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The Guide to Blue Cruise Voyages

in Turkey

On this page, read our guide to the popular Blue Cruise Holidays in Turkey.

The name refers to sailing with a Turkish gulet motor sailing yacht amongst the turquoise blue water at the Turkish south coast.

Here you will read everything about available blue cruise deals, private rental of yachts and frequently asked questions.

Let's start with an introduction to blue cruise in Turkey.

Here are Popular Blue Cruise Packages

Sail, Swim and Sun

Enjoy the warm sun in Turkey, swim amongst the shores of hidden coves and eat under the starlight onboard your Gulet.

Yoga Blue Cruise

There are Package Deals for Yoga Blue Cruise voyages, and you can rent boats for your retreats in Turkey.

Boot & Bike Cruise

Enjoy the sun, sea and sail and spend your days with Hiking & Biking amongst the shores of the Lycian Coast in Turkey.

Tailor Made Cruise

Renting an all-inclusive private Gulet Yacht with custom-made itinerary is already a viable option starting 5 travelers.

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Things You Have to Know Before a Blue Cruise

Read below our basic guide to blue cruise holidays. The most popular options to choose from are cruises amongst the Aegan and Lycian Coast in Turkey. The ending points of the Blue Cruise Voyages are always fixes, including several stops.

The detailed route depends on the wind and weather conditions and is determined daily by the skipper and the guests. For example, a beautiful bay is chosen for lunch, and later for dinner and sleeping.

Packages: Are sold usually with the flights, transfer from the airport to the ship and back and full board on board of the ships. The price depends on the ship. For example, there are basic ships without air condition and 5-Star ships with hot tub on board.
Cabins: The cabins consist, depending on the boat, of double beds or two single beds, towels and bedding. The cabins depend on the class of the ship. Depending on the class of cabin and the ship, there will be separate toilets and showers included. Additionally, there is one cabin for the crew and the skipper on board.
Living and Deck: There is usually a salon with kitchen and desk to eat and relax, a sundeck with a canopy and outdoor couch, desk, chairs and enough space to lie in the sun on board for everyone. The exact furniture and deck plans depend on the ship.
Activities and Excursions: The boats usually have basic gear for snorkeling and swimming on board, for example diving fins. Excursions could be a part of Holiday Package Deals depending on the kind of Blue Cruise, for example Boot & Bike cruises.
Tips: It is a custom to give a tip to the crew after a Blue Cruise. This tip represents a part of the income of the crew.
Food and Drinks: The packages are usually full board with breakfast, dinner, lunch and tea / coffee in the afternoon. Soft drinks, beer and wine is included during lunch times. Drinks like Rakı or imported branded alcohol could be bought on board.

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June 20, 2021

The Guide to Blue Cruise Voyages in Turkey

Rent a Gulet for a Tailor Made Blue Cruise

The charter of a yacht in Turkey during your holidays is a unique experience.

It is already a viable option starting 5 travelers in comparison to the price of a Blue Cruise Package Deal. You will have full control of the route and places you visit in Turkey, or a nearby island in Greece.

The rental of a ship offers also more privacy for yourself, friends and family on board. We are happy to arrange a private rental with a daily flat rate fee for you from carefully selected providers.

This includes usually:

Marina Fees: Depending on your travel agency Marina Fees in Turkey are already covered in an all-inclusive flat rate per day of the boat. There still could be additional fees if you want to visit a Marina in Greece. Make sure, that fees are already covered before chartering a ship or expect to pay the fees if you are not sure how many times you want to stay in a marina.
Skipper and Crew: Charter of boats is usually done in Turkey with at least one experienced Skipper and a suitable crew on board. The crew consists usually of a cook and one or two additional service staff members. The price of the crew is usually covered with the daily rate. Keep in mind, that it is a custom to pay additional a tip to the crew.
Equipment: Depending on your boat, there is already gear for water sports like snorkeling on board. Usually there are also swimming hoops, diving fins, Yoga mats and similar things on board. The available equipment differs from boat to boat. So please ask us before about the available things.
Electricity and Gas in Marinas: Depending on the provider fuel, electricity in the marinas, insurance and taxes are already included.
Tips for the Crew: Expect to pay also for the crew of charter boats tips at the end of your cruise. The tips are a part of their income.
Food and Drinks: You can buy your own food and drinks and store it at the boat or let the crew take care of it. It is popular to fish on board, buy local food from the next bazaar in the marina or to rent the boat all-inclusive with food and drinks.

