Antalya: Private Yacht Tour with 3 Swim Stops and a Meal

The best part of this Antalya outing is simple: you get the whole yacht to your own group and spend the day moving between clear-water bays instead of sitting on a crowded excursion boat. The route can include Phaselis, Paradise Bay, Kiriş Bay, Moonlight Bay, Cleopatra Bay, and the Pirate Cave, with three swim stops built into the day.

I like the flexibility of the private setup, especially for families or friends who want to choose their pace. I also like that lunch or dinner, a waiter, drinks, fruit, hotel pickup, and a floating mat are included. The main consideration is the price, $1,100 for up to eight people, plus the need to bring your own towels and arrange alcoholic drinks yourself.

Key points to know before booking

• Three planned swim stops let you swim at Phaselis, Paradise Bay, Kiriş Bay, Moonlight Bay, or Cleopatra Bay, depending on the route and weather.
• The $1,100 rate covers up to eight people, so the value improves sharply when your group shares the yacht.
• Lunch or dinner is included, with non-alcoholic drinks and fruit served during the cruise.
• Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, though you can also drive to Kemer Marina on your own.
• The boats vary in size, from 12-meter yachts for smaller parties to the 24-meter Tunavy, which can hold up to 20 people.
• Bring towels and a passport or ID, and remember that alcohol, red wine, glass items, indoor smoking, indoor shoes, and pets are not allowed.

A private day on the Kemer coast

This is best understood as a relaxed yacht day with sightseeing attached, not a formal history tour. You sail from Kemer Marina, stop in several coves, eat on board, and return after roughly five and a half hours.

The private format changes the mood. You are not sharing the boat with a large mixed crowd, and the captain can arrange the yacht size around your party. That makes this a good fit for a family gathering, a birthday, a small wedding group, or friends who want time on the water without a fixed public-boat schedule.

The advertised rating is 4.8 from 11 ratings, and the strongest praise centers on the crew, food, communication, and the overall feeling of having a special day. One booking included an extra swim stop, which shows the private format can allow some flexibility when time and conditions permit. Still, you should not assume every request can be added. The weather, route, and available time control the day.

Starting at Kemer Marina

The standard morning departure is at 9:00, with return around 14:30. A sunset version leaves at 15:00 and returns around 20:00. Both options last up to five and a half hours, although the actual timing can change with the selected route and conditions.

If you use the pickup service, the team meets you in your hotel lobby and takes you to the marina. At the end, your car is waiting for the return trip to your hotel. You can also use your own car and meet the yacht directly at Kemer Marina.

The operator may also arrange departure from Antalya Marina, depending on availability. Confirm this after booking, since the marina affects both your transfer time and the practical value of the pickup service.

Once aboard, the yacht heads along the coast while the crew serves non-alcoholic drinks and fruit. You can bring your own fruit or wine, but red wine and glass items are prohibited. Since towels are not supplied, pack one from your hotel or buy a compact travel towel before leaving. This is not a minor detail if the weather turns cool after swimming.

Choosing among the yacht sizes

The fleet includes several boats, and the vessel assigned to you depends on party size and availability.

The largest listed option is the 24-meter Tunavy, with a 5.5-meter beam and a capacity of 20 people. Tunavy II measures 20 meters and can hold 25 people. Smaller choices include Tunavy I at 14.5 meters, Tunavy III at 16 meters, Assol at 14.6 meters, Briz at 13 meters, and Grey at 12 meters. Most of the smaller yachts are listed for up to 12 people.

For a group of four or six, a smaller yacht may feel more personal and provide plenty of room. For eight people, ask which boat you will receive and how the seating and sun areas are arranged. The capacity numbers tell you the legal maximum, not how spacious the boat will feel with bags, food, and wet towels.

The yachts are described as new and well equipped, with a captain and waiter on board. The crew handles navigation and meal service, leaving you free to swim, sit in the sun, or watch the coast. One important language note: Turkish, English, and Russian are listed for the activity, but a past booking found that neither crew member spoke English. If clear English communication matters to you, confirm the language of your specific crew before departure.

