Suluada Boat Trip: A Day at the Turkish Maldives

People call Suluada the Turkish Maldives, and the first time you see the water around it you understand why. The island sits off the cape south of Adrasan, at the far south-western end of the Antalya coast. Nobody lives there, there is no road and no café, just pale sand, white rock and shallow water that turns bright turquoise in the midday sun.

Getting there

The Suluada boat trip starts in Adrasan, a small village with a fishing harbour. Most guests come by transfer from their hotel; from the Kemer area the drive is fairly short, from Antalya, Lara or Belek it takes much longer, which is why pickup is early. The boat leaves the harbour in the morning.

On the boat

The boat follows the cliffs of the cape and stops for swims in bays on the way. At the island you get a long break to swim, snorkel, walk over the rocks or lie on the sand. Lunch is cooked and served on board. In the afternoon the boat heads back to Adrasan and the bus takes you to your hotel.

Who it suits

Suluada is perfect for swimmers, couples and families with children who can manage a long day. If you have small children or prefer a short outing, the Relax boat tour from Konyaaltı is easier. If you want quiet bays and a mud bath stop instead of an island, look at the Porto Ceneviz tour, which also starts in Adrasan.

Prices and booking

Adults pay €40 with hotel transfer; children aged 4 to 10 pay €23, and infants under 4 travel free. Full details are on the Suluada tour prices page, with separate pages for each pickup area. For your pickup time, contact us on WhatsApp (+90 538 708 80 50) at least one day before the tour.

What to bring

Swimwear, a towel, sun cream, a hat, light water shoes for the rocks and some cash for drinks. A dry bag for your phone is useful if you plan to swim ashore.