MARTI MARINA

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Position: Latitude 36°45'30" North, Longitude 28°08'30" East
VHF Channel : 73 / 16 DW
Call sign: "Martı Marina"

Welcome ashore,
This is Hisarönü Bay, home of the Goddess Hemithea, and one of the most stunning bays along the Turkish cost. This is where Martı Marina offers complete and exclusive yachting and sailing facilities with the latest technology in pontoon systems, resources and security for mooring yachts and boats of any size. In this web site, you will find usefull information about our marina's facilities and services, marina rules and harbour by laws. For futher assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us any time through out the year, 24 hours a day. Steer your course to Martı Marina, discover the traditional Martı Hospitality and experience the ultimate in comfort both on land and sea.

SAIL TO PARADISE : No part of the world can be more beautiful than the southern coast of turkey, with the bluest of seas and the brightest of all skies. The sea is the color of turquoise, the morning sun rises in a clear azur sky. A light cool breeze plays with the sails while ahead, are the magnificient archeologic al ruins of the Goddess Hemithea. This is Hisarönü Bay, one of the most stunning bays along the Turkish coast where Martı Marina offers safe mooring.

MARTI MARINA : Martı Marina lies within easy access by land and sea. It is 25 km. from the town of Marmaris and 115 km. from Dalaman International Airport. Built according to international nautical design it offers complete yachting and sailing facilities with the latest technology in sea systems, resources and security for the safe mooring of international yachts and boats. The Martı Hotel Group with 30 years of experience is proud to present its latest venue at Hisarönü – The Martı Marina , an oasis of comfort on land, a second home for cruisers and a stunning site of ancient civilizations.

A HOME ASHORE : An atmosphere of calm and tranquillity surrounds you at Martı Marina where you may lounge under the cool shades of a canopy, or swing effortlesly in a hammock under the trees or sit near the shore knowing that, should it be necessary, modern communication with full office facilities are available 24 hours a day. A well stocked market, laundry service, tour and travel arrangements, and a shuttle service to the town of Marmaris are within call.

PAMPER YOUR SELF AT THE MARTI MARINA : Lulled in the lap of the Gods, enjoy the excellent Turkish, International and Thai cuisines cooked from fresh local foods at this five star Hotel. Breakfast is a picture of colorfull fruits cheeses; drinks and candle lit dinners are served under the stars at the Mistral Bar and Restaurant.

STEER TO MARTI MARINA : Our aim is to provide modern sea-falring technology safety and security, with full office and business facilities, and the pleasure and comfort of a five star hotel . In the near future we will also be delighted to offer our exclusive full service resort in one of the most beatiuful bays of the Turkish Riveria-Hisarönü Bay.

A MARINA AWARDED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BLUE FLAG
- Martı Marina is a Blue Flag awarded establishment for its cleanliness that meets the international standards; that is to say, it's the one and only Marina in Turkey where people can go swimming as well.
- As the Martı Marina is built on stakes, the water circulation is not blocked and therefore the sea water always stay clean.
- The cradless specially designed by Martı Marina protect the boats on shore, regardless of the weather conditions.
- In Martı Marina, a special kind of pump is used to drain and refine the sewage tanks and the bilge of the yachts.
- There exists a system, where the oil wastes are collected.
- Martı Marina acts on the professional principless under the regulation of the National Yacht Harbour Association in London.
- The garbage from the yachts is classified for recycling.

MISTRAL RESTAURANT AND BAR
Situated next to the Marina, the Mistral Restaurant & Bar welcomes you with delicious tastes from Mediterranean and Far Eastern cuisine, as well as a homely ambiance crowned with a pool, amidst pine trees and turquoise sea.
You may enjoy either your breakfast or lunch in this cosy atmosphere, or you may dine and wine romantically under the stars, surrounded by the marvellous landscape of Hisarönü, Marmaris.
www.mistral-marmaris.com

MARTI MARINA FACILITIES
Safe Mooring, Fuel (Diesel and Petrol), Air Compressor, 24 hour security, Electricty, water, and waste oil disposal, Bilge Pump out, Restaurant and Bar, Ice, Launderette, Super Market, Full boat repair facilities (including engine hull repairs, workshops), Diver, Winter storage, Communication facilities (telephone, fax, e-mail), Weather Service, Free shuttle service to and from Marmaris, Travel and tour arrangement, Medical aid, Car parking

CUSTOMS – CHECK IN – OUT : Bonding of foreign yachts is carried out at Marmaris Customs Office. The Marina is a customsbonded area and foreign flagged yachts can be left in bond.

ELECTRICITY AND WATER : Water and electricity up to 32 amps are free of charge. Usage of electricity over 32 amps and bulk water supplies wil be charged for by the marina

ENTRY BY CAR : You can enter the marina by car only if you are loading/unloading passengers and/or equipment. Boat owners, marina visitors and guests should park their vehicle in the marina's car parking lot. The responsibility of the car belongs to the car owner. If your car is to be left unattented for more than 24 hours. The keys should be deposited in the marina office so that the staff can move the vehicle should it be necessary.

HOURS OF OPERATION : The Marina is open 24 hours a day. All year round.

LAUNDRY : A self service laundry is open all day; token are avalaible at the marina reception.

MAIL : You can use Martı Marina P.K. 133 Orhaniye, Marmaris / Muğla an address for incoming mail.Mail can be collected from the marina office. We are also happy to receive faxes.

MARINA RECEPTION : Reception is open throughout the working day and our ground staff continiue to serve you after normal working hours. You can call us on VHF Channel 73 or 16 for any assistance you may require or alternatively visit the office.

MEDICAL EMERGENCIES : First Aid is avaliable at the marina office for minor accidents. In case of a major emergency, an ambulance will be supplied by the marina that will take you to the Private Hospital in Marmaris, a journey of 25 minutes.

MISCELLANIOUS SERVICES : We offer a range of other services such as guardianage, boat valeting etc. Please contact the marina office fur further details and prices.

