Turgut Köy, Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey
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Nirvana Tourism is a family business based in Marmaris, southern Turkey. We have our own fleet of Gulets (traditional Turkish built Mediterranean sailing boats) for charter, a yacht brokerage and apartments for rent in the idyllic village of Turgut, 30 minutes from Marmaris.
We can now offer holidays on both land or sea. We are highly experienced in sailing the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Each of our Gulets is built to a very high specification for your comfort and safety. Each cabin has en suite bathrooms with hot running water and wc. Your Captain and crew will indulge your every need whilst you swim in secluded bays, snorkel/wind surf/fish (equipment supplied), go site seeing, visit bazaars, relax and take in the sun on deck, wine and dine under the stars or hunt out the local night life.
We are highly experienced in sailing the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Each of our Gulets is built to a very high specification for your comfort and safety. Each cabin has en suite bathrooms with hot running water and wc.
The sailing trip of a lifetime, experiencing 3000 years of history, magic and myth. You will sample our delicious foods and you may wish to sample our beautiful wines or try a Rakı, our national drink. We cater for any length of cruise, any number of people and any destination by negotiation. Whatever you choose, we guarantee you won't be disappointed.
ALL CRUISES INCLUDE:
Cabin accommodation
Experienced crew - Captain, cook & minimum of one deck hand. (English speaking).
Free snorkels & fishing lines available.
Harbour fees & taxes, fuel.
CONSIDERATIONS
Our Summer calendar is filled on a first come, first served basis, so booking early to avoid disappointment is important. Drinks are available at the bar or on request to the crew at all times. The bar bill must be settled prior to disembarkation.
PRICES
Both Gulet Charter & Cabin Charter prices are quoted as a daily rate, so please multiply by the number of days (minimum 7) to get your total cruise price. Cabin Charter prices are for two sharing a double cabin. There is a single persons supplement if traveling alone. Gulet Charter prices are broken into elements of boat with crew and personal costs to offer flexibility but there is a minimum person charge for each type of gulet. ie 8 double cabins, 8 persons minimum and 6 cabin, 6 persons minimum charge.
These are standard cruise suggestions and all Cabin Charters follow Cruises 2 or 3, however, if you are chartering the entire Gulet (Gulet Charter) then you can specify your own itinerary (within reason). The freedom of choice is yours. Some people like seclusion others, night life, therefore we discuss your needs on the first night and tailor our cruises to suit your needs.
Cabin charter cruises normally take in a mixture of secluded bays, small harbours and a town for night stopovers, with visits to sites of interest & good swimming places during the day. If you are interested in a cruise to take in a extreme sport or two (para-gliding, para-sailing, white water rafting etc), then please enquire. We can arrange this for you.
CRUISE 1 : Marmaris / Greek Islands / Marmaris
Gulet Charter only
Visit Rhodes, Simi and other Islands. There is a supplement added for this cruise due to extra fees & taxes incurred.
CRUISE 2 : Marmaris / Fethiye / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Visit secluded bays, Ekincik, Dalyan, take a river boat to visit the ancient city of Caunos, Lycian tombs, Turtle beach, mud baths and freshwater lake.
CRUISE 3 : Marmaris / Datça / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Visit secluded bays and villages such as Selimiye & Bozburun. Take a minibus to the magical, ancient city of Knidos where the Mediterranean & Aegean seas meet.
CRUISE 4 : Marmaris / Finike / Marmaris
Gulet Charter only
This cruise can vary on your own wishes. There is so much to see, both ancient & modern, such as the towns of Fethiye, Kaş & Finike, the ancient sites of Telmessos, Sidmya, Patara, Antiphellus, Kekova (sunken city) & Myra etc and much more for 14 days.
CRUISE 5 : Marmaris / Gökova / Bodrum / Marmaris
Gulet & Cabin Charter
Fourteen day trip.
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Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey
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Ready, Starting… Now close your eyes slowly. You are alone laying under the stars with the moonlight upon you, letting you to see the secrets of the nature. Stars are twinkling as if they ask you to make a wish. Don't loose time, make a wish! Here we go, a star has just slided, I hope you made your wish. Who knows, never loose opportunities! The breeze has promised us, it is going to bring you the smell of the sea and the pine trees. Take a deep breath... feel it inside you. What a great harmony! Can you hear the oysters applauding the mermaids that are dancing with the music of the waves. Join them, dance, sing with them and… Set sail to your dreams.