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B2B Blue Cruise Rental for Incentives, Retreats and Group Travel

A Blue Cruise is an amazing incentive during your event in Turkey. We are glad to assist you to choose the right ships including the transfer from the hotel with a private car, minibus or bus, possible additional incentives on board, Team Building Events, the catering and the whole accompanying program.

As part of our services, we also arrange ships for B2B, for example for Retreats in Turkey, group bookings of Travel Agencies and business events in Turkey.

Ships are available starting 4 cabins for overnight cruises. For larger groups we can arrange several yachts as an exclusive flotilla or single ships for more than 50 passengers.

The availability and kinds of ships depend on your location in Turkey.

Feel free to contact us for an initial free consultation to see if we can meet your expectations.

Blue Cruise Packages in Antalya in Turkey

Example Blue Cruise Packages

Blue Voyage Packages consist of the flight, transfer, and the cabin onboard your gulet with full board

1. Fethiye to Antalya

Day 1, Arrival Friday: Arrival in Antalya or Dalaman, depending on the direction, Transfer to the Yacht. Dinner.

Day 2, First day: After breakfast, the anchor will be hauled in and your blue voyage can begin. Departure depending on the wind direction to swim in the former harbor of the ancient city of Phaselis. The next few days you look for the wind, so you can enjoy sailing. A beautiful bay is chosen for lunch, and later for dinner and sleeping.

Day 3 to 6, Week: The detailed route depends on the wind and weather conditions and is determined daily by the skipper and the guests. You will visit places like the island Suluada, the sunken city of Simena, Kaputas Beach and the harbor of Kas.

Day 7, Arrival: Sail from Ölüdeniz Beach, the beautiful Butterfly Valley and Saint Nicholas Island to the Marina in Fethiye to spend the night in the harbor city.

Day 8, Departure: Transfer to the airport or to an extension hotel in Turkey.

Simena Kalekoy Ancient City in Antalya in Turkey

2. Lycian Coast

Day 1, Arrival Sunday: Arrival in Antalya or Dalaman, Transfer for the harbor in Kemer or Göcek. Dinner.

Day 2, First day: Sailing to Suluada Island with a stop at the ancient harbor of Phaselis for swimming. The day will end at the sunken city of Simena.

Day 3, Kas: Sailing between the Greek Island Kastelorizo and the Turkish harbor town Kas. Night in the Marina in Kas with dinner in one of the restaurants.

Day 4, To Patara: Visit the famous Patara Beach, Kaputas Beach and spend a day with sun, summer and sea.

Day 5, to Fethiye: Sail to the harbor town Fethiye with stops at the beautiful Butterfly Valley, at hot springs close to Ölüdeniz Beach and the ruins at St. Nicholas Islands. You will spend the night in a beautiful cove.

Day 6, Departure: Transfer to the airport or to an extension hotel in Turkey.

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Our guest enjoy free VIP-Transfer starting 2.500 € of booking value in Turkey.

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Available Yachts in Turkey

Rent a traditional Turkish gulet yacht, a ship like a Bavaria Sailing Yacht or a ship for group activities in Turkey

Gulet Yacht

Traditional Turkish motor sailing ship with 3 to 6 cabins with kitchen, living room, showers, air condition and more.

Charter Yacht

Charter a yacht like a Bavaria for sailing amongst the shores of the Lycian Coast in Antalya and Mugla district in Turkey.

For Day Trips

There are numerous day trips with Gulet yachts available in all beach resort towns in Turkey. Check our Ticket shop for tours.

For Groups

Rent a Gulet for up to 50 passengers for incentives, group travel, special occasions like a wedding and more.

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