Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
We recommend the full-day private boat trip to Kekova from Demre for a truly memorable experience with your friends and family. You will have the boat to yourselves and the crew’s full attention, leaving you to focus on enjoying the warm and sunny summer in Turkey.
Highlights include the breathtaking views from Simena Castle, and exploring the underwater ruins of the Sunken City of Kekova. You also won’t be disappointed with our pick of wonderful swimming spots, such as the stunning Aquarium Bay and Burç Bay.
Lunch
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Entrance fee of Simena Castle: 4 euro
Departure Point
Andriake Harbour, Türkiye
Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkiye Our Demre – Kekova boat trip can begin at a time that suits you, although we recommend 10 am so that we can fit in all of the amazing stops.
Andriake Ancient City, Demre (Kale), Turkiye The boat departs from Demre harbour and cruises towards your first stop, as the day’s early-morning sunrays start to illuminate the sea.
Kekova, Kekova, Turkey Discover the fascinating secrets of Kekova’s history on this unique adventure around the Sunken City. The ancient city of Dolchiste was flooded due to an earthquake in the 2nd century, and its resulting underwater ruins never fail to leave an impression.
Kekova Island, Demre (Kale), Turkey Since this is a protected area, swimming is not permitted here, so what better way to explore the site than by cruising alongside the ruins on our boat, giving you the chance to capture unforgettable photos.
Aquarium Bay, Demre (Kale), Turkey Soak up the sunshine at picture-perfect Aquarium Bay during a delightful swim break. 60 minutes
Kalekoy Harbour, Kas, Turkiye Our boat will drop anchor in Kaleköy port (ancient Simena) for one hour, giving you time to visit this small authentic village that’s home to castle ruins and a necropolis. 30 minutes
Castle of Simena, Demre (Kale), Turkey A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region. 30 minutes
Sunken City Ruins of Simena, Kekova, Turkey If you’d prefer to admire Simena Castle from down below, you can use your remaining time to take another dip in the gorgeous blue waters. 30 minutes
Gokkaya PlajI ve Koyu, Demre (Kale), Turkey Burç Bay
Enjoy the peaceful ambiance of this area during a swim break in Burç Bay, where the water feels cooler due to cold underwater natural springs!
Gökkaya Bay
We’ll stop to swim in Gökkaya Bay, where you can experience the natural beauty of the area and opt to participate in one of the various exciting water sports on offer. 60 minutes
AsIrlI AdasI Deniz MagarasI, Demre (Kale), Turkiye Discover this intriguing naturally-formed cave, which is renowned for its large size and curved entrance.
Demre (Kale), Demre (Kale), Turkiye As the day draws to an end, we’ll bring you back to Demre harbour, where this private boat trip finishes. Demre is a small but interesting town with plenty more to experience, such as historical sites, beaches, and hiking the Lycian Way.
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
emilypZ2717IR
08 Apr 2022
They were so accommodating and responsive! We booked late the night before and he still got back to us and helped us locate stores for towels, sunscreen, etc. and even made a special vegan meal on our request.
largechangbeerplease
07 Feb 2022
Огромное спасибо Kekova travel за организацию частной лодки по маршруту Кекова-Симена.
Огромная лодка, очень дружелюбный капитан. Забрали из отеля и привезли на пристань. Ланчем можно было накормить человек пять! Цена в январе была очень разумной.
This tour in
Turkish Riviera
is organized by
SAILNSTAY
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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