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Board a full-day boat from Antalya to Suluada—known as the Turkish Maldives—for turquoise swims, on-board lunch and a chance to spot loggerhead turtles in protected coves. Expect long cruises, sandy bays, and practical tips for a sun-forward day at sea.
Board a full-day boat from Antalya to Suluada—known as the Turkish Maldives—for turquoise swims, on-board lunch and a chance to spot loggerhead turtles in protected coves. Expect long cruises, sandy bays, and practical tips for a sun-forward day at sea.
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You step onto the deck as the Antalya harbor slides away, the city’s heat traded for a salt-sweet wind that dares you to move faster. The boat threads open Mediterranean, engines steady while cliffs and pine-scarred headlands fall astern. After nearly two hours of cruising, the water changes—sudden, striking turquoise around a low, white-sand rim: Suluada.
easy.
10 hours.
Suitable for people with average mobility who can board small boats and swim short distances; basic stamina for a full-day outing.
The full tour is about 10 hours with roughly two hours cruising each way and several hours allocated for swimming and lunch at Suluada and American Bay.
Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) turtles frequent protected bays here; sightings are common but not guaranteed—respect their space and don’t attempt to touch them.
A freshly prepared lunch is included onboard; notify the operator of dietary restrictions when booking so they can attempt accommodations.
Yes—operators often list the tour as easy and family-friendly, but non-swimmers should stay on deck and wear provided life vests; infants must sit on laps per booking terms.
The Antalya coast has been a maritime corridor since Lycian and Roman times; many small coves were traditional stops for local fishers and traders.
Several bays near Suluada are protected due to nesting turtles and seagrass habitats—follow local guidance, avoid anchoring on seagrass and use reef-safe products.
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