Most visitors staying in Gumbet would rather sort out a boat trip by text than over the phone. It makes sense: the date, the names and the group size stay in writing, so nothing gets lost in a noisy hotel lobby. Here is how Gumbet boat trip WhatsApp booking works, down to the exact lines your message should contain.
Step 1: Agree on the date and the headcount
Settle two things before you type anything: which day you are going and how many of you there are. Note the ages of any children, because under 6 travel free and ages 6 to 12 pay half. The adult ticket is 1,500 TL per person, so you can work out the rough total yourself.
Step 2: Check the timings
The boat leaves Gumbet harbour at 10:30 and comes back to the same pier at 17:00, which makes a day of about six and a half hours. Plan any evening arrangements around that 17:00 return. It also helps to read how the walk from the beach to the pier goes so the morning is not a rush.
Step 3: Put these lines in the message
- The date of the trip, day and month
- How many people, with children's ages
- Where you are staying: the hotel name in Gumbet, Bitez or Ortakent
- Your name and a number you can be reached on
- Anything special: limited mobility, a large group, a birthday
Send those five lines in one go and you get one clear reply: availability, total price and pickup time. The number is +90 536 306 6359.
Step 4: Ask about pickup, payment and refunds
Hotel pickup in Gumbet, Bitez and Ortakent is part of the price, with no separate transfer fee; we explain how the hotel shuttle is organised in more detail elsewhere. Card, transfer and the other payment options are all accepted. Refunds are possible up to 3 days before the tour date. Lunch is included and served at Ada Bogazi: chicken, pasta and salad. Drinks are not included and are paid for separately at the deck bar. Towels are not provided, so bring your own.
Once the booking is confirmed
After that there is little left to do but be at the meeting point on time. A DJ plays on board and the volume climbs after lunch, so if you are after a quiet day at sea this is not the right boat. To see the atmosphere first, photos from the coves and the deck give a fair idea, and our piece on what younger travellers usually pick in Bodrum explains why this trip keeps coming up.