Need to reach a marina in time for a yacht charter, a gulet blue-cruise departure or a day boat trip? A private transfer takes you door to door — from the airport or your hotel straight to the quay — timed to your boarding, so you step out of the car with time to spare rather than sprinting down a pontoon. You book the boat separately; we handle the road.
The main departure points around Antalya are Antalya Marina (Setur) and the historic Kaleiçi old harbour in the city, Kemer Marina to the west, and Alanya's harbour to the east. Which one you need depends entirely on where your vessel is berthed — the charter or trip operator will tell you the exact meeting quay, and we'll drop you right there.
Which marina do you actually need?
It's worth confirming this before you book anything, because Antalya's harbours are spread along a long coastline and getting the wrong one can mean a very stressful morning.
- Antalya Marina (Setur) — the city's main modern marina, west of the centre near Konyaaltı. Common for private yacht charters and larger boats.
- Kaleiçi old harbour — the picturesque small harbour tucked below the old town walls, used by many day boat trips and smaller gulets. Access is via the narrow streets of the historic quarter, so drop-off is at the nearest accessible point and it's a short walk down.
- Kemer Marina — roughly 40–45 km west of Antalya airport, a popular base for gulet blue cruises heading along the Lycian coast.
- Alanya harbour — beneath the castle headland to the east, roughly 130 km from the airport; a hub for day boat trips and some charters.
How long does the transfer take?
From Antalya (AYT) airport it's roughly 20–30 minutes to Antalya Marina or Kaleiçi, about 45–60 minutes to Kemer Marina, and around 2 to 2.5 hours to Alanya harbour. These are approximate — real drive time swings with summer traffic, roadworks and the time of day, so tell us your boarding time and we'll build in a sensible buffer. From a hotel, the run is usually shorter; give us the pickup address and we'll quote it exactly.
Timed to your boarding, not the clock
The single most useful thing about a private marina transfer is that it's planned backwards from your boarding time. Yachts and gulets don't wait — a charter slot or a blue-cruise departure leaves when it leaves. We agree a pickup time that gets you there comfortably early, factoring in the season and the specific harbour's access. If your boat trip is a day return, we can also collect you afterwards; a fixed pickup at the quay saves haggling with taxis when you're sun-tired and salty.
Arriving by air on charter day?
If your yacht departs the same day you land, coordination matters. On airport runs we track your flight for free, so a delay doesn't leave the driver gone or the meter running — your driver adjusts and is waiting in arrivals with a name board. If you're flying into Antalya and heading straight to Kemer, our airport to Kemer transfer covers that route; for the old town harbour, see the airport to Kaleiçi transfer guide. For the full picture of how airport pickups work, the complete airport transfer guide walks through meet & greet, timing and payment.
Booking the boat itself
To be clear about what we do and don't sell: we are a licensed private transport provider, not a boat or charter operator. We get you to and from the harbour reliably. The yacht charter, gulet blue cruise or day trip is booked separately with the boat operator. If you're planning a group day on the water, our sister site sideboattrips.com runs boat trips and Green Canyon excursions along this coast — and we're happy to handle the road transfer to reach any departure point.
Who this suits
Families heading out on a day boat trip who'd rather not juggle child seats and a taxi rank; couples on a private charter who want a calm, on-time start; and groups boarding a gulet who need everyone and their bags delivered to the same quay together. If there are several of you, a single private vehicle keeps the party in one place instead of split across cabs.
How our service works
You get a fixed price agreed at booking — no meter, no surprises — with your own vehicle and licensed D2 driver, door to door. Child and infant seats are free on request, the driver can wait for a return, and you can pay on the day by cash or card, or online in advance. WhatsApp support means you can send the driver the exact quay or a berth number, which genuinely helps at sprawling marinas. It's private transport built around your boat's clock, not a shared shuttle.
Book a private transfer or a driver for the day at bookridenow.com/en and tell us your marina and boarding time — we'll get you there with time to spare.
Frequently asked questions
Can you time the pickup to my yacht charter departure?
Yes. Tell us your boarding time and the exact marina or quay, and we plan the pickup backwards from it, adding a buffer for traffic and season. Boats don't wait, so we'd rather have you there a little early than cutting it fine.
Do you book the boat trip or yacht charter as well?
No — we're a private transport provider only. You book the yacht, gulet or day trip directly with the boat operator, and we handle the road transfer to and from the harbour. For group boat trips and Green Canyon days, our sister site sideboattrips.com is a good place to start.
Which marina should I go to?
That depends on where your vessel is berthed — Antalya Marina (Setur), the Kaleiçi old harbour, Kemer Marina and Alanya harbour are all used for different departures. Your charter or trip operator will name the meeting quay; pass it to us and we'll drop you right there.
Can you collect us after the boat trip?
Yes, we can arrange a return pickup at the harbour for an agreed time. It's far easier than finding a taxi when you're tired after a day on the water, and the price is fixed in advance so there's no negotiating at the quay.
Can you drop us right at the pontoon?
We drop you as close as vehicle access allows. Modern marinas like Antalya Marina and Kemer have good road access; the Kaleiçi old harbour sits below narrow historic streets, so drop-off is at the nearest accessible point with a short walk down. Send us a berth or quay reference on WhatsApp and we'll get you as close as we can.
What if my flight is delayed on charter day?
On airport transfers we track your flight for free, so your driver adjusts to the real arrival time and waits in arrivals with a name board. If the delay is serious enough to affect your boat, message us on WhatsApp so we can help you work out the timing.
Are child seats available for a family boat day?
Yes, child and infant seats are free on request — just tell us the ages when you book so we bring the right ones. It's one less thing to carry to the harbour.
How much does the transfer cost?
The price depends on your pickup point, the marina and the number of passengers, and it's fixed when you book — no meter. For an exact figure, get an instant quote at bookridenow.com/en; for entrance or boarding fees on the boat itself, check the current details with your charter operator.