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Suluada (Turkish Maldives): Luxury Private Boat Charter

Suluada is Turkey's most coveted secret — a protected island of electric-turquoise lagoons and white-pebble coves nicknamed the 'Turkish Maldives'. A private gulet charter is the only way to arrive in style and swim in near-untouched waters.

What to expect

Your gulet departs from Antalya's old harbour and navigates 35 nautical miles of dramatic coastline — cliffs, pine-clad peninsulas, and hidden sea caves — before reaching Suluada's extraordinary aquamarine lagoons. Several swim stops allow you to snorkel above posidonia meadows teeming with sea life. A freshly prepared Turkish lunch is served on deck under a shade canopy. The return journey at golden hour, with the Taurus Mountains glowing behind the city, is one of the most beautiful sights on the Turkish Riviera.

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Good to know

Suluada is a protected natural monument; numbers are capped daily — advance booking is essential, especially in peak summer. The full-day trip runs approximately 09:00–18:00; verify your all-aboard time before booking. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat, and a light layer for the sea breeze. Sea conditions in the open Mediterranean can be choppy in early season.

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