BLUE CRUISE - 7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS GULET CABIN CHARTER

Bodrum - Gokova - Bodrum

BLUE CRUISE TOUR PROGRAMME Guaranteed Departure Days : Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 1st Day - Bodrum

			Boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Bodrum Harbour. Early arriving guests can leave their luggage to our Office. On the first day, our boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay. Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12 th century B.C. The city which was called 'Halicarnassus' was the birthplace of Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in the 5th century B.C. The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World is in this city. The only structure that survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests, and is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers in Bodrum. Another place that you should visit first at your arrival in Bodrum is the landmark of the city 'Castle of Saint Peter'. It is one of the best preserved piece of work whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnass is another place that you should not miss.

2nd Day - Orak Island, Cokertme

			While you have breakfast, you will be informed about the cruise programme and the boat. Then we will set sail for Orak Island. Taking the opportunity to swim in the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and to have lunch, we will hoist sail to Cokertme, a small and lovely fishing town, for diner and for overnight stay. If the weather conditions are available it will be possible to sail. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.

3rd Day - Seven Islands, Kufre Bay, Uzun Liman

			Before the breakfast in the early morning we will set sail for Seven Islands. You will be greeting another beautiful day in Seven Islands Region. In the region full of many small islands and coral reef it is recommended that you should dive, swim, sleep and rest. Our guests can also enjoy a walk in the forests surrounded with pine trees. Our first stop in Seven Islands Region will be Kufre Bay. We will be anchoring at Uzun Liman (Long Port) for diner and overnight stay.

4th Day - Tuzla Bay, Longoz Bay, Karacasogut

			The gulet will be anchoring at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swim in the turquoise- blue waters. Morning swimming will become a routine of your daily activities. For lunch; our captain will cruise to Löngöz Bay; another paradise, sheltered with huge pine forests. After lunch you can enjoy a short walk in the forest and take a rest in Ali Baba's local shed-like cafe. Then our boat will sail to Karacasöğüt village for dinner and to spend the night. This lovely villag e is located 25 kms away from Marmaris . The transportation from here to Marmar is can be done by 'dolmuş' buses. We may have optional tours to Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos for those wishing to explore these places. The guests joined for ‘ Mini Cruise ’ may leave the boat here.

5th Day - Sedir Island, Cleopatra Beach, English Harbour

			The Mini Cruise guests who are leaving the boat will leave before 9:30 a.m. The new guests joining us for Mini Cruise must board the boat by 10:30 a.m. Then we will cruise to Sedir (Cedrae) island. This unique island with its small beach and unbelievable clear water is like an open-air museum. You can see the city-walls, the ruins from the Dors' reign (later on restorated as a church); the amphitheatre with 1500 guest capacity and the domed historical buildings. You can walk around the wrecks of pillars with antique writings on them or the ancient stones decorated with reliefs. Cleopatra beach, located on this island has a very special kind of sand that can only be found in the deserts of Northern Africa. According to the myth King Antonius had brought this sand from Egypt by sea for Cleopatra. Later we will cruise to English Port for dinner and overnight stay. The name English Port comes from the 2nd World War; when the ships of English Navy forces used to dock here. In this area there are so many small and large bays sheltered enough and suitable for the boats to anchor.

6th Day - Kargi Bay, Kise Buku

			Cruising to Kargi Bay early in the morning. After lunch, we will be anchoring at Kisebükü (Alakisla). You will see the Byzantians' ruins. We will spend the night in this lovely bay.

7th Day - Papuc Burnu, Yaliciftlik, Bodrum

			We will sail to Pabuç Burnu after breakfast, for lunch. Tea will be served in Yaliciftlik Bay. Then our boat will be sailing back to Bodrum Port for the last day's dinner and overnight stay. 8th day, we will leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.

SAMPLE BLUE CRUISE & CABIN CHARTER PHOTOS

Please click to see Price Included.

Full board accommodation; breakfast, lunch - afternoon tea - coffee & cookies, dinner.
Diesel & Benzine.
Crew Services.
Transitlog & Related Formalities.
All Charter & Berth Taxes.
Harbour & Port Procedures.
Mooring Expenses.
Use of Equipment on Board.
Bed Linen and Bath Towels.
Ship Water.
Yacht Insurance (Does not cover personel insurance).
V.A.T.

