Kusadasi Gulet Boat Trip with Lunch

Pleasant trip, friendly team, super organized. A bit too much party atmosphere. Just rocking in the waves would have been nice.

The wife and I chose to do this excursion rather than the cruise’s excursion. We’re so happy we did! Thanks to the crew here. The experience was one we’ll always remember.

We had a fantastic boat trip today and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. The atmosphere on board was very relaxed and laid back, making it a perfect way to spend the day. One of the highlights was stopping at Three Coves for a swim. The water was beautiful, and there was plenty of time to enjoy it without feeling rushed. The lunch exceeded our expectations. We were served a delicious meal consisting of breaded chicken, a local sausage similar to Irish white pudding, pasta with tomato sauce, fresh salad, lovely bread, and a soft drink. The food was fresh, tasty, and very generous. We could even have had a second soft drink if we wanted. The crew were friendly and everything was well organised, but without feeling overly structured or crowded. It was one of the best boat trips I have been on in quite a while. I would highly recommend this trip to anyone visiting the area and looking for a relaxing day on the water with great food and beautiful swimming spots.

Experience booked through a third-party operator. The price was quite low, just like the satisfaction at the end of this sunny day. Transfer from the hotel to the port of Kusadasi went smoothly, just like the return trip. The boat may not be the best, but the trips seem to be the same for most boats. We headed south, towards the national park and not far from the island of Samos. The disappointment concerns the coves that we found to be quite small and poorly maintained. Only the first one was close enough to stand while descending. The other two were farther away. Many passengers did not go there (water too cold?) Disappointment? We do not know). The speaker tells you how long you have left, which is enough time to swim. There is music playing, mostly Western. The upper deck allows for sunbathing. The lower deck has tables for eating. In this regard, the meal was disappointing (cold pasta, salad, a meatball, a piece of chicken, and two slices of bread). Only a few drinks were available for free. The rest is at an additional cost. A nice walk but a poor choice of coves, cut from the promotional photos. The day was not too bad, but if you don't have the time, the opportunity to take this excursion is debatable.

Where to start. Me and my mom went on this trip. The transfer, a lie. The starting time, also incorrect. We booked for 9:00 am. They show up, on foot, at 9:30. No taxi. The title and description say transfer/pickup&drop-off. The walk is about a mile. In the sun. No one walks you back, either. The lunch is okay. 5/10. We picked 3 stops. Of the 3, only 1 connects to land at all. The other 2, the boat stops around 2-300 feet from the shore. Figure it out. Swim, I guess. No one did. Disappointing. Could be worse, they could've priced this higher. Also, expect everyone on board to be smoking, including workers.