# Kemer Marina on the Antalya coast > Kemer Marina is the yacht harbour right in the centre of Kemer, a 5–10-minute walk from the Clock Tower. There is no gate fee: the quayside, cafés and boat-trip pier are free and open at any hour. You only pay for boat trips, which leave in the morning. Allow 30–45 minutes for a stroll — evenings are best. Web page: https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina - City: [Kemer](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer), Turkey - YesGo score: 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 45 min - Opening hours: Quayside open 24 hours; boat trips usually leave 9:00–10:00 and return around 16:00–17:00 - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: Free — quayside, cafés and the excursion-boat pier - Private yacht pontoons: Behind a security gate — owners, crews and guests only - Boat trips: Group trips from roughly €20–25 per adult; all-inclusive costs more - Departures: Mornings, usually 9:00–10:00; many tours include hotel pick-up - From the Clock Tower: 5–10 minutes on foot, downhill to the sea - Official name: Kemer Türkiz Marina - Address: Merkez Mah., Yalı Cad., Kemer, Antalya - Coordinates: 36.60280, 30.57150 - Facts checked: 30.10.2026 ## Key facts - **Free** — to walk the quayside — no gate and no ticket (source: Sputnik8 marina guide; Jet2holidays destination guide) - **1985** — the marina opened, a year after Kaleiçi Marina in Antalya (source: Setur Marinas, history of yachting in the Gulf of Antalya; Coast Guide TR interview with the marina manager) - **5–10 min** — on foot from the Clock Tower square to the pier (source: OpenStreetMap; Wikivoyage: Kemer) - **Turban** — the state tourism company that built the marina, later handed to a private operator (source: Coast Guide TR; Setur Marinas) - **Kemer Türkiz Marina** — the marina's current name (source: Official marina website; Noonsite) - **200–320 berths** — — pilot guides give different figures (source: CruisersWiki 240; PredictWind 250; Sputnik8 230; English Wikipedia 320) - **Port of entry** — for yachts, with customs and passport control (source: Noonsite; Coast Guide TR) - **2 breakwaters** — with a red and a green navigation light at their heads (source: Marina pilot notes on CruisersWiki and MarineLink) - **Faces east** — so the sun sets behind the Taurus mountains, not over the sea (source: OpenStreetMap) - **Between beaches** — the town beach to the north, Moonlight Beach and park to the south (source: Wikivoyage: Kemer; Limak Hotels travel guide) ## Boat trips from Kemer Marina Almost every boat trip in Kemer starts here. Boats leave in the morning, usually between **9:00 and 10:00**, and are back by 16:00–17:00. Most tours include a hotel pick-up, and the guide walks you onto the pier. The classics are the **pirate boat** to the bays with swim stops and a foam party, a gulet to [Paradise Bay](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay) and the ruins of [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis), and a long day out to [Suluada island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada). Group trips start at roughly €20–25 per adult; the price swings with the season and with lunch, drinks and transfers. Touts on the pier will sell you a seat, but it's easier to compare in advance. Ask how many swim stops there are, whether lunch and drinks are included, and how many people the boat takes — the big pirate ships can feel packed. > **The private pontoons are gated** The quayside, restaurants and excursion-boat pier are open to everyone. The pontoons with private yachts sit behind a fence and a security post — owners, crew and booked guests only. You don't miss much: the view from the quay is just as good. ## What is Kemer Marina? It's a **yacht marina**, not a ferry or cruise port. Private yachts and wooden gulets moor here, and all of Kemer's excursion boats leave from here. Cruise ships and ferries use Antalya's port instead, an hour up the coast. The state tourism company Turban built the marina in the mid-1980s, when Kemer was being turned from a village into a resort; it opened in 1985. It later passed to a private operator and now trades as **Kemer Türkiz Marina**. For sailors it's also an official port of entry into Turkey, with customs and passport control. ## Things to do at Kemer Marina - Walk the quay past rows of yachts and gulets, with forested mountains and [Mount Tahtalı](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/mount-tahtali) behind the masts. - Photograph the little **green lighthouse** at the end of the breakwater — the classic Kemer shot. - Watch the morning bustle as the pirate ships, all flags and fake cannons, load up for the day. - Have a drink or dinner on the waterfront as the lights come on. - Catch the evening glow on the peaks: the harbour faces east, so the sun drops behind the range and the summits stay pink for a while. - Carry on along the shore to Moonlight Beach and park. ## Is Kemer Marina worth visiting? Yes, if you're staying in Kemer or nearby: it's free, five minutes from the centre and at its best on an evening stroll. It's a pleasant half hour rather than a sight in its own right, so don't travel across the region just for it. If your hotel is far out, you'll end up here anyway on the day of your boat trip. Morning and evening are the times to come — at midday there's little shade and the light is harsh. ## Restaurants and cafés by the marina The waterfront is lined with cafés, bars and seafood restaurants looking straight at the yachts. You're paying for the view: these are the priciest tables in Kemer. For a cheaper meal, walk two or three streets inland towards the Clock Tower, then come back to the water for a drink after dark. In high season there's live music in the bars around the marina until late. ## How to get to Kemer Marina 1. From Antalya: take the dolmuş from Antalya bus station (otogar) to Kemer — lines TA07 and TA08, about an hour. Get off at Kemer bus station by the D400 road. 2. From the bus station, walk about 10 minutes into town to the Clock Tower on Republic Square (Cumhuriyet Meydanı). 3. From the Clock Tower, head downhill to the sea through the shopping streets — 5–10 minutes; you'll see the masts from far off. 4. Staying in Göynük, Beldibi or Tekirova? Take a local dolmuş into the centre — several local lines start at the marina. 