PTT (Post Office) : The local post office is situated in the main square in Marmaris. An express courier service is also available in Marmaris.

REFUSE AND CONTAMINENTS : Special refuse containers are available on the piers. If you require pump out services for waste oil bilge and dirty water, the Marina can provide this.

SHOPPING : You can obtain most of your needs from our Martı Marina shopping center.

YACHT MOVEMENT : For Safety reasons, yachts should notify the Marina of their movements and passage itinerary, whenever possible. The owners of captains should inform the company of their departure and expected return before leaving the Marina.

SPEED : Please observe the Marina speed 3 knots. This applies to tenders also.

TECHNICAL SERVICES : An extensive range of technical service are available upon request. Dry-docking and hauling is served by a 60 ton travel lift.

TOURS AND TRANSFERS : Airport transfers are available upon request. Please book 24 hours in advance at the Marina office. With our luxurious minibus we offer services from the Martı Marina to İçmeler, Marmaris and back. You can get on the bus in front of the office.

TROLLEYS : Trolleys are provided for your convenience and are be found at the entrance of pier. Please return them after use.

VHF : The VHF Channel is 73 and 16. Call sign "Martı Marina". Please use only these channels for calling.

WASHROOMS : First Class toilet and shower facilities are at your service 24 hours a day.

WEATHER FORECASTS : A weather forecast, supplied daily from the internet is shown on notice boards at the Marina office and at various locations around the Marina.

RESTAURANT : The Wheelhouse cafe is a wonderful gathering place. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are avaliable in a casual, friendly atmosphere. At Club Mistral Bar & Restaurant and the swimming pol are open thoughout the season with a 10% discount to Marina Guests.

SERVICES
Mast Stepping/Unstepping, Diving / underwater insp.,Battery charging, General working, High pressure wash-down, Water wet washing, Topsides wash off, Interior cleaning, Bilge washing, Polishing wax, Antifouling paint, Putting into bond, Coming out of bond, Transit log,
Tow charge, Dirty oil disposal, Bilge pump out

South
Bozburun 15 miles, Simi 17 miles, Rodos 38 miles, Marmaris 48 miles, Göcek 80 miles, Fethiye 82 miles, Ölüdeniz 82 miles, Kalkan 92 miles, Kaş 105 miles, Kekova 120 miles, Finike 140 miles, Kemer 175 miles, Antalya 195 miles.

North
Datça 22 miles, Knidos 39 miles, Kos 55 miles, Karacasöğüt 85 miles, Bodrum 60 miles, Kuşadası 115 miles, Çeşme 170 miles.

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PARK MARINA

Kemer - Antalya - Turkey

Coordinate : Lan: 36° 36' N / Lon: 30° 34' E
VHF Channel : 73

This marina provides very good berthing and repair facilities with 20 years of experience in marina management as well as 24 hour service 7 days a week. The marina offers ideal conditions for liveaboards with a full range of social, sport and cultural activities during the winter months. Combined with the best climate in all Turkey under the high Taurus Mountain protection makes Park Marina Kemer one of the best liveaboard marinas in the Mediterranean.

This is also one of the best location for boat owners to discover the history of Turkey as you will stay in the ancient Lycian area near to Phaselis, the sunken city of Simena, Xantos city which is famous for its brave people who fought against the Persians to the last person, Thermessos, the city on top of the hill that Alexander the Great could not conquer.

The Pamfilia region is also very close which offers visits to Aspendos amphitheatre, Perge and ancient Side port. Capadocia where the first Christian settlers hid themselves in huge underground cities is only a short car journey away. Park Marina Kemer is also an excellent gateway to visit the Eastern Mediterranean Countries.

SERVICES
- ATM (Automatic Teller Machine) 7/24 available at Marina Shopping area, Air-Conditioner Service, Air Conditioner is available for rent.
- 5 car parks for 110 cars in marina, 1 car park for 30 cars out side the Marina
- Daily Weather Forecast is available in Marina Office.
- Diving Service is available for hull inspection at a charge of 30 Euros per hour
- Diesel And Fuel-oil Service available at fuel dock at the entrance of the Marina 7 Days in a week between 08:30 – 18:30
- Electricity Service : It is available at every mooring berths. Please contact Marina office for connection.
- International Entry Port : Kemer is an entry port and all the officials are within the marina vicinity. The formalities will be completed by our office staff on your behalf with no service charge
- Laundry Service : Including washing and drying. You can use iron and iron table free of charge in the laundry.
- Navigator Restaurant : The Navigator Restaurant is decorated to a high standard and offers an international cuisine as well as the usual Turkish cuisine. You are welcome to happy hour 50% off local drinks between 18:00 – 19:30. The staff lunch is also available at the Navigator between 12:00–14:00. (One starter, Main course, Deserts or Fruit or yogurt)
- Pilot Boat Service (Free) : Joker boat assist berthing 7 days 24 hours and moorings are valid. Anchoring is not allowed. It is available from Ch. 73. Please do not enter or depart without permission. Call sign: Park Marina Kemer.
- Post Rack : Please check the post rack daily. You may find a letter from your best friend or lovers… You can leave your letters and postcards at Marina Office to send by post.
- Storage Lockers Service : H75cm x W75cm x D75cm cupboard is 12 Euro per month - H75cm x W150cm x D75cm cupboard is 24 Euro per month. Please contact Marina office.
- Satellite Television Service (Free) : It is available at every mooring berth. Please contact Marina office for connection. Don’t worry if you don’t have a TV on board, you can rent one from the marina office.
- Self Service Laundry Room : Between first week of October – End of April. 2 Washing Machines and 2 dryers are available behind the Marina office. Please register your boat name on the list which can be found on the Liveabord desk in the Marina office. Bring your own detergent and lime scale remover.
- Ship Chandlery : All kinds of boat parts available or can be ordered from distributors.
- Super Market : Bread, Daily newspaper, camping gas and a wide variety of local and International food and drink can be supplied here.
Swimming Platform (Free Entrance)
- Taxi Service : Please contact Marina office to book your taxi with special price for Marina Customers. It is also possible to book a taxi when you return from your country.
- Telephone Connection Service (Free connection) : It is available at every mooring berth. Telephone receiver is available when you pay deposit. (Refundable) The unit price may be changed depending on the price increase by Turkish Telephone Company. In this case, the new price will be announced on the notice board.
- Technical Service : The marina has technical workshops for your boat maintenance, with technical staff that have at least 15 years of experience under the supervision of an engineer who is specialised in yacht repairs.
- Carpentry : A well equipped workshop can deal with all types of woodwork, deck repairs and new constructions in pine, mahogany, iroko and teak.
- Electrical works : Electrical servicing and repair of electrical instruments.
- Engine Workshop : Major overhaul on all makes can be made. We are a licensed Volvo Penta, Yamaha and MTU.
- Lift : 60 Ton lift ve 20 Ton telescobic crane.
- Painting : Licensed by International Paints as an Osmosis Treatment Centre. All types of hulll and superstructure painting undertaken.
- Tennis Court And Table Tennis (Free) : It is available 24 hour for the sailors. Do not forget your tennis racquets.
- Water : There is water connection for all berths.
- WC and Showers (Free)
- 24 Hours hot water is available in 3 different buildings located in the Marina.
- Wireless (Wi-Fi) Internet Connection Service : It is available to have connection daily, weekly or monthly anywherein the Marina. Please contact Marina office to buy username and password if you have a wireless card in your PC. It is also possible to rent or buy a Wi-Fi card from Marina office.
- Yacht Club - Library : You can spend your time to read book or watch television and DVD. You can find all kind of books are available in different languages for the sailors.
- Yacht Market : You can find any kind of care and repair materials and can give order for these materials

