14 Boat Trips in Kusadasi, Compared and Priced

1.Ephesus: Small Group Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,100 reviews · 5 hours · from $29Our pick

Cruise-day small-group tour of Ephesus and Virgin Mary House with skip-the-line access, local lunch, and easy pickup from Kusadasi.

“This was a great tour and the guide was excellent- friendly and helpful. Her knowledge was also very good and she was easy to understand. Very happy with our experience in Ephesus.”

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2.FOR CRUISE GUESTS:BEST SELLER EPHESUS PRIVATE TOUR/On Time Return

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 614 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $39Top rated

Private Ephesus shore excursion from Kusadasi with Virgin Mary House, Ephesus ruins, Temple of Artemis, and guaranteed on-time return to ship.

“Had a great time. The tour guide Hakan really tailored the trip to what we wanted. He had a great deal of knowledge and helped us find the right mix of culture and shopping.”

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3.Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 585 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $40

Full-day Kusadasi pirate-boat trip with hotel pickup, Aegean swimming stops, onboard lunch, and optional extras like photos and speedboat.

“Everything was good .. food,music,staff was friendly , the trip overall was amazing”

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4.ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS: Best Seller Highlights of Ephesus Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 297 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Cruise-only private tour from Kusadasi to UNESCO Ephesus with guide, air-conditioned pickup, and fast entry, plus a visit to Meryemana.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent private tour with a nice van transportation directly from the cruise port. We were able to customize the tour with a stop at the Turkish rug factory, visit to a family ceramics business and a lunch on a lawn with traditional Turkish dishes. On the way back we made a stop at a market where we had an opportunity to taste and purchase various olives, Turkish delights and olive oils.”

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5.Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Passengers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 252 reviews · 6 - 7 hours · from $30

Cruise-friendly private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi Port with Mary’s House, Temple of Artemis, and a guided walk through ancient ruins.

“Amazing day out with our tour guide (Zee). She was very knowledgable and friendly. Told us all about Ephesus and its history, as well as House of Virgin Mary and a short stop at Temple of Artemis. Lunch was local cuisine which was delicious. Travel by private minivan with air conditioning was far better than being cramped into a big bus like on other tours. Overall a great day, thanks!”

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6.Aegean Sea Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 219 reviews · 7 hours · from $41

A full-day gulet boat tour from Kusadasi with 3 swim stops, dance-party vibes, and lunch on board for about $41.

“The ride going to the beach areas was smooth. The beaches have rocks (not sand) and you must swim from boat ramp to shore. The second swim stop was a cove (no one). Water in July was on the cooler side. Life jackets are available on request. We saw a pod of dolphins swim by us! Tips: bring snacks, water, swim socks, sunscreen. There are snacks and drinks on boat to buy. The ride back was really rough due to high winds and going against the waves, be prepared with medicine if needed. Pirate pictures are 7E each or a package for 50E. Food was a good portion. You must…”

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7.CRUISERS ONLY: Best of Ephesus Tours from Kusadasi Cruise Port

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 4 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $39

Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with an English guide, skip-the-line tickets, and Mary’s House, Ephesus ruins, Artemis, plus port time.

“Easy to book, they were very responsive and confirmed right away via WhatsApp. Our guide Busra was very nice and very knowledgeable. The ride was very confortable. Great experience! I highly recommend.”

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8.Kusadasi Shore Excursion : Ephesus Private Tour ONLY FOR CRUISE GUESTS

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $39

A cruise-only private Ephesus day with port transfers, a licensed guide, and smart timing for seeing Ephesus, Mary’s House, and Artemis.

“We had a tour with Burak and he was AMAZING! He was super knowledgeable, relaxed and just an all around interesting person. He created the perfect itinerary for our group of 4 and we learned so much! I can't imagine doing Ephesus by ourselves, there is so much history. Burak made it such a special day!”

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9.Ephesus PrivateTours from Cruise Port Kusadasi Shore Excursions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $40

Private Ephesus day from Kusadasi with live guide commentary, Turkish lunch, Selcuk crafts, and Ada Saray Hamami, built for cruise timing.

“We absolutely loved this tour! Our guide Volkan was very knowledgeable and kept a book of pictures so would could visualize the ruins. This helped us tremendously! We enjoyed being with him and learning so much about the Turkish history! The whole experience was wonderful! Would definitely recommend this tour.”

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10.Ephesus Highlights Tour for Cruise Customers

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 90 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $25

A half-day private cruise tour to Ephesus, Mary’s House and Artemis, with lunch and skip-the-line guidance.

“Had an excellent day and tour guide with Yesra. Very knowledgeable of the sites and history of Ephesus and customized our day based on interests. She is a pleasure to be with and such a well respected person in this area and her expertise and friendly manner made for one of the best tpurs we have had anywhere. Highly recommend this tour group and Vesra to anyone wanting to get a close and personal experience in Ephesus.”

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11.Kusadasi & National Park Boat Tours with Lunch and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 86 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $38

Swim three Turquoise Coast bays with lunch and hotel transfer from Kusadasi, English tour, small group boat, stress-free day plan.

“We booked for 10 off us ages from 3-41 we had the best time the crew were amazing and the places we stopped were beautiful. We had the best time.”

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12.Full-Day Boat Cruise w/ Lunch & Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 78 reviews · 8 hours · from $41

Full-day Kusadasi boat cruise with hotel pickup, onboard BBQ lunch, swims, and snorkelling near Samos. Clear Aegean water, 8 hours.

“Naprawdę polecam Bardzo Czysta woda widać jak ryby pływają na dnie Bardzo Polecam 👍”

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13.SKIP LINES Private Ephesus Tour for Cruise Guests ON TIME RETURN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Private Ephesus tour from Kusadasi port with a guide, skip-the-line tickets, House of Mary, Terrace Houses, Artemis, museum, on-time return.

“Our private Ephesus tour was fantastic and our tour guide, Gupte, was absolutely incredible. Her knowledge and thoughtfulness were greatly appreciated. I look forward to our return to Turkey!”

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14.EPHESUS TOUR From Cruise Port: Private Tour & Skip The Line

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 65 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $36.20

Private Ephesus day from Kusadasi: Virgin Mary House, marble streets, Artemis Temple, St John basilica, and Isa Bey Mosque.

“The tour was great, very informative. Our guide was friendly and very considerate to our need for shade. He shared lots of interesting information about the sites and surrounding idea. He timed our visit to the House of the Virgin Mary to perfection to avoid the crowds!”

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