Sailing day tour Kas Islands: Private yacht with chef

Pilot the yacht yourself between snorkeling stops and hidden beaches

A full-day private sailing tour of the Kas Islands departing from Kas Marina at 9:30am aboard a 48-foot Beneteau Oceanis 48, with a skipper and chef on board. You snorkel at underwater caves and a shipwreck, swim at five secluded bays, help steer the yacht, and eat a multi-course lunch and afternoon fruit plate prepared fresh on the boat. No sailing experience is needed, and the tour runs in English, Spanish, Italian, French and nine other languages.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private sailing tour around Kas Islands

• Meet skipper and confirm plans
• Depart Kas Marina at 09:30
• Enjoy coffee and cookies on board
• Snorkel at underwater caves and shipwreck
• Anchor at secluded bay for lunch
• Eat multi-course lunch with wine
• Swim and help pilot the yacht
• Swim at Ufakdere bay and enjoy fruit plate
• Swim at Piggion Island and have tea with cake
• Return to Kas Marina around 18:00

The Experience

The day starts with a call from the skipper to confirm where you want to go and what you'd like to do. You board at Kas Marina at 9:30am, settle onto the cushioned deck, and the chef brings coffee and fresh cookies as you sail past the Greek island of Kastellorizo toward the five islands. The first stop is an underwater cave system and a shipwreck where you snorkel for an hour, guided through the clearest water in the area.

After snorkeling, you anchor in a secluded bay with a hidden sand beach and small cave for a two-hour lunch break. The chef prepares a multi-course meal on board: fish, steak, meatballs or chicken with rice, salad, five or six Turkish mezze dishes, and wine served at the deck dining table. Between lunch and the next swimming stop, you get a turn at the helm: steering the 48-footer across the Mediterranean is the kind of moment that stays with you. At Ufakdere Bay, the chef appears with a fresh fruit plate of watermelon, grapes, bananas and nectarines.

The final stop is Pigeon Island, where you swim one last time and spot a war tank underwater. Tea, coffee and cake arrive as the sun starts to set. You return to Kas Marina around 5:30 to 6pm. Snorkeling gear, a GoPro for underwater footage, and a stand-up paddleboard are all included, so you can capture the day or try the water however you want.

What’s included

• Lunch with fresh fish, steak, meatballs or chicken and Turkish mezze prepared daily on board.
• snorkeling equipment and guided snorkel at underwater caves and a shipwreck.
• GoPro camera use for underwater footage.
• stand-up paddleboard.
• coffee, tea and fresh fruit plate.
• all taxes and fees.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Larsoy Tourism & Travel Yacht Tours

Is this one for you?The seven- to eight-hour commitment means you leave the morning free and return by early evening, so it fits easily into a day that includes time in Kas town. If you want a full-day immersion in the islands with multiple snorkel sites, lunch and a chance to steer the boat, this length is exactly what you need. If you're looking for a shorter outing, a half-day tour would suit you better.

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Top questions

What exactly do I snorkel at on this Kas Islands tour?

You snorkel at an underwater cave system and a shipwreck during the first stop, spending about an hour there. The caves and wreck are in the clearest water around the five islands, and the skipper guides you through both sites.

Can I actually help sail the boat, or do I just watch?

You can take the helm and help pilot the Beneteau Oceanis 48 yourself between swimming stops. No sailing experience is required. The skipper is there to guide you, and it's one of the highlights of the day.

What does the chef prepare for lunch?

Lunch is a multi-course meal cooked fresh on board: your choice of fish, steak, meatballs or chicken, served with rice, salad, five or six different Turkish mezze dishes, and wine. You eat at the deck dining table. In the afternoon, the chef also brings a fresh fruit plate with watermelon, grapes, bananas and nectarines.

How long is this tour and what time does it end?

The tour runs about seven to eight hours, departing at 9:30am and returning to Kas Marina around 5:30 to 6pm. That leaves the early morning and evening free if you want to explore the town.

Do I need any sailing experience to book this?

No sailing experience is necessary. The skipper handles the boat and can teach you if you want to learn. The tour is designed for families and groups with no background in sailing.

What's included in the price?

Lunch, snorkeling equipment, a GoPro to record underwater footage, a stand-up paddleboard, coffee, tea and cake are all included. Drinks beyond coffee and tea are not included, and the tour departs from Kas Marina: hotel pickup is not part of this booking.