Destinations

These are the anchorages we actually use, with the sailing time from Antalya and what each one is good for. The list runs roughly west to east: the closest are under two hours and work for a half day, while Kekova, Kaputas and Patara need a full day or a night aboard to do properly. Sailing times assume a departure from Antalya or Kemer; from Kas or Finike the western bays come much closer.

Destinations

Kekovaa sunken Lycian city you can read through the waterSuluadathe island locals call the Maldives of TurkiyePhaselisthree ancient harbours under a pine forestOlymposruins swallowed by forest at the mouth of a valleyCiralia protected beach where turtles nest under a burning mountainAdrasana deep horseshoe bay that stays calm when the coast does notKemera mountain backed marina half an hour from the best baysKasa bougainvillea town that never grew into a resortKalkana steep white town above a bay that turns violet at duskKaputasa sand cove at the mouth of a gorge, seen best from the waterUcagizthe sheltered village harbour that serves the sunken citySimenaa castle on a rock with a Lycian theatre cut for three hundredGokkayaa maze of islets enclosing natural swimming poolsTekirovapine forest running straight down to hidden covesKaleicia Roman harbour inside the old city wallsKonyaalticliffs and waterfalls falling straight into the baySidemarble columns standing on the shoreline itselfAlanyaa Seljuk castle wrapping a rock above the old shipyardFinikean orange growing port with the snow line in viewGelidonyathe cape where the coast turns and the wind changes with itDemretemple facades cut into a cliff, and the church of Saint NicholasPataraeighteen kilometres of dune backed sand and a buried capital

Practical notes

The season runs from late April to the end of October, and July and August are the busiest weeks. Boarding is normally between 09:00 and 10:00, and the run out to Antalya takes about 3 h. Bring a hat, reef safe sun cream and soft soled shoes; towels, snorkel sets and shade are already aboard. Hotel pickup across Antalya, Kemer, Belek and Lara can be arranged the evening before at no extra charge. If the forecast turns, the captain moves the route to the sheltered side of the coast rather than cancelling, and a genuine weather cancellation is refunded in full.

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.