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Catamaran charter in Antalya & Kemer
Twin hulls, wide netting forward and very little draught: the gentle choice for families and queasy sailors.
Catamaran charter in Antalya & Kemer appeals to people who rank a level deck and elbow room above pace. Moored in Paradise Bay, the Lagoon 42 barely sways, which means kids can play safely while grown-ups doze on the trampoline netting.
Her length is only 12.8 metres, yet the beam across both hulls creates more usable space than a single-hull boat of similar size. Twelve people can come along for a day, and with four cabins a few nights aboard are entirely realistic. There is a flybridge, plus snorkel kit and a paddleboard to keep everyone busy whenever the anchor goes down.
Because she draws so little water, the skipper can creep in nearer the beach at Phaselis and Tekirova, where the seabed shows through. She cruises at roughly nine knots, so build the outing around Kemer instead of attempting the entire Gulf of Antalya.
Catamarans in Antalya & Kemer
What it costs
The lowest indicative prices among the yachts of this type on this page.
- Hourly cruise
- from €250 / hour
- Full day
- from €1,400 / day
- Week-long charter
- from €7,500 / week
Minimum hire from 4 h
Indicative "from" market prices for this destination. The exact price depends on dates, duration and the specific yacht, and comes in your personal quote.
Usually included
- Skipper plus one crew member
- Snorkel kit and a stand-up paddleboard
- Fuel for a day's cruising around Kemer
- Shaded seating on the flybridge and in the cockpit, big enough for everyone to eat together
Usually extra
- Meals: a lunch for day guests or provisioning for a week
- Life jackets in non-standard children's sizes (ask beforehand)
- Overnight marina berths and any extra fuel on longer trips
- Road transfer from Antalya hotels to Kemer
Exact inclusions depend on the yacht and are always listed in your written offer.
Where you go
Her home berth is Kemer Marina, and that decides the plan: southwards past pine-covered headlands towards Paradise Bay, Phaselis and Tekirova. When booked for a week, with a skipper and host living aboard, she carries on down the Lycian shore and spends each night in a sheltered anchorage.
Marinas
- Kemer Marina
- Setur Antalya Marina
- Antalya Old Harbour (Kaleiçi)
When to go
Late spring and early autumn, meaning May, June and September, bring warm water without the peak-summer heat or crowds, whereas July and August suit anyone who wants the sea at its warmest. Four hours is normally the shortest booking, but families tend to prefer an all-day charter so nobody feels hurried back. Mornings, while the breeze is still light, give the smoothest passages.
Catamaran charter in Antalya & Kemer: FAQ
Will we feel less seasick on a catamaran?
For most people, yes. The twin-hull layout cuts down rolling noticeably, above all when anchored, which is why motion-sensitive guests usually prefer it to a motor yacht.
Could we live aboard the Lagoon 42 for a few days?
Yes. Her four cabins make a skippered trip of up to a week workable; crew, catering and itinerary are fixed beforehand in the written proposal.
Why isn't Suluada offered as a day trip?
Compared with a motor yacht she is slow, and that long passage would swallow most of the daylight. Skippers normally suggest the bays between Kemer and Tekirova for one day, leaving Adrasan for a multi-night itinerary.