From Antalya
Yacht charter in Kekova
a protected coastal region of islands, living settlements and partly submerged heritage
- Why guests choose itUnderstanding the island, the submerged shoreline and the neighbouring settlements as one protected cultural landscape.
About Kekova
Kekova names both the island opposite Simena and the wider protected region that includes Simena, Teimiussa at Üçağız, Aperlai, Akvaryum Bay and Gökkaya Bay. A request here uses a selected partner vessel. The vessel, departure point, schedule, route, price and inclusions are confirmed together in a written quote.
Getting there
Kekova can mean the long island or the broader region around it, so the first planning step is to define what the guest actually wants to see. This is not a fixed MY FREEDOM programme from Kundu. A selected partner vessel is proposed only after the date and group are known, and its departure point, schedule, route, price and inclusions are confirmed in writing before booking.
The water
The official Antalya cultural authority describes partly submerged steps, building remains and landing structures along the island shore facing Simena. These are viewed as archaeological evidence, not as a promised swimming playground. What can be seen from a vessel depends on the approved route and conditions on the day. Any viewing passage, swim stop or shore visit must therefore appear explicitly in the written partner quote.
Through the season
Kekova is not presented here with an invented best month, water temperature or guaranteed calm period. A useful proposal starts with the requested date and checks daylight, operating conditions and the selected vessel close to departure. The answer may change with conditions and official access requirements. Guests receive the workable route and any alternatives in writing instead of relying on a generic seasonal promise.
What you are looking at
Kekova has appeared on Türkiye’s UNESCO World Heritage Tentative List since 2000. Official descriptions identify Teimiussa and Simena among the principal Lycian places of the region and record ancient structures that became partly submerged after geological movement and earthquakes. The area is also within the Kaş-Kekova Special Environmental Protection Area, which gives the cultural landscape an important conservation context.
Worth knowing
Ask the quote to distinguish three different experiences: passing the archaeological shore of Kekova Island, landing for a visit at Simena, and beginning or ending near Üçağız. They are related but not interchangeable. Confirm the exact partner vessel, boarding point, route, shore access, meal arrangement and swim stops in writing. Do not assume that a photograph, map pin or another operator’s itinerary is included.
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Common questions
How are the vessel and programme confirmed?
Before payment, the written quote names the vessel, departure marina, boarding and return times, and proposed route.
What is included in the price?
Nothing is assumed for a bespoke request or partner vessel. The written quote lists meals, drinks, fuel, harbour costs, transfers and any extra charges.
Can the route change?
Yes. The captain confirms a safe plan for the actual sea, weather and harbour instructions, and may change the route or stops when needed.
How is guest capacity confirmed?
Capacity is confirmed for the selected vessel in the written quote; larger groups may require a different vessel.
Ready when you are
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