Kemer Pirate Boat Trip from Antalya with Lunch & Free Pickup

A Boat Full of Strangers Becomes Your Afternoon

You get picked up from your hotel, taken to a pirate boat that stops at three swimming spots along the Antalya coast, fed lunch on deck, and returned by afternoon. No transport to arrange, no entry fees to Phaselis unless you want them, and enough time in the water to actually feel like you've swum in the Mediterranean rather than just looked at it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Pirate boat trip along Mediterranean coast

• Depart from Antalya
• Visit Kemer, Antalya
• Stop at Phaselis, Antalya
• Pass by Pirate Bay, Kumluca
• Pass by Olympos
• Enjoy swimming in clear water
• Have lunch and animation on boat

The experience

You're standing at your hotel in Antalya with a free afternoon and no plan, which is exactly when a Kemer pirate boat trip makes sense. The pickup arrives on time (they collect you and other guests from hotels across the area), and within an hour you're on the water heading toward Phaselis, the first real stop. The boat itself is the kind of thing that looks a bit touristy in photos but feels different once you're actually on it, salt air and the engine rumble and people around you already loosening up.

The coastline between Kemer and Pirate Bay is the whole point. You stop to swim in water so clear you can see the bottom, and the crew sets out lunch on deck. Nothing fancy, but it's hot and there's enough of it, and you eat it while still damp and sun-warmed. The boat makes three main stops: Phaselis (where entry to the ruins is separate, so you can skip it if you want), Pirate Bay, and a final swim spot near Olympos. Animation happens on board (music, sometimes a bit of theater), but it's low-key enough that you can ignore it if you'd rather just sit and watch the water. Families bring kids, couples come alone, groups of friends take up a whole section. The boat holds maybe a hundred people, so it's not intimate, but it also doesn't feel crowded.

What you don't have to think about is transport. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, which means no negotiating a taxi fare or figuring out which minibus goes where. You show up at your hotel at the pickup time, get on the boat, swim, eat, and get back before evening. The whole thing runs about half a day, which fits neatly into a schedule where you've got other plans or just want to see the Mediterranean without committing to a full excursion.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Antalya accommodation.
• lunch served on the boat.
• swimming stops at Phaselis, Pirate Bay, and near Olympos.
• onboard entertainment and music.
• access to all three locations (entry fees to Phaselis ruins are separate).

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00Last departure this season: 31 Oct

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5)

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Tourmania

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want a half-day on the water without arranging your own transport or timing: the pickup from your hotel and fixed schedule are what make it work for people with limited time or no rental car.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, German and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5).

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's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch on the boat, and access to all three swimming stops. Entry to Phaselis ruins costs extra if you want to go ashore there.

How long is the trip?

Roughly half a day, including pickup and return to your hotel.

What if I don't want to swim?

You can stay on the boat while others swim. Lunch is served regardless.

Is there shade on the boat?

The boat has covered areas, but bring sunscreen and a hat for the exposed deck.

What's the water temperature like?

The Mediterranean along the Antalya coast is warmest in summer and still swimmable in shoulder seasons, though cooler in winter months.