ACTIVITIES
Bridge Group
An introduction to Bridge for anyone who hasn’t played or is new to it. There will be some theory at the start & each session, explaining Bridge and its conventions majority. However the majority if time will be spent playing the games. Please bring a pen, paper and a pack of cards if you have one. All are welcome.

Celestial Navigation
Last year a course of four sessions was run on Basic Celestial Navigation. If you want to learn how to use a sextant to take sun sights and fix your position at sea, then a similar course this year could be of interest. The course does not well too much on the theory involved and mainly shows how to take sights, and calculate, from navigation tables, a position line. A reasonable familiarity with coastal navigation is required, but no other equipment or publications will be necessary. Four sessions, one per week (day to be advised), each around one and a half hours, should enable you to be proficient in this dying art. Throw away you GPS and embrace the freedom of the open ocean! 305;.

Crafts Meeting
What about a ladies afternoon, where you can show and share the handcraft materials and works you are doing or want to do on board? It can be patchwork, quilting, embroidering, crocheting or even making Christmas cards or other interesting things. Later you may even build your separate groups, meet at a different boat each week and learn or teach your technique to fellow sailorwifes with a cup of tea and a chat on board, but don't forget to send the captain off to the next available boat. Let’s talk about it on the net...

Dinner Parties - National Celebrations
Put on your dancing shoes, dig out your party clothes, create those costumes and get into a patriotic mood. At Kemer, we have many special events to celebrate just about anything that we can think of. Sometimes these are special dinners, happy hour events, on the beach, or parties. Among the events that we have celebrated were: Halloween, Guy Fawlkes Day, Thanksgiving, Santa Lucia Day, Christmas, New Years, Burns Day, Valentines, Easter and many national holidays of the liveaboard's homelands. We have also had Hawaiian night, pirate's night, French food night, Spanish omelette night, Finland's Independence Day, Birthdays, anniversaries and weddings.

Each event is coordinated by individuals of committees and usually becomes a group effort which is greatly assisted by the Navigator staff. Liveaboards also have taken part in the Annual Noel Baba Foundation conference and meet the Governor Day. Any suggestions for a national day of significance celebration with accompanying unique menu or other opportunities to celebrate would be welcome. The Navigator Staff also does a "Special of the Week" dinner that is an elaborate feast. We hope to have a 'traditional British Sunday Dinner' menu so we don't have to 'slave in our galleys' after those invigorating Sunday hikes!

Dance Lessons
Scotch,Salsa and Oriental, Dance Lessons.

Drowing And Art Group
If you are interested in art at any level, you are invited to join the art group in the navigator bar. We hope to include local field trips (weather permitting) for the painters and sketchers.

Kemer Net
Every morning on VHF Channel 69 there is a time for the Kemer Net. The purpose of the "Net" is to inform the liveaboard community about the activities going on in the marina, community and area. Each morning the 'Net' is 'hosted' by a 'net controller who gives the area weather, announcements about activities and any changes in scheduled activities, and important world events. Than there is an opportunity for everyone to make announcements, requests, ask for advice and share information.

Language Lessons
- Turkish Lessons Twice a week
- English Lessons Twice a week
- German Lessons Twice a week
- French Lessons Twice a week.

Model Sailing Boat Race
What about a ladies afternoon, where you can show and share the handcraft materials and works you are doing or want to do on board? It can be patchwork, quilting, embroidering, crocheting or even making Christmas cards or other interesting things. Later you may even build your separate groups, meet at a different boat each week and learn or teach your technique to fellow sailorwifes with a cup of tea and a chat on board, but don't forget to send the captain off to the next available boat. Let’s talk about it on the net...

Music At Kemer
Be ready to bring your voices out of the shower and your clarinets, guitars, harmonicas, and keyboards out of the lockers. Again this winter opportunities will abound to make music at Kemer Marina! A large group of returning cruisers will be sure to get the "Kemer Khorale" (not to be confused-yet-with the "Robert Shaw Chorale") off to a rousing start this year. We will be singing purely for the fun and enjoyment of it. We will also share our talents, whether meager or great, with others.

