Suluada Island boat trip from Antalya: Swim turquoise waters

Swim in turquoise bays and eat fresh grilled fish on the boat back

A full-day boat trip from Antalya to Suluada Island, known as the Maldives of Turkey, with swimming at pristine beaches, lunch served onboard, and a return in the late afternoon. The tour departs from Adrasan Harbor in the morning and accommodates groups up to 30 people with English and Turkish guides available. Pickup from Antalya or Belek hotels is available as an add-on option, or you can arrange your own transport to the harbor.

The experience

The boat leaves Adrasan Harbor in the morning and takes you along the Mediterranean coastline to Suluada Island, where the water stays turquoise and the beaches stay quiet. You'll have time to swim in multiple bays, sunbathe on white sand, and explore the coves without the crowds you'd find on busier Turkish shores. The itinerary builds around water time, not a schedule of stops, so the rhythm is yours: swim as long as you want at each spot, or stay on deck and watch the coast pass.

Lunch arrives onboard: grilled fish or chicken with salad and pasta, eaten while anchored in one of the clearest bays. The meal breaks up the day and means you're not hunting for food in a tourist trap. The boat returns to Adrasan in the late afternoon, giving you the full stretch of daylight without the rush to get back before dark.

Groups run up to 30 people, so it's not a private charter, but the boat is built for the route and the water. English and Turkish guides are on every departure. If you're staying in Antalya or Belek, hotel pickup is available. Otherwise you can drive or take a taxi to Adrasan Harbor and meet the boat there. Infants can travel on an adult's lap, and the boat suits all fitness levels since swimming is optional and most of the day is spent sitting or floating.

What’s included

• Full-day boat trip to Suluada Island.
• swimming at multiple secluded beaches and bays.
• lunch onboard with grilled fish or chicken, salad, and pasta.
• English and Turkish guides.
• return transport to Adrasan Harbor in the late afternoon.

Options for this experience

4 options

Self-transportation09:30Suluada Boat Tour included: a full-day Suluada boat excursion with swimming stops in beautiful bays. Duration: 6 hours, from 10:00 am to 16:00. Lunch and seasonal fruit: lunch, tea and seasonal fruit service are included during the tour. Suluada Island: Adrasan Harbor → Suluada → Hidden Bays → Swimming Breaks. No transfer: this option does not include a hotel transfer, so guests must arrive at the meeting point by themselves.

Kemer departure Sulu ada tour08:30Beldibi-Kemer-Çamyuva: Pickup is available from Beldibi-Göynük-Kemer-Çamyuva and Tekirova Hotels. Duration: 9 hours, roughly 8–9 hours including the hotel transfer. Lunch and seasonal fruit. Beldibi-Göynük-Kemer-Çamyuva. Air-conditioned transfer. Hotel pickup and drop-off. Pickup is included.

Lara All hotel, Antalya07:30Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from Belek, Antalya and nearby regions. Comfortable service: a comfortable full-day boat tour experience with professional service. Duration: 10 hours, roughly 9–10 hours including the hotel transfer and boat tour. Lunch and seasonal fruit are included during the boat tour. Antalya Hotels → Adrasan Harbor: Belek Hotels → Adrasan Harbor → Suluada Island → Hidden Bays → Swimming Stops → Return Transfer. Air-conditioned transfer: the hotel transfer is made with an air-conditioned, comfortable tour vehicle. Perfect experience: an ideal experience for swimming, relaxing and exploring the Turkish Maldives. Pickup is included.

Adrasan, from Belek, including a transfer07:00Hotel pickup and drop-off is available from Belek, Antalya and nearby regions. Comfortable service: a comfortable full-day boat tour experience with professional service. Duration: 10 hours, roughly 10–11 hours including the hotel transfer and boat tour. Lunch, fruit and tea: lunch and seasonal fruit are included during the boat tour. Belek Hotels → Adrasan Harbor: Belek Hotels → Adrasan Harbor → Suluada Island → Hidden Bays → Swimming Stops → Return Transfer. Air-conditioned: the hotel transfer is made with an air-conditioned, comfortable tour vehicle. Perfect experience: an ideal experience for swimming, relaxing and exploring the Turkish Maldives. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30, 08:30 and 09:30

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

GroupUp to 50

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 36 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 effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Nature and Sea Travel

Is this one for you?The eight-hour span lets you move between several bays and spend real time in the water without the rush of a half-day excursion. Book hotel pickup if you're staying in Antalya or Belek and don't have a car. Otherwise, self-transport to Adrasan Harbor works just as well and costs less.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Infant (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.

What is Suluada Island like when we get there?

Suluada Island has crystal-clear turquoise water, white sandy beaches, and untouched natural beauty with no development. You swim in pristine bays and explore secluded coves along the Mediterranean coast, with plenty of time to relax and sunbathe without the crowds of resort beaches.

Can I book hotel pickup from Antalya or Belek?

Hotel pickup from Antalya or Belek is available as a separate option at checkout. If you don't add it, you can arrange your own transport to Adrasan Harbor where the boat departs, or use public transportation to get there.

What's included in the lunch onboard?

Lunch includes freshly grilled fish or chicken, salad, and pasta, served while the boat is anchored in one of the bays. Nonalcoholic drinks are available. Alcoholic beverages and soda are not included.

How long is the full day on the water?

The tour runs about eight hours from departure at Adrasan Harbor to return in the late afternoon, giving you a full stretch of daylight for swimming, exploring, and relaxing without a tight schedule.