Kas: Kekova Sunken City Boat Tour & Kalekoy Fortress

The boat leaves Kas harbor early, heading straight for water so clear you see the ruins below

You swim above the sunken city of Kekova, snorkel with included gear, visit the fortress village of Kalekoy on foot, and eat lunch on the boat. The tour runs at a relaxed pace with one full hour in the village, so you're not rushed between stops. Drinks are separate from the meal, so budget accordingly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat tour of Kekova and Kalekoy

• Pass near small pebble beach
• Stop for swimming near sunken city
• See sunken city from boat
• View ancient ruins from boat
• Stop at Kalekoy for castle visit
• Try homemade peach ice cream

The experience

You board the boat in Kas and within minutes you're past the pebble beach, heading toward Kekova Island where the sunken city sits just beneath the surface. The water here is so transparent that even from the boat you can make out the shapes of ancient buildings underwater: walls, foundations, the geometry of a city that sank centuries ago. The boat slows down and you get time to really look, to understand what you're seeing, before the crew cuts the engine and tells you it's time to swim.

The snorkeling gear is already on board, included with the tour, so you don't have to rent it separately or worry about whether it fits. You slip into the water and the ruins are right there, not a legend, not a photograph, but stone you can almost touch. After swimming, the boat moves on to Kalekoy, the village that's only reachable by water. It's a small place with narrow streets climbing up toward a Crusader fortress, and you get a full hour to walk around, climb to the castle if you want the view, or just sit in the shade. There's a stand selling homemade peach ice cream: the kind locals mention when they talk about the village, and it's worth trying.

Lunch happens on the boat or back at the harbor, depending on the day's schedule, and it's included in the price. Drinks cost extra, so bring cash or know that ahead of time. The whole experience moves at a pace that feels unhurried. You're not racing between five stops or checking your watch. You're on the water for the day, swimming in a place most people only read about, and then you're back in Kas by evening.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup (confirm with operator), lunch, snorkeling equipment, fuel surcharge, and a full hour in Kalekoy village.
• You'll swim at Kekova Island and view the sunken city from the boat.
• Drinks are not included and cost extra.

Before you book

Lasts 8h, from US$ 342 per person, with a live guide in English and Turkish, in groups of up to 8 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesNext departure: 1 Jun 2027

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (4 and older) · Child (under 4): free

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and Turkish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by BoatTripTurkey / Travel & Yachting

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the sunken city without arranging your own boat or snorkeling gear. The tour handles the logistics and the swimming stops are built into the schedule, so you just show up and get in the water.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Turkish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 4): 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 24 h before the start.

How long is the Kekova boat tour from Kas?

The tour runs most of the day, with a full hour spent in Kalekoy village. Exact duration depends on the operator, but plan for a half or full day on the water.

Is snorkeling equipment included?

Yes, snorkeling gear is provided as part of the tour price.

Can you swim at the sunken city?

Yes. The boat stops at Kekova Island for swimming and snorkeling above the submerged ruins.

Is lunch included in the Kekova tour?

Lunch is included, but drinks are extra and must be paid separately.

Can you visit Kalekoy fortress?

Yes. You have one hour in Kalekoy village to climb to the Crusader fortress or explore the streets at your own pace.

What should I bring on the Kekova boat tour?

Bring cash for drinks, a towel, sunscreen, and a change of clothes. Snorkeling gear is provided.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, though boarding a boat may require assistance depending on the vessel and dock setup.