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The coastline west of Antalya is backed by the Taurus Mountains and fronted by water so clear it barely looks real. This boat trip covers it from the deck of a pirate-themed gulet — the kind of day where you alternate between swimming in open Mediterranean bays and walking through a 2,700-year-old port city built by the Phoenicians.
You’ll depart Kemer Marina in the morning, cruising past pine-forested cliffs to Moonlight Beach and then into a series of sea caves the locals have called pirate caves for centuries (the name is earned — this coast was a haven for Cilician pirates before the Romans cleared them out). The highlight is Phaselis, an ancient Lycian city where three harbors, a Roman aqueduct, and a colonnaded main street are all within walking distance of the beach. After Phaselis, the boat heads to the Three Islands for more swimming before returning to Kemer.
There’s entertainment on board — music, activities — and a full lunch served while you cruise between stops. The boat runs from 08:00 to 18:00, and hotel transfers are included.
Pickup from your Antalya or Kemer area hotel. Board the pirate-themed gulet at Kemer Marina and head west along the coast.
First stop along the coast. Moonlight Beach sits in a natural cove at the base of the mountains — good for a first swim and easing into the day.
The boat moves into a stretch of coast lined with sea caves. These aren’t tourist installations — they’re natural formations in the limestone cliffs that sheltered Cilician pirates 2,000 years ago, before Pompey’s campaign cleared the coast. You can swim into some of the caves from the boat.
The main cultural stop. Phaselis was founded by Rhodian colonists around 700 BC and later became a key Lycian trading port. You’ll go ashore and walk through:
The ruins sit directly on a pine-covered peninsula between two beaches. You can swim on either side after exploring.
A full Turkish lunch served on the boat between Phaselis and the afternoon stops. Grilled dishes, salads, fresh bread.
The boat anchors near the Three Islands off the Kemer coast for extended swimming. The water here is deep, clear, and sheltered by the islands. Music and entertainment continue on board between swims.
The boat returns to Kemer Marina. Transfer back to your hotel.
This tour works well for:
This is a shared cruise. The pirate-themed boats accommodate groups. For a private charter along the same route, contact us and we’ll arrange it.
Typically 1–1.5 hours, enough to walk the main ruins and swim at the beach. If you want a deeper archaeological experience at Phaselis, consider our Antalya day trips with a dedicated guide.
Yes. The boats have safety railings, shaded areas, and crew experienced with families. Life vests are available for all ages. The swimming stops include sheltered bays with calm water.
Swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, hat, comfortable shoes for Phaselis (the paths are uneven), and a waterproof phone case. The boat has shaded seating but limited shade at the ruins.
May through October. The water is warmest from June to September. Shoulder months are less crowded and still comfortable for swimming.
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