Is the “Turkish Maldives” boat tour from Alanya worth it, and how much does it cost?

A combined mountain cable-car and Turkish Maldives excursion cost $160 for two when booked through a hotel representative. Compare the exact itinerary as well as the price before paying, since a lower price does not necessarily mean better service.

Book a daytime departure for the best water colour: arriving at the first swim stop around 5:30 pm meant the sun was already behind the mountains and the “Maldives” effect was largely gone. Ask when the first stop is and choose an itinerary with swimming around midday.

Do not rely solely on promises of a yacht and three one-hour swim stops. In this case, the vessel was a fishing boat with roughly six to eight groups aboard, and the first advertised one-hour stop lasted about 30 minutes.

Confirm the meal arrangements and return time separately before booking. On this trip, overcrowding made dinner difficult to access, the boat left immediately after food was served, and the hotel return was around 11:30 pm.