A private Suluada boat charter from Adrasan takes you to one of the few places on the Turkish coast with no road, no hotels, and no crowds — just clear water and an uninhabited island. The nickname "Turkish Maldives" was earned here. Hotel pickup from Adrasan and Kemer resort hotels included. Payment at the marina on the day — no deposit required.
Adrasan is a small bay at the foot of the Taurus Mountains, 40km south of Kemer. There are no resort hotels here, no high-rise buildings, no harbour crowds. The bay is a working fishing anchorage with a handful of accommodation and a single beach road. This makes it the least developed of all ADT's charter departure points — and for guests arriving from the busy resort coast to the north, the contrast is immediate.
The charter boats depart from Adrasan Bay directly. Suluada Island is visible from the bay — about 4km offshore. On a calm morning, the crossing takes under 30 minutes.
Suluada has no road, no bridge, and no permanent facilities. It is a protected natural area. The only way to reach it is by boat. This matters for a private charter in a way it doesn't for a group tour: your boat anchors at the island's best cove, with no other passengers and no fixed schedule. You stay as long as you want. You leave when you're ready.
The water around Suluada is the clearest on the Antalya coast. Adrasan Bay is sheltered from river runoff and sits away from the main coastal development — no sediment, no urban discharge. Underwater visibility on a calm day reaches 15 to 20 metres. This is the factual basis for the "Turkish Maldives" comparison that the island has earned.
The eastern side of Suluada has a shallow cove where a natural freshwater spring flows into the sea. At the point where the spring enters the water, the temperature drops noticeably — a cool, distinct layer against the warm surface. Swimming through the spring zone is a physical sensation specific to this spot; nothing like it exists at Kemer, Side, or Alanya.
Most group tour boats anchor on the western side of the island. A private charter can reach the eastern cove directly and spend time there without coordinating with other boats or following a shared itinerary.
A full-day (8-hour) private Suluada boat charter from Adrasan typically covers the western bay for snorkelling, the eastern cove for the freshwater spring swim, and one or two of the smaller coves around the island's southern tip. The route is flexible — conditions and group preference determine the order and duration at each stop. A half-day (4-hour) charter covers the main western anchorage and one additional stop. For context on the wider area and the best seasonal timing, our guide to the best months for a Suluada charter covers conditions month by month.
We also run a group Suluada Boat Tour from Adrasan — shared boat, fixed stops, other passengers on board. That's a different product at a different price point. The private charter is for guests who want the island without the shared schedule: your group only, your coves, your timing. If you're unsure which is right for your group, contact us via WhatsApp and we'll give you an honest comparison.
To book a private Suluada boat charter, message us on WhatsApp with your date and group size. We'll confirm availability and match the right boat. No deposit, no card details required.