From Kas Private Luxury Yacht Escape

The best part of this Kaş outing is simple: your group gets a private yacht and a full day on the water without sharing the boat with strangers. You move from bay to bay, swim and snorkel, then sit down to Turkish coffee, fruit, salad, cold mezes, and grilled chicken or meatballs.

I especially like the easy start at Setur Kaş Marina and the chance to stop at the marina market for drinks before departure. I also like the food setup, since lunch is more than a quick sandwich: you get five cold mezes, salad, and a hot main dish. The main drawback is the price, particularly for two people, and drinks such as bottled water, soda, and alcohol cost extra.

Key points to know

• Private boat for up to five: The yacht is reserved for your own family or friends.
• Five swimming areas: The route includes Five Islands Bay, İnönü Bay, Çoban Bay, Limanağzı if time allows, and Güvercinlik.
• Lunch is included: Expect five cold mezes, salad, and grilled chicken or meatballs.
• Bring swimming gear: Several stops are planned for swimming and snorkeling.
• Buy drinks before boarding: The marina market is your chance to pick up bottled water, soda, or alcohol.
• A weather-sensitive day: Poor weather can lead to a new date or a full refund, but ordinary cancellations are non-refundable.

A private day on the Kaş coast

Kaş is at its best from the water. The town’s harbor, steep coast, nearby islands, and small bays make a boat day feel like the natural way to see the area. This trip gives you roughly seven and a half hours aboard a private motor yacht, from 10:00 am until about 5:30 pm.

I see this as a relaxed day rather than a fast sightseeing trip. The point is not to collect landmarks or rush between ports. You swim, sit in the sun, eat at anchor, and let the captain handle the route.

The private format matters. With up to five people in your party, you can settle into your own rhythm. If one person wants a longer swim and another would rather sit with coffee, there is no large group schedule to manage. A family of four with two teenagers would have enough room in the budget to make the cost easier to justify, while a couple will pay much more per person.

No guide names are provided, so you should expect to meet the captain and crew at the marina rather than a named personal guide. Their role is practical: run the boat, manage the stops, serve the included food and drinks, and adjust the day when time or weather requires it.

Meeting at Setur Kaş Marina

You meet at Setur Kaş Marina, on Uğur Mumcu Caddesi in Andifli, Kaş. The captain meets you there, and the boat remains at the same marina for the return.

Give yourself enough time to find the marina and get settled before the 10:00 am departure. The meeting point is straightforward, and the marina has a market where you can buy drinks before boarding. This is especially useful because bottled water is not included, along with soda and alcoholic drinks.

I would buy the supplies you know you want before you leave the dock. The provided information does not specify how much storage or refrigeration space is available, so keep your purchases sensible. Coffee and tea are included, and fruit is served later, but neither replaces drinking water on a warm day.

The activity ends back at Setur Kaş Marina at approximately 5:30 pm. There is no separate hotel pickup or drop-off listed, so plan your own way to and from the marina.

First stop at Five Islands Bay

The boat departs at 10:00 am and heads first to Five Islands Bay. The stop lasts about 45 minutes and is described as the closest point on the route to Meis, the Greek island visible from the Kaş area.

This is your first chance to swim, and the crew serves morning coffee. That combination sets the tone well. You can get into the water early, then dry off and enjoy a Turkish coffee while the boat sits in the bay.

The stop is not presented as a long shore visit. You should think of it as a water break, not a walk around an island. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and anything you need for a comfortable swim. Snorkeling is part of the day, but specific equipment is not listed, so ask the operator what is supplied before you go if that matters to you.

Clear water at İnönü Bay

The next swimming stop is described in the schedule as Bayır Sokak, with the boat sailing to İnönü Bay. Allow about 45 minutes here.

This is one of the better stops for snorkeling because the water is noted as especially clear. You will get more from this bay if you are comfortable putting your face in the water and taking your time. The appeal is underwater visibility and a quiet swim, not a formal lesson or guided marine tour.

Since the stop is limited to around 45 minutes, you may want to organize your swimming things before the boat arrives. Avoid waiting until the boat is anchored to search through bags. A private yacht makes this easier, since you are not competing with a large group for access to the swim platform or ladder.

Lunch and swimming at Çoban Bay

Çoban Bay is the main meal stop. The boat spends about an hour here, giving you time to eat and swim.

Lunch includes five different cold mezes, salad, and grilled chicken or meatballs. The description also refers to chicken meatballs in oil, so the main dish may be served in that style. Coffee and tea are included as well, though the schedule specifically places morning coffee at the first bay.

This is a good arrangement for a boat day. Cold mezes are practical in the heat and suit a long, unhurried meal. They also give you several tastes rather than one heavy plate. If you have dietary restrictions, ask before booking or contact the operator, since no vegetarian, allergy, or special-meal details are provided.

The hour at Çoban Bay does not mean an hour at the table. You will likely divide it between lunch and swimming. I would eat first if you are hungry, then take the remaining time in the water. The schedule is not designed for a long beach visit, and the bay is treated as a boat stop.

Limanağzı only if time permits

The route may include Limanağzı Beach, with a short swimming break of about 30 minutes. The wording matters: this stop happens only if there is enough time.

Do not build your expectations around a guaranteed visit here. The earlier swimming stops, lunch, sailing time, and conditions on the day can affect the schedule. If Limanağzı is included, it gives you another quick chance to swim. If not, the day still has several planned water stops.