THE GULET
Gulet is a Turkish traditional coastal motor-sailor handcrafted of wood by master boat builders in the traditional fashion. The quality of a Gulet depends on the wood, handcraft and comfort. Gulets are getting built mostly in Istanbul, Bodrum and Bozburun ( Marmaris). Every year the constructions are getting much more modernized for the comfort of our passengers. The latest Gulets have been designed just like the 5* hotels in a picturesque way. %90 of the yacht lovers prefer Turkey in case of purchasing their dream or they require for their own yacht’s construction as the labor and materials are much more reasonable in Turkey.
The Gulets take the first place on the sea as there is the luxury of service with your captain and the crew. You will be doing nothing else than enjoying yourself, sunbathing, swimming and relaxing. You will catch all the time you have lost during the year for your family and friends. It will give you the chance to conquer the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. You will feel the comfort on your Gulet in your private cabin with en suite and air condition. The Gulets vary in length between 22 - 36 meters depending on the passenger capacity. Whenever you feel like having a relaxing and unforgettable holiday, it is enough to contact your agency.
CABIN CHARTERS
General Information on Departures of Yachts
On cabin charters all embarkations start on Saturday only from Marmaris and Bodrum. We use classical Turkish gulet between 20 & 28 m. size with 4 - 8 double cabins depending on group size broked for each week. All cabins have private wc/shower, and yachts are run by a crew of 3 (captain, chef and deckhand).
THE CARIAN CRUISE - 8 Days
Saturday : Bodrum
Boarding the yacht in Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in the harbour.
Sunday : Karaada - Çatı
Departure after breakfast. First stop by Karaada, the little island in front of Bodrum. After lunch and a cruise of 3-4 hours, we arrive Çatı, a lovely bay surrounded with pine trees on the south coast of the Gulf. Dinner and overnight here.
Monday : Seven Islands
Cruising 1.5 hours after breakfast we arrive at the region of Seven Islands. In the Küfre bay, we would suggest you take a short walk through the storax (liquid-amber) forest. Perhaps you can have your dinner as a barbecue night.
Tuesday : Löngöz - Karacasöğüt
After breakfast, a short cruise of 1.5 hours will bring us to Löngöz Bay. In the afternoon we arrive in Karacasöğüt. This small village is only 25 km away from Marmaris. You may rent a minibus after dinner and spend some hours in Marmaris.
Wednesday : Cedrae Island - English Harbour
Leaving Karacasöğüt, we arrive at Cleopatra (Cedrae) Island after a short cruise. On the west of the island, a wonderful little beach is situated. It is said that the sand of this beach was brought for Cleopatra from the desert of North Africa. Late in the afternoon, we leave the Island to anchor in one of the bays by Değirmen Bükü. A small creek on the west side of this bay is called İngiliz Limanı (English Harbour). This name is derived from the Second World War, when English torpedo boats hid in this cove.
Thursday : Akbük - Çökertme
Leaving English Harbour, we cruise to the northern side of the Gulf to Akbük. Here we will spend some hours by swimming, windsurfing and in the afternoon, we continue our trip to Çökertme Bay (2 hours).
Friday : Oraklar - Bitez
Today we cruise back to Bodrum. After swimming stops by Oraklar and/or Çiftlik, we will decide to cruise to Bitez or the harbour of Bodrum for the last dinner and overnight.
Saturday : Bodrum
Disembarking in Bodrum after breakfast
THE WEST LYCIAN CRUISE
Saturday : Marmaris
Boarding the yacht in Marmaris. Dinner and overnight is in the harbour.
Sunday : Ekincik (Caunos)
Departure after breakfast. Cruising about 2 hours we reach Ekincik. From Ekincik, you can take a boat trip to the ancient city of Caunos, Lycian rock tombs and mud baths. The journey will be made in the labyrinth of the delta of Dalyan Çayı, surrounded with thick vegetation of reed. Here, also, is the Iztuzu beach made famous by its visiting sea turtles. Overnight is in Ekincik.
