Tour overview
This boat day leaves from Ölüdeniz’s main beach and follows the open coast towards Butterfly Valley and Gemiler, also called St Nicholas Island. Blue Cave, Cold Water Bay, Camel Beach and Aquarium Bay complete the usual route. The stops combine swimming with time ashore, rather than visiting six separate islands. At Butterfly Valley the shore visit is a short stop, not a full hiking day; Gemiler offers an uphill walk among ruins for those who choose to land.
Boarding is directly from the beach, with a short walk through water that is usually around knee depth. The seabed can be stony, so water shoes and secure footing matter. This boarding arrangement is unsuitable for wheelchair users or significant walking or balance difficulties. The boat usually sails at 10:30 and returns at 17:30; hotel pickup and drop-off add time on either side.
Lunch and local hotel transfers are included. Drinks, snacks, snorkelling equipment and the Gemiler entrance fee are separate. Bring swimwear, a towel and sun protection, plus suitable shoes for shore paths. Weather and sea conditions can change the stops. The boat follows the outer coast and does not enter the Blue Lagoon; a lagoon visit needs a separate plan.
Tour highlights
- Butterfly Valley coastal stop
- Gemiler Island and swimming bays
- Blue Cave when sea conditions allow
Tour details
Route and stops
- Local pickup and beach boarding at Ölüdeniz
- Blue Cave, Butterfly Valley and Gemiler with lunch
- Cold Water, Camel and Aquarium bays; return to Ölüdeniz
The route may change with weather and visitor restrictions.
Access and comfort
For guests able to wade over a sometimes stony seabed and step onto a boat; unsuitable for wheelchairs or significant balance difficulties.
Check before booking
- Hotel pickup time and area
- Any boarding or mobility needs
- Dietary requirements for lunch
Is there a long hike in Butterfly Valley?
The boat makes a short shore stop when conditions allow. Time in the valley is limited by the sailing programme, and paths can be uneven.
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Prices and inclusions
From €46 · per person
Included
- Local hotel pickup and return
- Lunch
- Passenger insurance
Not included
- Drinks and snacks
- Snorkelling equipment
- Gemiler / St Nicholas Island entrance
Published per-person rate; child discounts are mentioned without a fixed age tariff.
FAQ
Questions and answers
Does this tour enter the Blue Lagoon?
No. It departs from the main beach and follows the outer coast towards Butterfly Valley and Gemiler.
How do I board the boat?
From the beach, by wading through water usually around knee depth before stepping aboard; there is no harbour jetty.
Are entrance fees and drinks included?
Lunch is included; drinks, snacks, snorkelling gear and Gemiler’s entrance fee are separate.
