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A private full-day boat from Antalya to Kekova puts you face-to-face with the Lycian sunken city and the boat-only village of Simena. Expect long drives to the harbor, calm anchorages for swimming, and a day shaped by sea, sun and ruins.
A private full-day boat from Antalya to Kekova puts you face-to-face with the Lycian sunken city and the boat-only village of Simena. Expect long drives to the harbor, calm anchorages for swimming, and a day shaped by sea, sun and ruins.
The boat eases out of Üçağız as limestone cliffs slide past and turquoise water dares you to jump in. Small coves blink between headlands, and beyond the first spit of land the profile of sunken walls appears like a map pressed into the sea. Simena (Kaleköy) waits across a waterway you can only cross by boat — its castle perched low, its stone houses opening onto the bay.
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The boat eases out of Üçağız as limestone cliffs slide past and turquoise water dares you to jump in. Small coves blink between headlands, and beyond the first spit of land the profile of sunken walls appears like a map pressed into the sea. Simena (Kaleköy) waits across a waterway you can only cross by boat — its castle perched low, its stone houses opening onto the bay.
This stretch of Turkey’s Lycian coast carries millennia in its stones: Lycian tombs dotted on cliffs, Byzantine and Ottoman traces in village masonry, and a coastline shaped by tectonic shifts that submerged settlements centuries ago. Locals still fish these bays; Üçağız’s market is a pragmatic hub where captains and visitors restock before a long day on the water.
On a private Kekova cruise you’ll spend a full day (roughly 12 hours door-to-door) island-hopping, anchoring in sheltered bays, and circling the partially submerged ruins that define the sunken city. Expect calm to choppy seas depending on meltemi winds; snorkeling and short shore visits are common. Bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and sturdy shoes for stepping onto uneven village piers.
Practical notes: pickup transfers run from Antalya (≈3 hours) or Kemer (≈2 hours) to Üçağız harbor, where your captain boards. Cash is useful in the village market; ask the crew about lunch options and protected-area rules before anchoring. With a private boat you control the pace — plan for swims in quiet coves, a walk through Simena’s narrow lanes, and flexible photo stops as light moves across the bay.
easy.
12 hours.
Light level of fitness — able to board a small boat, climb short piers, and walk on uneven cobbles.
The full experience is a full-day trip—drivers typically take about 3 hours from Antalya to Üçağız harbor, with the boat day adding several hours on the water.
Inclusions vary by operator; many private charters allow you to bring your own food or stop in Üçağız/Simena to buy a meal—confirm when booking.
Yes—captains usually anchor in sheltered bays for swimming and snorkeling, but check local rules and avoid touching archaeological remains in the protected areas.
Yes, Simena (Kaleköy) has limited road access; most visitors approach it by sea, making a private boat the most direct option.
This stretch of the Lycian coast shows coastal settlements and tombs from antiquity; earthquakes and subsidence created the partially sunken structures around Kekova.
Kekova lies within a sensitive marine environment—avoid anchoring on seagrass beds, don’t remove artifacts, and pack out all trash.
The boat eases out of Üçağız as limestone cliffs slide past and turquoise water dares you to jump in. Small coves blink between headlands, and beyond the first spit of land the profile of sunken walls appears like a map pressed into the sea. Simena (Kaleköy) waits across a waterway you can only cross by boat — its castle perched low, its stone houses opening onto the bay.
The boat eases out of Üçağız as limestone cliffs slide past and turquoise water dares you to jump in. Small coves blink between headlands, and beyond the first spit of land the profile of sunken walls appears like a map pressed into the sea. Simena (Kaleköy) waits across a waterway you can only cross by boat — its castle perched low, its stone houses opening onto the bay.
This stretch of Turkey’s Lycian coast carries millennia in its stones: Lycian tombs dotted on cliffs, Byzantine and Ottoman traces in village masonry, and a coastline shaped by tectonic shifts that submerged settlements centuries ago. Locals still fish these bays; Üçağız’s market is a pragmatic hub where captains and visitors restock before a long day on the water.
On a private Kekova cruise you’ll spend a full day (roughly 12 hours door-to-door) island-hopping, anchoring in sheltered bays, and circling the partially submerged ruins that define the sunken city. Expect calm to choppy seas depending on meltemi winds; snorkeling and short shore visits are common. Bring sun protection, a refillable water bottle, and sturdy shoes for stepping onto uneven village piers.
Practical notes: pickup transfers run from Antalya (≈3 hours) or Kemer (≈2 hours) to Üçağız harbor, where your captain boards. Cash is useful in the village market; ask the crew about lunch options and protected-area rules before anchoring. With a private boat you control the pace — plan for swims in quiet coves, a walk through Simena’s narrow lanes, and flexible photo stops as light moves across the bay.