Private Boat Tour to Kekova and Sunken City from Kalkan

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Duration8h–9h

GroupPrivate

LanguagesEN

PickupAt your hotel

The sunken city stays submerged, and you swim directly above the ancient ruins.

A private boat tour departing from Kas Harbor (with hotel pickup from Kalkan) that sails to Kekova Island, the sunken city, and three swimming bays over a full day. You swim in İnönü Bay, Akvaryum Bay and Yaglica Bay, use snorkeling goggles at each stop, and cruise past the submerged ruins while the guide explains their history. The boat includes lunch, afternoon tea, snacks, bottled water and an English-speaking guide; you return to Kalkan around 18:00.

8h–9h

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour to Kekova and Sunken City

Pick up guests from Kalkan
Travel to Kas Harbor
Board boat and enjoy tea and coffee
Relax and sunbathe on boat
Swim in Mediterranean Sea
Swim break at İnönü Bay
Sail to Akvaryum Bay
Use goggles for swimming breaks
Visit Simena Castle and have ice cream
Cruise around Sunken City and learn history
Swim in Yaglica Bay
Return to Kas Harbor
Drop off guests to Kalkan

The Experience

Hotel pickup from Kalkan happens in the morning, and the drive takes you to Kas Harbor where the boat departs at 09:30. Once on board, tea and coffee wait on deck while the turquoise water comes into view. The route unfolds over roughly nine hours, moving between named bays and the ruins themselves rather than staying in one place.

The first swimming break lands at İnönü Bay after about an hour of sailing. Goggles are on the boat for each stop, so you can see the seafloor as you float. From there, the boat heads to Akvaryum Bay, which opens into Kekova — the name comes from the water's depth and clarity, which makes it look like an aquarium. If you want to step ashore, Simena sits nearby with a historical castle and ice cream vendors. The boat then circles the sunken city itself, where the guide walks through the history of the ruins while they remain visible beneath the surface. A final swim happens at Yaglica Bay before the return to Kas around 18:00 and the drive back to Kalkan.

Lunch, afternoon tea and snacks come with the tour, along with bottled water throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase separately. The boat is wheelchair accessible, and vegetarian meals can be arranged if you mention dietary needs at booking.

What’s included

Hotel pickup from Kalkan and return transport.
private boat with English-speaking guide.
tea, coffee, lunch, afternoon tea and snacks.
bottled water throughout the day.
snorkeling goggles at each swimming break.
all taxes and fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePublic transport nearby

Operated by BoatTripTurkey / Travel & Yachting

Is this one for you?Book this if you're based in Kalkan and want a full day of sailing and swimming from Kas Harbor—hotel pickup is included, so you only need to show up in the morning.