8 Barbecue Experiences in Turkey, Compared and Priced

1.Boat Trip with Unlimited Drinks and BBQ Lunch

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

Sail Marmaris to Aquarium Bay and Wishing Cave on a 6-hour boat trip with unlimited drinks, BBQ lunch, and swim stops near Turunç.

“It was a great event! Very friendly ship staff, delicious lunch, and beautiful spots for swimming + shopping in the town of Turunç. I highly recommend it to everyone😊”

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2.Full Day Boat Trip around Cesme with BBQ Lunch

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

Full-day Cesme boat trip from Izmir with hotel transfer, multiple swim stops, snorkeling time, and onboard BBQ lunch for $89.

“Here was one of my most pleasant moments in IZMIR, TR. From the start very good driver, ship crew, excellent food, and nice boat. It is worth it every dollar. For the swimming parts, the ship crew has lifeguards, guide ropes, and life vest for everyone that can’t swim, Poseidon ship has a very kind captain and crew, ready to help everyone. For the lovers of making plans, the crew can accommodated your needs if you traveling with a disabled companion. The lunch was amazing, very tasty BBQ chicken and fish. Clean ship, and big”

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3.Dimcay&Cave, Waterfall, Barbecue Lunch on the Water

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 196 reviews · 6 - 6.5 hours · from $29

Jeep through banana gardens, explore Dim Cave, swim and lunch by Dim River, then snap music-filled dam lake photos in Alanya.

“Very good trip! Highly recommend We have 2 boys aged 5 & 9 who loved it! The waterfall was great. Both kids enjoyed the water fights and being able to stand up in the jeep. Be prepared to get wet and take some protection for your phone! The lunch area was lovely! With a great little fresh water area to swim and play in! The lunch was also really nice! Makes it better with your group as long as they get involved. Only downside so far is I’ve not received the link to download my photos/videos yet that I’ve paid for. But hoping that can be sorted very soon!”

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4.Pirate Boat Tour w/ BBQ & Foam Party

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

Pirate boat tour from Alanya with hotel pickup, BBQ lunch, foam party, and cave stops including Pirates and Phosphorus Cave.

“The whole experience was great and fun. Only issue was the boat was slightly overcrowded. There wasn’t enough seating to accommodate everyone and if you got up without leaving your belongings someone would take your seat. There were plenty of times to jump off the boat and swim which a lot of people enjoyed. I would do this trip again but maybe on a week day when it won’t be as busy.”

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5.Islands and Bays Boat Trip with BBQ Lunch

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

Çeşme islands and bays boat trip with BBQ lunch, 20m+ visibility snorkeling, reserved sun loungers, and optional hotel pickup.

“I thought it was a lovely day out, chilled with Turkish music onboard. The drag artist was brilliant, but I think you MAYBE appropriate to mention that there is going to be a drag queen onboard as SOME people may take offense with children present but was very tasteful and very funny.”

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6.Gulf of Gokova and Cleopatra Island Boat Trip with BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 105 reviews · 7 hours - 510 minutes · from $41

Boat trip from Marmaris to Cleopatra Island in the Gulf of Gokova, with warm swim stops, chicken lunch, and Roman amphitheater ruins. 7 hours.

“Really great trip! Cleopatra Island is beautiful.. make sure you walk around it and not just stop at the famous beach as the view from the amphitheatre is stunning! Some great swim stops too”

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7.Alanya City Highlights & Sunset Beach BBQ Party

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 87 reviews · 6 hours · from $37

Cabriobus Alanya tour with castle sunset views, Cleopatra Beach and Damlataş Cave, plus BBQ and belly dance. 6 hours, from $37.

“Piękny zachód słońca, przecudne widoki. Jednak sama wycieczka to ok 2h, reszta to dojazd.”

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8.Marmaris All Inclusive Pirate Boat Trip With BBQ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $29

Pirate boat cruise from Marmaris with Phosphorus Cave wishes, multiple swim stops, BBQ chicken lunch, and unlimited soft drinks plus hotel pickup.

“We booked this boat trip via TripAdvisor and had an amazing experience. Although our hotel wasn’t on the pick-up list, the organiser contacted me on WhatsApp and quickly arranged everything. Great communication from the start! The crew on board were friendly and welcoming—no pressure to buy extras, just a fun and relaxed vibe. We had unlimited soft drinks, and lunch was simple but tasty: chicken, pasta, and salad. There were plenty of swim stops in beautiful spots, fun music and dancing, and even time to shop and explore at a local port. Everything was well organised and ran smoothly. This trip was a real highlight of our holiday—great for families,…”

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