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Mixed-Age | Kas to Demre: 3 Nights Gulet Cruise

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Sail from Kaş to Demre through the bays of Kekova on a 3-night, 4-day gulet cruise, finishing at Andriake Harbour. Travel aboard Eseny Gulet, enjoy freshly prepared meals onboard and spend unhurried days swimming, relaxing on deck and exploring the Lycian coast. The route includes Hidayet Bay or Limanağzı, İnönü Bay, Aperlai, Kocakarı Bay, the Sunken City of Kekova and Kaleköy, with a final night in Çamlıca or Gökkaya Bay. Departures are on Tuesdays, making this the return leg of our Demre-to-Kaş cruise aboard the same gulet.

Start: Kas Harbour Check-in at approximately 14:00 at Kaş Harbour on Tuesday.
Duration: 4 days 3 nights A one-way gulet cruise from Kaş through Kekova, finishing in Demre.
Departure schedule Tuesday departures from 1 June to 12 October 2027, subject to availability.
Accommodation En-suite cabin accommodation.
Finish: Demre Harbour Disembarkation at Andriake Harbour in Demre at approximately 10:00 on Friday, Day 4, after breakfast.
Meals Full-board meals are prepared and served onboard throughout the cruise.
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi is available onboard, subject to mobile network coverage and signal strength.
Single occupancy Private single-cabin accommodation is available with a 70% single supplement.
Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Tanja Tripadvisor reviewer
tanjaQ… Nov 6, 2025
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Perfect blue cruise

Fantastic blue cruise with lovely crew. Yusuf and Shaban really cared for us.

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Vania Tripadvisor reviewer
vaniasg… Oct 16, 2025
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Easy to book, pay with.

The crew was super friendly and the whole booking process was easy.

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Route

Route & Experience Plan

Day 1: Kaş, Hidayet or Limanağzı and İnönü Bay

Tuesday boarding, lunch in a bay & overnight at İnönü

Day 2: İnönü Bay, Aperlai and Kocakarı Bay

Breakfast at İnönü, lunch at Aperlai & a peaceful evening

Day 3: Sunken City, Kaleköy and Çamlıca or Gökkaya Bay

Kekova history, lunch near Kaleköy & the final night

Day 4: Caretta Beach and Demre

Friday breakfast & disembarkation at approximately 10:00

What to Expect

What to Expect on This Experience

Day 1

Kaş, Hidayet or Limanağzı and İnönü Bay

Board Eseny Gulet at Kaş Harbour at approximately 14:00 on Tuesday, meet the crew and settle into your cabin. This is the return leg of the Demre-to-Kaş cruise, operated aboard the same gulet. In the afternoon, we head to Hidayet Bay or Limanağzı, depending on availability, for lunch onboard and time to swim and relax. Later, we continue to İnönü Bay for dinner and your first overnight stay at anchor.

Day 2

İnönü Bay, Aperlai and Kocakarı Bay

Wake up in İnönü Bay and enjoy breakfast onboard at around 09:00. We then cruise towards Aperlai, where lunch is served beside the ancient settlement. Spend time enjoying the bay before the gulet continues to Kocakarı Bay in the afternoon. Dinner is prepared onboard, followed by another overnight stay at anchor.

Day 3

Sunken City, Kaleköy and Çamlıca or Gökkaya Bay

After breakfast in Kocakarı Bay, we cruise past the Sunken City of Kekova, viewing the protected ancient remains from the gulet. At around 13:00, we reach Kaleköy for lunch onboard. In the afternoon, the journey continues to Çamlıca Bay or Gökkaya Bay, depending on availability and conditions. Enjoy dinner onboard and your final evening at anchor along the Kekova coast.

Day 4

Caretta Beach and Demre

On Friday morning, enjoy your final breakfast onboard near Caretta Beach, the area known for its Caretta caretta sea turtles. We then make our way to Andriake Harbour in Demre, where you disembark at approximately 10:00 after breakfast. Your 3-night Kaş-to-Demre cruise comes to an end here; please arrange your onward travel from Demre.

Highlights

Highlights

Explore the Kekova coastline on a 3-night cruise from Kaş, finishing in Demre.

Swim at Hidayet Bay or Limanağzı and unwind in İnönü Bay.

Enjoy lunch beside the ancient settlement of Aperlai and an overnight stay in Kocakarı Bay.

Cruise past the protected Sunken City of Kekova and stop at Kaleköy.

Spend your final night in Çamlıca or Gökkaya Bay, depending on conditions.

Share full-board meals and relaxed evenings aboard the 12-guest Eseny Gulet.

