If you’re comparing Kas boat tours, the biggest differences are whether you want a private sailing day around the Kas Islands, a private yacht trip focused on Kekova’s landmarks, or a shared boat day that starts from Demre. This guide keeps the tradeoffs simple: route focus, group style, included items, and how the day is paced.
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Private Kas Islands sailing
Start with the leading match, then compare all three options by traveler fit, duration, and current feedback.
How these Kas options compare
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| Tour | Best for | Rating | Reviews | Duration | Key point | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Kas Islands sailing | Travelers who want a private sailing experience with a skipper and chef and prefer a Kas Islands-focused day. | ★ 5.0/5 | 61 reviews | Approx. 7 hr–8 hr | Private tour for your family only. | View on Viator |
 Private Kekova yacht day | Travelers who want a private sailing day that concentrates on Kekova’s sunken-city area and nearby stops. | ★ 5.0/5 | 36 reviews | Approx. 8 hr | Private tour with skipper and chef. | View on Viator |
 Demre boat day | Travelers who are fine starting from Demre and want a boat day with lunch and a mix of swimming, scenic cruising, and optional activities. | ★ 5.0/5 | 25 reviews | Approx. 7 hr | Lunch is included. | View on Viator |
Three Kas experiences on the water
Each option includes a photo-led overview, practical differences, and a direct page for current details.
Compare if you want privacy, onboard meals, and a Kas Islands sailing focus.
Sailing Day Tour with skipper and private chef in Kas Islands
Best for: Travelers who want a private sailing experience with a skipper and chef and prefer a Kas Islands-focused day.
This is the most personal-feeling option in the set: a private sailing yacht with a skipper and chef, starting from Kas Marina. The day centers on the Kas Islands and combines sailing with swimming, snorkeling, and time to relax on board. Included items are broad for a boat day, with lunch, snorkeling equipment, SUP, coffee or tea, and all taxes, fees, and handling charges covered. Drinks and hotel pickup or drop-off are not included. Because it is private, it suits travelers who want a quieter pace, a more tailored route, and a full day built around the boat rather than fixed group timing.
Private Kas Islands sailing with onboard service
- Private tour for your family only.
- Lunch, snorkeling equipment, SUP, coffee or tea, and all taxes and fees are included.
- Route emphasizes Kas Islands stops and flexible day planning with the skipper.
Compare if Kekova landmarks matter more than an open-ended island sailing day.
Private Kekova Sailing Day Tours from Kas Marina
Best for: Travelers who want a private sailing day that concentrates on Kekova’s sunken-city area and nearby stops.
This option keeps the private yacht format but shifts the focus from the Kas Islands to Kekova. It begins at Kas Marina and follows a fuller sightseeing pattern, including stops listed around the sunken city, Simena Castle, Lycian tombs, and several swimming breaks. Like the other private sailing product, it includes a skipper and chef, plus lunch, afternoon tea, snorkeling equipment, coffee or tea, and all taxes, fees, and handling charges. Drinks and hotel pickup or drop-off are excluded. Choose this if you want a private boat day with more explicit Kekova landmarks and a more structured route than the Kas Islands sailing trip.
Private Kekova sailing day from Kas Marina
- Private tour with skipper and chef.
- Lunch, afternoon tea, snorkeling equipment, coffee or tea, and all taxes and fees are included.
- Itinerary is centered on Kekova, with the sunken city, Simena area, and several swim stops.
Compare if you want a Demre departure and a more mixed boat-day format.
From Demre: Day Trip to Kekova by Boat
Best for: Travelers who are fine starting from Demre and want a boat day with lunch and a mix of swimming, scenic cruising, and optional activities.
This boat trip starts from Demre rather than Kas, so it works best for travelers whose plans already fit that departure point. The day is built around Kekova-area cruising, swimming, and short stops, with lunch included. The itinerary notes mention the sunken city area, Kaleköy port, Esmeralda Bay, Burç Bay, Gökkaya Bay, and Karemlik Bay, plus optional water sports at one stop. The product excludes the Castle of Simena, and the notes also mention a Simena Castle entrance fee. Because it is not a private Kas Marina sailing trip, it may suit travelers who care more about a boat day with multiple scenic stops than about charter-style privacy.
Day trip to Kekova by boat from Demre
- Lunch is included.
- The route covers several Kekova-area bays and stops, including time near the sunken city, Simena, Gökkaya Bay, and Karemlik Bay.
- It offers a different departure point and experience style from the private Kas marina sailings.
How to choose the right Kas-area boat day
If you want a private, customizable day starting in Kas Marina, compare the two sailing options first. If your plans fit Demre better, the boat trip there offers a different departure point and a broader stop pattern.
Kas Islands sailing day
Private sailing from Kas Marina with swimming, snorkeling, and island time.
Kekova private sailing day
Private yacht itinerary from Kas Marina focused on Kekova sights and swim stops.
Demre Kekova boat day
Shared-style boat trip from Demre with swimming, scenic bays, and Kekova-area cruising.
Before you book in Kas
Check the live product page before booking. Departure details, activity order, inclusions, and available options can change.
Kas booking checklist
- Check the departure point carefully, since these products do not all start in the same place.
- Review the included items before booking, especially for drinks, hotel transfers, and any fees that are not listed as included.
- If privacy matters, choose one of the private sailing options rather than the Demre boat trip.
Before booking a Kas tour
Which option is the most private?
The two Kas Marina sailing products are private tours. The Demre boat trip is a different format and is not presented as a private charter.
Which tour focuses most on Kekova landmarks?
The Private Kekova Sailing Day Tours from Kas Marina puts the sunken city and nearby Kekova-area stops at the center of the day.
Which product is best if I want lunch included?
All three products list lunch as included, but the private sailing options also add more onboard inclusions such as snorkeling equipment, and in one case SUP and afternoon tea.