Kemer Boat Trip from Antalya: Price, Bays, Foam Party and Season

A Kemer boat trip from Antalya is a full-day cruise from Kemer Marina, about 40 km south-west of the city, with swimming stops in the bays around Phaselis, Cleopatra Bay and Paradise Bay, lunch on board and a foam party on deck. Our version, the Kemer Mega Star boat tour with foam party, costs from $75 and includes hotel pickup from selected Antalya areas, the road transfer to the marina and back, lunch and insurance. Drinks are paid on board.

The day boats on this stretch of coast are already being laid up for the winter, so anyone reading this at the end of October 2026 is really planning for the 2027 season. Routes barely change from year to year, and early bookers get the July and August dates they want. If you want to see everything else on offer along the coast, our Antalya tours page lists every route we run.

At a glance

How much is a Kemer boat trip from Antalya?

The tour we sell starts from $75 per person. That figure covers the parts that usually cause hidden costs elsewhere: the minibus from your hotel, the drive down to Kemer Marina and back, the cruise itself, lunch, the foam party and full insurance. What you pay extra for is simple. Drinks on board are not included, and neither is anything personal, such as photos you choose to buy or souvenirs.

There is one other item worth planning for. Boats anchor in the bays off Phaselis, but they do not include a visit to the ruins. If you want to swim ashore or go in by land on another day to walk among the old harbours and the colonnaded street, the archaeological site has its own entrance ticket. Check the current fee before you go.

From Kemer the transfer is short; from Lara or Belek it is a longer coast-road drive, so plan a full day. Send us your hotel name on WhatsApp and we will tell you whether it is on the pickup list.

Which bays does the Kemer boat tour visit?

The route hugs the coast south of Kemer, where the Beydağları range drops almost straight into the sea. Pine forest runs down to the water.

Phaselis is the stop people remember. It was a Lycian harbour city with three separate harbours, and today the ruins sit inside the Olympos–Beydağları national park area, among pines on a small peninsula. From the boat you see the shoreline and the stonework through the trees. The anchorages nearby are sheltered, which makes them good for swimming even when there is a breeze on open water.

Cleopatra Bay and Paradise Bay are swimming coves near Kemer and Tekirova. They are the reason most families book this trip: the water is clear enough to see the bottom from the deck, and the crew drops the ladder for people who are not confident jumping. The names come from local tradition rather than from any documented royal visit, so treat them as labels, not history.

Moonlight Bay (Ayışığı) is Kemer's own beach, a good place for a free afternoon if you stay in town.

What is the foam party on the Kemer boat really like?

It is loud, and that is the point. At some stage of the day the crew fills part of the deck with foam, turns up the music and gets people moving. Children love it.

Because it happens in daylight, the foam party is family-friendly rather than a nightclub on water. Couples who want a quiet day with a book usually prefer a different route, covered below.

From the trips we run on this coast: Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone. Keep sunglasses in a bag during the foam, because they get lost. Wear reef shoes or sandals with grip if you plan to climb down rocks in the coves, and pack a light cover-up and a dry change of clothes for the ride back.

Kemer, Suluada, Porto Ceneviz, Kekova or a private yacht: which boat trip should you choose?

The Kemer trip is the most social and the closest to the main resorts. The others trade distance for quieter water or more history.

Suluada is often called the Maldives of Turkey because of its white sand and pale water. Our report on the Suluada boat trip from Antalya explains the drive to Adrasan and how long the day takes. Porto Ceneviz leaves from the same harbour and feels more remote, with steep cliffs and fewer boats.

Kekova is a different kind of day. You see the half-submerged remains of an ancient settlement from the boat and combine it with the rock tombs at Myra. Our guide to the Kekova sunken city tour from Antalya covers the route and timing in detail.

A private yacht is the opposite of the foam party: no strangers and a crew working only for your group, ideal for a birthday or a proposal.

When is the Kemer boat trip season?

Party boats on this coast work through the warm months. In late autumn and winter most day boats are laid up, which is where we are now. Exact first and last sailing dates depend on the weather and on each operator, so we do not publish fixed dates. If you are travelling in April or in late October or November, message us on WhatsApp and we will check what is sailing that week.

The sea is warmest from July to September. June is often a sweet spot, with long days and water that is already comfortable for most swimmers. Our best time to visit Antalya month-by-month guide sets out weather and crowd patterns across the year.

If you land in Antalya in the winter months, the boats are not an option, but land tours carry on. Our Antalya day trips page lists the routes that run year-round, including old town walks, waterfalls and ancient cities. For a quick look at what sails on a given summer day, our earlier piece on an Antalya boat trip today from Kemer, Manavgat or Düden compares the three main departure areas.

What this means for your trip

If you are booking a 2027 summer holiday in the Antalya area and you have children, or you simply want a lively day on the water without organising anything, the Kemer boat trip is the easy choice. It is close to the resorts, the transfer is included, lunch is on board and the price is clear from the start.

If you want quiet water, think about Suluada or Porto Ceneviz instead. If ancient sites matter more than swimming, go to Kekova. If you are marking a special occasion, a private yacht will feel very different from any shared boat.

Book the boat day for the middle of your stay, not the last full day, so a windy morning leaves you a backup date. You can browse every option side by side on our Antalya tours page and our Antalya day trips list.

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Plan it with us

• Kemer Mega Star boat tour with foam party from Antalya, from $75
• Suluada Island and Adrasan boat tour from Antalya, from $50
• Porto Ceneviz and Adrasan boat tour from Antalya, from $60
• Antalya private luxury yacht rental, 2 hours, from $1,499

Book online or message us on WhatsApp at +90 545 307 67 88 with your hotel name and travel dates, and we will confirm pickup and the 2027 sailing schedule.