Phaselis ยท From Antalya
Sunset cruise, Phaselis
Three hours timed so the last light lands on the water beside you.
- Duration3 hours
- Sailing time3.5 h
How the day runs
The three harbours face different directions, and at sunset the southern one takes the light head on while the pines behind go black. The boat holds there with the engines down, close enough that you can still make out the aqueduct arches on the slope. It is a twenty minute run from Kemer, which makes this the shortest sunset charter on the coast that still ends somewhere worth being.
A sunset cruise boards two to three hours before the sun goes, runs out far enough that the coast becomes a silhouette, and then simply stops. The crew serves on the aft deck while the colour works through gold, rose and finally indigo. On the way back the deck lights come on and the shoreline turns into a string of lights.
About Phaselis
Phaselis was a trading city with three separate harbours, and all three are still there, shallow and swimmable, with a paved Roman street running between them under umbrella pines. You can anchor off the middle harbour, swim ashore, and walk an aqueduct and a theatre before lunch. It is the rare site where the ruins and the swimming are the same stop.
Ways to charter
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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 Phaselis takes about 3.5 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 Phaselis?
About 3.5 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 Sunset cruise?
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.
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