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When to take a boat trip from Antalya
The season runs late April to the end of October, and the two ends of it are the best kept secret.
- The short answerMay and October: warm water, empty bays, lower prices.
Most people book July and August because that is when they are on holiday, and those are genuinely the warmest weeks: the sea sits at 27 to 28 degrees and you can swim at eight in the morning without flinching. They are also the busiest, the hottest on deck and the only months when a popular bay can have six boats in it by noon.
May and October are the months to take if you have the choice. The water is 21 to 24 degrees, which is warmer than most of the Mediterranean manages in high summer, the anchorages are close to empty, and the light is better for photographs because the sun is lower. Prices are lower too, for the same boat and the same crew.
June and September are the compromise and they are a good one: warm water, manageable crowds, and the afternoon wind has not yet settled into its August pattern. September in particular holds the summer sea temperature while the land has started to cool, which is the most comfortable combination of the year.
Outside the season, from November to April, the coast is beautiful and the sea is cold. Charters do not run, not because of the weather on deck but because nobody wants to swim at 17 degrees and swimming is the point.
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Ways to charter
Common questions
How long does it take to reach Antalya?
About 3 h of sailing from the departure marina, which is why boarding is early and the return is timed for the last of the light.
Is lunch included on a Charters?
A full Mediterranean lunch is prepared aboard by the chef, with soft drinks, water, tea and Turkish coffee included. Wine and spirits are charged separately or you are welcome to bring your own.
Can we swim at every stop?
At almost all of them. The exception is directly over protected ruins, where swimming is restricted by law, so the swim stop moves to the bay alongside.
What happens if the weather changes?
The captain reroutes to the sheltered side of the coast, which on this coastline almost always works. If a day genuinely cannot sail, you are refunded in full.
How many guests can come?
From two up to twelve, depending on the yacht. Larger parties are handled by taking two boats out together on the same route.
Included in every charter
- Licensed captain and crew
- Fuel, harbour fees and insurance
- Towels, snorkel sets and paddle boards
- Soft drinks, water, tea and Turkish coffee
- Hotel pickup across Antalya on request
From EUR 800 Per boat, not per person, for the whole yacht and your party only. The exact figure depends on the programme, the season and the number of guests, and you get it in one message.
Ready when you are
Tell us your dates and party size. We answer within the hour, in your language.