Seaside Tourism Travel Agency

Fethiye and the Lycian coasts of Turkey provide a unique holiday location here the majestic Anatolian Taurus Mountains, enamoured with the Mediterranean, dole out fertility along the ridges and here blue transforms to green, butterflies to corals, music to dance and the nomads to fishermen, and where, throughout the history, different cultures, enhanced by the exuberant rhythm of light and water, maintain their co-existence in friendship and peace.

We offer you the unique experience of discovering these delights on a traditional gulet. Here, you'll find the dream escape from the cares of everyday life.
Read on to find out more about Blue Voyages and other journeys of discovery in the land where East meets west.

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 centre life on deck with spacious decks and a large aft area used for dining and relaxing.

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; relations among passengers and crew tend to be relaxed and casual.

Our 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 separate quarters). All gulets have bar, lounge, music system, fishing lines, sun beds and canoes. Cabins have electricity and wc/shower. In 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.

Private yacht charter is perfect for families and larger groups who want that extra flexibility to set their own program. We can arrange the charter of yachts of varying standards including Deluxe and VIP category ones and with different special facilities for groups wishing to define their own route and programme, and to suit whatever budget is available. All we'll need to know is:
Required date and an alternative if possible;
The requirements of the group such as budget, requests for particular on-board features/facilities, (such as, watersports equipment, air conditioning);
Group size and sleeping combinations (single/couple, children, ages);

As a private party, you are free to charter the yacht of your choice for any agreed period of time and you may also determine the route. We can recommend the best of the time you have available. It is up to you how you discover the wonders of blue voyage. You can start with the Göcek Island and bays in Fethiye Gulf on Marmaris route and visit the Tersane Island (Dockyard Island), Bedri Rahmi Bay (Lycian Bay), Manastir Bay (Cleopatra's Baths), Göbün Bay, Merdivenli Bay, At Bükü, Yassica Islands, Göcek, and Ag Limani, reaching Dalyan, Ekincik and Iztuzu, the beach of Caretta Turtles. Or you can sail towards Antalya, visiting Gemiler Island, beautiful Ölüdeniz, Patara, Kalkan, Kas and the sunken city Kekova.

We provide only the basics of your voyage's programme and you'll be free to settle details together with the Captain during the cruise. He will be happy to comply with your wishes, weather permitting. Food on board can be supplied full board with an extra charge. Private Charter guests are also welcome to provide and cook their own food if they so wish. And then… All you need to do is drift along from day to day permitting the yacht to take the strain and enjoy the cruise in complete relaxation. It all adds up to the perfect special 'Blue Voyage'.

For individuals or smaller groups not wishing to charter a full yacht, we also arrange cruises for mixed groups. They are designed for people who wish to make the holiday a totally new experience alongside new friends Guests on these tours may be of varying nationalities are purchased, which only adds to the interest and enjoyment.
Each program has a set route, no place is visited twice during any cruise. Full board meals are included in the price. The drinks can be purchased from the bar on the boat.

GO WITH THE RHYTHM OF THE LIGHTS AND WATER

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 or traditional schooner by everyone who wishes to have an unforgettable holiday. You can either organize your own group and rent a schooner, establishing your own route, or share a boat with new acquaintances and join a blue voyage on a pre-established route. At stopovers, you can expend surplus energy on various water sports, lie on deck beneath the Mediterranean sun, dreaming of new holidays and various routes in quietude.

It is up to you to set the boundaries of your Blue Voyage, starting at Fethiye, to the north of the Aegean Sea and Eastern Mediterranean... You can start with the Göcek islands and bays on the Marmaris Route; you can visit the Tersane Island, Bedri Rahmi Bay (Tasyaka = Lycian Bay), Manastir (Cleopatra's Bath) , Sarsala Bay , Boynuz Bükü and Ag Limani, reaching Ekincik and istuzu, the beach of the Carettas; or you can sail towards Antalya, visiting Gemiler Bay, Gemiler Island (St.Nicholas Island), Bestaslar Limani - Soguksu Bay, Ölüdeniz, Patara, Kalkan, Kas and the sunken city Kekova.

It is an unrivalled pleasure to voyage by traditional Turkish Schooners, 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 for 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 scuba diving, waterski, parasailing, jetski, windsurfing, banana and ringo. For sailing addicts, favourable winds, such as the late afternoon "meltem", offer the chance to blend spectacular surroundings with the utter tranquillity of a boat at sail… a unique combination.

The Blue Voyage 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 centred around the sun and sea, good food, good friends old and new… and complete, utter, unforgettable relaxation.

ROUTES AND PLACES TO VISIT

Gulets are more suitable for cruising by motor, and rarely set sail. Cruising time is usually limited to 3 or 4 hours per day; except on from the Fethiye Gulf to Ekincik Bay on the Marmaris route, and between Gemiler Bay and Kalkan on the Kekova route.

Cruising on our itineraries is close to shore, and most stops are in beautiful bays and coves; so the ride is almost always smooth. The waves very rarely cause discomfort. There is no reported case of shark attack in the history of the country, so you can sure that your swim will be a safe one.

Overnight, boats anchor in scenic bays close to the shore and, occasionally, harbour towns. During a cruise, you'll have plenty of time to swim in the turquoise waters, to go shore by dinghy and tour ruins or stretch your legs in spectacular nature sports, or, if you're feeling energetic, plenty of water sports activities will sharpen your appetite for dinner.

As with everything on a gulet cruise, itineraries are designed to be fairly flexible. While the captain, who knows all the secrets of the coastline, follows a general route, he is always happy where possible to accommodate the special wish of the passengers. Due to unforeseen circumstances, weather conditions or the safety of his passengers/boat, itineraries may be changed by the captain.