Our Suluada tour from Antalya takes you to the Turkish Maldives for a day on a yacht in the clear water off the Adrasan coast. The island’s turquoise sea is what earned it that name. You can swim in pretty bays, sunbathe on deck and take photos at the Lovers’ Cave.
We pick up guests from hotels in Konyaaltı, Antalya city centre, Kaleiçi, Lara and Kundu.
Book your seat online with no prepayment — you pay on the bus on the day of the tour.
Suluada tour from Antalya at a glance
- Hotel pickup: 07:00–08:00
- Departure port: Adrasan
- Yacht departs: around 10:00
- Back in port: 15:15–15:45
- Back at your hotel: 18:00–19:00
- Itinerary: yacht trip, swimming at Suluada and in one of the Adrasan bays, lunch on board
- Payment: cash on the bus ($, €, ₺)
Tour programme
- 07:00–08:00 | Hotel pickup
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
- Stop on the way — about 15–20 minutes
A toilet break, with tea, coffee and pastries to buy at the café. If you’d like breakfast, ask hotel reception in advance for a packed breakfast.
- Arrival at Adrasan port
You board the yacht and the day at sea begins.
- 10:00 | Departure for Suluada
Approximate time. The yacht heads for Suluada, often called the Turkish Maldives.
- Swimming at Suluada
Two main stops in bays on different sides of the island, where the water is almost clear by the shore and pale turquoise further out.
- Lovers’ Cave
The captain slows down at the mouth of the cave so you can get a good look at the rocks and take photos.
- Lunch on board
Fish or chicken, spaghetti, salad and seasonal fruit. Lunch and a cup of tea are included in the price; other drinks are extra.
- Swimming in Fener Bay or American Bay
Bays on the Adrasan coast that people usually reach by boat. At this stop you swim from the yacht, and the water is good for snorkelling too.
- 15:15–15:45 | Back in Adrasan port
At the port you get back on the bus.
- 18:00–19:00 | Back to your hotel
The time depends on where your hotel is and on traffic.
The captain may change the order of the stops or swap one of the bays for another because of the weather or sea conditions. This doesn’t shorten your time on the yacht.
How does the Suluada (Turkish Maldives) tour from Antalya work?
Hotel pickup and the drive to Adrasan
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 07:00 and 08:00. We’ll put the exact pickup time for your hotel on your e-ticket once your booking is confirmed.
From Antalya and the nearby resort areas the bus heads for Adrasan. Along the way you see mountains, greenery and views of the southern coast.
Stop on the way
On the way the bus stops for 15–20 minutes. You can use the toilet and rest a little before boarding the yacht; tea, coffee and pastries are on sale at the café.
If you’d like breakfast on the road, ask at reception in advance whether they can prepare a packed breakfast for you.
Boarding the yacht at Adrasan
At Adrasan port guests go on board, and the tour continues on the water. From the deck there’s a view of the Adrasan coastline.
At about 10:00 the yacht leaves port and sets course for Suluada island.
Swimming at Suluada
The sea off Suluada is especially beautiful, and its colour changes as you move away from the island: almost transparent near the shore, pale turquoise further out, then a deep, rich blue.
The yacht makes two main swim stops, on different sides of the island. You can swim, go ashore on the island, relax and sunbathe on deck, and take photos against the turquoise water.
Suluada is an uninhabited island not far from Adrasan. Its name is linked to fresh water and translates as “water island”. We kindly ask all guests to look after the island and not to leave any rubbish behind.
Lovers’ Cave
Not far from the island, the yacht approaches the Lovers’ Cave. The captain slows down at the entrance so you can see the rocks, the dark vault of the cave and the sunlight glinting on the water. It’s a good moment to have your camera ready.
Lunch on board
After the swim, lunch is served on board: usually fish or chicken, spaghetti, salad and seasonal fruit. Lunch comes with a cup of tea; other drinks are sold at the bar on board.
Swimming in an Adrasan bay
After lunch the yacht stops in one of the Adrasan bays, such as American Bay or Fener Bay. There are no roads or beach facilities here, so most visitors arrive by sea.
American Bay is known for its clear water and golden sand. Its name is linked to American archaeologists who carried out underwater research in the area in the 1960s. Here guests swim from the yacht, and the bay is a pleasant place for some snorkelling.
Fener Bay is named after the small lighthouse on its shore. It is surrounded by rocks, green slopes and clear turquoise sea. You can swim here or try some snorkelling.
Return to your hotel
The yacht returns to Adrasan port between about 15:15 and 15:45. There guests get back on the bus for the journey home.
You’ll be back at your hotel between about 18:00 and 19:00. We can’t give a more exact time in advance, as it depends largely on where your hotel is and on traffic.
The Suluada tour from Antalya is a day on a yacht off the Adrasan coast: two swim stops at the island, the Lovers’ Cave, lunch on board and a swim in one of the Adrasan bays.
Book your seat online with no prepayment. You pay for the tour on the bus on the day.