Monday : Manastır - Hamam
Cruising approx. 3.5 hours to Ağ Limanı behind Cap Kurdoğlu. Swimming and lunch here. In the afternoon, arriving in the bay of Manastır. Swimming breaks here and in the Cleopatra and Hamam bays. Dinner and overnight will be in a lovely, calm bay.
Tuesday : Tersane Island - Göcek
Visiting other lovely places in the Gulf, like Tersane and/or Yassıca Islands. Late afternoon we will arrive in Göcek. Dinner and overnight.
Wednesday : Fethiye - Ölüdeniz - Gemiler Island
Departure to Fethiye. Here you can see the Lycian rock tombs of ancient Telmessos or walk around in the city. After lunch, cruising to Ölüdeniz. A long swimming stop here and then cruising to Gemiler Island for overnight.
Thursday Dişibilmez - Ekincik
A long cruise of nearly 4 hours along the Dişibilmez and Baba Islands to Ekincik. Overnight is in one of the bays here.
Friday : Kadırga - Turunç
Cruise to Inceada - Gebekilise. In the afternoon cruise to Turunç with swimming stops in Kadırga and Kumlubük. Last dinner on board.
Saturday : Marmaris
Disembarking in Marmaris after breakfast.
BOATS
Name : M/S YASEMIN SULTAN
Technical Specifications
Type : Luxe Gulet, LOA : 25 m, Beam : 6.5 m, Built / Refit : 2006, Main Engine(s) : Fiat Iveco 480 HP, Generator(s) : Mitsubishi 25 KWa, Water Tank : 7.000 lt, Fuel Tank : 2.000 lt, Electronic : 24 V DC - 220 V AC, Flag : Turkish, Speed : 12 Knots, Base Port : Marmaris, Pax : 8, Crew : 3 (Captain, Chef, Deckhand)
Accommodation Details
Cabins / Berth / Type : 4 (1 master, 1 twin cabin, 2 doubles), Bathroom : En suite, Toilet Type : Push-Flush Toilets, Crew Accommodation : Separate,
Salon : Large Saloon & Kitchen, Air Condition : In Saloon And All Cabins, Hours of A/C Use : 4-6 Hours, Music System : In Saloon And Cabins
Equipment
Galley : Fully Equipped, Music System : In Saloon And Cabins, TV : In Saloon, Dinghy : Joker Boat 4.20 m with Outboard Engine 40 Hp, Other : Wind Surf, Canoe
Name : M/S YÜCE BEY
Technical Specifications
Type : Luxe Ketch, LOA : 24 m, Beam : 6.80 m, Built / Refit : 2006/2007, Main Engine(s) : 2*280 Hp Iveco, Generator(s) : 21 KWA, Water Tank : 7000 lt, Fuel Tank : 3500 lt, Electronic & Navigation : VHF Radio Telephone, Radar, GPS, Speedometer, Depth Sounder, Flag : Turkish, Speed : 10 Knots, Base Port : Marmaris, Pax : 10, Crew : 3
Accommodation Details
Cabins / Berth / Type : 3 Master + 2 Twin, Bathroom : 5, Toilet Type : House Type, Crew Accommodation : Separate 1, Salon : Large Saloon With Kitchen, Plasma TV, Air Condition : Full Air condition, Hours of A/C Use : 4 - 6 Hours, Music System : CD Player - Radio
Equipment
Galley : Fully Equipped, Music System : CD Payer - Radio, TV : Plasma In Saloon & TV and DVD In Each Cabin, Other : Ice Maker, Safety Box In All Cabin, 2 Canoes, Windsurf, Water Ski
Name : M/S AKO
Technical Specifications
Type : Ketch / Deluxe, LOA : 33 m / LOH : 29.2 m, Beam : 7.4 m, Built / Refit : 2004, Main Engine(s) : DAF 2* 440 HP, Generator(s) : 32 KW, Water Tank : 12.000 lt, Fuel Tank : 4.000 lt, Electronic & Navigation : VHF, GPS, Radio Phone, Radar, Fish Finder, Flag : Turkish, Speed : 12 Knots (cruising max. 10 knots), Base Port : Marmaris, Pax : 16, Crew : 4 ( Captain, Chef, Deckhand )
Accommodation Details
Cabins / Berth / Type : 8 ( 2 Master & 6 Twin Cabins ), Bathroom : En suite, Toilet Type : Vacuum Flash, Crew Accommodation : Separate, Salon : Large Salon With Galley, Plasma TV, Air Condition : Full, Hours of A/C Use : 4 - 6 Hours, Music System : In Master Cabins & Saloon
Equipment
Galley : Fully Equipped, Music System : In Master Cabins & Saloon, TV : Plasma In Saloon & Each Cabin, DVD : Each Cabin, Dinghy : Joker Boat 4.20 m with Outboard Engine 40 HP, Other : Wind Surf, Canoe, Ice Maker, Fishing & Snorkeling Equipment, Intercom In Each Cabin
Name : M/S KAPTAN KADIR
Technical Specifications
