SIGNATURE PRIVATE EXPERIENCE
Kekova & the Lycian Coast: A Private Boat Experience
Antalya · Kekova & Kaş
A private boat along the Lycian coast, past the part-submerged ruins of Kekova and into quieter bays a shared excursion rarely reaches.
- Type
- Private Boat Experience
- Duration
- Full day, approx. 7–8 hours
- Location
- Antalya · Kekova & Kaş
- Guide
- Private Captain & Crew
The Coast Seen From the Water, on Your Own Boat
Kekova is best known for the ruins of ancient Simena, partly submerged after earthquakes reshaped the coastline in antiquity — visible today as walls and staircases running down into clear water. A shared day-boat can only offer a fixed stop and a crowded deck; a private charter lets you approach at your own pace and linger where you like.
Beyond Kekova, the same stretch of Lycian coast holds Kaleköy village, built among Lycian rock tombs, and a series of quiet bays that a private route can reach more easily than a scheduled group tour. Swimming stops are worked in around the ruins rather than treated as the main event.
Boat operations along this coast are seasonal and weather-dependent, as they are anywhere on the water — your captain will confirm the exact route once conditions on the day are known.
Experience Highlights
- Sunken Ruins of Simena — Walls and stairways from antiquity, visible descending into the clear water at Kekova.
- Kaleköy Village — A small hillside village among Lycian rock tombs, with a short stop to explore on foot.
- Quiet Bays, Your Pace — Swimming and anchoring in coves a shared tour boat rarely lingers in.
- A Private Captain & Boat — Your own vessel and crew for the day, with the route shaped around your interests.
- Honest About the Sea — Routes and swimming stops are confirmed on the day, based on real weather and sea conditions.
Your Private Itinerary
Your private journey may include:
- Boarding — Board your private boat at Kaş or Üçağız, with a briefing from your captain.
- Toward Kekova — Cruise along the coastline toward the sunken ruins of ancient Simena.
- Kaleköy — A short stop to walk through the village and its Lycian rock tombs.
- Swimming & Quiet Bays — Anchor in a quiet cove for swimming, timed around the day's conditions.
- Return — Cruise back to port, with a private transfer on to your next stop.
What’s Included
Included
- Private boat charter with captain and crew
- Kaleköy walking stop
- Bottled water on board
Not Included
- Lunch on board, unless requested in advance
- Kaleköy site entrance fees, where applicable
- Hotel transfers to and from the departure port (available on request)
Designed Around You
Route, swimming time and pace are all built around you rather than a fixed timetable. If you'd prefer more time in the water and less on the ruins, or want to extend into a full sunset return, tell your captain and the day adjusts — within what the weather allows.
Private boat for up to 8–10 guests
Boat charters run roughly April through October; exact operation depends on sea and weather conditions on the day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will we go into the water at the ruins themselves?
Swimming directly over the ruins is not permitted, but the boat approaches close enough to see them clearly, and swimming stops are arranged nearby.
Is this a shared tour with other travellers?
No — the boat is chartered privately for your party only.
What happens if the weather is bad?
Your captain will confirm the route and any adjustments based on conditions on the day, prioritising safety over the original plan.
Can we add lunch on board?
Yes, on-board catering can be arranged with advance notice.
How much does this experience cost?
Pricing depends on group size, boat and season — send us your dates and we'll confirm private pricing.