The 15 Demre, Myra & Kekova Boat Trips from the Lycian coast That Earn Their Price

1.Kekova Sunken City, Demre & Lycia Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 680 reviews · 12 hours · from $80Our pick

Travel from Antalya or Kemer through ancient Lycia to Myra’s rock tombs and theater, St. Nicholas Church in Demre, and Kekova Island. A guide such as Levent, Ekrem, or Kemal adds useful historical context. The day includes lunch, hotel transport, a boat trip, and a swim stop, but St. Nicholas Church costs extra.

“I love how calm and relax the guide was. in fact, because it is really warm, to hear someone explaining to us about the tour and regulations in a calm way was really needed. also, the trip was compacted but, really wprthed the time. it was a excellent tour. I highly recommend.”

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2.Kekova Island Sunken City & Historical Sites Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 441 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $84Top rated

Spend about eight hours cruising from Kaş through Kekova’s clear bays, with swimming stops, a boat-side view of the Sunken City, and time in Simena. Captain Ergun is praised for his warm service and drone photos, while some departures may use a boat from Üçağız. Lunch is included, drinks cost extra, and seating can matter.

“Is is plenty of space at the upperdeck with sunbeds so you can relax while the boat drives around. The stops where beautiful aswell”

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3.Ultimate Sea Kayaking Tour of Kekova

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 342 reviews · from $68

Paddle the Kekova coast with guide Barbaros, often called Barbi, on a 7 to 8-hour small-group outing from Kas. You’ll learn the basics in a sheltered bay, kayak past ancient ruins and rocky coves, swim, and stop in Simena for lunch and sightseeing. Tandem kayaks are standard, with a limited number of singles.

“Barbaros! He was very patient with the first timers.he kept giving us historical trivia about the place and while ensuring safety of everybody he let everyone learn their own way.”

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4.Kekova Island Sunken City & Historical Sites Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 274 reviews · 8 hours · from $94

Sail from Kaş with Captain Ergun’s crew to Kekova’s clear bays, the Sunken City, and Simena Castle. You’ll have several swim stops, lunch on board, time in Kaleköy, and extras such as watermelon, tea, and possible free drone footage. Bring your own snorkel gear and cash for the castle fee.

“A great day on the water with an excellent lunch. Swimming spots were not rushed and the guide was an awesome guy. I’d definitely take a trip with this company again!”

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5.Sunken City Kekova, Demre, and Myra Day Tour from Antalya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 97 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $78

This 10-hour coach tour links Kekova’s coastal ruins, Demre’s Church of St. Nicholas, and Myra’s rock tombs and theater. You get hotel pickup, a one-hour boat trip, lunch, and an English-speaking guide. Guides such as Mehmet, Mustafa, Davud, and Natalija have earned warm praise, but long transfers and extra stops can stretch the day.

“The trip went according to the program. Guide Natalija did her job perfectly. He emphasized the most important in this trip is St. Nikolaj, I think she was sincere and it left a very good impression.”

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6.(Small Group) Day Trip to Kekova Island, Demre & Myra

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 78 reviews · 10 hours · from $71

Travel from Kaş to Demre for a full day of boat stops, ancient ruins, and clear-water swims. You’ll cruise past Kekova’s Sunken City, walk through Kaleköy, visit Myra and possibly St. Nicholas Church, and look for turtles at Karemlik Bay. Lunch, snorkel gear, floating mats, and hotel pickup are included.

“Fantastic Day Trip to Kekova with Sailnstay! Our crew was professional, courteous, knowledgeable and hospitable. The day was planned out and executed perfectly. Just the right amount of time spent swimming and seeing attractions. It was perfect! We happened to drop an iPhone in 5m of seawater at one point. Without hesitation, our captain Arif dove in to look for it. After several dives he came up with it! This was so far above and beyond anything we expected or that he needed to do, but it was extremely generous and representative of how kind he is. And the phone still works!”

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7.Kalkan: Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 73 reviews · 9 hours · from $80

Spend nine hours sailing from Üçağız through Kekova’s clear Mediterranean bays. Swim at Tersane and Gökkaya, see the sunken city from the boat, visit the pirate cave and Simena, and enjoy a buffet barbecue lunch. Transfers from Kalkan, Kaş, or Patara are included. Guide Mehmet has led some departures.

“this was amazing. excellent value for what you pay. we had a private transfer from our hotel in Kalkan then a mini van ride to Kekova. From there the trip was incredible. We swam 5 times, had snacks, tea and a buffet lunch, saw a pirate cave, a sunken city, ruins and had an hour in a little village where we had amazing goats milk ice cream. Just the best day”

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8.Guided Kekova Sea Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 71 reviews · 6 hours · from $65

Start with a 45-minute transfer from Kaş, then paddle the Lycian coast with a guide and support boat. You’ll swim at Tersane Bay, kayak past Kekova’s protected Sunken City, visit Simena Castle, see Lycian tombs, and finish with lunch in Üçağız. Yaşar is a warm, helpful guide often named for this trip.

