Gulet Blue Cruise – Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum 2023

We offer Gulet cruises on a shared yacht basis for singles, couples and small groups with regular and guaranteed departures. The route of the cruise is fixed, as are the ports of embarkation and disembarkation. The only thing you need to do is to choose your preferred route.

Gulet cruises are designed especially for people who wish to make their holiday a totally new experience alongside new friends. Such cruises are often multi-national affairs, where you will find opportunities to meet people from various countries and cultures, which make them highly interesting.

You will have an unforgettable vacation with the unique taste of Turkish cuisine in magical bays of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas, where the turquoise water blends with the green of pine forests. Swim, snorkel, windsurf, or kayak from the gulet. With a dedicated local cook onboard, breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be prepared for you on board. Share this remarkable experience of the Blue Cruise with like-minded voyagers who share a love for the sea and adventure.

Our gulets generally motor from place to place, raising the sails only when the wind is favourable. Your captain will see to it that your cruise moves along at a good pace. He decides on departure times, excursion times and meal times according to the composition of the group, and weather conditions. The captain has the right to alter the itinerary when necessary.

Generally blue cruise gulets have 2-4-6-8 cabins and can accommodate from 4 up to 16 people. Full board (meals), crew services, passenger and vessel insurance and harbour fees are included.

Our high quality gullet blue cruises have guaranteed departures from Marmaris and Bodrum and generally run from late April through to October.

All our boats are wooden motor/sailor yachts which range from 15-44 meters in length. Our yachts offer a high standard of safety and comply with local government and international regulations.

Guaranteed departure days from Marmaris and Bodrum depart daily except on Wednesdays.

Gulets will be assigned one week prior to your arrival.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF THE YACHTS

In each yacht :

VHF, tape recorder, fishing equipment, masks, snorkels, flippers are available.

In each cabin:

* Shower and wc, a small wardrobe, window, double bed, 1 face towel p.p. ,1 bath towel p.p., blanket and sheets.
* There are 3 or 4 crew working onboard depending on the capacity of the yachts.
* All security equipment is available on the vessels (Life jackets, fiber boat and engine for the boat).
* There is a bar on every Gulet. Soft and alcoholic drinks are provided by the bar.
Price list of the drinks is on the bar and payment for the drinks is made to the captain.

Life on board – Gulet Blue Cruise – Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum

Life on board the Gulet blue cruise – Bodrum is much more enchanting and fun than spending your time at a holiday resort on land. Air conditioned, en-suite cabins, sunbathing and lazing about on deck, space to engage in various recreational activities are all there just for you. Those wanting an active time will have the opportunity to engage in water sports (pay locally).

There are many sides to a Gulet Blue cruise that may be superior to a land based holiday. Indeed vacations on board a Gulet is like having your very own floating hotel. Apart from the facilities in the cabins, the salon area is also air conditioned. On most of the traditional gulets there are TV, CD/DVD player and music system in the saloon. There are a small selection of board games such as backgammon, chest and cards on the boats. The spacious deck areas at the fore and aft section are perfect for alfresco meals.

How the day will pass by as you cruise will entirely be up to you. Does having breakfast in an isolated inlet, surrounded by pine forests to the songs of a variety of wild life sound attractive? May be you would like to have a dip in the crystalline waters of azure blue seas before breakfast and gather some energy before you begin the day? Your private cook will have prepared the breakfast by then. So it is time to enjoy a sumptuous variety of fresh food. The rest of day is shaped entirely by your wishes and interests. Generally we’ll weigh anchor and move on towards the next heavenly spot.

As your hand crafted yacht glides over the sea, some guests may prefer to read at a favorite corner as they take in the gentle caress of the wind, some prefer to surrender to the rays of the sun and feel the occasional splash of sea water carried by the wind. And yet some may want to delve in painting or drawing the surrounding vastness of the mother nature as they perceive it whilst some of you may observe the others and have fun photographing or filming the surroundings, immortalizing this once in a life time luxury boating event. Those who wish to do absolutely nothing are encouraged to do so. The active guests with fishing certificate may take the advantage of the fishing equipment on board. There are enough snorkel, mask and flipper equipment on our boat.

Once moored you will have free time to visit any historical sights, archaeological ruins, take a little walk in to the pine forests and generally explore the beautiful coastline or even meeting the locals going about their life in sleepy villages along the shores. The crew can also organize private land excursions upon your request to the nearby local towns, ancient sites and natural attractions.
When it is about lunch time, your captain will steer into another little piece of paradise along the route. If your itinerary does not allow you to drop anchor for lunch, no problem, you will move on and enjoy the lunch al fresco until you arrive at the spot where you plan to spend the night. You may still have time for a bit of swimming, snorkelling before dinner time.