Video of our Suluada tour
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What is included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Yacht trip
- Lunch on board: fish or chicken, spaghetti, salad
- Seasonal fruit
- Tea (one cup)
- Insurance
What is not included
- Drinks during the tour, apart from one cup of tea
- Personal expenses: photos, souvenirs and other purchases
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses and a sun hat
- Drinking water and, if you like, a light snack such as biscuits or pastries
- Camera or phone
- Cash for drinks and personal expenses
- Optional: a light jumper or windbreaker in case it’s cool or windy at sea
Distance to Adrasan
- Konyaaltı to Adrasan: 85 km, about 1 hour 20 minutes
- Antalya city centre to Adrasan: 90 km, about 1 hour 25 minutes
- Kaleiçi to Adrasan: 90 km, about 1 hour 25 minutes
- Lara to Adrasan: 120 km, about 1 hour 50 minutes
- Kundu to Adrasan: 122 km, about 1 hour 55 minutes
Distances and travel times are based on Google Maps and are intended as a guide. The actual journey time depends on traffic and on how long it takes to pick up guests from other hotels.
Discounts
- Book at least 7 days in advance — 4% off
- Book at least 30 days in advance — 5% off
- $1 off for each person in your booking who follows our Instagram (@goldwaytravel)
- Discounts can’t be combined: choose either the early booking discount or the follower discount, whichever saves you more
FAQ about the Suluada tour from Antalya
How much does the Turkish Maldives trip from Antalya cost?
Adults 9+ $30, children 4–8 $20, children 0–3 free. The price includes the yacht trip, lunch, fruit, a cup of tea and hotel transfer.
How do I book the Turkish Maldives trip from Antalya?
Choose the date and the number of adults and children in the “Online Booking” form; the total is worked out automatically. In the form that opens, enter your full name, hotel, WhatsApp number and email, then send it. No prepayment: you pay on the bus on the day of the tour. Once your booking is confirmed, we send you an e-ticket with the exact pickup time via WhatsApp or Telegram. For step-by-step instructions with pictures, see
“How to book and pay on the bus”.
Will my child have their own seat on the bus?
Children with a paid ticket get their own seat on the bus. A child aged 0 to 3 travels free and sits on an adult’s lap. If you want your little one to have their own seat, book a paid child ticket for them when you make your booking.
What time does the Suluada tour start?
We pick up guests at the hotel gate, by the security post, just past the barrier, between about 07:00 and 08:00.
After you book, you’ll receive an e-ticket. It shows the exact pickup time from your hotel.
How long is the drive to Adrasan?
The journey time depends on your resort.
From Konyaaltı to Adrasan port it takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. From Antalya city centre the drive takes about 1 hour 25 minutes, and from Kundu about 1 hour 55 minutes.
Sometimes it can take a little longer because of traffic.
Is there a break before we board the yacht?
Yes, before the yacht trip we make a short stop of 15–20 minutes.
There’s time for the toilet and a short rest, and you can buy a tea or coffee and pastries. If you’d like to take breakfast from your hotel, check with reception in advance whether a packed breakfast is possible.
Why is Suluada called the Turkish Maldives?
People love Suluada for its clear water, light-coloured shoreline and bright turquoise sea.
Rocks and small coves ring the island, and together with the clear water they remind many visitors of the Maldives.
Where are the swim stops?
The main stops are at Suluada: the yacht calls at two bays on different sides of the island.
The captain makes one more stop near Adrasan, usually in Fener Bay or American Bay.
On the day of the tour the captain picks the most convenient and safest option. He takes into account the weather, the state of the sea and how many yachts are in the bays.
How many times can we go in the water?
The trip usually includes three swim stops.
The two main ones are at Suluada, and the third is in one of the Adrasan bays. At the stops, you’ll have time to swim and take photos. Between stops, you can relax on board.
Can we swim in the Lovers’ Cave?
No, guests don’t swim in the Lovers’ Cave.
The yacht comes up to the cave and the captain slows down so you can see it from the water. It’s a chance to take photos; the swimming takes place in the other bays on the route.
What happens if the weather stops us from entering one of the bays?
The captain sets the route according to the weather and sea conditions, and he puts guest safety above everything else.
If the yacht can’t go into one bay, he finds another suitable stop. The trip doesn’t get any shorter: your time at sea and the length of the tour stay the same.
What is served for lunch on the yacht?
Lunch is included in the price of the tour.
Fish or chicken, spaghetti and salad are served on board. During the trip guests are also offered seasonal fruit.
Can I bring my own snacks?
Yes, you can bring a small snack, such as biscuits, a bun or something light for yourself.
You can bring water too. Other drinks can’t be brought on board, as the yacht has its own bar where you can buy them during the day.
Is this trip suitable for children?
Yes, it’s a good trip for families.
The day is spent on the yacht: sea, swimming, lunch and time on deck. Children usually enjoy this kind of trip. Parents need to keep a close eye on them on board and at the swim stops.
Do I have to swim at the stops?
Not at all. Nobody has to go in the water.
You can stay on the yacht, sunbathe, sit in the shade, watch the sea and simply enjoy the trip.
Is there a toilet and somewhere to change on the yacht?
Yes, the yacht has a toilet and a changing cabin.
You can change in private before you swim or after you come out of the water.
When will we be back at the hotel?
Guests are usually back at their hotels between 18:00 and 19:00.
The exact time depends on your resort and the traffic on the day.
