BLUE CRUISE
Explore the spectacular treasures of Turkey’s amazing coastline in a gulet (yacht). Our four-day cruises start either in Fethiye ending in Olympus - or the reverse route is available. With more than eight-thousand kilometers of coastline,
Turkey is a real treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches.
Set off on your coastal adventure visiting butterfly valley, ancient ruins, quaint fishing villages all while staying overnight in the comfortable yacht – with many opportunities to swim the sparkling blue waters in hidden coves. Ideal for singles, couples and families. Group charters are also available. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information on our 4-day Blue Cruise adventures.
4-Day BLUE CRUISE (Fethiye to Olympos)
Day One: Departure from the Fethiye Harbor between 11:00 and 12:00. First stop is Samanlik Bay for a swim depending on weather conditions. The next visit is Butterfly Valley for lunch. In Butterfly Valley you can visit the natural reserve hosting 136 different kinds of butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) for a swim if weather permits. Here you can take part in optional paragliding. The last stop of the day is St. Nicholas Islands where we find Byzantine ruins, have a swim and enjoy dinner.Rates
155 Euro per person (April, May, Jun, Oct., Nov.)
175 Euro per person (July, August, September)
Includes
Hotel transfers, all meals, fuel, harbor fees, service, yacht equipment, snorkels and masks, fishing lines, board games.
Snacks, fruits, nuts, chocolate are not sold on board. You might bring with you.
Excludes
All drinks including water (sold on board with reasonable prices, please don't bring with you), towel (please bring your own towels), entrance fees to natural parks and archaeological sites, 3-5% crew tip.
Please send us an email (info@goreme.com) to book the cruise
Day Three: Breakfast on the way to Kekova, the sunken city. Kekova is a protected archeological site from Lycian-Roman periods. After we visit Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and a Byzantine/Ottoman castle for lunch. Later that day we cruise to Gokkaya Bay with optional water sports activities available. After dinner you can relax or party at the Smugglers Inn.
Day Four: After breakfast on our final cruise day, we visit the Pirates Cave, conditions permitting then cruise to Andriace Harbor for lunch. By bus we continue to the archeological site of Myra and to Demre to see the St. Nicholas Church. Here we will also have an opportunity for shopping and banking if desired. By bus we end our journey at the Tree Houses in Olympos between 16:00 and 18:00.
4-Day BLUE CRUISE - from Olympos to Fethiye
Day One: We depart from the Tree Houses in Olympos at 10:00 or 10:30 and journey by bus to the archeological site of Myra, also visiting St. Nicholas Church in Demre for lunch where you will also have an opportunity for shopping or banking. We depart on the boat from the harbor at Demre between 13:00 and 14:00 with our first stop at Pirates Cave (sea conditions permitting). Then we cruise on to the sunken city of Kekova, a protected archeological site. We will also visit the traditional Turkish fishing village of Simena and later Gokkaya Bay where optional water sports activities are available. We enjoy dinner in this bay and you can have a relaxing night in or enjoy the nightlife at Smugglers Inn.
Day Two: After breakfast, we cruise to Kas. Along the way we have a stop for a swim in a quiet bay. We have lunch and visit the charming fishing village of Kas. Afterwards we continue to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay for dinner.
Day Three: At sunrise we depart for Butterfly Valley where we stop for breakfast, swimming (sea conditions permitting) and a visit to this natural reserve which hosts 136 different kinds of butterflies and moths. Our next stop is the blue lagoon of Oludeniz, again sea conditions permitting. Here you will have optional paragliding activities available. After lunch our last stop of the day is St. Nicholas Island for Byzantine ruins, swimming and dinner.
Day Four: After breakfast on our final cruise day, we depart for Samanlik Bay for a swim and lunch. Then cruise on to Fethiye harbor arriving between 15:00 and 16:00.
How to book the cruise
Please send us an email (info@goreme.com) to book the cruise. The rate of the cruise for 4 days and 3 nights is 155 Euro per person during April, May, June, October, November and
175 Euro per person
during July, August, September.
Includes: Hotel transfers, all meals, fuel, harbor fees, service, yacht equipment, snorkels and masks, fishing lines, board games.
Snacks, fruits, nuts, chocolate are not sold on board. You might bring with you.
Excludes: All drinks including water (sold on board with reasonable prices, please don't bring with you), towel (please bring your own towels), entrance fees to natural parks and archaeological sites, 3-5% crew tip.
These cruises can be included to your Turkey itinerary. Please check our "Tailor Made Turkey Tours" page to create your own itinerary for Turkey.
