Blue Cruise ~ Sail the Turquoise Coast by Gulet

Sail along the crystal-clear blue Aegean in a luxury gulet, outfitted with modern amenities and a crew to take care of your every need. Dine on fresh sumptuous cuisine prepared onboard. Swim, snorkel and explore small villages and ancient sites along the coast. This is an ideal getaway for families and friends that will create memories to last a lifetime.

Sample Itinerary #1 – Marmarís to Fethíye
Days 1 & 2 Marmarís, Ekíncík Gulf & Dalyan

Board your gulet at Marmarís Harbor and settle into your luxury cabin before you experience your first delicious dinner prepared by your private chef. See the 16th-century Marmarís Castle and the small Ottoman caravanserai before departing on your cruise. After a breakfast briefing, sail to Ekíncík Gulf and take a small boat to the fishing village of Dalyan. See the ancient Rock Tombs along the way and arrive at the mud baths to relax and be rejuvenated. Return to your yacht in time for dinner.

Days 3-6 Manastir, Fethíye, Göcek Island, Yassica Islands & Agˇa Limani

Cruise to Manastir Bay, also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of a bath. Arrive in Fethíye, located on the site of the ancient city of Telmessos. Visit its Hellenistic ruins or wander through the museum, rich in ancient artifacts. Spend the next two days cruising to beautiful islands. Anchor near Göcek Island and the scenic Yassica Islands and visit Bedri Rahmi Bay where the famous Turkish artist by the same name painted while on one of the first Blue Cruise tours. Anchor in Aˇga Limani for dinner and overnight.

Days 7 & 8 Kumlubük, Cennet Island & Marmarís

Arrive at Kumlubük Bay for breakfast, then cruise on to Cennet Island and Marmarís. Take in the lively nightlife for which Marmarís is known and then return to your gulet for overnight. Disembark in Marmarís and bid farewell to your gulet crew as you head to your next destination.

Sample Itinerary #2 – Bodrum to Gulf of Gokova

Days 1 & 2 Bodrum, Orak Island & Çökertme

Arrive in Bodrum Harbor and board your gulet in time for dinner. Bodrum, formerly known as Halicarnassus, dates back to the 12th century BCE. See the site of the Mausoleum built for King Mausolus in 350 BCE, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Crusaders used remains of the Mausoleum to build the impressive 15th-century Bodrum Castle that sits prominently on the shoreline. After your breakfast briefing, cruise to Orak Island and swim in the crystal-blue waters. Then, sail to Çökertme, a small picturesque fishing town. Take a walk on the shore after dinner.

Days 3 & 4 Seven Islands, Küfre, Uzun Liman, Tuzla, Löngöz & Karacasögˇüt

Cruise to Seven Islands, the region with many small islands and coral reefs. You have time for snorkeling, swimming and relaxing on deck. Explore the natural harbor of Küfre Bay and take a walk in the forest. Anchor in Uzun Liman (Long Port) for dinner and overnight. Next day, drop anchor in Tuzla Bay and Löngöz Bay, then sail to Karacasöˇgüt village for dinner and overnight.

Days 5 & 6 Cleopatra Island, English Harbour, Kargili & Kísebükü

Cruise to Sedir or Cleopatra Island, site of the ancient city of Cedreae and famous for its Cleopatra Beach. The island is like an open-air museum with city walls, the Temple of Apollo, the theatre and the remains of a necropolis. The unique sand of Cleopatra Beach is said to have been brought from Egypt for Cleopatra. Cruise to English Harbour, named for the English Navy ships that took shelter here during the Second World War. Depart early morning for Kargili Bay, then cruise to Kísebükü (Alakıs¸la Bükü). Explore the Byzantine ruins found here.

Days 7 & 8 Pabuç Burnu, Yaliçiftlik & Bodrum

Today, sail to Pabuç Burnu and Yaliçiftlik Bay. Tour a local village and learn about daily life on the last stop of your Blue Cruise adventure. Your gulet arrives back in Bodrum Port in time for dinner. Disembark your gulet after breakfast and bid farewell to the beautiful Gulf of Gokova as you depart for your next destination.