From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

5.0 (25 reviews) Kas, Turkey
Duration7h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 55 travelers

Overview

Summer, the best season to spend your day soaking up the sun on a boat trip from Demre, visiting Kekova’s most beautiful bays along the Mediterranean sea.

This daily boat trip gives you plenty of time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Turkish coastline, including Gökkaya Bay, a popular destination for exciting water sports, and Karemlik Bay, which is a great spot for finding turtles!

What's included

  • Lunch
  • Castle of Simena

What to expect

  1. Demre (Kale)
    Pass by
    Summer, the best season to spend your day soaking up the sun on a boat trip from Demre, visiting Kekova’s most beautiful bays along the Mediterranean sea.

    This daily boat trip gives you plenty of time to swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Turkish coastline, including Gökkaya Bay, a popular destination for exciting water sports, and Karemlik Bay, which is a great spot for finding turtles!
  2. Andriake Ancient City
    Pass by
    Demre Harbour
    Get ready for your action-packed day on the water! Make your way to Demre harbour in time to depart for the boat trip between 10 and 10.30 am.
  3. Kekova
    Pass by
    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.
  4. Kekova Island
    Pass by
    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.
  5. Castle of Simena
    30m · Admission ticket not included
    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. A hike up the hillside will give you magnificent views of the Kekova region.

    Entrance fee of Simena Castle: 1 euro
  6. Sunken City Ruins of Simena
    30m
    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.

    Entrance fee of Simena Castle: 1 euro
  7. Gokkaya PlajI ve Koyu
    2h
    Esmeralda Bay
    Time for a lunch and swim break at beautiful Esmeralda Bay where you can enjoy peace and tranquility during this fun journey.

    Burç Bay
    Lunch is followed by a 40-minute swim break in Burç Bay. The sea is a little cooler in this area due to the 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.
  8. AsIrlI AdasI Deniz MagarasI
    Pass by
    Discover this intriguing naturally-formed cave, which is renowned for its large size and curved entrance.
  9. 30m
    Karemlik Bay

    There are 8 known types of turtles worldwide, 5 of which can be found in the Mediterranean. At Karemlik Bay, you’ll have the chance to look for these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.

    Demre Harbour

    After an exciting day of adventure, we’ll head back to Demre harbour where this memorable boat trip ends. From here you can make your way to the centre for dinner options or continue to your next destination.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you arrive at Demre Andriake Harbour, you will see our signboard. SAILNSTAY

End point

When you arrive at Demre Andriake Harbour, you will see our signboard. SAILNSTAY

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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