Similar to many towns along the Lycian coast, Kas is situated squeezed between the mountains and the sea. Kas, formerly known as Antiphellus, still shows some remnants of the ancient settlement. An old theater on the lengthy peninsula of Kas is reachable by foot from the town. Kekova, meaning “place of the sun,” is an island located an hour away from Dalyanagzi by boat, and it also refers to a collection of charming islands, many bays, and historic cities. These bays offer natural harbors throughout the year, and sailors especially appreciate discovering the pristine scenery. Along the northern coast of Kekova Island, in Apollonia, seismic activity has unsettled the ground, resulting in some of the historic homes submerging beneath the crystal-clear water, forming an sunken city. Kalekoy Castle (ancient Simena) provides an aerial perspective of the bays, coves, islands, and vibrant yachts gliding serenely on the calm water. The hues in a Van Gogh artwork, azure skies, amber sunsets, twinkling, twinkling nights, serenity and calm, frolicking dolphins, legendary enigmas, and the shimmering sea – Kekova offers all this and beyond. At Demre (Kale), the historic Myra (25 km west of Finike), numerous beautifully sculpted rock tombs gaze down upon the impressive Roman theatre. St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) served as the bishop of this Mediterranean city in the fourth century and passed away here in 342. Finike is an official entry-port encircled by gardens and citrus trees. Thirty-two kilometers from Finike Marina are the ruins of the stunning and historic Lycian city of Arikanda. This journey into the mountains, a trekking adventure, offers stunning vistas, remarkable ruins, and crisp mountain air.
Category: Blue Cruise
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Sailing in and around the Bodrum area
For many years sailing in and around the Bodrum area has been very popular, there are of course very good reasons for this. Bodrum has what is essential for sailing, good winds which, with only a few exceptions blow consistently all summer from the North West. This wind is known as the meltem, which combined with the clean water and stunning scenery gives all that is needed to provide some of the best sailing of any type that can be found around the world. Turkey has its own seafaring tradition with water, just take a look at the wooden gulets. A walk around the harbour will give you a full picture of the pure size and beauty of these boats; many of the gulets are used for weekly charters.
There are also many which offer day trips, giving you a chance of seeing one of the gulets under full sail. The Bodrum Peninsula is also well know for its Yachting fanatics and now with three Marinas on the peninsula there is no shortage of places for keeping your boats. The area offers some of the best sailing and scenic routes, yachting agents who offer charters of varying lengths offer another perfect way to see this beautiful country.
You can often see locals racing their yachts over the weekends; there are two if not three active yacht clubs now. Both large and small companies have been attracting guests to Bodrum for years offering a week or two of perfect dinghy or windsurfing fun, recent years have seen clubs open that can provide their guests with almost any water sports that exist. If your plans for a stay here didn’t involve the water for more than a swim, then after a few days of being around so many boats and the sea you should be itching to try some water based activity.
Whether this is a day trip on a gulet, alternatively trying out a windsurf board or maybe even a dinghy sailing session. If you are one of the many people who have yet to try sailing but are not sure what it involves, you may want to try some Catamaran sailing, Bodrum now offers a large catamaran that can take a maximum often people and offers a large variety of sailing from slow cruises to fast adrenalin stuff, even a sunset cruise to take in and enjoy the area you are in while watching the sun go down. In short there is no better place for sailing, and you are in the place where it’s possible to find a boat to suit everyone out there, from the most experienced of sailors to those who have yet to set sail.
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Yachting and Cruising in the crystal-clear waters of Turkish Riviera
The azure waters of The Mediterranean, the Aegean, and Black Sea, as well as the Sea of Marmara, surround Turkey to the north, west and south. With a coastline exceeding 8,333 kilometres and bordered by four seas, Turkey is a treasure trove of bays, inlets, coves, and beaches, offering Yachtsmen the chance to select a unique and private anchorage each night. The sailing haven of Turkey is the setting for the Blue Cruise. This picturesque voyage entails sailing with the winds, into secluded coves and across the seas, and aligning oneself with nature. It also presents an exploration of human history from a maritime viewpoint rather than a terrestrial one, a voyage that takes you to Cleopatra’s private beach, the everlasting flames of Mt. Olympos, and the numerous archaeological remnants of ancient cultures. For those who appreciate an active lifestyle, sailing in pristine waters offers excellent opportunities for surfing, swimming, fishing, skiing and diving.
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How much does it cost to charter a Gulet
When it comes to gulet rentals in Turkey, several things influence the price. The standard of the gulet, the period of your rental, and the number of visitors in your group all influence the pricing. Gulet rentals in Turkey typically start at $1,000 per day and may accommodate up to 8 people. For longer holidays, a gulet charter costs about $27,500 per week.
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Why Charter a Gulet
Gulet Charter is more economical, relaxing, hassle free and enjoyable than a hotel holiday. You do not much chance to spend much money when you are onboard, better chance to seeand visit the region, making the most of the sun and sea, a great chance to make new friends (cabin charter), relax with your loved ones around.
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Drinks on Gulet Board
Drinks can be bought from the crew using a voucher system. At the end of each day you will be asked to sign a voucher to check the number of drinks you have consumed, your bill will be totalled at the end of the cruise. There is a price list displayed by the bar. Please save your Duty Free for your next week when hotel drinks prices are likely to be considerably more than on the gulet. Please make sure you check and sign your totalled voucher daily to prevent problems at the end of the week.
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Meals on Gulet Board
On Private Gulet Charter you the option; If you wish to spend your holidays without even having to decide what is going to be on the menu let us to do it for you for against a small additional charge per person per day basis or you may choose to do the shopping for your group, crew’s and cleaning materials than the crew will cook, serve and wash the dishes for you! All meals will be served on the aft-deck, that is at the back of the boat. Meal times may vary according to your schedule, however the captain will let you know.
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My party is more than 12 person, can we visit Greek Islands
If a gulet has 9 cabins that means she can accomodate 18 person. The gulet can cruise with 18 person onboard in Turkish waters but can only leave Turkish waters with max. 12 person to foreign waters (same vice verse). But if you plan to cruise in Greek waters only and not plan to visit the Turkish coast, than your group can be 18 person. Again you can only be max. 12 person onboard to enter Turkey with a gulet (the rest can take the ferryboat!
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What is a Gulet Charter
Gulet Charter is more economical, relaxing, hassle free and enjoyable than a hotel holiday. You do not much chance to spend much money when you are onboard, better chance to seeand visit the region, making the most of the sun and sea, a great chance to make new friends (cabin charter), relax with your loved ones around.
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What is a Gulet
Gulet is the traditional Turkish wooden yacht, used in Turkey for transportation before, Gulets were developed up to big wooden yachts to live on for the summer. Built in the Turkish coast villages like Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul they have today strong engines for a comfortable movement between the numerous Turkish bays, but also sails to use the strong summery afternoon winds for a ride.
With Turkish boats like this, you can experience a boat-holiday, a blue cruise, which is very comfortable and spacey – and very different to the more “sportive” way of sailing with “usual” charter boats. Gulet offer much more privacy and space to move, big single – oder double cabins, a very big sun-deck, a big “terrace” with a big table for dining, talking, playing – just communicate. and: they always have an experienced captain and the bigger ones as well a crew, so you, as guest, you don´t have to do anything else but – relax and enjoy your holiday.