Icmeler Dalyan Turtle Beach Boat Trip By Boat Orca

We had an absolutely fantastic day aboard the Orca 2! The crew were wonderfully welcoming, and we even had the pleasure of meeting the owners - such genuinely kind people. Turtle Bay was every bit as magical as we'd hoped, with excited cheers erupting each time someone spotted one of these beautiful creatures. The mud baths provided great laughs, and Aquarium Beach's crystal-clear waters offered the perfect refreshing break during our adventure. An unforgettable experience from start to finish!

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We spent way too much time just sitting on the boat and not nearly enough at the swim stops. Turtle Beach felt especially rushed—we barely had any time there to enjoy it. The food situation was a real letdown. I paid for the blue crab, which was supposed to be a meal served back on the boat at 5 PM. Instead, they handed it to me in a container during the transfer to the smaller boats for the mud bath—no refrigeration, nothing. When I pointed out that this wasn’t what was advertised and asked for a refund, suddenly "no one spoke English." They wouldn’t even bother putting it in a fridge, so in the end, I just left it. Really poor service.

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We had a fantastic boat trip that was absolutely worth the price. Booking through the website was simple—no haggling required! The full-day excursion was both enjoyable and laid-back. My only minor gripe was with the included lunch, but considering how affordable the whole package was, it's hard to complain too much. I'd happily book this again—great value for money!

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We had an absolutely brilliant day on this boat trip, and I'm genuinely surprised by the negative reviews! Sure, it's a packed itinerary - but that's how you fit in swimming in crystal-clear 50ft deep waters (snorkeling was incredible!), visiting Turtle Beach (we spotted multiple turtles), cruising the Dalyan River, seeing the Kaunos tombs, enjoying the mud baths, and finishing with a sunset sail watching flying fish. What more could you want in one day? Some people complained about feeling rushed, but honestly - you can't expect hours at each stop with so much included. The value is outstanding, and I don't understand complaints about buying drinks - how else would these trips stay in business? The rules were clear: no outside food/drinks (except water), and yes, there's music playing. As for the turtle complaints... come on! They're wild animals, not zoo exhibits. We were lucky to see several, but that's nature for you. Overall? Superbly organized, incredible value, and one of our holiday highlights. Would recommend in a heartbeat!

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Arrived at Marmaris harbour and was walked to the Orca2 boat, one of the largest out of the harbour. Boarding the boat you are subject to a bag search, at first i thought this was for security and then realised it was a search for food and drink. Only items purchased on the boat can be consumed on the boat. The food included was basic to say the least the chicken was processed breaded chicked and was luke warm at best. Chips were extra 15lira, hot and soft drinks reasonably priced. After 2.5 hours you arrive at a jetty near turtle beach, here you transfer rather percariously onto smaller river boats to get to turtle beach. Its only at this point that you are told that the turtles are there May till September although you may be lucky to see the odd one. Not kidding either, we saw more turtles swimming around the beaches in Marmaris than on this tour! River boats then take you to Dalyan and on to the mud baths, worth the money for the sights and experince but a long day and dissapointing if you're expecting a great turtle experience.

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