Start your morning with a private boat experience from Demre Harbour, designed for guests who want to swim with Caretta Caretta sea turtles and enjoy a professional underwater photo shoot in a calm, natural setting.

Approximate Tour Programme

07:00 – Departure from Demre Harbour

Meet your captain and depart from Demre Harbour by private boat. Your guide will give a short briefing about the experience, the turtles, and how to interact with them respectfully.

07:10 – Sea Turtle Swimming & Underwater Photo Shoot

Arrive at the sea turtle area and enter the water in a controlled and responsible way. Swim near Caretta Caretta turtles in their natural environment while your professional underwater photo shoot takes place.

This is not a deep diving tour. The experience is more like swimming, snorkelling, and light freediving near the surface, depending on your comfort level.

08:15 – Boat Trip to a Nearby Bay

After the swimming and photo session, continue by boat to a peaceful nearby bay.

08:30 – Turkish Breakfast on Board

Relax on the gulet and enjoy a fresh Turkish breakfast with items such as bread, cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, homemade jams, and Turkish tea.

09:30 – Return to Demre Harbour

After breakfast, there may be time for a short swim or a quiet moment on the boat before returning to Demre Harbour.

This private tour is ideal for couples, families, small groups, and nature lovers looking for a calm and memorable morning experience on the Mediterranean.

Please note: The timing may vary slightly depending on sea conditions, turtle activity, and the pace of the swimming/photo session.