Board a full-day boat from the Antalya coast to Suluada — the so-called ‘Maldives of Turkey’ — for bay-hopping, snorkeling and a seaside lunch. This easy, weather-dependent boat trip highlights turquoise water, small caves and clear swimming spots.
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You step off the pier with salt on your lips and the boat’s engine a steady rhythm beneath your feet — the coast peeling away as the mainland becomes a low line of pines. By mid-morning the water has a color that stops conversation: a blue-green so clear you can see the shadow of the hull and the shoals below. Suluada, nicknamed the “Maldives of Antalya,” waits as a string of small bays and sea caves that invite swimming, snorkeling, and exploration.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6–9 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility for boarding and short swims
Wildlife
History
Suluada’s name means “water island” in Turkish; local fishermen historically used the island’s freshwater seepages and nearby coves as stopovers.
Conservation
Respect Posidonia seagrass beds and avoid anchoring or touching the seabed; use marked mooring points and dispose of waste onshore.
Reserve your spot on the Full Day Antalya Maldives Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
Protect skin and marine life: choose sunscreen labeled reef-safe and reapply after swimming.
Wear water shoes
Rocky shorelines and pebbled entries make water shoes useful for safe entry and exit.
Carry a dry bag
A small dry bag keeps valuables, phones, and a light jacket safe while you swim.
Take motion-sickness precautions
If you’re prone to seasickness, use patches or medication before boarding; morning trips usually have calmer seas.
Mask & snorkel
Clear water and rocky seabeds make snorkeling the best way to see underwater life.
summer
Water shoes
Protects feet on rocky beaches and makes getting in and out of the water easier.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin and reduces impact on marine ecosystems.
summer
Light windbreaker / towel
Mornings and open-water sections can be cool; a towel doubles as a seat on deck.
spring