Phaselis1 hr 30 min
Three Roman harbours of an abandoned ancient city. Anchor in the south harbour, snorkel over submerged columns, walk through the marble ruins under pine trees. Day-trippers leave by 4pm; you have it overnight.
Eastern Lycian coast
Yacht 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.
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.
AYT airport (Antalya) has more flights and lower fares than Dalaman or Bodrum-Milas, especially out of season. For two-week trips, departing Antalya and finishing Fethiye (or vice versa) is a common itinerary.
What to look for in the right vessel
Filters we pre-applied to the 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.
AYT airport
More direct flights and lower fares than Dalaman / Bodrum-Milas. 30 minutes to the marina.
Less crowded
Far fewer charter boats than Bodrum/Fethiye. Anchorages are calmer; restaurants ashore actually have tables in August.
Shortlisted vessels
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Recommended routes
Itineraries that suit charters in antalya best.
When to go
Antalya charter season at a glance. Air and sea temperatures are typical daytime values.
| Month | Air | Sea | Crowd | Vibe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May | 26°C | 21°C | Quiet | Lycian coast at its greenest, ruins all to yourself, water cool but swimmable. |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | Moderate | Reliable warm weather, gentle Mediterranean wind, perfect Phaselis anchorage conditions. |
| July | 34°C | 27°C | Peak | Hot but the sea breeze and the shaded anchorages keep it manageable. |
| August | 35°C | 28°C | Peak | Warmest sea on the Turkish coast. Domestic Turkish tourism peaks; Antalya old town gets busy. |
| September | 31°C | 27°C | Moderate | The best month here — sea still bath-warm, charter rates dropping, ruins quiet again. |
| October | 26°C | 24°C | Quiet | Eastern Lycian coast keeps charter season alive a week longer than the Aegean. |
MayQuiet
Air 26°C · Sea 21°C
Lycian coast at its greenest, ruins all to yourself, water cool but swimmable.
JuneModerate
Air 30°C · Sea 24°C
Reliable warm weather, gentle Mediterranean wind, perfect Phaselis anchorage conditions.
JulyPeak
Air 34°C · Sea 27°C
Hot but the sea breeze and the shaded anchorages keep it manageable.
AugustPeak
Air 35°C · Sea 28°C
Warmest sea on the Turkish coast. Domestic Turkish tourism peaks; Antalya old town gets busy.
SeptemberModerate
Air 31°C · Sea 27°C
The best month here — sea still bath-warm, charter rates dropping, ruins quiet again.
OctoberQuiet
Air 26°C · Sea 24°C
Eastern Lycian coast keeps charter season alive a week longer than the Aegean.
Getting there
AYT · Antalya Airport
15 km
From marina
25–35 min
Transfer
€25–40
Taxi cost
Best year-round international access on the Turkish coast. Direct flights from London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Dublin, Berlin, Hamburg, Frankfurt, Munich, Zurich, Vienna, Amsterdam, Brussels, Stockholm, Oslo plus heavy Russian and Eastern European traffic. Pegasus and THY domestic links operate year-round. Off-season fares can be 30–40% below DLM/BJV equivalents.
Practical info
What you should know
- Marina + port fees
- Setur Antalya Marina is the main charter base, on the city's western edge. Captains include the boarding-day berth in the rate; mid-week marina nights elsewhere on the coast (Kaş, Kalkan town quay) are typically billed separately at €100–€200/night.
- Fuel
- Same per-week budget as the western coast — €1,500–€3,000 depending on motoring/sailing balance. The Lycian east-coast routes have shorter daily passages than the Bodrum loop, so fuel often skews lower here.
- Greek-island access
- Less common from Antalya than from Bodrum or Marmaris. The closest Greek port (Meis / Kastellorizo) is reached via Kaş, six hours west — most Greek-mix itineraries start in Kaş or include a detour day from there.
- One-way charters
- Antalya–Fethiye one-way (or vice versa) is the canonical two-week itinerary for the full Lycian coast. The relocation fee is built into the charter rate; expect 10–15% above a round-trip equivalent.
- Off-season flights
- AYT keeps direct international service longer than DLM and BJV — November to April is still flyable. If you're looking at a shoulder-season charter, Antalya often has cheaper inbound flights than the western airports.
Anchorages within reach
Where most week-long itineraries from this port actually go. Sail times are approximate, in fair conditions.