Route one: Phaselis, Paradise Bay, and Kiriş Bay

The first main route leaves Kemer Marina and heads to Phaselis Bay for swimming and lunch. From there, the yacht continues to Paradise Bay, then to Kiriş Bay or Moonlight Bay, depending on the weather, before returning to Kemer.

Phaselis Bay is the main stop on this route because it combines swimming time with the meal. The water stop gives you the chance to get settled into the day before lunch is served. If you want to see the ancient ruins of Phaselis itself, ask how much time is available for that purpose. The listed program is a yacht route, and the stop is specifically described for swimming and lunch, not as a long archaeological visit.

Paradise Bay is a swimming stop, giving you a second chance to get into the water. The value here is the change of setting. You are not anchored in one place for the whole outing, and the cruise gives you different coastal views between stops.

The final stop is either Kiriş Bay or Moonlight Bay. The choice depends on weather conditions, so you should treat the exact route as flexible. This is sensible for a yacht day, but it means you should not book with one particular cove as the sole reason for going.

Route two: Cleopatra Bay, Phaselis, and Paradise Bay

The second daytime route begins with swimming and lunch at Cleopatra Bay. It then continues to Phaselis for another swim, followed by Paradise Bay before the return to Kemer Marina.

Cleopatra Bay provides the first major pause, which can be helpful if you prefer to get into the water early. Lunch is also tied to this stop. After eating, the yacht moves to Phaselis and Paradise Bay, keeping the day focused on swimming and open-water views rather than long time in port.

This option may suit you if Cleopatra Bay is a priority or if you want a route that starts with a swim before visiting the other bays. Since the information does not specify a fixed difference in meal content between the routes, the main distinction is the order and location of the stops.

The route descriptions use both Phaselis Bay and Phaselis. Confirm with the operator exactly where the yacht anchors and how much time you have at each location. That small check can prevent confusion if you hoped to visit the ruins on land.

The sunset version from 3:00 to 8:00

The sunset cruise leaves at 15:00 and includes Paradise Bay for swimming and dinner, followed by Moonlight Bay for another swim. It returns to Kemer Marina around 20:00.

This is a good choice if you want a slower afternoon rather than an early start. Dinner replaces lunch, and the later light should make the return sail more scenic, although the exact sunset view depends on the season and weather. You still get two named swimming stops on this route, but the standard description does not promise three stops for the sunset program.

For a group celebrating something, the late departure may feel more special than the morning run. For children who tire early, or anyone who wants the longest possible swimming day, the morning route is probably the safer choice.

What lunch and drinks are really like

Lunch or dinner is included, which matters at this price. You do not need to leave the yacht to find a restaurant, and the crew serves the meal as part of the cruise program.

The exact menu is not specified, so I would contact the operator before booking if you need vegetarian, vegan, halal, allergy-friendly, or child-specific food. Do not assume a particular dish from the phrase full meal.

Non-alcoholic drinks are included. Fruit is served along the way, and you may bring additional fruit or wine. Alcoholic drinks are not included, and red wine is specifically prohibited. Glass objects are also not allowed, so use cans or plastic containers if the operator confirms outside drinks are acceptable.

The meal service is one reason this works well for a private group. You can eat together without losing time to a shore stop. On the other hand, food on a yacht is part of the overall outing, not the reason to choose this over a well-known restaurant in Antalya or Kemer.

Swimming, dolphins, and practical comfort

The tour includes three swim stops on the main daytime routes, plus a floating mat. The coves offer a chance to spend real time in the water rather than making one quick stop for photographs.

Bring sunglasses, swimwear, a towel, and sun protection. The official packing information only lists a passport or ID card and sunglasses, but the missing towel caused a real problem on one previous trip. The boat returned early after the group completed only three of six planned hours, partly because the weather felt chilly and towels were not available.

That experience gives you a useful rule: a towel is essential even in warm weather. Wet skin and wind can feel cold after you leave the water, especially on the return ride. A light cover-up is also sensible, though it is not specifically required.

