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Spend a day cruising from Demre through the Kekova coastline: glass-bottom views of the Sunken City, a stop at Kaleköy (Simena), multiple swim breaks and turtle-spotting in Karemlik Bay. This small-group, 7-hour boat tour includes lunch and snorkeling gear, with time for a castle hike and peaceful bays.
Spend a day cruising from Demre through the Kekova coastline: glass-bottom views of the Sunken City, a stop at Kaleköy (Simena), multiple swim breaks and turtle-spotting in Karemlik Bay. This small-group, 7-hour boat tour includes lunch and snorkeling gear, with time for a castle hike and peaceful bays.
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Operated by SAILNSTAY · Demre, Antalya
The boat eases out of Demre Harbour as the morning sun skims low on the Mediterranean. Rock walls of pale limestone and olive-splashed terraces fall away to deep blue water; gulls wheel and the hull’s wake writes a temporary line across a landscape shaped by wind and earthquake.
easy.
7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; brief walks in Kaleköy and repeated boat ladder climbs for swimming require basic mobility.
No—Dolchiste is a protected archaeological area; the boat provides a glass-bottom view and you can photograph the ruins from the surface.
The trip includes lunch, use of snorkeling equipment, floating mats and inflatable rings; local entry fees (e.g., Simena Castle) may be extra.
Departure is from Demre Harbour at 10:00; arrive early to find the operator signage (SAILNSTAY) and check in.
Yes—Karemlik Bay is known for sea turtle sightings and dolphins are sometimes seen along the crossing, though wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
The Sunken City of Dolchiste sank after an earthquake in antiquity (2nd century), and much of the site remains visible only from boats today.
Kekova is a protected marine area—avoid anchoring on seagrass, use reef-safe products and follow crew guidance to minimize impact.
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