A full-day boat cruise from Antalya that visits Suluada (the "Turkish Maldives"), American Bay and Kargıcak Bay. Expect crystal-clear swims, a fish lunch on board, and a route that follows the dramatic Lycian coastline.
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You step aboard with salt on your lips and the Lycian cliffs unspooling to the west — a strip of coastline that reads like a geography of time: sea-sculpted bays, volcanic outcrops, and narrow beaches that few boats reach. The engine hum settles into a steady rhythm as the boat slips out of Adrasan Bay toward Suluada, the uninhabited isle locals call the "Turkish Maldives."
Difficulty
easy
Duration
10 hours (including transfers)
Fitness Level
Suitable for people of average fitness; requires basic mobility for getting on/off the boat and entering shallow swims
Wildlife
History
The route skirts the Lycian coast, an area with ancient maritime routes and nearby archaeological sites dating back to classical Lycian communities.
Conservation
This coastline hosts important sea turtle nesting beaches; follow guides’ instructions, avoid night beach visits during nesting season, and use reef-safe products to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the Adrasan & Suluada (Turkish Maldives) Island Boat Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Bring reef shoes
Suluada and many rocky coves have uneven, sometimes sharp bottoms; reef shoes protect feet when entering and exiting the water.
Pack reef-safe sunscreen
Apply biodegradable sunscreen before getting on the boat to minimize impact on marine life and coral-like formations.
Carry a small dry bag
Keep your phone, camera, and keys dry during swims and while moving between coves.
Motion-sickness prep
If you’re prone to seasickness, take preventive medication or sit mid-ship where movement feels gentlest.
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
Core items for multiple swim stops and drying off on deck.
summer
Reef shoes or water sandals
Protects feet on rocky shores and when scrambling onto volcanic beach rock.
summer
Mask and snorkel
Enhances viewing in the exceptionally clear water around Suluada and bays.
summer
Light windbreaker or sun shirt
Brisk sea breezes and sun exposure make a lightweight layer useful during crossings.
spring