The crew may look for dolphins along the coast, but sightings are not guaranteed. Think of dolphin watching as a pleasant possibility, not a scheduled part of the tour.

People with altitude sickness are listed as unsuitable for this activity, and the experience is not suitable for people over 95 years old. The available information does not give further mobility details, so ask before booking if you need help boarding or have concerns about moving around the yacht.

Is $1,100 good value for eight people?

At first glance, $1,100 is a steep price for five and a half hours. Split among eight people, it works out to $137.50 per person before any extra alcohol or special requests. For a full private yacht, captain, waiter, transfers, fuel, insurance, food, drinks, and a floating mat, that can be fair for a group that values privacy.

For two people, the same price becomes $550 per person. I would find that difficult to justify unless the private setting is the main point of the holiday. A shared boat will usually make more sense for a couple or small pair, though this experience offers a quieter and more personal day.

The strongest value comes when you fill the boat with family or friends. You also avoid the small costs and hassles of arranging transport, buying lunch, and organizing several separate activities. The price includes gas and insurance, so you are not watching fuel or marina charges appear later.

Ask which yacht is assigned, what the meal includes, and whether the crew speaks your preferred language. Those answers matter more than the boat’s maximum capacity. A smaller, comfortable yacht with clear communication may suit you better than a larger boat that feels oversized for your party.

Who should book this yacht day?

I would recommend this for a group of four to eight people who want privacy, swimming, a served meal, and a relaxed schedule. It is especially useful for families because hotel pickup, food, and a private boat reduce the number of decisions you need to make during the day.

It also suits friends who want to bring their own fruit or wine, take photos, and spend time together without a public excursion crowd. The private group format gives you a better chance of asking for an extra swim stop when the timing and weather allow.

I would be more cautious if you are booking mainly for archaeology. Phaselis is part of the route, but the program is built around swimming and cruising. If you want a detailed explanation of the ancient city, ask about guide arrangements before paying.

I would also hesitate if you dislike open-water boat trips, need guaranteed warm weather, or cannot bring your own towel. The early return on one chilly day shows that conditions can affect how much of the planned program you actually receive.

Booking details worth confirming

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans flexible. The booking system lists Turkish, English, and Russian support, along with English and Russian audio guide options.

For questions about the boat or marina, the listed contact is Fatih Yilmaz at +90 544 760 57 80. Use that contact to confirm the departure point, yacht assignment, meal requirements, pickup timing, and language support.

Bring your passport or ID and sunglasses. Do not bring red wine, glass items, indoor shoes, or pets. Smoking indoors is not allowed, and alcohol is not included.

Should you book it?

Book this Antalya yacht tour if you can share the cost with a group and want a private day built around swimming, food, and coastal scenery. The crew care, meal service, hotel transfers, and option to use several different bays give the outing real practical value.

Skip it, or choose a shared cruise, if you are a couple watching costs or if your main goal is a guided visit to Phaselis. Before you commit, confirm the assigned yacht, English-speaking crew, towel policy, exact marina, and menu. With those details settled, this looks like a strong choice for a special day on the Kemer coast, not a bargain excursion for casual sightseeing.

FAQ

How long does the private yacht tour last?

The tour lasts up to 5.5 hours. Morning trips run from 9:00 to 14:30, while sunset trips run from 15:00 to 20:00.

Where does the yacht depart?

The standard departure point is Kemer Marina. Depending on availability, the yacht may also depart from Antalya Marina, so confirm the location after booking.

Are hotel transfers included?

Yes. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included when you use the company’s pickup service. You can also drive to Kemer Marina and meet the yacht there.

Is lunch or dinner included?

Yes. Lunch is included on the daytime routes, and dinner is included on the sunset route. Non-alcoholic drinks and fruit are also included.

Can I bring alcohol on the yacht?

Alcoholic drinks are not included. You may bring wine, but red wine and glass objects are not allowed. Confirm any outside drinks with the operator before departure.

What should I bring?

Bring your passport or ID card, sunglasses, swimwear, and a towel. Towels are not listed as included, and bringing one is especially important if the weather is cool after swimming.