Night fall means possibly the most enjoyable hours of the day is near. It is dinner time; time to savour the most delicious Aegean and Mediterranean Cuisine, accompanied by fresh sea food varieties and seasonal vegetables and fruit. A Blue Cruise is also a cruise through exquisitely tasty dish varieties indeed. The best and most serene surroundings will have been already determined by your captain for your overnight stay. The night will be long under the flickering lights of trillions of stars of the Aegean skies. Phosphorescence over the azure blue waters will already have captivated your soul. Long conversations through to the late hours will leave more unforgettable memories; the energy spent throughout the day will enliven for yet another adventure the next day.

Private Charters – Gulet Blue Cruise – Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum

For families and for group of friends who wish to get together for a private cruise, chartering of the entire yacht, including captain and crew for a specific period of time (usually one or two weeks) is advantageous in every respect. You will have the yacht exclusively to yourselves enjoying a highly personal service and traditional cuisine served on board. A cruise aboard one or several of our boats is also the perfect platform for corporate events such as training, team building, seminars, board meetings, conferences and marketing events.

The choice of yacht and itinerary is only limited to your imagination. You may hire your gulet according to the size of your group, special desires and your budget. As you will have rented the whole yacht for your party, you will be able to decide on the gulet charter route-itinerary, ports of embarkation and disembarkation and the dates of your trip yourselves. Your skipper acts as a valuable advisory source, can guide you to some of the area’s lesser-known treasures and will be happy to comply with your wishes during the cruise, weather permitting. It is possible to board or leave the yacht in Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Gocek, Kusadasi, or Antalya (Kemer) or nearby Greek ports. For these tours there is a selection of vessels for any budget.

We can provide gulets to accommodate groups from 2 cabins to 16 cabins which means our smallest gulet can accommodate up to 4 guests and the largest one up to 32 guests. Each gulet has a mix of twin and double- bedded cabins. Each cabin has its own separate lavatory, shower and wash basin. All our boats are wooden motor/sailor yachts which range from 15-44 meters in length. Our yachts offer a high standard of safety and comply with local government and international regulations.

A private yacht charter boating holiday is an extremely pleasant experience. From the moment you charter one of our yachts, the possibilities that lie open to you are endless. Your wish is our command and your destination your decision. You may be tempted to wake up in an exotic port or moored in an elegant harbour somewhere along the Turkish Aegean or Riviera. You may prefer to seek the tranquility of a hidden cove or enjoy an idyllic island all by yourself. Every day, you choose your own stunning backdrop and, wherever you decide to go, you’ll travel in the peace, comfort and privacy of your own floating dream. Swim, snorkel, windsurf or kayak from your private gulet. You’d like shrimps or octopus in the dinner? It’s yours, along with fish on the grill, at gulet’s barbecue. Share this remarkable experience of Blue Voyage with your family or close friends.

Dates & Prices – Gulet Blue Cruise – Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum

Prices per person in EUROS

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Full Board accommodation: Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & coffee with cookies, dinner
• All charter & berth taxes, Harbour & Port procedures
• Transit log & related formalities for the shipping agents
• Mooring expenses
• Crew service
• Ship water
• Diesel & Gasoline expenses
• Clean bed linen and bath towels on arrival (Beach towels are not provided)
• Use of equipment on board. (Flippers, snorkel and fishing tackle etc.)
• Yacht insurance (We advise you to take out your own individual travel insurance)
• V.A.T.
• On Greek Islands Itineraries;
  Harbour taxes and mooring fees in foreign waters for the yacht
  All port procedures & custom expenses in foreign waters for the yacht

NOT INCLUDED:

• Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages
• Bottled water
• These can be purchased from the bar on board. Is not permitted to bring alcohol or soft drinks onboard
• Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and museums
• Individual port/entry taxes on arrival and departure in Turkey & Greece
• Flights
• Gratuities/tips for Crew
• Travel & Health insurance
• Airport Transfers

Itinerary: Gulet Blue Cruise Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum 2023  (8 days)

DAY 1 BODRUM EMBARKATION

Arrive in Bodrum. Embarkation from 15.30hrs. Today guests will have a briefing about the route and the boat by local staff. This evening enjoy dinner with your fellow passengers and explore Bodrum’s nightlife.

Overnight in Bodrum.

DAY 2 BODRUM – ALAKISLA INLET & COKERTME

As we are having breakfast, the captain completes the harbour formalities required for departure; after breakfast, the guide and captain introduce the boat’s crew, provide information about the tour and the sites that will be visited. After breakfast and the briefing, depart for Alakisla Inlet. The ruins at the ancient Byzantine village may be visited. This evening’s meal and overnight stay at Cokertme, a lovely little fishing village.

