İzmir Day Boat Tours

Çeşme

Çeşme Marina / Dalyan Limanı

6-7 saat Haziran – Eylül

Çeşme tours run to Donkey Island and the shores of Ildırı (ancient Erythrai). The free-roaming donkeys give the island its name, and the water around it is shallow and clear. The route continues to Blue Bay and Garip Island. Aegean herb meze and the catch of the day set these tours apart. Because the northerly meltemi picks up in the afternoon, boats return early.

1. Donkey Island
2. Ildırı (Erythrai) bays
3. Blue Bay
4. Garip Island
5. Çeşme waters

Foça

Foça Büyükdeniz Limanı

6 saat Haziran – Eylül

Foça tours circle the volcanic Siren Rocks — believed to be the sirens of Homer's Odyssey. Swim stops are made at Orak and İncir islands. The area is a habitat for the Mediterranean monk seal; on lucky days they can be watched from a distance, though approaching them is prohibited. Lunch is usually the day's fresh catch.

1. Siren Rocks
2. Orak Island
3. İncir Island
4. Seal watching point
5. Foça bays

Sığacık

Sığacık Teos Marina

6 saat Haziran – Eylül

Sığacık is known for its castle market and marina. Boats anchor around the harbour of ancient Teos; Akkum and Ekmeksiz bays are part of the route. The water is calm and shallow, making it good for families with children. The town is also one of Türkiye's first Cittaslow towns — a walk inside the castle before or after the tour is worthwhile.

1. Ancient Teos harbour
2. Akkum Bay
3. Ekmeksiz Bay
4. Sığacık waters
5. Castle quarter