Our plans include: sing-a-long evenings again during Happy Hour at the Navigator; a "cabaret" talent evening with show tunes, instrumentalists, and a chance for cruisers to display their heretofore hidden talents; Christmas carolling on the quays and leading the carol sing at the Navigator; perhaps more romantic music for another fantastic Valentine's dinner dance; and pickin', jamming and singing whatever else the group wants. If you left your banjo, trombone or trap set at home; retrieve it for your winter in Kemer. If you have copies of your favourite songs or music, be sure and bring them with you, too. Whether folk or jazz, Bach, blues or Broadway, if there's enough interest we'll give it a try. See you in the fall.

North, South, East, West Going Meeting
Have you been to interesting cruising grounds? Are you planning a long or short distance cruise for the next season? Share your knowledge and experiences with other sailors. We all know that nothing beats the firsthand information about the good or bad experiences of other cruisers. Little tips and recent information about rules, regulations, people and places, which you can not find in any of the pilot books.

It can be about a coastal cruise to Istanbul, or through the Med, or to the Atlantic, or even about a trip you had inland. Please contact the office about which cruising area you are interested in, so that we can arrange a meeting before the next sailing season starts. We'll welcome all the experienced cruisers to share their knowledge with others.

Tennis
Depending on interest and knowledge we plan to have lessons for beginners, advanced beginners as well as for more advanced.

Aerobics
Will be three times in a week duration 45 min. After the lazy summer, join and find all your muscles again! Be healthy and maybe wealthy!

Bike Riders
Fancy having a morning off and going for a leisurely bike ride along the coast with friends? Kemer and surrounding district is ideal cycling country. We can meet every ... at ... o'clock at the gate and paddle for a couple of hours to do some local sight seeing and get the benefit of fresh air and exercise. You don't have a bike? No problem, you can rent it at the marina security office for a reasonable price. Details will be announced on the Net.

Sunday Outings
Get out your boots and cameras and join us for the traditional Sunday Outings. Every Sunday (weather permitting) we'll explore the spectacular natural beauty and historic treasures that surround Kemer. We will go by bus to the area's ancient cities, including Aspendos and Perge, for some light walking and serious picture taking. We will enjoy some easy to moderate hikes in the nearby mountains. We also will take a few serious hikes along the Lycian Way, and will combine good hikes and sites when we go to special places like Termessos and the Chimera. A few Sundays will be for both "Bikers and Hikers". We will usually bring our own picnics, but sometimes we will stop at a mountain trout restaurant or ask the great Navigator staff to bring a picnic to us. You can end a perfect day soothing those aching bones in a hamam, if you have enough strength left to walk to one!

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SETUR ÇEŞME MARINA

Çeşme - Izmir - Turkey

Coordinates : 38 19' "N - 26 20' "E
Entrance Lights : FI.R.3M / FI.G
VHF Channel : VHF 73 / 16
Call Sign : "Setur Marina"

Winds Northeast / Southwest
Max. Length 30 meters
Max. Depth 4 meters

Slipway Max. weight 60 tons
Electricity Available for boats on the water and on drydock
Water Available for boats on the water and on drydock
Telephone Direct call
Data e-mail and internet, fax transmission
Car Park Open - Air car park for 50 cars
Security 24 hours with security staff
Nearest Airport İzmir Adnan Menderes / 95 kms - 1 hour
Nearest Harbour Every day 09:00 - 17:00 Ferries from Çeşme to Chios from Çeşme to Italy
Transport By minibus every 15 min.(summer) and every 30 min.(winter)
Taxi 24 hours Tel: +90 232 723 45 67
Bus Station Çeşme Bus Station 4 kms / 5 min. Ilıca Bus Station 2 kms / 3 min.
Rent a Car +90 232 712 67 06 [ Avis ]
Helicopter Helipad available at the marina
Alternative Sports Wind surf in Alaçatı Çark beach Jeep safari
Medicine Alper Çizgekanat State Hospital / +90 232 712 07 77
Laundry Every day between 09:00 - 17:00 hrs. From boat to boat
Fun Live Music at Baküs Restaurant and at Neptün Bar
Yacht Chandlery At the marina
Market At the marina
Local Market Every Wednesday and sunday City centrum
Bank City centrum

Approach
The average depth in Setur çeşme Marina is 4 meters. There are laid moorings at berths.

Facilities
At Setur Çeşme Marina, carrying blue flag, the mooring service in given continously for 24 hours by marina dinghy.

Besides, hauling the yachts in and out and pressure washing, battery charge, bilge control, aeration, engine running, etc. are some of the winterising and periodical maintenance services of the marina.

At the marina workshop, all kinds of painting and maintenance, osmosis treatment, varnishing and epoxy-polyester works, all kinds of main machinery, generator and outboard repair, marine carpentery and electric equipment repair, mounting and maintenance are available.

Regional Activities
The quests of Setur Çeşme Marina can attend several concerts and exibitions of Çeşme Festival which takes place every year in July and Lasts for 2 weeks. They also have the chance to watch the world's and Turkey's famous performers during the whole season at the Çeşme Open-Air Theatre.

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M/S ANGEL BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

M/S Angel, Bodrum built gulet, is designed for a comfortable blue cruise and have 6 cabins that can accommodate 12 guests. All cabins have private bathroom.

Friendly and professional captain-owner Mustafa Çalık will guide you to the best kept secrets of the exceptional Turkish Coastline to make your journey an unforgettable one.

Besides the tasty decorated dining area with sofa seating in the galley, the shady deck easily sets 12 people to dine outside serenaded by the sound of sea alongside colours of the unique scenery.

The lounging cushions provides you an after dinner comfort as the evening gently merges into the night.

M/S Angle cruises from ancient Halicarnassus, Bodrum, to Mandalya Bay up in the north and to Antalya along Turkey’s magnificant Southwest coastline.

Also tailor-made Mediterranean Sea, Aegean Sea and Greek Island cruises can be planned to interest in historical sites, unspoiled turquoise coves and scenic beauty.