Overnight in Cokertme.

DAY 3 COKERTME & ENGLISH HARBOUR

We depart early for the sparkling blue waters of Tuzla Bay, before breakfast. Later we have lunch and a swim stop at Tuzla. The evening meal is served onboard at English Harbour. The name English Harbour comes from the fact that British Navy boats hid here during World War Two.

Overnight in English harbour.

DAY 4 ENGLISH HARBOUR, CLEOPATRA ISLAND & KARACASOGUT

Depart for Cleopatra Island after breakfast. The ancient Helen-Roman site called Cedrai is located here. It was used as a shelter by the knights of Rhodes in medieval times. Sightseeing on the island includes the church, amphitheatre, necropolis, ruins of houses, and the knights’ coat of arms. Inscriptions found on the island state Cleopatra came to the island and swam here. This is why the small cove on the island is called Cleopatra Beach. The sand in this cove resembles bulgur grains and is thought to be the remains of marine creatures; removing sand from the beach is forbidden. Legend has it that when Antonius saw how much Cleopatra liked the area, he had boats carry sand over here from North Africa. This type of sand is presently only found in Tunisia. There is an entrance fee for Cleopatra Island (pay locally). The evening meal and overnight stay at Karacasogut, a quaint fishing village surrounded by pine trees. A trip to Marmaris can be arranged from Karacasogut (pay locally). The drive takes just 20 minutes.

Overnight at Karacasogut,

DAY 5 KARACASOGUT & LONGOZ BAY

We sail for Ballisu Cove right after breakfast. The evening meal and overnight stay are at Longoz, an exquisite wonder of nature. Guests may also enjoy an evening stroll in the forest.

DAY 6 LONGOZ BAY & ORAK ISLAND

Departing early today for Kargili Bay, before breakfast. Following a leisurely lunch, we move on to the pristine waters of Orak Island. The evening meal and overnight stay on this beautiful island.

Overnight at Orak Island.

DAY 7 ORAK ISLAND, PABUC BURNU & BODRUM

After breakfast, we sail to Papucburnu Island. After a swim stop and a delicious lunch, we move to Haremten Bay.
After afternoon tea and coffee in the cove, it is time to sail into the harbour of Bodrum where we overnight in the harbour and you can re-acquaint yourself with the bars and nightlife or do some shopping.

Overnight in Bodrum port.

DAY 8 BODRUM DISEMBARKATION

After breakfast say farewell to your travelling companions and the crew.
Disembark with your nice memories by 09.30 hrs.

Notes – Bodrum – Gökova – Bodrum

PLEASE FOLLOW THE HOUSE RULES ON GULETS:

– PLEASE DO NOT WEAR SHOES ON BOARD
– PLEASE USE THE WATER SPARINGLY
– PLEASE SWITCH OFF THE LIGHTS WHEN NOT IN USE
– PLEASE DO NOT USE YOUR CABIN TOWELS ON DECK OR ON THE SHORE
– PLEASE DO NOT SMOKE IN THE CABİN
– PLEASE DO NOT THROW ANYTHING OVERBOARD
– PLEASE DO NOT SWIM BEFORE THE ENGINE STOPS OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL
– ONLY FLUSH NATURAL WASTE DOWN THE TOILET
– LIFE JACKETS ARE IN CABINS ONLY FOR EMERGENCY USE ONLY
– PLEASE SHOW CONSIDERATION TO OTHERS BY KEEPING THE NOISE LEVEL DOWN AT NIGHT
– PLEASE DO NOT BRING ANY DRINKS ON BOARD (SOFT OR ALCOHOLIC) FROM OUTSIDE,THEY WILL BE CONFISCATED. YOU CAN BUY DRINKS AT THE GULET BAR
– PLEASE BE CAREFUL OF WET FLOORS ON DECK
– ABOVE ALL ENJOY THE BEAUTIFUL SCENERY, CLEAR BLUE WATERS AND FANTASTIC WEATHER TO MAKE THIS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE HOLIDAY

Please note Air Conditioning (A/C) working times are limited to 6 hours per day. A/C stops while in harbours and after midnight in bays.
On arrival / departure: Transfers drop off and pick up at the gate of the harbour. Guests will walk between 50 to 100 meters to/from the Gulet.
Embarkation from 15.00 hrs
Disembarkation by 09.30 hrs
Airport information:
Bodrum:  Milas – Bodrum Airport (BJV)