Where does the Suluada boat tour depart from?

The tour departs from Adrasan harbour, a small fishing village on the Antalya coast south of Kemer. We include hotel pickup and transfer to Adrasan from Antalya, Kemer, and Belek hotels. The transfer from central Antalya takes approximately 1.5 hours; from Kemer it is around 40 minutes.

Do I need to pay in advance?

No deposit and no prepayment required. You pay at the harbour on the day of the tour in cash or by card. If your plans change, contact us — we don't hold your money because we never take it in advance.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes. The boat is stable and the water at Suluada is calm inside the island's sheltered side. Children who can swim are a good fit. The tour involves no walking — it is entirely on the boat and in the water. Bring floaties or a life vest for young children if needed.

Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, a hat, and a waterproof bag for your phone. Lunch is included. Drinks are available to purchase on the boat. Snorkelling equipment is available on request — mention it when you book.

Is it a small group tour?

Yes — groups are kept small so the boat doesn't feel crowded. You may share the boat with other guests. Group size is limited; the relaxed pace and access to Suluada's quieter spots are the same regardless of group size.

How long is the transfer from Antalya to Adrasan?

Approximately 1.5 hours from central Antalya or Lara, around 40 minutes from Kemer, and around 2 hours from Belek or Side. The transfer goes through the Taurus mountain foothills — the road is scenic and the air-conditioned vehicle makes it comfortable.

Suluada Boat Tour from Antalya | Turkish Maldives Day Trip

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🚐 Hotel pickup ⛵ Small groups 🏊 Swimming stops 💳 Pay on the day

⏱ Full day (~8 hours) 🕘 Pickup ~08:30 ⛵ Small group 🗣 EN / TR 📍 Antalya · Kemer · Belek ⚓ Adrasan harbour

The Suluada Boat Tour from Antalya takes you to an uninhabited island with the clearest turquoise water on the Turkish coast — what locals call the Turkish Maldives. A small-group boat departs from Adrasan harbour, stops at Suluada’s white pebble beach, and anchors at the freshwater spring where cold mountain water flows directly into the sea. Hotel pickup from Antalya, Kemer, and Belek included. No deposit — you pay at the harbour on the day.

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Suluada Boat Tour from Antalya — Small-Group Boat to Turkey’s Maldives

The Suluada boat tour from Antalya takes you to an uninhabited island with the clearest turquoise water on the Turkish coast — a place locals call the Turkish Maldives. A small-group boat departs from Adrasan harbour, stops at Suluada’s white pebble beach, and anchors at the freshwater spring where cold mountain water flows directly into the sea. Hotel pickup from Antalya, Kemer, and Belek is included. No deposit — you pay at the harbour on the day.

What to Bring

Swimwear — you’ll be swimming at Suluada and the surrounding coves
Towel — not provided on the boat
Sunscreen and hat — full day on open water, shade is limited
Cash — drinks are not included; available for purchase on the boat
Light layer — the sea breeze can cool down on the return leg in the afternoon
Waterproof bag — recommended for phones and cameras on the boat

Snorkelling equipment is available on request — mention it when you book.

Is This Tour Right for You?

A good fit if: You want to see the best water on the Turkish coast without the crowds of the main Antalya beach tours. Suluada is uninhabited — no sun loungers, no beach bars, no other tourists at anchor. The island’s freshwater spring is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where cold mountain water flows directly into the sea. If you’re based in Antalya, Kemer, or Belek and want a full day on the water away from the resort coastline, this is the right tour.

Not the right fit if: You want to stay close to Antalya city. The transfer to Adrasan harbour takes around 1.5 hours from central Antalya (shorter from Kemer). If you prefer a shorter boat trip closer to the city, the Grand Waterfall Boat Tour departs from Antalya Marina and includes the Lower Düden Waterfall. If you want a full day on the boat with multiple coves but closer to Kemer, the boat trips from Kemer cover the Phaselis coastline.

Highlights

Suluada island — uninhabited, no crowds, white pebble beach only reachable by boat from Adrasan
Turkey's Maldives water: the clearest turquoise sea on the Turkish Riviera, visible to the bottom in 8 metres
Freshwater spring at Suluada: cold mountain water flows directly into the Mediterranean — a rare natural phenomenon
Small group — limited group size, relaxed pace on the water
Hotel pickup from Antalya, Kemer, and Belek — direct from your hotel entrance
Snorkelling stops in the coves around the island — equipment available on request
Book direct with the operator — no platform booking fee, no commission added
No deposit required — you pay at the harbour on the day of the tour

Morning :

Hotel Pickup

Your driver meets you at your hotel entrance. Pickup is early morning — exact time confirmed when you book, depending on your hotel location. Air-conditioned vehicle for the transfer.

1.5 hrs :

Transfer to Adrasan Harbour

Scenic transfer through the Taurus mountain foothills to Adrasan. The harbour is a small fishing village at the base of the mountains — no resort development, clean water from arrival. You board the boat here.

10:00 :

Depart from Adrasan

The small-group boat departs from Adrasan harbour. The route heads directly to Suluada island, passing the wild coastline of the Olympos-Beydağları National Park — protected from development, visible only from the sea.

1 hour :

Suluada Island — White Pebble Beach

The boat anchors at Suluada. The island is uninhabited — no facilities, no sun loungers, no other tourists at anchor. The beach is white pebble, the water is turquoise and clear to the bottom. This is the site known as the Turkish Maldives. Swimming and snorkelling stop.

30 min :

Freshwater Spring Cove

The boat moves to the freshwater spring on the sheltered side of the island. Cold mountain water flows from a spring directly into the sea — the contrast with the warm surface water is immediate. One of the few places on the Mediterranean coast where a freshwater spring meets open sea.

Afternoon :

Porto Geneviz Bay — Lunch & Swimming

The boat anchors at Porto Geneviz Bay for lunch. A sheltered bay with clear water and no beach development. Lunch is included. Drinks are available for purchase on the boat. Third swimming stop of the day.

16:00 :

Return to Adrasan

The boat returns to Adrasan harbour in the afternoon. Return time depends on conditions and group preferences.

Evening :

Hotel Drop-off

Transfer back to your hotel. Drop-off directly at your hotel entrance. Return time confirmed with your driver on the day.