Gelidonya ยท From Antalya
Day charter, Gelidonya
One full day, three or four anchorages, back before dark.
- Duration8 to 9 hours
- Sailing time4 h
How the day runs
Rounding Cape Gelidonya is the moment a day charter stops being a bay tour and becomes a passage. Five rocky islets run out from the headland with a small lighthouse on the point, and the weather genuinely changes from one side to the other, so the captain reads it before committing. Most days go out around the cape and back in to Adrasan for lunch.
A day charter leaves mid morning and returns before sunset, which on this coast buys three or four stops. The pattern most guests settle into is a long first swim, a slow lunch at anchor, an afternoon move to somewhere quieter, then the run home with the light behind you.
About Gelidonya
Cape Gelidonya is the corner of this coast: five rocky islets running out from a headland with a small lighthouse on it, and a genuine change of weather on either side. Bronze age wrecks were found on the reefs here, some of the oldest ever excavated. Rounding it is the moment a charter stops being a bay tour and becomes a passage.
Ways to charter
Nearby anchorages
Yachts for this charter
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 Gelidonya takes about 4 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.
Common questions
How long does it take to reach Gelidonya?
About 4 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 Day charter?
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
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