Please click to see Price do not Included.

Alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages, botteled water are extra and could be bought from the bar on board.
Optional land tours and entrance fees of historical places.
Airport Transfers.

Please click to see Food & Beverages for Cabin Cruise.

Food & Beverages :

Breakfast: 2 kind of jam, honey, butter, green olives, black olives, feta cheese, cheddar cheese, egg, tomato, cucumber, fruit, milk, unlimited tea & coffee.

Lunch: Chicken with vegetables, green beans, aubergine mussaki, pasta with oven, rice, couscous, different type of pastas, salads, aubergine grill with yogurt, cucumber with garlic and yogurt, fruits, compost with fruit.

Five O'Clock Tea : Unlimited tea & coffee, biscuits, cookies, cake and patty with cheese.

Dinner : Grilled fish, fried fish, grilled meatballs & chicken, meat saute, turkey, roasted chicken, mushroom, kinds of salads, rice, couscous, pasta, red beans, smashed potatoes, purslane with yoghurt, cacik (yogurt with cucumber), piyaz (butter beans), fried vegetables with yoghurt, garnish, dessert, fruit.

Beverages : Alcoholic & nonalcoholic beverages are extra and could be bought from the bar on board. Please click for bar price list.

Please click to see General Conditions for Cabin Charters.

Check in and boarding starts from 15:30 on your first day and the first service is dinner on board.Checkout shall be on the last day after breakfast at 10:30 am.
As the first and the last days are transfer days, these nights will be spent in the marina.
During the "Blue Cruise" the engines will mostly be used. However the sails can be opened from time to time according to the weather conditions and wind direction.
The captain and crew would be arranging the general service time of the meals according to guest's requirements.
The captain might do some changes within the cruise programme according to the sea and weather conditions for the safety and security of our guests.
It is not allowed to bring drinks or alcoholic beverages on board from outside. Any drink can be purchased from the bar on the yacht and bills will be paid at the end of the cruise.
Our cruises are sold directly as well as through our tour operators. Our clients consist of people who love the sea from all over the globe and therefore create the perfect opportunity to meet people from every type of culture. We can not and do not control age or nationality of guests on board. If you would like to hire a Private Yacht then please see our Private Charter section.
Our cruises are carefully planned and every detail thoughtfully considered after the having experienced them for years. Tours are printed in our brochures and therefore we can change on the itinerary according to customer's special requirements.
Every morning when guests are at breakfast there will be a routine cleaning for WC and cabins. During the middle of the week there will be a general cleaning on the yacht.
Bedclothes are provided at the beginning of the cruise and are not changed until the end unless there is a special condition.

Please click to see Technical Details of Cabin Charter Gulets.

Cruising will be done on standart traditional wooden Gulets. On a scheduled 'Blue Cruise', the yachts are different in size between 17 to 32 meters long. These yachts have different amounts of cabins from 4 to 12 depending on the length of the yacht.
All Cabins are for two people. Cabins generally have double beds. We can not give guaranty for twin or triple cabins.
All cabins have private WC / shower, portholes, a little dressing wardrobe. For two people there are blankets, one small and one big towel and pillows. The toilets could be a either house type or marine toilet with a pump.
Depending on the passenger capacity there are safety equipments on board such as life jackets & lines, dingy boat, life raft etc. which meets international safety requirements.
Depending on the size of the yacht at least 2 and at most 5 crew members are provided.
All yachts have electric power of 12 V or 24 V. We do not give guaranty for a generator to produce 220 AC during the sailing. However, when the yachts are anchored at a marina 220 V electric would be on board.
All boats are fully insured. However, we advise you to have your own personal travel insurance if you are looking for extensive coverage of your needs.
Depending on the passenger capacity, the yachts have dining areas, sun beds, shaded areas and indoor saloon.
Hot & cold water is available in cabins and the water tanks are big enough to supply guests needs for a week.
For the dirty water from shower / WC, there are reserve tanks with enough capacity and a drain system for both toilets and showers.Fuel tanks have the required capacity.
Fridges and cool boxes are sufficient to keep the drinks cold and the food fresh.
The kitchens in the yachts are equipped to prepare and cook the food to be served on board.
All yachts store basic fishing lines, flippers and snorkels for the use of our guests.