Included / Excluded

What’s Included and What’s Extra

Includes

  • Full-board meals: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee with cookies, and dinner
  • All charter and berth taxes, harbour fees and port procedures
  • Mooring expenses
  • Professional crew service
  • Onboard water supply
  • Bed linen and bath towels
  • Diesel and gasoline expenses
  • Use of onboard snorkelling gear, flippers and fishing equipment
  • Yacht insurance

Excludes

  • Alcoholic and soft drinks
  • Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical sites and museums
  • Airport transfers
  • Beach towels
  • Crew gratuities (7–10% recommended, not mandatory)
  • Transportation to and from the marina or city center is not included.
  • Personal travel insurance
On Board

Life on Board

Our cabin cruises bring together a mixed-age, international group for easy-going days along the Turkish coast. The atmosphere is social without being a party cruise: join the conversation around the table, stretch out on deck, or find a quiet corner whenever you prefer.

Friends smiling on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Friends raising a toast on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Guests sharing lunch on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Friends at the bar on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Guests raising a toast on a mixed-age cruise
Two guests on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Women on a mixed-age gulet cruise
Swim, explore, repeatUnhurried days move between clear-water swim stops, islands, coves and small coastal towns.
Shared momentsFresh meals and relaxed deck time make it easy to meet fellow travellers at your own pace.
Room to unwindSunbathe, read, nap or watch the coastline pass by - the rhythm of the day stays flexible.
The Gulets

Our Gulet Fleet

This cabin cruise operates aboard Eseny Gulet, a traditional Turkish gulet. The photos below show the yacht used for this route.

Accommodation

Cabins On Board

Six double cabins accommodate up to 12 guests. Each cabin has its own en-suite bathroom.

Private ensuiteShower and toilet in every cabin
Cabin allocationContact us for cabin requests before booking
Food on Board

Freshly Prepared Meals On Board

During this 3-night, 4-day cruise, full-board meals are prepared in the onboard galley and served around the shared table: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee with cookies, and dinner. Please tell us about dietary requirements before departure. Drinks are charged separately.

Freshly cooked fish being prepared on board
Grilled fish served on board
Dinner table on board
Fish and beverages served on board
Lunch table on board
Fresh fish meal on board
Family enjoying a meal with a view of the turquoise sea
Fresh meals served on board
Marina Fortune dinner table on board
Not Suitable For

Before You Book

Pregnant women Wheelchair users
Good to Know

Important Information

The itinerary and overnight bays may change depending on weather, sea conditions and the captain’s decision.
Swimming is not permitted at the Sunken City of Kekova due to protection regulations; the site is viewed from the gulet.
The visit to Aperlai Ancient City is optional and involves going ashore on foot.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I reach Kas for the cruise?

Please make your way to Kaş Harbour for boarding at approximately 14:00 on Tuesday. You can travel to Kaş from Antalya or Dalaman and arrange your onward journey to the harbour. Contact us before departure if you need help planning your arrival. Airport transfers and transport to the harbour are not included.

Where does the Kas to Demre cruise begin and end?

The cruise starts at Kaş Harbour at approximately 14:00 on Tuesday. After three nights exploring the Kekova region, you disembark at Andriake Harbour in Demre at approximately 10:00 on Friday, after breakfast. Please plan your onward travel from Demre.

Can I book a cabin for single occupancy?

Yes. Single occupancy is available with a 70% supplement on the per-person cruise fare. Select Male (Single Supp.) or Female (Single Supp.) in the booking form to see the correct total. Cabin allocation is subject to availability.

How does cabin sharing work?

All cabins aboard Eseny Gulet are double cabins in the same category; cabin upgrades are not available. If you book alone at the standard per-person rate, you will share a cabin with another solo traveller. If you prefer a cabin to yourself, please select the single-occupancy option when booking.

Is it possible to change my departure date?

Yes. You can change your departure date free of charge, subject to availability. Contact us before your scheduled departure so we can check availability and confirm your new date.

Will there be enough space for my luggage?

For your comfort and ease of movement inside the cabin, we suggest bringing a small or medium-sized suitcase or backpack.

Can I bring my own drinks on board?

Personal alcoholic and soft drinks are not permitted on board. Drinks can be purchased from the onboard bar and are not included in the cruise price.

What meals are included?

The cruise is full board and includes breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or coffee with cookies, and dinner. Please tell us about dietary requirements before departure.

Can I bring snacks on board?

Yes. You are welcome to bring snacks such as nuts, crisps and biscuits.

Can I settle my bar bill using a credit card?

Bar purchases are payable in cash on the last day of the cruise. Please bring enough cash before boarding in Kaş, as access to ATMs during the trip is not guaranteed. You disembark in Demre on Friday, Day 4.

Are towels provided?

Bed linen and bath towels are supplied. Beach towels are not provided, so please bring your own.

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