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| It is no longer just a far off dream to sail on the blue waters of the Mediterranean and discover its exquisite bays and islands. These beautiful sights, which were known only by local sailors until 40 years ago, are now easily accessible by sailing boat by anyone who wishes to have an unforgettable holiday. You can either organize your own group and rent a yacht, establishing your own route, or share a boat with new acquaintances and join a blue voyage cruise on a pre-established route. At stopovers, you can expend surplus energy on various water sports or just lie back on deck soaking up the Mediterranean sun and admiring the exquisite scenery.
It is up to you to set the boundaries of your Blue Voyage cruise, starting at Fethiye, to the north of the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean... You can start with the Gocek islands and bays on the Marmaris route where you can visit the Tersane Island, Bedri Rahmi Bay (Tasyaka = Lycian Bay), Manastir (Cleopatra's Bath), Sarsala Bay, Boynuz Buku and Ag Limani, reaching Ekincik and istuzu and the beach of the Carettas. Or you can sail towards Antalya, visiting Gemiler Bay, Gemiler Island (St.Nicholas Island), Bestaslar Limani - Soguksu Bay, Oludeniz, Patara, Kalkan, Kas and the sunken city Kekova.
It is an unrivaled pleasure to voyage on a traditional Turkish boat, which are called gulet. These are built from chestnut, mahogany, teak and pinewood and offer good living space with their comfortable cabins, showers, toilets and plenty of space to relax. Different standards and various passenger capacities also provide you with plenty of choice depending on your holiday budget and the preferences of your group.
In addition to lying back and enjoying the peace and endless sunshine, you can also take part in numerous energetic water sports, such as deep sea diving, water skiing, para sailing, jetski, windsurfing, banana and ringo rides. For sailing addicts, favourable winds, such as the late afternoon "meltem", offer the chance to blend spectacular surroundings with the utter tranquility of a boat at sail… a unique combination.
A Blue Voyage Cruise tempts you to a completely unique holiday experience, bringing together the backdrop of a cultural heritage of thousands of years, spectacular scenery, and an on-board lifestyle centered around the sun and sea, good food, good friends old and new… and complete, utter, unforgettable relaxation. | | A gulet is a traditional Turkish motor sailing yacht built for cruising off shore in the calm warm waters of the Mediterranean. Over the years gulets have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing and transportation into their present profile with a broad beam and wide deck. These yachts are ideally designed to center around a life on deck with spacious dining areas and large decks for sunbathing and relaxation.
Today's gulets are comfortably equipped with all of the amenities of home and encourage an environment in which you are expected to do nothing but lie back enjoy yourself. The closeness of the small group of people on board promotes an atmosphere of friendship and sharing and relations among passengers and crew tend to be relaxed and casual.
Our yachting's gulets are 14-32 metre boats and have 3-10 cabins, with berths for up to 20 people. (The crew sleep and use the facilities in their own separate quarters). All our gulets have bar, lounge, music system, fishing lines, sun beds and canoes. Cabins have electricity and wc/shower. Gulets are available with, or without air-conditioning. The crew of 3 - 4 serve you on board as captain, cook and seaman and are true experts in extending to you the great Turkish tradition of hospitality. |
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