Highlights
- Suluada, the island Antalya locals call the Turkish Maldives, 11 km off Adrasan
- Forty minutes to swim and take photos in Love Bay
- A second swim stop at Fener Bay with white sand underfoot
- Sea caves and underwater scenery at Caves Bay
- Turkish lunch served on deck while the boat sits at anchor
- Cold freshwater springs rising into the sea at the final bay
- Snorkelling in turquoise water that stays clear to the seabed
- Hotel pickup and return, guide and insurance all included
The experience
Suluada is a small uninhabited island in Adrasan Bay, part of Antalya's Kumluca district, and it has earned the nickname Turkish Maldives for good reason: white sand, chalk-coloured cliffs and water that shifts from pale green to deep turquoise. This shared boat excursion is the simplest way to see it from Belek. It suits couples, families with school-age children and anyone who wants a proper swimming day rather than a party boat. The pace is relaxed, the stops are long, and lunch is taken at anchor with the island in view.
The coach leaves the Belek hotels at 07:30 and follows the coast west past Antalya, climbing through pine hills before dropping to Adrasan, about 129 km away. At the harbour you board the boat for the 11 km crossing. The first stop is Love Bay, with 40 minutes to swim and photograph the cliffs, then a second 40-minute swim at Fener Bay. Next the boat noses into Caves Bay to see the sea caves and the fish beneath the hull. Lunch of Turkish dishes is served on deck, and a final 40-minute stop lets you feel cold freshwater springs seeping into the sea. Hotels are reached around 18:00.
Itinerary
- 07:30Pickup from your hotel in Belek, Kadriye or Bogazkent; the coach heads west past Antalya towards the Kumluca coast
- Arrival at Adrasan harbour after roughly 129 km on the road; board the boat and set off for Suluada, 11 km out to sea
- First stop at Love Bay: 40 minutes to swim, snorkel and take photos beneath the white cliffs
- Second stop at Fener Bay: another 40 minutes in the water
- Cruise into Caves Bay to see the sea caves and watch the underwater life through the clear water
- Lunch of Turkish dishes served on board while the boat rides at anchor
- Final 40-minute stop in a bay where cold freshwater springs rise through the seabed
- Sail back to Adrasan harbour and rejoin the coach for the drive home
- 18:00Approximate drop-off at your hotel
What's included
- Return hotel transfer from Belek, Kadriye and Bogazkent
- Insurance
- Guide
- Boat trip to Suluada island
- Lunch on board
- Drinks
Good to know
This is a full day with a coach ride of around 129 km each way, so have breakfast before 07:30 or ask your hotel for a packed one. Wear swimwear under light clothes, pack a towel, and bring a hat, sunglasses and sun cream because shade on deck is limited. The trip runs every day; the sea is warmest from June to October. Children aged 5 to 12 pay £15 and infants up to 4 travel free. The 40-minute swim stops suit confident young swimmers, while non-swimmers should stay close to the boat ladder. Carry a little cash for drinks, which are not included.
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- High-factor sun cream
- Water for the coach journey
- Some cash for drinks on board
Taxi Belek Transfer runs airport and hotel transfers around Belek every day, so we know exactly where each hotel's pickup point is and how long the coach needs to reach it. When you book this trip you send us your hotel name, date and passenger numbers on WhatsApp at +90 551 464 26 32 and receive a written confirmation with your pickup time. The price is fixed at £22 per adult, £15 per child and nothing for infants, and you pay in cash on the day rather than online. If your plans change, message us and we will move the date where availability allows.
Fixed price, no prepayment. Send the date and number of guests on WhatsApp, receive a written confirmation with your pickup time, and pay on the day. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before pickup for day excursions.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Suluada boat trip from Belek cost?
The 2026 price is £22 per adult, £15 per child aged 5 to 12, and infants aged 0 to 4 go free. That covers the return coach transfer from your hotel, insurance, the guide, the boat trip itself and lunch on board. Only drinks are extra, so bring a little cash for the bar. Prices are fixed and you pay in cash on the day.
How long is the day and how far is Suluada from Belek?
Allow the whole day. Pickup is at 07:30 and you are usually back at the hotel around 18:00, so roughly ten and a half hours door to door. Adrasan harbour is about 129 km from Belek by road, and the island lies a further 11 km out to sea. Most of the time is spent on the water, with three 40-minute swim stops plus the caves and lunch.
Is the Suluada trip suitable for children?
Yes, and the pricing reflects it: children aged 5 to 12 pay £15 and infants up to 4 travel free. Families like this trip because the swim stops are long and the water is usually calm close to the beaches. Children should be comfortable in the sea or wear a flotation vest, and parents should watch them near the ladder. Bring extra sun cream and snacks for the coach.
Where and when will I be picked up?
We collect guests from every hotel in Belek, Kadriye and Bogazkent, starting around 07:30. Your exact pickup time depends on where your hotel falls on the route, and we send it to you on WhatsApp the evening before along with the meeting point, usually the hotel's main entrance or tour desk. Please be ready five minutes early, as the coach cannot wait long before continuing to Adrasan.
Can I cancel or change my booking?
Because you pay in cash on the day, there is nothing to refund if you need to change plans, but please let us know on WhatsApp as early as possible so we can release your seats. Date changes are free subject to availability. If the sea is too rough and the captain cancels the sailing, we will offer you another date or a different excursion at no cost.
What should I bring on the boat trip?
Swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and high-factor sun cream are the essentials; the deck offers little shade and the sun reflects hard off the white cliffs. Take a bottle of water for the coach journey, and a snorkel and mask if you own them, since the visibility around the island is excellent. Drinks on board are not included, so carry some cash. Lunch is provided.
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