Kekova ยท From Antalya
Private charter, Kekova
The whole yacht, your party only, your route.
- Duration4 to 9 hours
- Sailing time5.5 h
How the day runs
Kekova is the strongest argument for taking the whole boat. On a shared trip the channel is a timed pass with twenty other people at the rail; privately, the captain slows to whatever pace you want, holds where the light is good, and the lunch stop in Ucagiz happens when you are hungry rather than at the hour the fleet arrives. It also means you can add Simena or skip it entirely.
A private charter means no shared decks and no fixed itinerary: the boat carries your group and nobody else, and the route is set the morning of, against the forecast and whatever the party feels like. Duration is yours too, from a half day up to a full one.
About Kekova
An earthquake in the second century dropped half a Lycian town below the waterline, and the sea kept it. Staircases run down into the blue, doorways stand open at three metres, and jars still sit where they were stacked. Swimming is not allowed directly over the ruins, so the day is built around gliding slowly along the shoreline and then anchoring in the bay next door for lunch and a long swim.
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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 Kekova takes about 5.5 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 Kekova?
About 5.5 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 Private 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
Tell us your dates and party size. We answer within the hour, in your language.