5. On a boat trip with transfer, the guide collects you from your hotel and takes you to the boat. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Going in the morning or evening — midday is hot and shadeless - [ ] Boat trip booked, if I want to go out on the water - [ ] Know the departure time and where to meet the guide - [ ] Swimwear, sunscreen and a towel, if I'm sailing - [ ] Some Turkish lira in cash for cafés - [ ] Moonlight Beach planned for after the marina ## Marina, Clock Tower or Moonlight Park | | Kemer Marina | Clock Tower | Moonlight Park | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | What it is | Yacht harbour and excursion pier | The main square in the centre | Beach and park by the sea | | Entry | Free | Free | Free; sunbeds extra | | Time needed | 30–45 min | 10–15 min | An hour to half a day | | Best time | Morning and evening | Evening | Day for a swim, evening for a walk | | Why go | Yachts, lighthouse, boat trips | Cafés, shops, meeting point | Beach and pine shade | All three are next to each other — square, marina, then along the shore to the park makes an easy evening. ## Kemer by the water, compared Every seaside spot in Kemer rated by YesGo. - [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra - [Moonlight Park](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid - [Paradise Bay (Cennet Koyu)](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-paradise-bay) — YesGo score 30/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h · Free; boat trip from Kemer from ≈ €20 - [Phaselis](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/phaselis) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · €10, under-8s free - [Göynük Canyon](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/goynuk-canyon) — YesGo score 24/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · Canyon safari €25, boat €30 - [Olympos](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/olympos-ancient-city) — YesGo score 21/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · €10, under 8 free - [Suluada Island](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/suluada) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · Free entry, tour ≈ €27–35 ## An evening in central Kemer The Clock Tower square, lights on the marina, then a walk along the shore to Moonlight Beach. 1. [Kemer Clock Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-clock-tower) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 15 min · Free, open public square 2. [Kemer Marina](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-marina) — YesGo score 43/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free; boat trips cost extra 3. [Moonlight Park](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-moonlight-park) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free entry, sunbeds paid ## Good to know Kemer Marina is not Antalya's cruise port — cruise ships and ferries dock there, an hour away. Kemer only takes yachts and excursion boats. Whether you can walk out along the breakwater to the lighthouse depends on the marina's security, so plan to see it from the quay. ## Tips - Come before 8:00 for photos without crowds, or after sunset for the lights on the water. - Compare boat trips by the number of swim stops, not just the price. - The tables right by the yachts are Kemer's priciest — eat a couple of streets back, then return for a drink. - Pair the marina with the [Clock Tower](https://yesgo.io/turkey/kemer/kemer-clock-tower) square and a walk to Moonlight Beach — it's all within a few minutes. - If you're in Kemer for the sea rather than the town, there's no need to come separately — you'll be here on boat-trip day. ## Questions ### Is Kemer Marina free to visit? Yes. The quayside, cafés and excursion-boat pier are open to everyone at any hour. Only the private yacht pontoons are gated. ### Where do boat trips in Kemer leave from? From Kemer Marina in the town centre. Boats usually leave at 9:00–10:00 and return around 16:00–17:00; most tours include hotel pick-up. ### How much is a boat trip from Kemer Marina? Group trips start at roughly €20–25 per adult. The price depends on the season and on whether lunch, drinks and transfers are included. ### Is the Kemer pirate boat trip worth it? It's fun for families and groups who want swim stops and a party on board. If you want quiet bays, choose a smaller gulet or a private boat instead. ### How do I get to Kemer Marina from Antalya? Take dolmuş TA07 or TA08 from Antalya bus station to Kemer bus station, about an hour. Then it's a 10-minute walk to the Clock Tower and 5–10 more to the sea. ### How far is Kemer Marina from the Clock Tower? A 5–10-minute walk downhill through the shopping streets of the centre. ### Are there restaurants at Kemer Marina? Yes — cafés, bars and seafood restaurants line the waterfront. They're the most expensive in town; cheaper places are a couple of streets inland. ### Can you see the sunset from Kemer Marina? Not over the sea: the harbour faces east, so the sun sets behind the mountains. You get a pink glow on the peaks instead; sunrise is over the water. ### Is Kemer Marina the same as Antalya port? No. Cruise ships and ferries use Antalya's port, an hour away. Kemer Marina only takes yachts and excursion boats. ## How we checked There's no entry fee to the marina — every guide and listing agrees. Boat-trip prices and times come from tour operators' listings on 30.10.2026 and are marked “verifying”, as they change with the season. The 1985 opening and Turban's role come from Setur Marinas' history and the manager's interview in Coast Guide TR. Berth numbers differ from 200 to 320 between pilot guides, so we show the range with sources. We couldn't reliably confirm whether the breakwater is open to walk to the lighthouse, so we don't promise it. Dolmuş lines are from Wikivoyage and marked “verifying”. ## Sources - Setur Marinas: history of yachting in the Gulf of Antalya — Kaleiçi and Kemer, 30.10.2026 - Coast Guide TR: Kemer: Premier Marina Destination on Turkey's Turquoise Coast — interview with the marina manager - Kemer Türkiz Marina — official marina website - Noonsite and CruisersWiki: Kemer Marina — port of entry, berths, breakwater lights - PredictWind and MarineLink: Kemer Marina listings - Wikivoyage: Kemer — TA07 and TA08 buses, bus station, beaches - OpenStreetMap — layout and walking distances in central Kemer --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.