Turkey · Boating

Kekova Private Full-Day Boat Trip

8 Hours Round trip from Kaş Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Private full-day boat trip in the Kekova region
  • 02 Swim in clear bays including Aquarium Bay and Burç Bay
  • 03 Cruise slowly past the ancient Sunken City
  • 04 Enjoy a homemade lunch with local Turkish mezes on board
  • 05 Visit Simena Village with free time to explore
  • 06 See Pirate Cave on Aşırlı Island
  • 07 Private transport from Kaş or Kalkan included

Spend a full day exploring the beautiful bays, historic shoreline, and crystal-clear waters of the Kekova region on a private boat trip from Kaş or Kalkan. With private transport, a friendly crew, and a boat reserved just for your group, this experience combines relaxed swimming stops with views of ancient ruins and coastal villages.

Along the way, enjoy time at bays such as Aquarium Bay, Shipyard Bay, Gökkaya Bay, Burç Bay, and Island Bay, cruise past the famous Sunken City, and visit Simena Village. A homemade lunch is served on board, featuring local olive oil mezes and your choice of barbecued chicken or fish, making this a scenic and leisurely day on the water.

With private transport, a friendly crew, and a boat reserved just for your group, this experience combines relaxed swimming stops with views of ancient ruins and coastal villages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Kalkan, Kekova, Kaş
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Drive to Üçağız Port

Firstly we drive to Üçağız village where is the port of Kekova region and 30kms away from Kaş, 60kms away from Kalkan. We get the boat from Üçağız village port at 10:00am.

Aquarium Bay

Next, we stop at the Aquarium Bay for a swimming break. The water here is very clear like in an aquarium. You can see under of the sea. We offer Turkish tea at this bay.

Shipyard Bay

We stop at the Shipyard bay (Tersane koyu) for a swimming break. There are sunken ruins and you can swim over them.

Sunkencity

Because of a big earthquake the city had been sunken. By boat, we slowly pass the Sunken City. You will see a sunken house and cistern, stairs etc. We coulndt swim and stop at sunkencity region.

Gökkaya bay

There is a bay called Gökkaya. We stop for lunch and a swimming break. We offer an open-buffet lunch on the boat. You can taste 5 different Turkish local olive oil mezes made by the captain's wife. It is fresh and delicious. Also we offer barbecued chicken or fish (based on your choice).

Pirate Cave

On Aşırlı Island, a natural cave is composed. We see the cave named 'Pirate Cave' and stop there for taking pictures. We will have a short break if the wind condition will allowed us.

Burç Bay

Opposite of Kekova island, there is another bay called Burç. We stop here for a swimming break.

Simena Village

We stop at Simena village as know Kaleköy. There is no roadway and just reachable by seaway, that place is under the protection. We visit the village for 1 hour. If you want you can walk up to castle or spend your time at local cafes

Island bay

We stop at island bay as last swimming stop.

Üçağız Village

We turn back to the Üçağız village by boat at 17:10 pm and drive back to Kaş at 18:00pm, arrive to Kalkan at 18:10pm

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kaş 3 cities · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • Lunch
  • on first bay and last bay
  • fruit

What's Not Included

Customers can bring their own drinks if they wish.

Know before you go

  • STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
  • ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
  • INFANT SEATS AVAILABLE
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Our customers can send their villa or hotel location and we can pick them up around Kaş or Kalkan.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kaş, TR
Tour start
Kaş, TR
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Kaş.

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