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Western coast cruise vs Kekova — east or west from Kaş?

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

Quick answer

Most boats head east to Kekova; one option turns west toward the Blue Cave and Kaputaş for the most dramatic cliff-and-coves scenery of the whole Turquoise Coast. Both are full days, both start in Kaş Harbour, both end with a sun-warm deck and a swim. The choice is between a sunken Lycian city in the east or postcard cliffs and Kalkan town in the west.

At a glance

Kaş to Kaputaş & Kalkan Coast Cruise

A scenic full-day cruise west from Kaş — the Blue Cave, famous Kaputaş Beach from the sea, and the cliffs toward Kalkan, with swimming all the way.

Duration7 hours
Group size≤ 30
DepartureKaş Harbour
Price from
€37/per person

What you see

  • Enter the glowing Blue Cave
  • See famous Kaputaş Beach from the water
  • Cruise the dramatic cliffs toward Kalkan
  • Swim and snorkel in quiet coves

Best for

Travellers who've already done Kekova or want the more scenic, less crowded direction — long Çukurbağ cliffs, Kaputaş Beach swim, the chance to lunch in Kalkan harbour.

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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

First-time visitors to Kaş for whom the sunken city is on the bucket list and history is more compelling than scenery.

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Our recommendation

First trip to Kaş: Kekova every time — it's the headline. Second visit, photography focus, or already done Kekova on a previous holiday: the western coast cruise is the more dramatic landscape and the prettier set of photos.