Type : Deluxe Gulet, LOA : 37 m, Beam : 8.30 m, Built / Refit : 2004, Main Engine(s) : MAN 600 HP *2, Generator(s) : CAT 2, Water Tank : 16.000 lt,
Fuel Tank : 9.000 lt, Electronic & Navigation : Fully Equipped, Flag : Turkish, Speed : 10 Knots, Base Port : Marmaris, Pax : 12, Crew : 5 ( Captain, Chef, Deckhand, Engineer, Stewardess )
Accommodation Details
Cabins / Berth / Type : 6 Master Suites, Bathroom : En suite With Steam Showered Jacuzzi, Toilet Type : Electric, Crew Accommodation : 2 Separate Cabins, Salon : Large Saloon Furnished Classically, Air Condition : In Saloon And All Cabins, Hours of A/C Use : 4 - 6 Hours, Music System : Available
Equipment
Galley : Fully Equipped, Music System : Available, Plasma TV : In Saloon, Home Cinema : In Saloon, Dinghy : Zodiac 90 HP Mercury, Other : Jetski, 2*Canoe, Windsurf, Snorkeling
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Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey
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A Blue Cruise is not just a holiday on the sea. Apart from the sea’s obvious pleasures, swimming, snorkeling, fishing, canoeing, observing wildlife, etc., you can go ashore to discover Turkey’s famous historical sites or shop for mementoes. However, your most lasting memory will be that of the unique experience which is the Blue Cruise.
Yadigar III is a Turkish Gulet Yacht available for private blue cruise charter based in Bodrum, Turkey. The private charters are available throughout the summer months (May - October). A quality six double cabin gulet available for private charter for that special holiday, cruising the turquoise waters of the Aegean.
Wooden gulets are unique to Turkey and the best are built in Bodrum. Yadigar III was built by its owner and captain, Mehmet Imbat. You can savour this unique yachting experience when you take the blue cruise, so-called because the waters are truly turquoise blue. Sailing through the peaceful waters you will be transported to another world where time stands still. Whether visiting historic sites of major archeological interest, fishing, learning to snorkel or simply watching dolphins at play, you are guaranteed the holiday of a lifetime.
Accommodation is arranged in six double-bedded cabins, all with toilet, shower and washbasin. The crew occupy their own quarters. Sun awnings provide shade and there is ample space for everyone on the cushioned sundecks. The yacht carries safety equipment, VHF radio/telephone, mobile telephone, compact disc/radio cassette player, tender boat with outboard motor, ice boxes and hot water. A windsurf, canoe, snorkeling equipment and fishing lines are available for your pleasure. Linen and towels are provided.
The captain and crew are not only masters of their craft, they also possess an unmatched mine of information on and a huge respect for the sea. The captain's word is final on safety decisions. Friendly, yet discreet, the crew can suggest the best places to anchor in addition to carrying out their usual duties: cleaning the boat and preparing and serving wonderful meals. These are eaten on the aft deck and dinner is the highlight of the day: A long leisurely meal under the stars while you listen to the water lapping gently against the side of the yacht. You will be treated to mouth-watering typical Turkish cuisine.
Grilled meats, fresh fish (perhaps caught by the captain or you in the morning), sumptuous salads and fruits are just some of the tantalizing items on the menu. Special dietary needs are happily catered for.
M/S YADİGAR 3
This wooden gulet was built in 1994 by the Imbat family who are a well-respected Bodrum family in this town steeped in seagoing tradition.
Accommodation
For up to 12 guests in 6 cabins, each with private facilities. Large salon with fully equipped galley and dining facilities. Spacious sun deck. Separate crew quarters.
