Kaleiçi Boat Trips from the Old Harbour: An Independent Guide

Let us be clear from the start: Antalya Boat does not operate the short boat trips from Kaleiçi harbour. This is an independent guide to Kaleiçi boat trips, written because our guests often ask us about them and we know this coastline well after 25 years on the water. If a quick hour at sea fits your day, these trips can be lovely. If you want a full day with lunch, swimming and hotel transfer, we cover that too, at the end.

What are the Kaleiçi boat trips?

Kaleiçi is Antalya's old town, and at its foot lies the old Roman harbour, a small, sheltered port surrounded by stone walls and cliffs. From here, local boats run short sightseeing trips along the coast. The two most common options are:

• About 1 hour: along the cliffs to the Lower Düden waterfall and back.
• About 2 hours: the same waterfall route plus a swim stop, usually heading in the Lara direction.

Departures run roughly every hour in season, which makes these trips easy to fit around a walk through the old town.

What you will see: the Lower Düden waterfall

The highlight is the Lower Düden waterfall, where the Düden river drops about 40 metres from the cliffs straight into the Mediterranean at Lara. It is best seen from the sea, and on a sunny day the spray often catches a rainbow. On the way you cruise along the cliffs below the city, with views back to the old harbour. For more on the waterfall itself, read our guide to seeing the Düden waterfall from the sea.

How tickets work at Kaleiçi harbour

Tickets are bought directly at the harbour from the boat operators. There is no single counter: you will usually find crews by their boats, offering the next departure. A few practical points:

• Prices are set by the individual operators, so we do not quote them here. Ask before you board and check what the price includes.
• Confirm the length of the trip (1 hour or 2 hours) and whether a swim stop is included.
• Ask what time the boat returns, especially if you have dinner plans or a transfer to catch.
• Because we do not run these trips, we cannot book them for you or answer for their schedules.

Tips for a good short trip

• Bring a waterproof pouch for your phone. Spray near the waterfall is part of the fun, but not for your camera.
• Wear sunscreen and a hat. Even an hour on the water in summer means strong sun.
• Go in good light. Sunny conditions give the best chance of seeing a rainbow in the spray.
• Walk down early. The harbour paths from the old town are steep and cobbled, so give yourself time.
• Pack light. Our what to bring on a boat tour list works for short trips too, just scaled down.

Who short boat trips from the old harbour suit

A 1–2 hour trip from Kaleiçi is a good choice if:

• you have little time, for example on a city break or the last day of your holiday;
• you are already in the old town and want a quick look at the coast;
• you mainly want to see the Düden waterfall and do not need a full day out.

When a full-day tour is the better choice

If you want lunch, several swim stops and no worrying about how to get to the harbour, a full-day tour gives you much more. Our group tours include round-trip hotel transfer in air-conditioned vehicles from almost all resort areas between Kemer/Tekirova and Belek/Boğazkent, plus lunch on board. Prices start from €35 per adult and can change by season.

• Pirate boat trip: departs Konyaaltı at 10:00, Turtle Bay swim, open-buffet lunch near the Düden waterfall, about an hour's swim break there, then a last stop off the Lara coast. Foam party, music and animation make it a family favourite.
• Relax boat tour: a calmer day with the Düden waterfall, Lara bay caves, a coastal grotto and several swim stops. Ideal for couples, older guests and anyone who wants quiet.
• Alibaba Deluxe: a pirate-style family boat with Turtle Bay, lunch and foam parties.

Comparing options? Our guide on which Antalya boat tour to choose lays them side by side, and our hotel pickup guide shows typical times for your area.

FAQ: Kaleiçi boat trips

Does Antalya Boat run the Kaleiçi harbour trips?

No. The short trips from Kaleiçi are run by local operators at the harbour. We share this guide for information only. Our own tours are full-day trips with hotel transfer and lunch.

How long are the Kaleiçi boat trips?

Typically about 1 hour (to the Lower Düden waterfall and back) or about 2 hours (adding a swim stop, usually towards Lara).

How much does a Kaleiçi boat trip cost?

Prices are set by the boat operators at the harbour, so ask them directly before boarding. We do not quote their prices.

Can I see the Düden waterfall on a full-day tour instead?

Yes. Our Pirate and Relax tours stop near the waterfall, with lunch and a swim break in the area.

Prefer a full day at sea?

Message us on WhatsApp or via our contact page, and see all our Antalya boat trips and prices.