stopping at Aquarium Bay, Phosphorous Cave, Turunc, and other clear-water coves. You get several swim breaks, chicken, pasta, and salad, plus unlimited soft drinks or alcohol depending on your booking. Eric handles reservations, while Murad and the English-speaking crew keep the day moving.

“Brilliant day out on the water. Was picked up at my hotel via minibus first. Set sail at 10am. Staff are friendly and attentive. Good atmosphere on board and drink as much as you want. 2 swimming stops and a tasty lunch and then disembark for an hour in Turunc. After this, 1 more swim before returning to Marmaris for 4pm and return to hotel.”

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2.Dolphin Island Boat Tour with BBQ & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 474 reviews · from $27

Join Seven Tours for a nine-hour sail from Side along the Manavgat River, Bosphorus, Dolphin Island, and Karaburun Bay. Choose grilled chicken or fish with rice and salad, swim three times, and dance to a live DJ at the foam party. English and German guides, hotel pickup, and life vests are included.

“Really nice activity for the whole family Very nice hosts in the boat”

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3.Catamaran Boat Tour with Snorkeling and BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 270 reviews · from $23Best value

Spend five hours sailing from Alanya Harbor past Cleopatra Beach, Alanya Castle, and the Red Tower. You’ll visit Pirates, Lover’s, and Phosphorus caves, stop three or four times for swimming, and eat lunch on board. Guides speak English, Turkish, and German. Bring your own snorkel gear, since none is provided.

“Lovely day out with some proper characters. Suitable for all but make sure you’re not someone that struggles with motion sickness or you might struggle. A lovely way to break up the holiday without having to break the bank though”

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4.Full Day Boat Trip around Cesme with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 208 reviews · 11 hours · from $89

Leave Izmir by Volkswagen van for a full day on the Cesme coast. The boat stops at Aquarium Bay, Donkey Island, and several other coves for swimming and snorkeling, with fish or chicken, salad, and pasta served onboard. English-speaking support is available, and drivers such as Okan have earned praise for making the long transfer easy.

“It was a beautiful day on the water. The company was amenable to move the pick up closer to our hotel (note you are not picked up at your hotel but rather central meeting points), and it was a comfortable ride to Cesme. The boat started at 11 and ended close to 630. The water was cold but refreshing. There was live entertainment at one point and dance music throughout. We had 4 swimming stops, lasting 45 min to one hour each time. The rides in between the islands weren’t too long. I think it worked to split them up as most people wanted a break after close to an…”

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5.Pirate Boat Tour w/ BBQ & Foam Party

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 160 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $29

Spend 6 to 7 hours aboard the Sword Lion, cruising Alanya’s peninsula with English or German-speaking crew. See the Red Tower, Old Shipyard, and castle from the water, visit Pirates’ Cave, Lovers’ Cave, and Phosphorus Cave, swim near Cleopatra Beach, eat a BBQ lunch, and finish with music and a foam party.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience. The hosts made sure everyone was happy and well looked after. We was a group of 15 one person with disabilities but this did not stop us having a good time. Our whole party had smiles all round. Thank you 😊”

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6.Islands and Bays Boat Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 117 reviews · 8 hours · from $71

Join Çeşme Poseidon for an eight-hour boat day from Cesme or Alacati. You’ll visit Aquarium Bay, Donkey Island, and two weather-selected stops, with swimming, snorkeling, paddleboarding, a BBQ lunch, reserved sun loungers, and onboard music. Hotel pickup is optional, and Ramazan is one of the helpful crew members praised for arranging seating and gear.

“Entire experience was great. The driver picked us at the hotel, he was very friendly and helpful. The boat trip was very well organised, food was great, we stopped at a few bays with a crystal clear water, amazing places. There is also a bar on the boat (they have credit card) with many different beverages with fair prices. I totally recommend the experience for anyone who wants a nice day iut on the sea and have some fun on the boat.”

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7.Alanya City Highlights & Sunset Beach BBQ Party

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 87 reviews · from $35

Spend six hours touring Alanya by open-sided bus, from a Taurus Mountains viewpoint to Cleopatra Beach, Damlatas Cave, the harbor, Red Tower and 13th-century castle. Your evening ends with a BBQ dinner, soft drinks and belly dance performance. Guides speak Turkish, English and Russian. Cable-car access depends on the option you book.

“Booked in German, unfortunately no tour guide available for German. Jeep driver didn't even get a hello from his mouth, let alone any information. The cave is unfortunately only 1 room, so disappointment was great. It was not mentioned in the booking that you have to take the cable car up to the castle, which is very bad if you are afraid of heights. So we had to wait at the bottom until the other guests came back after sunset, which is exactly why we booked the tour. We then canceled the tour because of this. Unfriendly, no information, no German, facts are concealed... Conclusion: Big disappointment and not worth…”

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8.Didim/Altinkum: Lazy Day Boat Trip w/BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 43 reviews · 8 hours · from $39

Leave your Didim hotel for an eight-hour boat day from Altinkum Beach. Swim in clear coves, sunbathe on a wooden boat, enjoy included lunch, and buy drinks or snacks onboard. Eric handles guest relations and trip details, while English and Turkish support is available.

“Amazing day. Thank you Eric and his team for lazy boat trip. All my family enjoyed a lot. Very well organised. Highly recommend.”

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