Suluada Island boat trip from Antalya is one of the rising stars among excursions. The magical, azure Suluada, an island of diamond-clear waters, fresh sea breeze and pristine Mediterranean nature, will amaze you. You've probably seen the Turkish 'Maldives' on TikTok videos or TV at least once; now it's your chance to visit it.
Take a tour on a comfortable boat along the Mediterranean coast to and around Suluada Island. Enjoy swimming stops at white sandy beaches and several lagoons of Turkish Maldives.
As you approach the white sands and crystalline waters of Suluada, you will feel like you are approaching your dream island. Suluada beach is similar to tropical beaches. You can surely see that as you take in the beauty of this solitary island in the Mediterranean Sea.
Suluada is a snorkeler's paradise as the waters teem with fish and marine life. Caretta Caretta turtles often accompany the boats. It is common to spot dolphins en route. If the marine animals love this island so much, it is easy to see why and you are sure to have the most relaxing day out!
The rocky formation of the island provides a sharp contrast to the stunning natural beaches as they meet the tepid, still waters of the Mediterranean.
There is an abundance of caves dotted along the island's coast. You will find caves below the surface should you wish to dive deeper. One of the most visited caves runs from the side of one rock to the other, creating an opening ideal for bathing or taking photographs.
Your first swimming break will be in the south of Suluada and will last around 1 hour. Then, you will head off to the island's north and enjoy another swimming break. You will also have lunch there. There is nothing quite like smelling the barbecue as you build up an appetite with a refreshing swim.
After lunch, you will stop at the cave eastern side of the island, where you can swim from one side to the other. You will have around 1 hour to swim, snorkel and take lots of photographs.
On the return journey to Adrasan, the captain may opt to stop for a final swimming break according to sea conditions before taking you safely back to the harbour.
Your transfer vehicle will wait at the harbour to return you to your original pick point. So you are sure to return to your hotel feeling relaxed and refreshed, ready to enjoy the rest of your holiday fully.
Pick-up is available from Kemer, Tekirova, Göynük and Beldibi hotels for €26; from Konyaaltı, Antalya, Lara and Kundu hotels for €28; from Belek and Boğazkent hotels for €30; and from Side and Manavgat hotels for €40. The price includes Hotel Transfer (Both Ways), Guiding Service, Lunch, Insurance.
The cost of the Antalya Suluada Tour is 30 € for adults, 20 € for children between the ages of 4 and 11, and free for children under four years old in 2026.
Bring swimming costumes, towels, sun cream, goggles, and snorkel equipment. In addition, you may need a little money to buy drinks or snacks during the day.
The waters at the beaches on the island are incredibly shallow, and non-swimmers can happily paddle to shore and enjoy the beach.
However, if you prefer not to go in the water, you can enjoy a chilled-out boat ride, taking in the most exquisite scenery and, maybe, even do a spot of dolphin watching!
You will find that a day out on the boat to Suluada is a slow and calm excursion.
The waters are generally tranquil, and there is slight rocking on the ship. Most guests don't experience any problems at all.
However, if you are prone to seasickness and have doubts, you should have your medication with you in the unlikely event that you need them.
The boat leaves from the village of Adrasan, which is just under 2 hours away from Antalya. Suluada is located just off the coast of Adrasan, with a sailing time of around 45 minutes.
The island itself is genuinely stunning — that turquoise water lives up to the photos.
As a solo traveller from Ireland, I found the long drive to Adrasan and a fairly basic lunch made the price feel a bit steep for what you get.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We're glad Suluada's beauty made an impression, and we appreciate your honest feedback on the transfer and lunch — we're always looking at ways to improve the overall value of the experience. We hope you'll join us again someday. — Book From Locals
Als Alleinreisender aus Österreich war ich zunächst etwas unsicher, ob sich ein ganzer Bootsausflug alleine lohnt – diese Bedenken haben sich aber schnell zerstreut, denn die Crew war von Anfang an herzlich und aufmerksam, und ich kam problemlos mit anderen Gästen ins Gespräch. Das Wasser rund um Suluada ist wirklich außergewöhnlich: türkis, klar und so flach, dass man beim Schnorcheln den weißen Sandgrund fast greifen konnte. Besonders der Stopp an der Meereshöhle hat mich begeistert – durch das einfallende Licht leuchtete das Wasser in einem unglaublichen Blau. Das Mittagessen war frisch und reichlich, und gemessen am Gesamtpaket – Transfer, Führung, Mahlzeit inklusive – empfand ich den Preis als absolut fair.
Ein kleiner Abzug: Die Fahrt von Antalya nach Adrasan ist mit zwei Stunden durchaus lang, und für jemanden, der im Hotel in Side übernachtete, bedeutete das einen sehr frühen Start; wer empfindlich auf lange Busfahrten reagiert, sollte das einplanen.