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Sail from Antalya to Kemer for a full-day pirate-themed boat cruise that combines swimming stops in turquoise bays, a seaside lunch and light onboard entertainment. Ideal for families and swimmers, the trip covers several historic coves including Phaselis and secluded Pirate Bay.
Sail from Antalya to Kemer for a full-day pirate-themed boat cruise that combines swimming stops in turquoise bays, a seaside lunch and light onboard entertainment. Ideal for families and swimmers, the trip covers several historic coves including Phaselis and secluded Pirate Bay.
The day begins before dawn on the Antalya coast: a minibus collects passengers from coastal hotels, rolling through salt-scented air toward Kemer Marina where a wooden boat, rigged with flags and a boisterous crew, waits. The boat slips away from the marina and the turquoise Mediterranean opens—sun glassing off gentle chop, cedar-streaked hills keeping watch from shore.
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Operated by tourbookinturkey · Kemer, Antalya Province
The day begins before dawn on the Antalya coast: a minibus collects passengers from coastal hotels, rolling through salt-scented air toward Kemer Marina where a wooden boat, rigged with flags and a boisterous crew, waits. The boat slips away from the marina and the turquoise Mediterranean opens—sun glassing off gentle chop, cedar-streaked hills keeping watch from shore.
This cruise threads three classic bays—Paradise Bay, Phaselis Bay and Pirate Bay—each carved into the Lycian coastline where ancient harbors and pine-scrub geology meet pebble beaches. Phaselis carries echoes of a Greek and Roman trading past: ruins sit close to clear water and rocky inlets. The Taurus Mountains loom inland, their limestone ridges feeding short, steep streams that shaped the coastline.
Culturally, the trip mixes family-friendly entertainment with local maritime skills: expect playful “pirate” animation and a communal lunch onboard, served between two-hour legs of sailing. Geological shelves and small coves create ideal snorkeling pockets where fish inspect visitors like curious neighbors.
Practical notes: the full experience is about eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with roughly three hours total for transfers and around three one-hour swim stops interspersed with two one-hour transit legs. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof phone case, swim shoes for rocky entries and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling seas. Timings vary by hotel location; confirm pickup details in advance and carry a small amount of cash for extras. The boat is accessible for most fitness levels, but slippery decks and ladder entries require basic agility.
easy.
8 hours (including transfers).
Appropriate for most fitness levels; requires ability to climb ladder into water and move on a rolling deck.
Yes—optional pickup and drop-off from Antalya hotels is included; start times vary by hotel location and are typically around 08:00 with return by ~17:30.
Lunch is included and served onboard; bring snacks if you have special dietary needs and inform the operator ahead of time.
Yes—non-swimmers can stay on deck and enjoy views; however, swimming stops are available for those who wish to enter the water.
Yes—infants and small children can ride in a stroller during transfers and the boat accommodates infant seats, but supervise children during swim stops and on deck.
Phaselis Bay contains the remains of an ancient Lycian harbor and later Greek and Roman settlement; the coastline was a key maritime route for trade in antiquity.
High visitor numbers can stress coastal habitats—use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching ruins, and take all litter back to shore to minimize impact.
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The day begins before dawn on the Antalya coast: a minibus collects passengers from coastal hotels, rolling through salt-scented air toward Kemer Marina where a wooden boat, rigged with flags and a boisterous crew, waits. The boat slips away from the marina and the turquoise Mediterranean opens—sun glassing off gentle chop, cedar-streaked hills keeping watch from shore.
The day begins before dawn on the Antalya coast: a minibus collects passengers from coastal hotels, rolling through salt-scented air toward Kemer Marina where a wooden boat, rigged with flags and a boisterous crew, waits. The boat slips away from the marina and the turquoise Mediterranean opens—sun glassing off gentle chop, cedar-streaked hills keeping watch from shore.
This cruise threads three classic bays—Paradise Bay, Phaselis Bay and Pirate Bay—each carved into the Lycian coastline where ancient harbors and pine-scrub geology meet pebble beaches. Phaselis carries echoes of a Greek and Roman trading past: ruins sit close to clear water and rocky inlets. The Taurus Mountains loom inland, their limestone ridges feeding short, steep streams that shaped the coastline.
Culturally, the trip mixes family-friendly entertainment with local maritime skills: expect playful “pirate” animation and a communal lunch onboard, served between two-hour legs of sailing. Geological shelves and small coves create ideal snorkeling pockets where fish inspect visitors like curious neighbors.
Practical notes: the full experience is about eight hours from hotel pickup to drop-off, with roughly three hours total for transfers and around three one-hour swim stops interspersed with two one-hour transit legs. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a waterproof phone case, swim shoes for rocky entries and motion-sickness remedies if you’re prone to rolling seas. Timings vary by hotel location; confirm pickup details in advance and carry a small amount of cash for extras. The boat is accessible for most fitness levels, but slippery decks and ladder entries require basic agility.