Our friendly service also include transfers to and from the airport if required.

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S/Y AYMET BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Whether it is a private charter tour or a cabin charter tour, Blue Cruise is always a fascinating experience. If you are on a private tour you can shape your course of voyage as you wish before booking.

Usually the daily duration of cruising is not longer than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent in gorgeous cove enjoying the sun and the sea.

Sunbathing on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling, windsurfing or just fishing... Or anchoring in a cove and trekking in the wild nature, visiting a nearby village and coming closer to the native people and their traditions or visiting one of the numerous ancient sites.

Here, in the midst of the idyll, you can feel the touch of nature and history. You can spend all of your time on board of the gulet if you like. The captain and the crew are continuously at your disposal in an effort to provide you with all your needs.

The cook pampers you during the whole voyage with specialities and samples of the delicious Turkish cuisine, of which you surely will be a fan at the end of the voyage.

The delicate Turkish wine and "raki" (national alcoholic drink) contribute to this delight. In short, life on board of a gulet is more colorful, as well as more relaxing than on land.

The coast line between Bodrum and Antalya is the most popular cruising area of Turkey. To the south-east of Bodrum is the Gökova Bay with its numerous and spectacularly beautiful inlets, renown as a wonder of nature.

The remains of the once great city Knidos are situated at the tip of the Hisarönü Bay, south of the Datça Peninsula, is a delightful place with many inlets and islands to explore and enjoy. Beyond Hisarönü is the popular resort of Marmaris, a bustling town with a large and modern marina, numerous shops, restaurants and bars. The last nesting ground of the endangered Mediterranean Loggerhead Turtles, the famous Iztuzu beach lies to the east of Marmaris.

S/Y Aymet is designed to smooth sailing and cruising experience of Anatolian and Turkish gulettes that graced Aegean shores for centuries, evolves this gulet, combining traditional sail plan with today's superstructure.

340 sq m sailing area on the 26.30 m LOA body gives the pure white seagull structure the inspiration of wings, with a smooth touch of sea itself to satisfy full sailing luxury. With its innovative design and style, Aymet is one of the most advanced sailing yacht to have been built in Turkey to date.

The professional and experienced crew (Captain, chef, steward, deckhand) provide their guests with a very attentive and personalized service, responding to their every wishes.

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ROTA YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Blue cruise is a discovery of Turkey's Turquoise Coast on a yachting holiday unlike any other. Many exotic beaches and picturesque islands are difficult and sometimes impossible to access from land, and the only way to see their intimate sights is to go by sea.

Only the Blue Cruise will give you the chance to explore the numerous bays and coves between the ports of Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Göçek, Fethiye and Antalya on Turkey’s Aegean and southern coasts, presenting a varied cruising opportunity.

Tranquil anchorages contrast with lively resorts, the bustle of the bazaar and the rich history of bleached ancient cities - all set against a landscape of breathtaking scenery. The intended route should be thought over still at home, because you should outline it in your chartering documents.

Meals on board are especially good and freshly prepared, including a variety of fresh salads, fruits, grilled meats, seafood, local fish and Turkish specialties. Afternoon tea is served with biscuits or cakes. You have the option to include full board meals for your group at the time of booking.

Gulet

What is a gulet? A small sea craft. A refined version of a traditional fishing and cargo vessel used by fisherman and sponge divers to transport their catch. Romance enclosed: ravishing sunsets, splashes of sea-water and seagulls astern. A cabin to dry your hair and have a drink to get warm after the sunset. Just a pastime for skippers and skipperesses of fifteen! Is it? Nothing of the kind.

In the world of yachts watercrafts are clearly divided into castes, and the Gulets are the hand-made charter yachts. Their decks are equipped with many comforts: several bedrooms with en-suite toilets and showers, a saloon with fine wines and branded strong drinks, a dining area at the rear deck, and sun tanning area on the front deck. These are the yachts of comfort and relaxation. Aboard such a yacht one can go on a voyage, celebrate jubilees or just have a rest.

Building such a beauty usually costs quite a sum and lasts for several years. That’s why along with the new yachts the old ones keep on furrowing the seas. They get some renewal at the yards, with restoration of interior and other alterations.

Private Charter

From the moment you charter one of our yachts, the possibilities that lie open to you are endless. Your wish is our command and your destination your decision. You may be tempted to wake up in an exotic port or moored in an elegant harbor somewhere along the Turkish Riviera. You may prefer to seek the tranquillity of a hidden cove or enjoy an idyllic island all by yourself. Every day, you choose your own stunning backdrop and, wherever you decide to go, you'll travel in the peace, comfort and privacy of your own floating dream.

Swim, snorkel, windsurf, or kayak from your private gulet. You’d like shrimps or octopus in the dinner? It's yours, along with fish on the grill, at gulet's barbecue. Share this remarkable experience of Blue Voyage with your family or close friends. There are literally hundreds of classic and modern sailing yachts based in the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, but a quality of a yacht, chartered straight off in the port, will be probably the same as last-minute lodging in a private sector in comparison with five-star hotel – quite fit for living, but unattractive.

The choice of yacht is only limited to your imagination, as is to some degree, to the choice of itinerary and your budget. When you hire a yacht, you are free to make up your itinerary as you go along. Your skipper acts as a valuable advisory source and can guide you to some of the area’s lesser-known treasures. Blue Cruise Gulets accommodate 4 - 6 - 8 - 12 - 16 people. Hire your gulet, according to the size of your group and special desires.

In private charter crew services, passenger and vessel insurance, and harbor fees are included. It is possible to board or leave the yacht in Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Göçek, Kuşadası, or Antalya (Kemer) or nearby Greek ports. Custom cruises to special destinations. For these tours there is a selection of vessels for any budget.

