Antalya: Suluada Island Boat Tour & 4 Swimming Stops

A quiet morning on the water beats any crowded beach in Antalya

You get picked up from your hotel, driven to Adrasan, and spend the day swimming in four different bays around Suluada Island with lunch and drinks included on the boat. The return journey gets you back to Antalya by evening, so you don't lose a full night to travel. It's the kind of day that feels like you actually left the city without the logistics headache.

Step-by-step itinerary

Adrasan Suluada Island boat tour

• Pickup from Antalya hotel at 07:00
• Breakfast break en route to Adrasan
• Start tour from Adrasan port at 10:00
• Swim at first two bays in Suluada
• Swim at two additional bays
• Lunch served on the boat
• Enjoy fruit and tea on return trip
• Arrive back at Adrasan port at 17:00
• Return to Antalya around 20:30

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in Antalya at 7am, which sounds early until you realize the boat leaves Adrasan port at 10am and you'll have the whole day on the water. There's a breakfast stop on the way if you want it (not included, so bring cash or eat beforehand). The drive gives you time to wake up properly, and by the time you board, you're actually ready to be there instead of half-asleep on a crowded tour bus.

The Suluada Island boat tour is built around four swimming breaks in different bays, and the water really does shift through every shade of blue you didn't know existed. The first two stops are at Suluada itself, where the sea is so clear and the sand so pale that people call it the Maldives of Turkey, and yeah, it's not an exaggeration once you're actually in it. The water there is cold, which sounds like a complaint until you're floating in it on a hot day. Lunch happens onboard, so you don't lose time getting back to the boat, and on the return journey they bring out fruit and tea. You're back at Adrasan port by 5pm and back in Antalya around 8:30pm.

What makes this different from the speedboat tours is the pace. It's called a relaxing and silent boat tour for a reason. You're not racing between stops or fighting for deck space. The groups stay small, which means you actually get to sit where you want and the boat doesn't feel crowded even when it's full. If you have young kids, they can sit on your lap or in a specialized seat, and the whole day is manageable for most fitness levels because you're sitting most of the time.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Antalya.
• boat departure from Adrasan port.
• four swimming breaks in the bays around Suluada Island.
• lunch served onboard.
• fruit and tea on the return journey.
• guidance service throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30Last departure this season: 10 Nov

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (7 to 11 years) · Infant (under 7): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 18 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Kemer Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full day on the water without arranging your own transport, finding a restaurant, or deciding where to swim: the fixed schedule and inclusions mean you just show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (7 to 11 years); Infant (under 7): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time does the boat tour start and end?

Pickup from your Antalya hotel is at 7am. The boat departs Adrasan port at 10am and returns at 5pm. You arrive back in Antalya around 8:30pm.

How many swimming stops are there?

Four swimming breaks in different bays. The first two are at Suluada Island.

Is breakfast included?

No. There's a breakfast stop on the drive to Adrasan, but you'll need to pay separately if you want to eat there.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Antalya, lunch onboard, fruit and tea on the return journey, and guidance service.

How cold is the water?

The water at Suluada is notably cold, which is part of why it's refreshing on a hot day.