Suluada (Three Islands)2 hrs
Tiny offshore islet with electric-blue water — locally called "the Maldives of Turkey" for the white sand strip and shallow turquoise lagoon. Day-trip boats arrive mid-morning; anchor here at dawn or after 5pm to actually swim alone.
Çıralı / Olympos2 hrs 30 min
Long pebble beach backing onto the Olympos Roman ruins and the Lycian Way trailhead. After dark, a 90-minute uphill walk reaches the burning rocks of Chimera — the natural methane vents that gave the ancient legend its name.
Adrasan3 hrs 15 min
Sheltered horseshoe bay south of Olympos, ringed by simple beach restaurants and pensions. Calm overnight anchorage; the sandy bottom holds well in any wind.
Kekova / Kaleköy (Simena)6 hrs
The eastern terminus of most Antalya itineraries — the famous half-submerged Lycian city. Drift over Byzantine walls in 2m of water; tender ashore to the Crusader castle above the village. Longer routes overnight here before retracing west.
Üçağız5 hrs 30 min
Quiet fishing village adjacent to Kekova, and the nearest anchorage with restaurants and a small market. The captain often anchors here for the night and crosses to the Sunken City the next morning at first light.
Onshore
What to do the day before boarding and after disembarking, plus a short list of restaurants worth the walk.
Day before charter
Antalya's old town (Kaleiçi) is the standout pre-charter destination on the Turkish coast — a walled Ottoman quarter rebuilt around a Roman harbour, with cobbled lanes, restored mansions, and the 2nd-century Hadrian's Gate. Stay one night in a Kaleiçi boutique hotel, walk to dinner, and the marina is 15 minutes by taxi the next morning. The Antalya Archaeological Museum (across town, 15 min) holds the best classical statuary in Turkey — worth a half-day if you arrive Friday.
Day after disembarking
AYT flights leave at all hours so disembarkation timing is flexible. If you have a full day before flying, the Düden waterfalls (15 min by taxi) drop directly into the Mediterranean from a clifftop — striking and only a 30-minute visit. Or pick up the rental car for an inland trip to Termessos (the mountaintop city the Romans never conquered) on the way to the airport.
Where to eat ashore
- Vanilla LoungeModern Mediterranean
Kaleiçi old-town terrace overlooking the Roman harbour. Mid-range, reservation-friendly, the standard captain's welcome-dinner pick.
- Seraser Fine DiningModern Turkish + grill
Set inside the Tuvana Hotel, the polished end of Antalya dining. Tasting menu, regional wines, courtyard seating. Book ahead.
- Hasan PaşaAnatolian grill + meze
Old-school Antalya kebap house in Kaleiçi. No frills, no English menu, the lokal's pick for slow-cooked lamb tandır.
- Club ArmaSeafood + grill
Marina-front restaurant carved into the Roman harbour walls. Premium pricing, premium views — best for a celebratory last-night dinner.
Or consider another port
Same coast, different starting line — the brief case for each alternative.
Kaş →
Smaller and more boutique, with a walkable harbour and the only short Greek-island crossing on the Lycian coast.
Fethiye →
The other end of the Lycian coast — bigger fleet, the classic Twelve Islands route, easier flight access via Dalaman.
Marmaris →
The natural alternative if you want Greek-island crossings (Rhodes, Symi) without rerouting via Kaş.
Pair your Antalya charter with…
You’re on the Lycian coast — there’s a trail, a paragliding mountain, and a layer of ancient cities right next to where your gulet is moored. The sister sites that handle each one:
Land logistics
Explore Lycia
Transfers, hotels, ancient sites, and guided journeys for the days either side of your charter.
Hike
Lycian Way
540 km of marked trail along the same coast you're sailing. Pick a 1–3 day stage to bookend the trip.
Fly
Oludeniz Air Games
Tandem paragliding off Babadağ over the Blue Lagoon. 30 minutes from Fethiye marina; runs daily May–Oct.
Plan a Antalya charter by month
Each month has its own climate, crowd level and pricing — pick the week that fits your group, then book a Antalya-based gulet for it.
Frequently asked questions
For 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.
Is the meltemi as strong here?
No — the eastern Lycian coast is more sheltered from the prevailing northwesterly. Lighter winds in July/August than Bodrum or Marmaris. Better for less-experienced sailors and for guests who get queasy.
Are visits to ruins included?
They're anchorages on the route — the captain stops; you swim ashore and walk in. Most ruins on the coast have free or trivial entry fees. Demre (Myra) is a quick taxi ride from the bay if anyone wants to do the full ancient-city tour.
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