Demre: Private Boat Trip to Kekova with Lunch & Snorkeling
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Overview
Highlights include the breathtaking views from Simena Castle, and exploring the underwater ruins of the Sunken City of Kekova. You also won’t be disappointed with our pick of wonderful swimming spots, such as the stunning Aquarium Bay and Burç Bay.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Lunch
- Use of snorkeling equipment
- Use of floating mats and inflatable rings
- Use of stand-up paddleboard (SUP)
Not included
- Entrance fees
Itinerary
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1
Demre (Kale)
Our Demre – Kekova boat trip can begin at a time that suits you, although we recommend 10 am so that we can fit in all of the amazing stops.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
2
Andriake Ancient City
The boat departs from Demre harbour and cruises towards your first stop, as the day’s early-morning sunrays start to illuminate the sea.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
3
Kekova
Discover the fascinating secrets of Kekova’s history on this unique adventure around the Sunken City. The ancient city of Dolchiste was flooded due to an earthquake in the 2nd century, and its resulting underwater ruins never fail to leave an impression.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
4
Kekova Island
Since this is a protected area, swimming is not permitted here, so what better way to explore the site than by cruising alongside the ruins on our boat, giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
5
Aquarium Bay
Soak up the sunshine at picture-perfect Aquarium Bay during a delightful swim break.
1h Admission free -
6
Kalekoy Harbour
Our boat will drop anchor in Kaleköy port (ancient Simena) for one hour, giving you time to visit this small authentic village that’s home to castle ruins and a necropolis.
30 min Admission free -
7
Castle of Simena
A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region.
30 min Admission not included -
8
Sunken City Ruins of Simena
If you’d prefer to admire Simena Castle from down below, you can use your remaining time to take another dip in the gorgeous blue waters.
30 min Admission not included -
9
Gokkaya PlajI ve Koyu
Burç Bay Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this area during a swim break in Burç Bay, where the water feels cooler due to cold underwater natural springs! Gökkaya Bay We’ll stop to swim in Gökkaya Bay, where you can experience the natural beauty of the area and opt to participate in one of the various exciting water sports on offer.
1h Admission free -
10
AsIrlI AdasI Deniz MagarasI
Discover this intriguing naturally-formed cave, which is renowned for its large size and curved entrance.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
11
Demre (Kale)
As the day draws to an end, we’ll bring you back to Demre harbour, where this private boat trip finishes. Demre is a small but interesting town with plenty more to experience, such as historical sites, beaches, and hiking the Lycian Way.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Everyone meets at the start point.
Schedule
Good to know
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
Private Boat Trip for family of 10 Travelled with SailnStay on the Vitamin Sea boat. A fantastic experience from start to finish. A fabulous spic and span boat with brilliant staff. The food of grilled chicken or fish with pasta and salad was all cooked and prepared fresh. First stop was at Simena Castle with its quaint shops and restaurants and of course the Here I Am Cafe. Must have place for a selfie. Then it was of to many coves for swim stops. Not over crowded with no more than 3 boats tops at each stop (only us at Cağili Plaji). All snorkeling gear is provided and they also have a waterboard which you need to have a go on. Finally we stopped at Turtle Beach where we manged to feed a turtle so melon by hand!!! How cool is that. Excellent trip. 11 out of 10. Thank you to all
Mustafa and his wife who ran the boat were such amazing and friendly hosts. The food on board all freshly prepared was the best meal we had! The trip takes you to some stunning beauty spots! Totally recommend!
It was amazing seeing turtles close up. The staff were friendly and helpful. The boat was good. Unfortunately a few things let it down: The instructions to find the boat weren't clear, so we struggled to do so. The staff had poor English and it was obvious that the turkish language commentary was far more detailed and interesting than the very limited English explanations and with it being explained in both languages, we had already passed quite a few things before we heard what we were supposed to be looking out for. The music was so loud that we had to raise our voices to talk to each other - we asked to turn it down and they refused. This really spoiled our time - we're not there for a beach party, we wanted to enjoy a relaxing cruise as a family, with other families. We weren't alone in this - the moment the music went on as many people as possible tried to move as far away from the speakers as possible. I hope the organisers read this and turn it down. The food was quite poor and the atmosphere spoiled by the way it was served. Overcooked, lukewarm - overcooked mushy pasta is really unpleasant to eat so my family wanted to not take any and take something else instead but we were ordered to put it back. We were told there would be water available, but when we asked there wasn't. The instructions were poor - we nearly missed the turtles because someone near us said we had to rush off the boat quickly to get to the shore to go up a river to have any chance of seeing them. That was misinformation as the people who stayed on the boat had 5 turtles swimming around them the whole time whereas we saw one in the distance, but thankfully did at least see them for a couple of minutes around the boat before we set off again. We were told there was amazing snorkelling. We were told when to put our masks on - but we saw hardly any fish, and those we did see were small and not bright colours. However, whilst these improvements could easily and should be made, we are still glad we did the cruise. The turtles were amazing to see. I'm sure Kokova submerged city would have been even better if we'd had a proper translation. The food was edible. The crew were generally helpful. We created our own fun jumping in the sea off rocks. This trip could very easily have been so much better, with very little extra effort and no extra cost. Cooking the pasta for less time saves money. Good translation would bring you more customers.
Amazing day on the boat. Nice staff, good food. The tour programme was great too: we saw Kekova, swamm with the turtles, went to a lovely village. I highly recommend it 😁
They were so accommodating and responsive! We booked late the night before and he still got back to us and helped us locate stores for towels, sunscreen, etc. and even made a special vegan meal on our request.
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