BASIC INFORMATION ABOUT BLUE CRUISES
Yacht Standards.
* The cruises are operated on
wooden Gullets, traditional boats built in the South Western
Aegean region of Turkey.
* Boat sizes are around 17-30 meters, usually with 8-14 cabin
capacities.
* The cabins can accommodate a maximum of 2 guests. There is
one double bed in each cabin. Twin beds are not guaranteed.
* In accordance with the capacity of the guests, the yachts
usually have a dinner table, sun beds, awning for shadowing and
a lounge.
* There will be enough basic fishing and snorkeling equipments
and pallets for joint use of the guests.
* There will be water tanks, refrigerators and deep freezes for
the meals and drinks.
* Cabins have a private shower and WC, porthole, a small
wardrobe, bed sheets, blanket, towels and pillows.
* 12 V and 24 V electric systems are available on boats. 220 V
supply can be available while anchored at the harbors.
* The yachts are insurance. Personal travel insurance is
additionally recommended
* All yachts have life jackets and lifeboats.
General rules for weekly cruises:
* The yachts stay at the original departure place in the first
and last night of the cruise, thus check in and check out time
can also be flexible for each participant
* Captain and the staff will organize the meal times based on
general desire of the participants out of the available
options..
* The captain can make changes with the route because of weather
conditions, for the safety of the guests.
* No changes are made in the itinerary for the personal
preferences of the participants.
* It is not allowed to bring drinks to the boat from outside,
which are provided with reasonable prices.
* Unless there is a very special situation, the bed sheets are
used weekly.
* The yacht remains insured by the owner during your charter,
however we advise all charterers to consider cancellation and
curtailment insurance. You may also consider Personal Accident
or Medical Insurance plus Personal Effects Insurance, which is
generally not included in the Charter Fee.
WHAT IS A GULLET
The gulet is the boat of the celebrated Blue Cruise along
Turkey's spectacular Turkish Riviera. With its roomy deck at
the stern this traditional boat is perfect for passengers to
savour the delights of cruising the inlets and coves. The word
derives from the Italian 'giulietta'.
The early history of this sailing boat remains largely unknown,
apart from the fact that building these boats in Turkey is a
tradition unique to Bodrum, although the gulet itself is
suitable for sailing in all seas. It is claimed to be
unsinkable by the half-dozen recognized master craftsmen who
build gulets in Bodrum and Gulluk since decades. The combined
launch of these local boatyards reach 15-20 boats per year. A
perfect gulet will have the bottom of the hull in the form of a
reversed S and the cross-timbers should be laid on the slant.
Making a gulet takes about one and a half years, including the
cabin, and the price starts at about 133,000 dollars without
the engine. Counting that a good engine could cost another 10 -
15,000 dollars the total outlay for a gulet ready to sail is
around 150,000 dollars. The type of wood used can be pine,
mulberry or mahogany, preferably cut during the summer, and
surprisingly, at full moon (reputed to resist best to worms).
The procedure of building boats today has changed very little
over the centuries. The changes to the basic plank-on-frame
method are superficial. Electrical tools now allow craftsman to
sand and shape wood faster and with more precision than they
used to be able to by hand, and laminated epoxy allows for
increased design options. Inside the boat, design has changed
over the years have increasingly opted for larger dining and
lounging facilities.
Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris
(7 Nights & 8 Days)
Marmaris
> Fethiye Mini Cruise
(3 Nights & 4 Days)
Fethiye
> Marmaris Mini Cruise
(3 Nights & 4 Days)
Air-Conditioned Standard (+) Boats
Weekly or mini cruises on air-conditioned gullet boats with
prices starting from 240 (mini cruise) / 330 Euro (weekly) per person in double
cabins; including tax, accommodation on gullet boats,
breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Antalya - Kekova - Antalya
(7 Nights & 8 Days)
Air-Conditioned Standard (+) Boats
Departing from Kemer, Antalya prices of this blue cruise is
staring from 350 Euro per person per week in double cabins; including tax, accommodation on
luxury, air-conditioned gulet boats with en suite baths,
breakfast, lunch, dinner
Bodrum - Gokova - Bodrum (7 Nights
& 8 Days)
Air-Conditioned Standard (+) Boats
Prices starting from 330 Euro per person per week in double cabins; including tax, accommodation on
air-conditioned gulet boats with en suite
baths, breakfast, lunch, dinner .
Private Charter Cruises
Minimum 8 participants required.
Book your private boat and cruise in any destination and time.
From recommended variety of boat options you may
select the one which fits to your budget and / or expectations.
Variety of daily Istanbul city tours and activities which cover, Bosphorus, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Dolmabahce Palace, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Grand Bazaar etc..
Everyday departure budget Turkey tours by bus. Variety of inclusive package tours covering all main attractions all around Turkey such as Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus.
Everyday departure affordable Turkey tours by plane. We offer mini tour packages by flights up to 7 days of various combinations of most popular tourist destinations all over Turkey
If you do not find any of the package tours on this website suitable for your schedule, you can create your own itinerary by sending us your program via the form on this page.
We offer a number of full time guided Turkey group tours organized collectively by variety of travel agencies. These group tours are departing on specific dates indicated on each tour page.
Blue cruises are cruises operated only in Southwestern Turkey with gullet boats. We offer cruises from all popular destinations in Turkey including Marmaris, Fethiye, Bodrum and Antalya