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Spend a day cruising from Demre through the Kekova coastline: glass-bottom views of the Sunken City, a stop at Kaleköy (Simena), multiple swim breaks and turtle-spotting in Karemlik Bay. This small-group, 7-hour boat tour includes lunch and snorkeling gear, with time for a castle hike and peaceful bays.
Spend a day cruising from Demre through the Kekova coastline: glass-bottom views of the Sunken City, a stop at Kaleköy (Simena), multiple swim breaks and turtle-spotting in Karemlik Bay. This small-group, 7-hour boat tour includes lunch and snorkeling gear, with time for a castle hike and peaceful bays.
The boat eases out of Demre Harbour as the morning sun skims low on the Mediterranean. Rock walls of pale limestone and olive-splashed terraces fall away to deep blue water; gulls wheel and the hull’s wake writes a temporary line across a landscape shaped by wind and earthquake.
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Operated by SAILNSTAY · Demre, Antalya
The boat eases out of Demre Harbour as the morning sun skims low on the Mediterranean. Rock walls of pale limestone and olive-splashed terraces fall away to deep blue water; gulls wheel and the hull’s wake writes a temporary line across a landscape shaped by wind and earthquake.
This route threads together living villages and ancient ruins. Off Kekova you’ll cruise past the Sunken City (ancient Dolchiste), a 2nd-century site lowered by seismic activity; the protected ruins are best seen from the boat or through the glass-bottom panel, not by swimming. Nearby Kaleköy (ancient Simena) perches with its castle ruins and hillside necropolis—history set against a geological coastline carved by karst processes and cooled by submarine springs that make Burç Bay noticeably colder.
Local culture here is quietly maritime: small fishing coves, citrus groves inland and a rhythm set by tides and tourist season. Keep an eye out at Karemlik Bay where seagrass beds support sea turtles and the chance of spotting dolphins on the crossing is real.
Practical details: this is a 7-hour small-group trip (max ~24), departing Demre at 10:00 and returning around 17:00. Lunch and snorkeling equipment are included; floating mats and rings are available. Swimming is allowed at designated stops (Esmeralda, Gökkaya, Burç), but not over the protected Sunken City. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes, a light wind layer and some cash for Kaleköy (castle entry ~€4). Operators emphasize marine protection—avoid stepping on Posidonia beds and follow crew instructions for anchoring and swim zones.
No—Dolchiste is a protected archaeological area; the boat provides a glass-bottom view and you can photograph the ruins from the surface.
The trip includes lunch, use of snorkeling equipment, floating mats and inflatable rings; local entry fees (e.g., Simena Castle) may be extra.
Departure is from Demre Harbour at 10:00; arrive early to find the operator signage (SAILNSTAY) and check in.
Yes—Karemlik Bay is known for sea turtle sightings and dolphins are sometimes seen along the crossing, though wildlife cannot be guaranteed.
SAILNSTAY operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The boat eases out of Demre Harbour as the morning sun skims low on the Mediterranean. Rock walls of pale limestone and olive-splashed terraces fall away to deep blue water; gulls wheel and the hull’s wake writes a temporary line across a landscape shaped by wind and earthquake.
The boat eases out of Demre Harbour as the morning sun skims low on the Mediterranean. Rock walls of pale limestone and olive-splashed terraces fall away to deep blue water; gulls wheel and the hull’s wake writes a temporary line across a landscape shaped by wind and earthquake.
This route threads together living villages and ancient ruins. Off Kekova you’ll cruise past the Sunken City (ancient Dolchiste), a 2nd-century site lowered by seismic activity; the protected ruins are best seen from the boat or through the glass-bottom panel, not by swimming. Nearby Kaleköy (ancient Simena) perches with its castle ruins and hillside necropolis—history set against a geological coastline carved by karst processes and cooled by submarine springs that make Burç Bay noticeably colder.
Local culture here is quietly maritime: small fishing coves, citrus groves inland and a rhythm set by tides and tourist season. Keep an eye out at Karemlik Bay where seagrass beds support sea turtles and the chance of spotting dolphins on the crossing is real.
Practical details: this is a 7-hour small-group trip (max ~24), departing Demre at 10:00 and returning around 17:00. Lunch and snorkeling equipment are included; floating mats and rings are available. Swimming is allowed at designated stops (Esmeralda, Gökkaya, Burç), but not over the protected Sunken City. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, water shoes, a light wind layer and some cash for Kaleköy (castle entry ~€4). Operators emphasize marine protection—avoid stepping on Posidonia beds and follow crew instructions for anchoring and swim zones.