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Spend a full day on a traditional wooden boat around Kekova with room to spread out on deck and no loud music blasting from speakers. You will swim in clear bays, sail slowly past the sunken city, hear local stories from a guide on board, and sit down to a proper Turkish lunch while the crew handles the anchor lines.
Meet in Kaş for check-in, then ride by road to Üçağız harbour where the wooden boat waits. Once everyone is aboard, the captain sets course toward the first swimming bays while the guide outlines the day and points out landmarks as you leave the village behind. The rhythm is unhurried: long swim stops, short photo pauses at caves or viewpoints, and plenty of deck time between bays.
Lunch is served on board at Gökkaya Bay with local olive-oil mezes and grilled chicken, usually with time to swim before and after the meal when the water stays calm. The route includes the classic sunken-city sail, Pirate Cave when wind allows, and an ashore stop at Simena village before the evening transfer back to Kaş. See the itinerary for the full run of bays; timing shifts slightly with harbour traffic and afternoon breeze.
Kekova lies east of Kaş along a coastline where ruins sit under glass-clear water and wooden gulets cruise at an easy pace. It is the sort of day trip many guests book once and still talk about at the harbour café that evening. The landscape mixes open sea channels with pine-backed inlets that photograph well from the bow.
Simena has no road access, so arriving by boat is half the fun and the castle village above the quay feels unchanged in spirit. Swimming, history, and relaxed deck time come together in one ticket, which suits families and couples who want the full Kekova experience without chartering a private craft.
No sailing or snorkelling experience is needed. You should be comfortable boarding from the harbour and swimming when the guide calls a stop, with crew help on the ladder if you need it. Families are welcome, including infants on a lap during the road transfer and on deck.
Most of the day is in sun or spray, so hats, reef-safe sunscreen, and a light cover-up help on breezier sections. If you are prone to seasickness, sit amidships where motion is gentler and mention it at check-in so the team can suggest a spot.
We carry fewer guests than the boat could hold so decks do not feel packed, and we skip the party-boat soundtrack that dominates some harbours. Lunch is a real sit-down meal on deck, not a rushed snack between photo stops.
A guide travels with you to explain Kekova at each landmark, while the captain and crew know which bays stay calm when the afternoon wind kicks in. That combination of commentary, food, and sensible routing is what makes the shared cruise feel like a proper day out rather than a conveyor belt of swim stops.
Meet at Bahçe Street (No.6/D) in Kaş before the stated departure time. Arrive 15 minutes early so the team can check you in before the road transfer to Üçağız harbour.
Parking is available in the Andifli area near the harbour. If you are staying in Kalkan, allow extra driving time along the coastal road to Kaş.
No. The wooden boat could hold more guests, but we cap numbers so everyone has space to move on deck and enjoy the views without feeling packed in. The atmosphere is calm, with no loud music on board.
If you prefer a quieter day on the water compared with the largest harbour boats, this shared cruise is designed for that pace.
Departures start from Bahçe Street (No.6/D) in Kaş. From there you travel by minibus or coach to Üçağız, where you board the boat for the day.
Your confirmation shows the exact check-in time. Please be on time because the road transfer to the harbour is part of the schedule.
Yes. Lunch is served on the boat at Gökkaya Bay, usually as an open buffet with several olive-oil mezes prepared locally plus grilled chicken.
You will have time to swim before and after the meal when conditions allow. Let the crew know in advance if you have dietary requirements they should be aware of.
Swimming is allowed at designated bays such as Shipyard Bay, where ruins lie close to the surface under clear water. Your guide will explain what you are floating above and keep the group together.
The strictly protected sunken city channel is viewed from the boat at slow speed without stopping to swim there. Local rules are followed on every departure.
Most swimming breaks last around 45 minutes, which gives you time to snorkel, float, or relax on deck before the boat moves on. Shorter photo stops at caves or viewpoints may be just a few minutes.
The guide adjusts the order of stops if wind or harbour traffic changes, but you can expect several swim opportunities across the day.
Yes. The route includes time at Simena (Kaleköy), where you can wander lanes, look up toward the castle, and enjoy harbour views. The village has no road access, so arriving by boat is part of the experience.
Exact time ashore depends on the day's schedule and sea conditions. Your guide will signal when to return to the boat for the afternoon stops.
Pack swimwear, a towel, sun protection, and water shoes for rocky entries. A light layer helps on breezier sections even when the air feels warm.
Bring a dry bag or pouch for phones and cameras if you plan to snorkel. Drinking water is useful between the tea and fruit offered on board.
Families are welcome, including infants who sit on a guardian's lap during the road transfer and on deck. Children should be supervised whenever the boat is at a swimming stop.
Life jackets are available on board. If you need help with seating or timing for younger guests, mention it at check-in.
Boat tours depend on wind and sea state. If conditions are unsafe, the team may shorten the route, alter the order of bays, or reschedule to another suitable date.
They will contact you as early as possible when a change is needed. Light breeze is normal along this coast.
Yes. A guide travels with you to explain the history of Kekova, the sunken city, and villages such as Simena as you pass each landmark.
The captain and crew handle navigation, lunch service, and safety on deck. You can ask questions throughout the day during slow sailing sections or at swimming stops.
About the centre
Kaş
From the harbour towns of Kaş and Kalkan, we run small-group adventures along Turkey's Lycian coast — boat days to Kekova, sea kayaking over ancient ruins, canyon safaris, and multi-day treks on the Lycian Way. Our team lives and works here year-round, so itineraries follow real sea conditions, village rhythms, and the quiet coves that make this coastline special.
Whether you want a relaxed day on the water or a week on the trail, you will travel with experienced local guides who handle safety briefings, equipment, and the practical details while you focus on the views, swimming stops, and stories of the region. We keep groups intimate so every guest gets attention on the water and on the path.
Operated by Tatil Shirbazı Travel, a partner of adventuro.
