Catamaran Charters from Antalya
The base for routes east — Phaselis ruins, Kekova's sunken city, Demre. Quieter than the western Lycian coast, with the same turquoise water. Two hulls, one wide platform. Steadier at anchor than a sailing yacht, faster and shallower than a gulet, with a cockpit that doubles as a living room.
Catamaran charters from Antalya are the natural pairing for travellers who already know which boat type they want and which Turkish port they want to start in. This page filters our directory to exactly that intersection — every catamaran based in Antalya that's bookable through MaviSail.
Antalya gets a fraction of the charter traffic that Bodrum and Fethiye see, which is exactly why some captains prefer it. The eastern Lycian coast — Phaselis, Olympos, Kekova — is the same UNESCO-grade landscape as the western half but with quieter anchorages.
Catamarans are the modern alternative to the classic Turkish gulet. The two-hull layout means almost no roll at anchor (a real comfort difference if anyone gets queasy), shallow draft for tucking into bays gulets can't reach, and a flat bridgedeck cockpit that becomes the social heart of the trip.
What to look for in the right vessel
Filters we pre-applied to the catamaran charters in antalya shortlist below.
Phaselis & Olympos
Roman harbour ruins you can swim into. Visited by sea, deserted by mid-afternoon when day-tripper boats leave.
Kekova sunken city
Lycian-era settlement half-submerged after an earthquake. Snorkel-visible foundations; the bay also has the best swimming on the eastern coast.
Stable at anchor
The two-hull layout almost eliminates roll. Light sleepers and anyone prone to seasickness notice the difference immediately.
Shallow draft
1.2–1.5m draft means you can tuck into bays a deep-keel sailing yacht can't. More private anchorages, closer to the beach.
Shortlisted vessels
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Frequently asked questions
For catamaran charters in antalya.
Why aren't there as many vessels here as in Bodrum?
Most of Turkey's charter fleet is concentrated on the western coast. Antalya is a smaller charter market — the trade-off is fewer choices but quieter anchorages and easier flights.
Can we sail one-way Antalya → Fethiye?
Yes — popular for two-week itineraries. The captain charges a relocation fee for the empty return leg. Common variation: 14 days Antalya–Fethiye covering the entire Lycian coast end-to-end.
Catamaran vs gulet — which is better?
Different boats, different trips. Cat = more sailing, more stable, more modern, smaller crew, slightly higher per-person cost. Gulet = more deck space, full galley crew, more cabins per €, more "Turkish blue-cruise" feel. Pick the cat for couples or smaller groups; the gulet for larger groups and food-focused trips.
Do I need sailing experience?
No — every catamaran in our directory comes with a captain. Bareboat options exist via Marmaris if you have a sailing licence, but the default is fully crewed.
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