Cruise from Antalya to Suluada—nicknamed the "Maldives of Turkey"—for clear blue water, white sand, a mineral spring, and easy snorkel stops. This six‑hour boat trip combines sightseeing along the Lycian coast with relaxed swims and a simple onboard lunch.
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The bow eases away from Antalya’s harbor and the coastline of the Lycian Way slides astern: limestone cliffs, scrubbed oak, and a line of narrow beaches. Salt spray lifts off the wake; gulls wheel and the sea dares you to dive. After an hour the yacht slips into a bright, shallow bowl of water—Suluada, the “Maldives of Turkey,” where volcanic rock frames white sand and a mineral spring pools like a small, warm lake.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
6 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels—ability to enter and exit a small boat and swim short distances is required.
Wildlife
History
The Lycian coast has been a maritime corridor since antiquity; small bays and rocky ledges once sheltered trading and fishing boats along routes that connected Lycian settlements.
Conservation
Visitors are encouraged to use reef‑safe products, avoid disturbing nesting sites, and follow operator guidance to minimize impact on sensitive coastal habitats.
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Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
The sun is strong and the water is clear—use reef‑safe sunscreen to protect both your skin and marine life.
Pack seasickness remedies
Open water can be choppy; bring motion‑sickness tablets or acupressure bands if you’re prone to nausea.
Footwear for rocky landings
Some shoreings are volcanic and jagged—water shoes make entry and exit safer and steadier.
Respect turtle zones
If turtles are present, keep distance, avoid flash photography, and don’t enter marked nesting areas onshore.
Swimsuit & quick‑dry towel
For swimming, sunning, and quick dry on deck between swims.
summer
Snorkel mask (personal)
Personal masks fit better and keep fogging minimal during clear‑water swims.
summer
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin while minimizing harm to marine ecosystems around Suluada.
summer
Light windbreaker
A thin layer helps on the boat’s return when the breeze cools you down.
spring