Cabin Charter

Cabin charter is always an option if you cannot get a group of friends or family together or if this is your first sailing experience. Rota Yachting offers cruises on a shared- yacht basis for singles, couples and small groups. Swim, snorkel, windsurf, or kayak from gulet. Escape the everyday rigors of life, even cooking! Your breakfasts, lunches and dinners will be ready for you on board. Share this remarkable experience of Blue Voyage with the voyagers who share a love for the sea and adventure.

Hire a cabin on the scheduled Blue Cruise and join the rest of the voyagers. Voyagers on these tours may be from a variety of countries, which only adds to the interest and enjoyment. Blue Cruise Gulets accommodate 4 - 6 - 8 - 12 - 16 people. In cabin charters full board meals, crew services, passenger and vessel insurance, and harbor fees are included.

Our cabin charters have guaranteed departures from Marmaris and Bodrum and generally run from late April through to October. Departure days from Marmaris are every Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Departure days from Bodrum are every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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YEŞİL MARMARIS BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Yeşil Marmaris is one of the original pioneers of the yachting and tourism industry in Turkey. Founded in 1962, we are an A-listed, long-term member of the Turkish Tourism Association, TURSAB.

Our company offers a diverse range of services, including gulet charter, hotel and apartment accommodation, tailor-made tours and excursions, local handling operations for global tour operators and much more!

Our first love and passion is yachting and we are proud to offer luxury “blue voyage” charter along the turquoise coast of Turkey onboard our own fleet of luxury, wooden, motor-sailors, traditionally called “gulets”. As well as these fully-crewed yachts with tailor-made itineraries we can also offer bareboat sailing yachts for those who prefer to take the helm!

As well as the above ventures, we are the owners and operators of the fast-catamaran and car-ferry service between Marmaris and Rhodes, and our state-of-the-art, seaside waterpark in Marmaris offers fun-filled days for all!

Traditionally hand-made by master craftsmen, our fleet of attractive wooden motor-sailors, "gulets", are comfortable vessels ideal for relaxing charter. The gulets' broad, beamy hulls make for spacious decks and high headroom below.

The fore-decks are ideal sun-bathing areas and the vast aft-decks provide shady, cushioned seating for relaxing and eating al fresco.

The saloon and bar areas have books, CDs and a HI-FI system for your entertainment. Below decks, each light and airy cabin has a double or twin berth, some also with an upper single bunk. All cabins have opening port holes and most boats have ducted air-conditioning. Each cabin has an en-suite shower, basin & wc.

All gulets have plenty of storage room for fresh water and fuel. Fridges, freezers & ice-boxes keep provisions fresh, allowing you to stay away from busy ports for days to get the most from your cruise. Sails are raised in favorable breezes. Otherwise gulets rely on their powerful engines to cruise from one anchorage to the next.

For private charter groups we have an exclusive selection of gulets, ranging from 3 to 10 cabins. Our professional and friendly team will help you decide which one best suits you, according to your requirements and budget. Each gulet has an experienced and knowledgeable Turkish captain, chef & deck hand who will treat you to the best in Turkish hospitality.

They can suggest the calmest anchorages, take the helm, raise the sails, drop the anchor, rig the windsurfer, clean the boat, provision, cook and serve the meals and still have time to entertain you. The crew have their own separate quarters and at least one speaks a second language.

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TOUR PLACE : GÖÇEK

Set at the north-west end of the Gulf of Fethiye, Göçek is blessed with magnificent scenery. Backed by majestic mountains and substantial pine forests it looks out over the Twelve Islands, which provide shelter for Göçek's almost circular bay that has made the village such a perfect, natural harbor. Lured by such perfection, the yachting community has long made Göçek a favorite, and it is also a popular stop for gullet cruises.

Perhaps this explains Göçek's impressive range of facilities for a place that remains so blissfully unspoiled: there are only a handful of small hotels and pensions, yet all along the wide, landscaped promenade that fringes the quayside, there are plenty of eateries, from simple cafes to excellent restaurants specializing in delicious fresh fish. In the back streets and around the old village square by the mosque, there is a surprising array of interesting craft shops.

From the harbor you can take boat trips around the Twelve Islands and a boat is also the natural choice of transport to reach Göçek's beaches, the nearest of which lies just a little further around the bay. An enjoyable, 20-minute trip - which is provided daily free of charge for Simply Turkey guests - takes you to an immensely picturesque cove on Göçek Island, where you can feel like Robinson Crusoe for the day!

Göçek which recently became the meeting point of yachtsmen and lovers of the sea, has attained a justified fame with its natural position. The coves where colorful yachts ranging from the latest models to small vessels meet, can be visited in all seasons. In addition to being an ideal place from the standpoint of wind, sea and air temperature, it is only 22 km from the Dalaman Airport with international standards. Also the yacht marina built in recent years and improved rapidly has placed Göçek into a privileged state. Any plane that you board, for example, in Istanbul, Ankara and even some places abroad would relieve you from the problems of world and take to the blue-green paradise of Göçek.

Besides all of these, Göçek is, at the furthest north end of Fethiye bay, and is in a location very close to both the islands and to the coves each more beautiful than the other. You can meet all of your requirements here before starting out for a blue voyage and very easily come back within few days to replenish your supplies.

Göçek which was a small village until very recently has now became a municipality within a very short period of time with the yacht marina. Due to its location on the Fethiye highway, in Göçek where land transportation is also made, you can obtain all the provisions you need to world standards as well as being able to find all kinds of domestic and foreign newspapers, books, and other publications. It is possible to enter into the port of Göçek, regardless of day or night, without any danger at all.

Yachts as well as being moored at the wharf, which belongs to the municipality, can also moor either at the Skopea Marina or at the Club Marina which takes its place in Büngüs Cove with unbelievable beauty.

Sea and nature in Göçek where no contamination takes place at all are gleaming shining as if they had just been created. In addition, the collection of contaminants in coves, by the Göçek Culture and Tourism Association shall contribute to the keeping of this condition in the area for a long while. Also the construction policy implemented by the municipality prevents the spoiling of nature by not allowing new structures.

