Yachting
With over 8.333 kilometers of coastline along the four seas, Turkey is a treasure chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches at which yachtsmen can choose a different and private anchorage each night. The sailing paradise of Turkey is also home to Blue Voyage. This idyllic cruise means sailing with winds, into coves and over the seas and becoming one with nature. It is also an experience of the history of man from the land, a journey which carries you to the private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of remains of ancient civilizations.
 
On a Blue Voyage, while you lay out on deck at night, you can see all the stars as you hear and feel the lapping of the water against your boat. In the rush of city life it is possible to loose perspective on the value of health, rest, and relaxation. One a Blue Voyage, everything you hear, smell, taste, see, feel, and live can excite the mind and bring peace to the soul. Slipping into the dark water for a night swim after a hot day can be a treat in it’s own right. The peaceful quiet waters will cool you down for a restful and healthful night’s sleep.
 
From the moment you step on board everything combines to make you pampered and special. There will be many opportunities for water sports and activities, sightseeing. During the day you can cruise for a few hours and sail if the wind allows. Closer to lunch and dinner the anchor is dropped in a solitary bay or inlet, alongside a small village, or find a mooring of small island. At every stop, and there will be at least two every day depending on your preferences, there will be opportunities to swim, fish, snorkel, windsurf, sun bathe, or take a trip ashore to see the sights or to read on the sun-beds on deck. There will be lots of recreation and relaxation. Your friendly and attentive crew can consist of a captain, cook and a couple of seamen. Their job is to make sure that your are taken care of and that your needs are well met.
 
Gulet: The Sailing Boat of Blue Voyage
Over years gulets have evolved from traditional fishing and cargo vessels into their present profile of a broad beam and wide deck. Constructed mainly in the shipyards of Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, the boats are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging. The number of passenger a gulet carries depends on the boat’s size, although most of them accommodate between eight and twelve people. These vessels offer passengers separate accommodations and catering one includes services and entertainment. Modern gulets are comfortably equipped with all of the amenities of home and encourage an environment in which you are expected to do nothing but enjoy yourself. The closeness of the entourage on board promotes an atmosphere of friendship and sharing; relations between passengers and crew tend to be relaxed and casual. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, on a gulet you can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. The small harbors and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships simply can not. In many ways a gulet is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly.
 
Routes of Blue Voyage
There are 5 different routes including Bodrum, Demre, Gocek, Gokova, Knidos and Marmaris ports.