Recreational Equipment
1 Dinghy with outboard engine, 2 Canoes, Fishing Equipment, Masks, Flippers, Snorkels, Music set with CD Player, Backgammon
Other Equipment
Sun Mattresses, Sun Awnings, 7 KW Power Generator, Hot Water System, Navigational Equipment, Ice Maker
Technical Data
L.O.A : 20 meters, Beam : 5.30 meters, Rigging : Ketch, Engine : 300 HP Volvo Penta, Water Capacity : 4 Tons, Fuel Capacity : 2 Tons, Electricity : 220 V + 12 V, Windlass : Hydrolic
ROUTES
The Blue Cruises are famous the world over and never more memorable than when experienced aboard the Yadigar 3. A yachting or sailing holiday becomes even more special when cruising on a traditional wooden gulet. There is a choice of cruises to choose from, each having their own unique qualities.
Bodrum - Marmaris Visiting
Bodrum, Knidos (antique city), Datça, Selimiye, Bozukkale (Loryma), Serçe, Kadırga and Marmaris.
Marmaris - Göcek Visiting
Marmaris, Ekincik (Dalyan - Caunos), Kurtoğlu, Tersane, Batıkhamam, Bedri Rahmi, Ölü Deniz (Blue Lagoon), Fethiye and Göcek.
Gökova - Bodrum Visiting
Oraklar, Çatı, Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands), Tuzla, Löngöz, Ingiliz Limanı (English Harbour), Sedir Adası (Cleopatra Beach), Söğüt, Çökertme and Bodrum.
Göcek - Göcek Visiting
Ölü Deniz (Blue Lagoon), Kalkan, Kaş, Kekova, Demre, Göcek Gulf and Göcek.
Greek Islands Visiting
Kos, Nisiros, Rhodes, Symi, then to finish your cruise on the Turkish coast.
CAPTAIN
Born in Bodrum, Captain Mehmet Imbat comes from a long line of seafarers. His grandfather was a sponge diver and captain. Mehmet's father, Halil, was one of the first captains to sail the Blue Cruise. Both father and grandfather helped Mehmet to build the wooden gulet Yadigar 3 in Bodrum - famous for the building of Ketches and Gulets. Many clients from around the world are now firm friends with Mehmet, and they enjoy sharing his hobbies - diving and fishing - when they sail with him in the turquoise Aegean.
BODRUM & AROUND
Bodrum Built on the site of the ancient city of Halikarnassos, Bodrum is one of the great historical cities of Turkey. The harbour of modern Bodrum is dominated by the 15th Century Crusader castle built by Knights of Rhodes. This, one of the Aegean's prettiest resorts offers excellent shopping, exciting nightlife and bags of atmosphere.
Ölü Deniz
(Blue Lagoon) meaning Sea of the Dead. This pine tree-coated tongue of sandy beaches remains in the minds of visitors as a site of astonishing beauty.
Dalyan - Caunos
Travel by boat along a Venetian-like canal, to the rock tombs of Lycia. The tombs date back to the 4th Century. Dalyan is also famous for its turtle beach as well as its mud baths known for their health-enhancing qualities.
Knidos
Originally founded as a Spartan colony in 700 BC, ancient Knidos was known for its mariners, artists, philosophers and engineers. The original settlement was situated near what is now Datça, but moved to its present location in 540 BC during the Persian invasions. Traces of many ancient monuments still exist in Knidos, including the "Altar of the Dancing Girls" and the temple of Apollo Karneiosa.
The Sunken City of Kekova
Hang over the side of the boat and look down through the crystal waters where the ruins of houses, including mosaics, stairways and toppled columns remain.
Ephesus
The vast ancient city offers you an amazing historical glimpse of the past. Few words can describe what has to be one of the world's most famous archaeological sites. Wander through the streets and see The Library of Celcus, The Great Theatre, The Brothels and The Latrines. Mark Anthony and Cleopatra were said to have walked through these marble streets, where you can still see the ruts left by chariot wheels.
Bodrum Boat Yard
See how the Gulets famous in this area are constructed. All individually hand made by traditional craftsmen.
Hamam (Turkish Bath)
Live the history in the bath through which the water flows with the memories of time.
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