This region, since 1988 has been declared a special environmental protection area and as a result has become a third degree natural site. In the waters near the Forest Department administration section in the vicinity of Göçek a breakwater and a variety of old remains can be observed.

The old name of Göçek is Kalinche and in nearby coves, like in this one, many other old remains can be seen. These remains are a proof of these coves having been used in earlier times. If you decide to stay in Göçek, like the famous poet Homer of Izmir says when the sun sends its golden rays behind the mountains and at the moment the color of the waters transform into the color of wine, colorful nights of Göçek start.

After living up the nights in Göcek until the time of complete satisfaction, let us depart here to meet in coves of Göçek which itself is the paradise on the earth which owns marvels of nature, each more beautiful than the other, like Atbükü, Boynuz Bükü, Bedri Rahmi, Sıralıbük, Sarsala, Manastır, Göbün Coves, Yassıcalar, Tersane and Domuz Islands.

BLUE VOYAGE YACHT CHARTER

Yours to savour are long, sun-filled days on the water, sailing from pristine anchorage to scenic cove, dropping anchor to swim, snorkel or dive in the clearest of turquoise waters... followed by evenings of dining on exotic fare, shopping for gold and Turkish rugs, or joining in on village celebrations, and dancing well into the night.

As you slip into a daily routine of morning swims, lazy breakfasts in the cockpit, day sails and afternoon ramblings ashore, you soon discover that yours is a very special kind of vacation, one in which time ceases to matter and the days are recalled by the ports you have visited and the fabulous sites you have discovered along the way.

The crew are at your disposal and will see to it that your days are as full and active or as quiet and restful as you need them to be. In fact, your only concern is how best to spend your time: where to go, where to anchor and what to do ashore by day and by night.

If after having read this you conjure up as your ideal vacation the luxury of doing as little as possible, just sitting back and enjoying the passing scenery as your yacht drifts along, you might be persuaded to charter a yacht - a sailing yacht, a motor yacht, a yacht yacht - it's a unique way to travel and one which you will have to sample at least once in your lifetime.

The choice of yachts for private charter is extensive: sailing yachts with Turkish crew, European crew or American crew, classical and modern motor yachts, motor-sailing gulets and bareboats - either with or without a skipper - this latter choice is for sailors, people with a skippers licence, extensive sailing experience or a desire to learn.

Crewed Sailing Yacht
The crewed sailing yacht yacht holiday gives you the opportunity to try out sailing with the security of having an experienced crew along for the ride. On such a vacation, the choice is yours to do as much or as little as you like: you can either join in and help trim the sails or steer the yacht, or just sit back and let the crew do all the work.

The choice of sailing yachts is vast, from small and yet sturdy ocean-going ketches with a cosy cabin for a couple to cruising maxis with over 5,500 square feet of sail. Tell us what you have in mind, what size, what type and what range of price and we will do our best to match you with the right yacht for your vacation.

Crewed Motoryacht
Charter your own floating island! Motor Yacht vacations spell hours of fun and activity: most carry a whole range of watersports equipment and the crew are there to provide the necessary tuition. Chartering a motoryacht also means you have more of the home comforts at hand - generally speaking, more room to move and no heeling whilst under way!

The faster the motoryacht, the more you can see in a short space of time, so if yours is the trip of a lifetime and you absolutely MUST see all the highlights, consider chartering a motor yacht

Crewed Motorsailer (Gulet)
Chartering a gulet give you the chance to enjoy the ultimate Turkish cruising experience: this is a relaxedkind of holiday where you will be expected to do nothing but suit yourself, all aboard a big, beamy vessel with lots of deck space and four or more spacious cabins. Your every need is attended to by your Turkish crew who will endeavour to introduce you to the richness of the Turkish culture. It is essentially a gourmet cruise!

Bareboat
If you can gather together an able crew : skipper, first mate, cook and deckhands, then charter a yacht of your own and see the coast at your leisure, spending a week, two weeks or a month moving in and out of all the bays and inlets along the coast. There are so many bareboats to choose from, some are the very latest models and all are in top condition.

If you plan to miss nothing, hire a skipper with local knowledge - someone who can show you where to anchor and what to see ashore.

If you will skipper the yacht yourself, we will need a copy of your skipper's licence, or some proof of your competence, such as a log book or references from charter companies through whom you have chartered bareboats in the past.

Cabin Charter
The alternative to chartering a private gulet is to hire a cabin on a gulet and join a set departure, set itinerary cruise for a week of total relaxation on the Gulf of Fethiye, the Gulf of Gökova, the Gulf of Antalya and the Greek Islands.

E.G.G. YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Welcome Aboard
Your dream holiday is only a few clicks away... Please start first leg of your cruise through our web site and let us to make your dream holiday become true...E.G.G. Yachting simply offers you the best possible sailing experience that you can ever had along Turkey's Turquoise Coast.

Since 1996, our bare boat charter experience, E.G.G. Yachting, can provide you all possible services to turn your holiday to a complete pleasure...

The best service in south western coast of Turkey
Whether you are a professional sailor or a novice, we can provide all the necessary support to make your holiday perfect. Following your initial contact, our customer service department will handle all your requests and liase with you to find the perfect holiday on the water...

24 Hour Technical Support
During your cruise, whenever you need to consult with our professional team of technicians and sailors, the only thing you need to do is to give us your location. Whatever the time or wherever you are, we shall reach directly to you to solve any problems in as short a time as possible to let your journey continue...

Skippers
If you are not experienced or require a professional guide for your cruise, just ask... Our professional skippers with at least 5 years experience in the local waters, ready to assist you...

Transfers
Your transfer with luxury air-conditioned minibus, between Dalaman Airport and our jetty are included in the yacht's rental fee.

