Antalya & Kemer: Megastar Catamaran Cruise With Foam Party

The Megastar is less a quiet sailing trip than a full day at sea with a party built in. You ride from Antalya to Kemer, board a large catamaran, visit the coast near ancient Phaselis, and stop several times for swimming in clear Mediterranean water.

I like the three swimming breaks, which give the day a good rhythm, and I like that the boat trip includes a visit near Phaselis rather than offering only music and sunbathing. The main caution is the boat itself: it can be very busy, and cleanliness and food quality have not been consistent. Drinks are also expensive onboard.

Key points to know before booking

• Three swim stops: You may swim at Phaselis Bay, Kiriş Bay, and Cennet Bay, with the exact order subject to change.
• Phaselis coast: You get time for photos, sightseeing, and swimming near the ruins of the ancient port city.
• Large party boat: Expect international music, a foam party, quizzes, and competitions rather than a calm small-group cruise.
• Lunch included: The meal is chicken, pasta, and salad. Drinks, ice cream, photos, and videos cost extra.
• Antalya transfer: Hotel pickup and drop-off are available, with the drive to Kemer taking about an hour each way.
• Useful facilities: The yacht has toilets, changing cabins, and showers, so you can manage a full beach day without returning to shore.

What kind of boat day is this?

At $41 per person, the Megastar trip is designed to pack several popular Kemer activities into one outing. You get transport from Antalya, a six-hour boat cruise, lunch, swimming time, coastal scenery, and entertainment.

The large catamaran matters. It gives you plenty of room to move around, use the facilities, and find a place in the sun or shade. It also means you should not expect an intimate sailboat experience. Music, announcements, children’s activities, and the foam party make this a social day with a holiday-resort feel.

I would choose this trip for a group of friends, couples who enjoy a lively day, or families wanting swimming and entertainment in one package. If your ideal boat ride means silence, a small crew, and time alone in a quiet cove, this is probably the wrong boat.

The published duration is six to nine hours because pickup times and the transfer from Antalya can vary. The boat itself leaves Kemer Marina at about 10 a.m., but your hotel pickup may be earlier, especially if you are staying farther from Kemer.

Getting from Antalya to Kemer Marina

The transfer from Antalya to Kemer takes about one hour by bus or coach. Pickup is available from hotels in Antalya and nearby areas, with options also covering places such as Belek, Kiriş, and Kemer.

Your exact pickup time is confirmed one day before the trip. You need to wait at your hotel’s main entrance or security point five minutes before pickup. After checking into your hotel, send your room number by email or WhatsApp if requested, since that helps the transfer team find you.

The drive is not just a minor detail. This is an Antalya-based day trip, but the boat leaves from Kemer, so you spend roughly two hours of the day on the road if you use hotel transport. That is a fair trade for access to the Kemer coast, but it makes the day longer than a simple local cruise.

On arrival, you board at Kemer Marina. The boat leaves at roughly 10 a.m., and the cruise portion lasts about six hours before returning to the marina.

Phaselis Bay and the ancient port coast

The best sightseeing portion is the stop near Phaselis. This ancient port city once used its position on the coast to connect sea routes with the interior. Today, the setting combines pine-covered hills, old ruins, small bays, and open Mediterranean water.

You may get around 90 to 100 minutes in the Phaselis area, depending on the day’s running order. This is enough time for a swim, photographs, and some sightseeing, but it is not a long archaeological visit with a detailed guided tour.

The itinerary also includes a short photo stop near Phaselis Gizli Mağara, or Secret Cave. You should treat this as a coastal viewpoint and photography pause rather than a full cave visit. The boat’s position on the water gives you a different view of the shoreline than you get from a road or inland excursion.

One practical point: the boat program can list Cennet Bay before Phaselis, while the day’s description may present Phaselis as the first major stop. Weather, anchoring conditions, and the captain’s schedule can affect the order. The important point is that both areas are part of the day, not that every boat reaches them in an identical sequence.

Three swimming breaks along the Kemer coast

Swimming is the heart of this excursion. The boat makes stops at Phaselis Bay, Kiriş Bay, and Cennet Bay, with the swimming periods spread across the day.

At Phaselis, you may have about 90 minutes in the water before or around lunch. The surrounding ruins and hills make this the most scenic stop, even if much of your time is spent swimming from the boat rather than walking on shore.

Kiriş Bay is scheduled for about an hour. This gives you another chance to cool off after lunch and the first part of the cruise. The water is the main attraction here, with the boat providing a base for swimming and changing.

Cennet Bay, also called Paradise Bay, offers another short stop of about 45 minutes in the detailed schedule. The appeal is simple: clear water, a sheltered coastal setting, and one more chance to swim before heading back toward Kemer.

The repeated swim breaks are a strong feature for anyone who wants an active day without committing to a long beach stay. You can swim, return to the boat, dry off, eat, listen to music, and then swim again. Bring a towel, swimming suit, sunscreen, and a cover-up if you prefer not to stay in wet swimwear for the whole afternoon.

You should also remember that the boat is large and the swim stops are popular. The experience is more likely to feel like a shared swimming session than a private cove visit.

Lunch on deck, with realistic expectations

Lunch is included and consists of chicken, pasta, and salad. That is useful because a six-hour cruise leaves little reason to search for food ashore, and the meal is served while you remain with the group.

I would treat it as straightforward excursion food, not a meal worth choosing the tour for. Some people find it perfectly adequate for a day on the water, while one particularly negative account described cold, undercooked pasta, poor salad, and disappointing chicken. The mixed experience means you should keep expectations modest.

