Kekova Island Boat Tour: Sunken City & Swimming

Swim in Kekova's turquoise coves and explore a sunken city from the water

A private boat tour departing from Antalya to Kekova Island on Turkey's Mediterranean coast, with pickup from your hotel, snorkeling equipment, lunch, tea and coffee included. You swim at multiple coves, pass the submerged Lycian ruins, and have the option to land at Kalekoy to walk its narrow streets and visit the Crusader fortress. The tour runs 8 to 11 hours depending on stops and conditions.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each3 stops

1. Antalya MarinaEntry included3h
2. Kekova IslandEntry included3h
3. Antalya Old Townpassing by

Private boat tour and sightseeing

• Pick up from Kemer or Antalya
• Start tour at Antalya Old Town
• Stop at bays for swimming
• Pass near the sunken city
• Visit Kalekoy town and Crusader castle

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel in Antalya or Kemer in an air-conditioned vehicle and driven to the marina. The boat departs with a live English or Turkish-speaking guide. The route follows the Kekova coastline, stopping at several bays where you can swim and snorkel with equipment provided. The water is clear enough to see underwater rock formations and the seabed.

As you cruise, you pass near the sunken city: Lycian ruins that slipped into the sea centuries ago and now sit visible just below the surface. Kalekoy appears next, a small village built on ancient Simena and only reachable by boat. Its narrow streets climb toward a Crusader fortress. You can choose to land and explore on foot, or stay aboard. The village is known for its peach ice cream. Throughout the day, the boat stops for swimming in different coves, and lunch with fresh fruit is served on board.

Because this is a private tour, the pace and stops adjust to what your group wants. Tea and coffee are available throughout the day. Snorkeling gear is included, so you don't need to bring your own. The return to Antalya happens in the late afternoon, and you're dropped at your hotel.

What’s included

• Pickup from your Antalya or Kemer hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• boat tour with a live guide speaking English or Turkish.
• snorkeling equipment.
• lunch with fresh fruit.
• tea and coffee throughout the day.

Before you book

Lasts 8h–11h, runs every day at 10:00, from US$ 1,597 per group, with a live guide in English and Turkish, as a private tour and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:00Last departure this season: 15 Nov

Book up to4h before

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 6 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendly

Operated by BoatTripTurkey / Travel & Yachting

Is this one for you?Because this is a private tour, you set the pace and choose which stops matter most: swim longer at one cove, skip the fortress if you prefer, or spend extra time at Kalekoy. That flexibility works best if you want the day to fit your group's rhythm rather than a fixed schedule.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Turkish.

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 24 h before the start.

What's the sunken city at Kekova actually like when you see it from the boat?

The sunken city is submerged Lycian ruins visible underwater near Kalekoy. You see the remains from the boat as you pass, and the water is clear enough to make out structures below the surface without diving.

Can I swim and snorkel during this tour, or is it mostly sightseeing from the boat?

You stop at multiple bays specifically for swimming and snorkeling. Snorkeling equipment is included, so you can go in the water at each stop and explore the underwater landscape.

Is Kalekoy's Crusader fortress included, or do I pay extra to enter it?

You can visit Kalekoy village by boat and walk its streets for free, but entrance to the Crusader fortress costs extra. The village itself is open to explore.

How long is the drive from Antalya to the marina, and what's the boat time like?

The tour runs 8 to 11 hours total from pickup to return, depending on how many stops you make and how long you spend swimming. The drive to the marina is included in that time, and the boat portion covers the Kekova route with multiple swimming and sightseeing stops.

What meals and drinks are included on the boat?

Lunch with fresh fruit, tea and coffee are included throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages are extra and available to purchase on board.

Is this tour suitable if I'm not a strong swimmer?

The tour is suitable for all fitness levels. You can snorkel at the swimming stops or simply float and enjoy the water. The coves are calm, and you're never far from the boat.