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Akvaryum Koyu (Aquarium Bay): Private Boat & Snorkel Charter

Akvaryum Bay's waters are so clear the name needs no translation. A private gulet charter delivers you by sea to this natural aquarium, where you snorkel over Aegean reef, swim in perfect solitude, and lunch on deck with a cold glass of local Çavuş white.

What to expect

A traditional wooden gulet collects you from the harbour and motors along Bozcaada's southern coast, where the sea shifts through every shade of turquoise. At Akvaryum Bay you drop anchor in a natural cove sheltered from the Aegean swell — snorkelling gear is provided and the underwater visibility regularly exceeds 15 metres. Your crew serves a mezze lunch on deck with local wine. After swimming, the boat continues past Habbele Beach before returning to port.

Book it with
ToursByLocals – Bozcaada Private Guide (boat charter arranged locally)
From approx. USD 400–600 per private boat (half-day, up to 6 pax; confirm with local operator)
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Good to know

Arrange through a local guide contact or your hotel concierge on Bozcaada in advance; private boat charters book up quickly in summer. Best for ports with a 5+ hour call. Bring reef-safe sunscreen — the bay is a protected natural area.

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