Drinks are not included. Cola and Fanta have been priced at about 3 euros, and coffee at about 5 euros, according to the supplied pricing experience. Those costs can quickly change the value of a $41 tour, especially if you are traveling with children.

Bring water if the operator allows it, or budget for onboard drinks before you book. Ice cream, photos, and videos are also extra. The boat’s photographers may offer staged pictures, including images with a parrot, but these are optional purchases and can be costly.

The foam party and family entertainment

After the quieter parts of the day, the Megastar shifts into party mode. International music plays while foam is sprayed on the deck, creating the kind of spectacle that suits a summer holiday crowd.

This is a good feature if you like music, dancing, and organized entertainment. It gives the trip a clear change of pace instead of leaving you to sit in the same place between swim stops.

Families are not ignored during this portion. The crew plans quizzes, competitions, and activities for children, which can help keep younger passengers occupied during the longer sailing periods.

Still, the foam party is not a small extra. It is central to the character of the trip. If you want an early morning cruise with gentle music and a quiet view, the sound and activity may feel like too much. If you want an easygoing party atmosphere without booking a nightclub, it may be exactly the point.

Cleanliness, space, and onboard service

The catamaran is described as very large, which is useful for a day with swimming, meals, and entertainment. You have toilets, changing cabins, and showers, making it easier to rinse off salt water and change clothes before the transfer back to Antalya.

The larger size also helps spread people out, though it does not eliminate crowding. One account described the boat as very busy and in need of a good clean, including food scraps and hair on the floor. That is a serious concern for anyone who places a high value on spotless shared spaces.

Other experiences describe the crew as friendly and helpful, and the transfer service has worked smoothly. I would separate the service from the cleaning issue: the staff may be pleasant and the transport may run well, while the boat still needs closer attention between departures.

You can improve your own day by arriving ready to claim a comfortable spot, keeping personal items together, and using the changing rooms rather than leaving wet towels and clothes around the deck. The supplied facilities are practical, but they do not turn a large party boat into a polished yacht.

Is $41 good value?

At $41, the package offers a lot for the money if you want a full organized day. Hotel transport, the Kemer marina transfer, a six-hour cruise, lunch, a host, insurance, three swim stops, and entertainment are all included.

The value is strongest when you would otherwise pay separately for a boat trip and transport from Antalya. You also avoid arranging your own route to Kemer Marina and do not need to find lunch during the day.

The weak point is the extra spending onboard. Paid drinks, ice cream, photos, and videos are not unusual, but the reported prices are high enough to matter. A family of four could spend much more than the base price if everyone buys drinks, snacks, and photographs.

I see this as a good-value package for people who want variety rather than luxury. It is not the best value if you are paying for a refined meal, quiet service, or a carefully maintained vessel.

Who should book the Megastar cruise?

I would recommend it to you if you want several swims, a lively boat, a foam party, and the convenience of hotel transport. It also suits families who appreciate organized games and couples or friends who want an easy social day on the Mediterranean.

The trip is particularly useful if you are staying in Antalya and do not want to arrange separate transport to Kemer. The ancient Phaselis coast adds a welcome sightseeing element, so the day is not only music and swimming.

I would hesitate if you are sensitive to crowds, poor cleanliness, or high onboard prices. You should also think twice if the historical part matters most to you, since the Phaselis stop offers photos and sightseeing but not a long, quiet archaeological visit.

The host service is available in English, German, Russian, and Turkish. No individual host names are provided, so you should choose based on the activity itself rather than expecting a named specialist guide.

Booking details worth keeping in mind

You can cancel up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option keeps your plans flexible. Pickup is optional, but selecting it is sensible if you are staying in Antalya and want the simplest route to Kemer.

The pickup time depends on your hotel location and is confirmed the day before. Wait at the security point or main entrance five minutes early, since the coach schedule includes several pickup and drop-off areas.

The exact start time is not fixed in the general information. Check availability for your date, especially if you need to coordinate this outing with an airport transfer or another Antalya activity.

My verdict: a fun coast day with clear compromises

Book the Megastar if you want swimming, music, and easy transport in one reasonably priced package. The three bays and the Phaselis coast give the day more substance than a simple party cruise, and the large boat has the facilities needed for a long outing.

Do not book it expecting a spotless luxury yacht, gourmet lunch, or peaceful sailing. Bring sunscreen and a towel, budget for drinks, and approach the food as basic fuel. If you understand those limits, this can be a cheerful and practical way to see the Kemer coast from the water.

FAQ

How long does the Megastar cruise take?

The advertised duration is six to nine hours. The boat cruise from Kemer Marina lasts about six hours, while hotel pickup from Antalya and the return transfer add travel time.

Is hotel pickup included?

Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from Antalya and nearby areas. Pickup is optional, and the time depends on your hotel location. You should wait at the hotel’s main entrance or security point five minutes before the confirmed pickup time.

What bays does the cruise visit?

The route includes Phaselis Bay, Kiriş Bay, and Cennet Bay, also called Paradise Bay. Alacasu Bay is also named in the general route description, though the detailed schedule lists the three main swimming stops.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch includes chicken, pasta, and salad. Drinks are not included.

Are drinks and photos included?

No. Drinks, ice cream, photos, and videos cost extra. Reported onboard prices include about 3 euros for cola or Fanta and about 5 euros for coffee.

Is there a foam party?

Yes. The entertainment includes a foam party with international music. The crew also plans quizzes and competitions for children.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimming suit, towel, and sunscreen. The yacht has toilets, changing cabins, and showers.