Embarkation Port: Göcek Disembarkation Port: Bodrum Duration: 7 Nights / 8 Days
Tersane Island – Aga Liman - Ekincik – Dalyan – Kadırga - Cennet Island – Marmaris – Yassıca Island - Domuz Island - Sunken Bath – Bedri Rahmi Bay – Göcek
Day 1 : GOCEK
Boarding starts from 3.30pm in Göcek Marina. Here you will be greeted by your agency and crew.
After a welcome cocktail and a small aperatif, you will be informed about the route and life on board. On the first day you have the opportunity to sail into a bay immediately or you can overnight in the harbor to explore the city.
Gocek was occupied by the town of Callimache in ancient times, and is located between Fethiye - Telmessos in ancient times - and Dalyan - Caunos in ancient times. According to the legends, it is in the Göcek area that Icarus landed in the sea after his famous flight trying to escape from the tower where he was imprisoned. Göcek was used as a harbor for ships loading chrome ore collected from the mines under nearby mountains during the Ottoman period.
A prominent characteristic of the town is the fact that it harbors islands and coves located in a large and secluded bay. Owing to its location, it naturally enjoys a high potential for yacht tourism. In 1988, Göcek was declared a Registered Area of Special Protection. Therefore, multi-story buildings are not allowed, the tourist accommodation facilities are two-storied hotels, motels, apartment hotels, and pensions situated in the town center and its periphery.
Day 2: TERSANE ISLAND – AGA LIMAN
Today we will cruise to Tersane Island was used as a shipyard in the Byzantine period, a naturally sheltered bay. After that we will go to Domuz island for bathing and overnight stay.
Then we will continue navigating for dinner and overnight to a bay in Agaliman.
Day 3: EKINCIK – DALYAN
After breakfast we travel towards Ekincik. In this beautiful bay you will have the opportunity to swim in the clear turquoise waters. Participation in the excursion to Dalyan can be booked optionally, discover the green reed labyrinth, the Lycian rock tombs and the beach of the Caretta Caretta turtles. Dinner and overnight stay in a nice bay in the area.
Day 4: KADIRGA - CENNET ISLAND
Early in the morning, we drive to the bay of KADIRGA for breakfast where we will also have a swim break. Kumlubuk, Turunc and Keci Island are other places to visit. In the evening we will drop anchor at Cennet Adası, the last stop on today's journey.
Day 5: MARMARİS
Today the breakfast will be served in a beautiful bay. The captain will plan the onward sailing to Marmaris. You will arrive in Marmaris around noon. Marmaris was built on top of one of the ancient cities of Carian (called Phyckos), and has been under the rule of many different civilizations. The most precious piece of art in the place that you can still see today is the Marmaris Castle, built in 1577. There is also a mosque and an eight-room caravanserai covered with arches from the Ottoman period. The ruins of ancient times are located on Asar Hill, which is on the northern side of the city. Marmaris is one of the most famous places in Turkey, and enjoys its reputation thanks to its large marina and sparkling night life. Dinner and overnight will be planned in Marmaris port or optionally in a beautiful bay nearby.
Day 6: YASSICA ISLAND - DOMUZ ISLAND
After breakfast, your Blue Cruise will sail to Yassica Island. Here you will spend a relaxing day with plenty of time for swimming and resting. In the afternoon, we continue to the beautiful bays of Domuz Islands. The water around here is very clear and beautiful. On this day there are many anchoring options for bathing and overnight stay.
Day 7: SUNKEN BATH - BEDRI RAHMI BAY - GOCEK
After breakfast, the journey continues to Bedri Rahmi Bay, named after the famous Turkish artist who was the first to realize the Blue Voyage and popularize it in the world. Next destination will be Batik Hammam (Sunken Turkish Bath) bay, last stop of the day will be Gocek where we will spend the night. If you prefer peace and quiet, you are welcome to ask the captain to anchor in a nearby bay.
Day 8: GOCEK
After breakfast and a farewell ceremony at around 10:00 am you will be asked to leave the yacht.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Cruise itineraries are given as a general guide only and may have to be changed without prior notice and are dependent on weather and docking conditions. Your captain has the final say.