Private Kekova Boat Tour from Demre





Description
Head off from Demre and experience Kekova Island on a private boat trip. Explore Turkey’s Mediterranean coast on this day tour as you cruise to Kekova Island and visit the sunken city of Simena. Swim and snorkel in the clear blue water as you relax for a day at sea without the crowds.
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Itinerary
Andriake is the old name of Cayagzi Harbour in Demre. Our tours start and end in same spot in the Cayagzi River. It is a naturel harbour used in Roman Byzantium and Ottoman time as well.
Kekova is an island off the coast of Kaleköy and Üçağız, near the Demre district of Antalya province. Despite its large area, no one lives on this island. Boats can be reached across from Kaleköy. On the north side, shipwrecks from the ancient city of Dolkisthe, which was destroyed by earthquakes in the second century, are occasionally encountered. Kekova was re-established and developed during the Byzantine period, but its development could not continue due to Arab invasions. Since its protected land. Unfortunately we can not stop here. We only cruise trough.
Kekova Island is in Kekova region and its opposite of Simena Castle. As we mentioned unfortunately there is no swimming here. we only pass by. There will be swimming option in Tersane Bay in the Island or Aquarium Bay
Sunken City is not only known for its gorgeous turquoise sea but also its ancient and mysterious sunken city. Every summer, visitors arrive on boat tours to look out over the water to see the remains of a once flourishing city now completely underwater with only a few remnants on land to speak of its existence.
Regarding your request, either swimming break in Aquarium Bay or Tersane Bay. In peak season, there will be a lot of boats doing exactly same tour so we will try our best to find best spot for our costumers
While approaching Kaleköy by boat, you will see the walls of the castle above. A steep path from the beach leads to the castle. If you want to relax on the way, you can try the famous ice cream. As you climb the castle, you will come across the royal tombs. The area where the graves are most concentrated is the Necropolis area on the right. You can enter the castle with a museum card. We will stop here 1 hour
Regarding your request, either swimming break in Tersane Bay or Aquarium Bay. We will try to choose less crowded one for our guest.
After visiting Sİmena Castle we can have a little break in Esmeralda Bay for a quick fresh up. Nice little bay for a swim
Burc Bay is one of the clearest bay in Kekova region. The sea shells break down so fine, so it looks like white sands.
Gokkaya is a natural bay where all the boats stop for a nice swimming break. After swimming break we will visit Pirates Cave
Karemlik is the bay right opposite of where we start our tour. Its famous with its Caretta Carettas. You have a chance to swim with them or feed them. Remaining time will be allotted to travel time.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(100)
Had a lovely day. It was a great boat. Our captain was amazing. And a very good chef as well. We hired the boat as 2 people. But it would be comfortable with 6.
Many thanks to Captain Musa for his efforts. He gave us a wonderful day. Thank you so much for everything 🙏🏻🙏🏻
It's a very enjoyable event. I recommend it to those interested.
Everything was wonderful from start to finish. Captain Musa and his wife hosted us so beautifully; thank you. Absolutely recommended.
Had a great time. It was a wonderful day at the sea. Many stops for swimming in different bays, even managed to swim with turtles. They treated us to fruit. A very pleasant captain, the ship is like in the photo.
We had a wonderful private 7 hour tour with Musa and his lovely family. We swam in multiple beautiful locations, visited Kekova and Simena for lunch and visited the castle. During the day we were provided tea, coffee, fresh fruits, and great hospitality. The boat was perfect and had space for my family to spread out and enjoy the experience to the maximum. Value for money for the day we had was also brilliant. Cannot recommend highly enough!
Had a great time and the hosts were lovely and accommodating!
Thank you to Captain Musa and his wife for the delicious meal they prepared.
Contact with the owner went easily and was friendly. Our captain was a very kind man and nothing was too much. We enjoyed ourselves and saw beautiful places. The food was delicious, the children had a fun day.
Very clean, they took good care of me, thank you for everything.



