Antalya Cruise Port
Antalya, Turkey · Mediterranean
Cruise ships dock at Port Akdeniz — Cruise Berth, Antalya.
Plan my port daysBig-sights Mediterranean port: Roman old town, waterfalls and world-class ancient cities, but the dock is well outside the city so plan your transfers.
At a glance
Port summary
Antalya rewards independent visitors with the walled old town of Kaleici, two sets of waterfalls and the great Roman sites of Perge and Aspendos, but Port Akdeniz is a container-and-cruise port with no attractions of its own. Budget for a shuttle or taxi each way and keep a generous return buffer against Antalya's traffic.
Cruise dock
🚢 Port Akdeniz — Cruise Berth
Antalya's cruise ships berth at Port Akdeniz, a secured commercial port about 13 km west of the old town of Kaleici. There is no walk-out to the city; passengers use a cruise-day shuttle or a taxi from the terminal gate.
📍 Latitude: 36.834839, Longitude: 30.615283
See dock on port map →Getting to Antalya
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Cruise-line or port shuttles run into the city on cruise days; confirm the drop-off point and last return time before you leave.
📍 Shuttle stop outside the Port Akdeniz cruise terminal
Metered taxis reach Kaleici in about 20 minutes; agree the fare or insist on the meter, and ask about card payment before you ride.
📍 Taxi rank at the Port Akdeniz terminal gate
Public buses are cheap but need the AntalyaKart card and a walk to the main road; most cruisers prefer the shuttle or a taxi.
📍 Public bus stops on the main road outside the port gate
The nostalgic tram and the Antray line are handy for getting around the city once you are in the centre, but neither runs to the port.
📍 Nostalgic tram along Cumhuriyet Caddesi near Kaleici (not at the port)
A hire car or private driver makes sense if you want Perge, Aspendos and Side in one day; central Antalya driving and parking are busy.
📍 Car-hire desks in the city; pre-book for pickup near the port
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Carry some Turkish lira for taxis, stalls and the tram; cards are fine for museums, shops and restaurants.
Things to do
Hadrian's Gate
Short stop⭐ Highlight
A three-arched marble gate built for Emperor Hadrian and the grand entrance to the old town.
🕐 Anytime; lit and atmospheric in the evening
Perge Ancient City
⭐ Highlight
A vast, walkable Greco-Roman city with a colonnaded street, stadium and monumental gates.
🕐 Early or late to avoid midday heat
Aspendos Roman Theatre
⭐ Highlight
The world's best-preserved Roman theatre, still seating thousands under its towering stage wall.
🕐 Morning, before tour coaches and peak heat
Kaleici Old Town Walk
Short stop🚶 Walk
Wander the walled maze of Ottoman houses, courtyards and cafes down to the old harbour.
🕐 Morning before the heat, or late afternoon
Yivli Minaret
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Antalya's emblem: a 13th-century fluted brick minaret beside its old Seljuk mosque.
🕐 Morning light for photos
Antalya Archaeological Museum
🏛️ Museum
One of Turkey's great museums, packed with statues and mosaics from Perge and the region.
🕐 Morning, cool and quiet
Antalya Old Harbour
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
The pretty horseshoe marina below the old walls, once the Roman port and now full of gulets.
🕐 Late afternoon for the light on the boats
Hidirlik Tower
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
A round 2nd-century Roman tower on the cliff edge, with sunset views over the bay.
🕐 Late afternoon to sunset
Lower Duden Waterfalls
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
The Duden river's dramatic final drop straight over a cliff into the Mediterranean.
🕐 Midday to early afternoon for sunlit spray
Upper Duden Waterfalls
🌿 Nature
A shady river park where paths lead into a cave right behind the falling water.
🕐 Late morning, when light hits the gorge
Antalya Clock Tower
Short stopother
A stout stone clock tower at Kalekapisi marking the historic gateway into the old town.
🕐 On the way in or out of Kaleici
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Antalya?
- Your ship docks directly at the Antalya cruise terminal in Turkey.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Antalya?
- Walking into Antalya from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Antalya centre?
- Typical options include Shuttle bus, Taxi, Local bus, Tram, Car rental. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Antalya?
- Plan for at least 5 hours ashore to see Antalya independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Antalya and are cards accepted?
- Antalya uses the Turkish Lira. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Antalya cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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