Ucagiz ยท From Antalya
Swim and snorkel charter, Ucagiz
Built around water clarity rather than distance covered.
- Duration6 to 8 hours
- Sailing time5.5 h
How the day runs
The harbour itself is not for swimming: it is a working village quay with boats manoeuvring all day. What Ucagiz gives a snorkel trip is the base. Five minutes out are the shallows below Simena where sarcophagi stand half in the water, and fifteen minutes east are the Gokkaya lagoons, which is where the actual snorkelling happens.
This is the charter for people who came for the water. The route is chosen by visibility and bottom type rather than by sights: sandy shallows where the light reaches the seabed, rock edges where the fish hold, and the odd cave you can swim into. Masks, fins and a shaded platform come as standard.
About Ucagiz
Ucagiz is the working village behind Kekova: a shallow natural harbour ringed by Lycian tombs, with a handful of quayside kitchens grilling whatever came in that morning. Boats lie stern to and lunch arrives from the shore. It is the standard midday stop on a Kekova day because the water is flat here even when the channel outside is not.
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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 Ucagiz 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 Ucagiz?
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 Swim and snorkel 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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