This flexible approach is sensible on a private boat, but it also means the schedule is not a minute-by-minute promise. You are buying a day on the sea, not a fixed list of shore excursions.

Snorkeling at Güvercinlik Bay

Güvercinlik Bay is described as a local underwater spot suitable for snorkeling. The boat stays for about 45 minutes, and the crew serves fruit on the way back.

This is another stop where your swimsuit and snorkeling gear matter. The day gives you repeated chances to swim rather than one rushed dip, and the later stop can feel useful after lunch because you have had time to settle into the boat’s rhythm.

The fruit served on the return adds a light snack after the main meal. It is a small detail, but welcome after several hours in the sun and water. Again, there is no promise of a guided snorkeling session or specific equipment, so clarify that point if it affects your decision.

What the food and drinks really include

The included meal is one of the stronger parts of the package. You receive cold appetizers, salad, and grilled chicken or meatballs, along with coffee and tea. Fruit is also served on the way back according to the schedule.

The exclusions are important:

• Alcoholic beverages are not included.
• Soda is not included.
• Bottled water is not included.

That means the advertised price is not the final cost if your group wants drinks beyond coffee and tea. Stop at the marina market before boarding and budget for water at a minimum.

The food is not a restaurant lunch with a long menu. It is a prepared boat meal, served during the stop at Çoban Bay. That is exactly what many people want on a swimming day, but it may not suit you if anyone in your party needs a very specific diet.

Is $1,273.36 good value?

The listed price is $1,273.36 for the group, with up to five people. For five people, that works out to about $254.67 each. For four, it is about $318.34 per person. For two people, the cost rises to about $636.68 each.

That calculation tells you who this trip suits best. A full group of five gets a much better deal than a couple. Four family members or friends can also make a reasonable case for the price, especially since the yacht, captain, crew, lunch, coffee, and tea are bundled together.

You are paying for privacy as much as for transport. A shared boat may cost less, but it will not give your group the same control over the pace or the same private setting. The value is strongest if you care about having the boat to yourselves and plan to spend most of the day swimming.

The value is weaker if you only want a short boat ride or if your group will not use the swimming stops. You also need to add the cost of water, soft drinks, and alcohol. Since the activity is non-refundable and cannot be changed after booking, make sure your group is committed before paying.

Who will enjoy this most?

I would recommend this for a family, a group of friends, or a small private celebration where everyone wants the same kind of day. The format is especially good for people who prefer swimming, sun, food, and quiet time over a packed sightseeing schedule.

Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed. The activity is also near public transportation. Still, the supplied information does not give detailed notes about wheelchair access, steps aboard, or facilities on the yacht, so ask the operator if anyone in your group has mobility needs.

Teenagers should have plenty to do because the day includes several swimming and snorkeling stops. Adults who want a slow lunch and Turkish coffee will also find a good balance. It is less suitable if someone strongly dislikes boats, cannot swim, or wants a detailed guided tour of coastal history.

The weather matters. If poor weather forces cancellation, you are offered another date or a full refund. This protection applies to a weather cancellation, not to a personal change of plans. For any other cancellation or amendment, the amount paid is not refunded.

Small details that make the day better

Pack light, but bring the basics: swimsuit, towel, sun protection, and a dry change of clothes. You should also bring any personal medication and enough water for your own comfort, since bottled water is excluded.

Keep valuables to a minimum. The supplied details do not explain the yacht’s storage arrangements, so a small bag is more practical than large luggage. Wear footwear that is easy to manage around a boat.

Buy drinks at the marina before departure. This is the most useful preparation tip because the market stop is built into the start of the day, while the included drinks are limited to coffee and tea.

Expect the timing to breathe a little. The listed stops add up to several hours, but the boat also needs time to sail between bays. Limanağzı may be skipped if the schedule runs long. That is normal for a day shaped by sea conditions and swimming time.

The final call

I would book this Kaş yacht day if you have four or five people, want a private boat, and plan to spend the day in the water. The repeated swimming stops, clear-water snorkeling at İnönü Bay, Turkish coffee, meze lunch, and fresh fruit give the experience a pleasant local rhythm.

I would think twice if you are a couple watching every euro, need a fully fixed route, or expect drinks and snorkeling equipment to be included. Check those details before paying, and remember that ordinary cancellations are non-refundable.

For the right group, this is less about checking off coastal sights and more about making one good family or friends’ day at sea. That is where the price makes the most sense.

FAQ

Where does the yacht depart from?

The yacht departs from Setur Kaş Marina at Andifli, Uğur Mumcu Cd., 07580 Kaş, Antalya, Türkiye.

What time does the activity start?

The boat departs at 10:00 am.

What time does the yacht return?

The scheduled return to Kaş Setur Marina is at approximately 5:30 pm.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts about 7 hours and 30 minutes.

How many people can join the private yacht?

The private activity is for a group of up to five people.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch includes five cold mezes, salad, and grilled chicken or meatballs.

Are drinks included?

Coffee and tea are included. Alcoholic drinks, soda, and bottled water are not included.

Which bays are included on the route?

The route includes Five Islands Bay, İnönü Bay, Çoban Bay, Güvercinlik Bay, and possibly Limanağzı Beach if there is enough time.

What happens if bad weather cancels the trip?

If poor weather causes the activity to be canceled, you are offered a different date or a full refund.