“The activity was great, amazing views and nice new experience. The best part if it was the tour guide he was so professional and fun to be with. Thank you Yasar!!”

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9.Day Trip to Kekova Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 46 reviews · from $57

From Kaş, ride to Uçağız and cruise Kekova Island’s sunken ruins, Aquarium Bay, Burç Bay, Pirate’s Cave, and more. You’ll have lunch aboard, several swim stops, and one hour in Kaleköy to visit Simena Castle. English and Turkish assistance is available, though spoken English may vary on the boat.

“This was such a lovely boat trip, we saw such beautiful sites. The water was so clear and it was such a wonderful day swimming. The lunch was fantastic and the service we received on and off the boat was fabulous. One of the best activities I have done in Turkey!”

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10.Sunken City Kekova, Demre & Myra Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 43 reviews · from $78

Spend a full day visiting Myra’s rock-cut tombs and theater, St. Nicholas Church in Demre, and the sunken ruins of Kekova. A guide such as Alp or Natalia may lead the English or Russian group. The tour includes hotel pickup, transport, Myra entry, lunch and a boat ride, but not St. Nicholas Church or drinks.

“If u just have limited time to visit demre, myra and kekova best way to get there just join this activity.”

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11.From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 40 reviews · from $45Best value

Spend seven hours aboard a boat from Demre Harbor, cruising past Kekova’s protected Sunken City and stopping at Simena Castle, Esmeralda Bay, Burç Bay, Gökkaya Bay, Pirate’s Cave, and Karemlik Bay. You’ll have lunch, several swim breaks, scenic views, and time to explore Kaleköy. English and Turkish instruction is available.

“A perfect day out, I cannot recommend it enough. We had a fantastic day on a very well kept boat and great skipper. He cooked us lunch and it was delicious! Small group with only 4 others so lots of privacy too.”

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12.Demre Myra Kekova Sunken City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 40 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about 11 hours exploring Myra’s rock-cut tombs, Demre, St. Nicholas Church, and Kekova’s partly submerged ruins. The tour includes Antalya hotel pickup, lunch, a boat ride, guide, insurance, and Myra entry. Expect an early start, a multilingual group, and possible extra transfer time.

“Everywhere in Turkiye is just full of history, culture ..and add up with lovely people and food. Very relaxing and enjoyable experience”

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13.Demre, Myra & Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip w/ Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 36 reviews · from $78

Travel from Antalya, Belek, Kemer, or nearby resorts to Myra, Demre, and Kekova. Guide Alp is praised for clear, honest explanations. You will see Lycian tombs, Myra’s theater, St. Nicholas Church, and the sunken city from a boat, with time to swim and snorkel. Expect an early start, a long road journey, and a basic included lunch.

“I really enjoyed the trip and our guide Alp was fantastic. He was really knowledgeable and honest. I found that really refreshing. I can’t praise him enough! Myra, Kekova and Demre are all beautiful and worth a visit however I must warn that If staying in Antalya area the drive is upwards of 3 hours with an early start so may not be suitable for kids.”

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14.Demre Myra Kekova Tour w/Boat Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 23 reviews · 8 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $79

Travel from Antalya to Demre for Lycian tombs, Myra’s ancient theater, St. Nicholas Church, and a boat ride past Kekova’s sunken ruins. The English tour includes lunch, air-conditioned transport, and Myra admission. Guide Huseyien has earned praise for his humor and clear explanations, but the long road day and early pickup require stamina.

“Wonderful tour! Our tour guide Huseyien was so funny and very knowledgeable about Turkiye in general and the places we went. I wish we would have had a bit longer with the rock tombs and not stopped at the onyx factory. I hate when tours do that. But it was a lovely long day!”

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15.From Ucagiz: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 22 reviews · from $45

From Ucagiz, Captain Mehmet takes you through Kekova’s best bays, the Sunken City, Pirates Cave, and Kaleköy. Expect a one-hour swim at Aquarium Bay, Turkish tea and biscuits, lunch, fruit, and a one-hour stop at Simena Castle. English and Turkish support is available, with guide Mustafa helping explain the sights when needed.

“Exceptional value for money, we were helped to easily find the right boat at the harbour. We booked last minute the evening before and we were able to reach the organisation for some details. We stopped in beautiful places to swim and to walk up to Simena Castle. Delicious lunch with meat that was grilled straight on the boat.”

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