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Kekova Sunken City vs Kaş Bays & Islands — which boat trip?

Side-by-side comparison of two popular Kaş boat trips, with duration, price, what's included and who each one suits best.

Quick answer

The Kekova Sunken City boat trip is the famous all-day tour over submerged Lycian ruins, while the Kaş Bays & Islands tour is a more relaxed day spent swimming and snorkelling in coves right off Kaş. Choose Kekova for history and the iconic route; choose the Bays for unhurried sun, sea and shorter travel time.

At a glance

Kekova Sunken City Boat Trip

Full-day boat trip from Kaş to the Kekova sunken city, Simena Castle and turquoise swimming bays.

Duration8 hours
Group size≤ 40
DepartureKaş Harbour
Price from
€39/per person

What you see

  • Cruise directly over the famous Kekova underwater ruins
  • Swim stops in sheltered, crystal-clear bays
  • Visit Simena (Kaleköy) and its hilltop castle
  • Lunch and refreshments on board

Best for

Travellers who want the bucket-list Kekova route, like a longer day on the water, and don't mind ~2 hours of cruising each way to reach the ruins.

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Kaş Bays & Islands Boat Tour

Relaxed full-day cruise around the bays and islands right off Kaş, with plenty of swimming and snorkelling.

Duration7 hours
Group size≤ 30
DepartureKaş Harbour
Price from
€35/per person

What you see

  • Multiple swim and snorkel stops
  • Liman Ağzı and the Sıçak peninsula coves
  • Calm, scenic waters close to Kaş
  • Lunch and drinks on board

Best for

Families and slower-paced groups who want maximum swim time, less time cruising, and prefer the quiet bays just minutes from Kaş Harbour.

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Our recommendation

Pick Kekova if it's your only day on the water in Kaş — the sunken city is unforgettable. Pick the Bays if you have 2+ days here and want a calmer second day, or if you're travelling with younger kids who do better on a shorter route.