West Route
Saturday Arriving in Göçek
Sunday Gulf of Göçek
Monday Ekincik
Tuesday Kadırga Limani
Wednesday Serçe Limani - Bozuk Bükü (Bozukkale)
Thursday Bencik Limani
Friday Datça
Saturday Keçibükü (Orhaniye)
Sunday Bozburun
Monday Arapadası
Tuesday Marmaris
Wednesday Baba Adası
Thursday Ağa Limani
Friday Evening in Göçek

East Route
Saturday Arriving in Göçek
Sunday Gulf of Göçek
Monday Ölüdeniz - Gemiler Island - Beştaş Limani
Tuesday Yeşilkoy Limanı - Kaş
Wednesday Kekova Roads - Tersane - Üçağız
Thursday Kaleköy - Gökkaya Limani
Friday Karaloz or Woodhouse Bay
Saturday Bayındır Limani - Kaş
Sunday Karacaören Bükü
Monday Ekincik
Tuesday Ağa Limani
Wednesday Turunçpinari (Pınaraltı)
Thursday Gulf of Göçek
Friday Evening in Göçek

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PINE BAY MARINA HOTEL

Kuşadası - Aydın - Turkey

Hotel (4 star)
Every detail is considered for a perfect holiday!
Pine Bay Marina offers you the pleasure of unforgettable memories with comfort and hospitality. Pine Bay Marina, located 500 meters away from the sea with 105 rooms (230 beds) and 10 suites. Pine Bay Marina, a place where the priority is the pleasure of our guests!
Room Facilities
*Central Aircondition System
*Satellite TV
*Bathroom
*Hairdryer
*Music broadcast
*Direct Telephone
Restaurant
The outdoor restaurant is situated on a terrace overlooking the vastness of the Kuşadası city view. Sea sky and beach whilst savouring the very best of Turkish Cuisine and European dishes in Pine Bay Marina.
Pool
Everything is here for a dream holiday! You will be attracted by the deep blue Aegean Sea. The children will learn the joy of swimming at the childrens pool while the parents enjoy the pool and the lovely view of Kuşadası.
Meeting & Organization
Meeting room with 60 pax capacity ,all the necessary technological equipment and professional support. For your holiday and business meetings ...

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TOUR PLACE : KEMER

This important tourism region is located in the southwest of Turkey, 42 km south of Antalya. This region has grown very fast in this field, especially within the last 15 years and has added new 5 star hotels and vacation villages into its structure.
Besides the great holiday villages around the district, many big and small hotels are in a position to answer all kinds of accommodation requirements.

During the trip from Antalya to Kemer, which takes 40 minutes, pine trees will accompany you. At one side where is the Taurus Mountains, on the other side many impressive panoramas worthwhile to see, will fascinate you. Then you will arrive at the center of Kemer.. Kemer, at the feet of the western Taurus Mountain, extending down the 52 km long coast, seems to mix up with the blue of the Mediterranean and the green of the Taurus pine trees. Many bays and small natural harbors are present in its indented coast - line.

Kemer also offers many opportunties to those who intent to stay away from crowded places. You can participate to boat tours in the turquoise colored coasts of the Mediterranean sea or you can experience different excitements in the tracks of the Taurus mountains by joining one of the jeep safaris.

A modern marina with a capacity of 320 yachts makes Kemer also an important yachting tourism center. The marina and the 52 km long coastline has fulfilled the criteria set by the European Foundation for Environmental Education (FEEK) and obtained the right for the Blue Flag.

The sea and the pine tree covered high mountains will give you a comfortable peaceful feeling in the hot summer days of the Mediterranean climate. The average air temperatures in Kemer are 10°C in winter and 28°C in summer. With its 300 sunny days in the year, Kemer provides you a wide range of time to select your holiday period. How many places in the world do you know, where you can go for skiing and have fun on the beach on the same day?. . .

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TURHAN YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

M/S Name Kaptan Kadir
Type Ketch
Date of C. 2004
Length 37 m.
Beam 8,30 m.
Displacement 2x40 Hp
Material Iroca
Cabins 6 master cabin
Fresh Water 16 ton
Air Condition In all cabins and main salon
Engine 600 HP Man x 2
Generators Caterpillar x 2
Full Capacity 9 Ton
Electricity 220 V + 24 V
Sailing System 2 Genoa and 2 Main Sail

M/S
Name Nurten A
Type Ketch
Date of C. 2002/2006
Material Pine / Mahogany
Cabins 1 master, 2 twins, 4 doubles.
Fresh Water 10 tons
Air Condition In all cabins and saloon.
Engine 500 hp Caterpillar x 2
Generators Caterpillar x 2
Fuel Capacity 6 tons
Electricity 220 V + 24 V
Sailing System 2 Genoa and 2 mainsail.

Take a lot of sunshine and crystal clear water in all colours between turqoise and emerald, put some mild breeze, pine-shaded shores, lonely bays, steep coasts, exotic islands and, add a couple of olive, fig and lemon groves. Then mix them with bright blue sky, picturesque sunsets and enchanting starry nights. Would you like it? Well, if yes, then how about a "BLUE VOYAGE" on a Turkish wooden sailing yacht called GULET, hand-made of special timber, product of a thousand-year old cruise experience?

This is a journey full of surprises... The nature, the sea, ancient cultures of many thousand years with arts and mythology will create new adventures everyday. Not to mention the colours and the scents...This is a holiday far away from the daily routine, more reviving and refreshing than any other holiday you have spent before. There is literally no better way of relaxing, dreaming and feeling what life is! Taste the unlimited freedom on sunny turqoise water as far as eyes can see. Share it with friendly people around you. Just feel peace and joy!

In the meantime, a lot of titbits will be prepared for you. Since the Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world, You will enjoy the delicious food and love the exotic flavour! In the evening, taste a glass of excellent Turkish wine or raki and let the unforgettable times of the day pass in review and spend some time with your fellow travellers. Show them that you have a taste for romantics and fantasy.

The crew consists of three members; the captain, the cook and the sailor. They will take care of you in the best way of Turkish hospitality; never obstrusive but always kind and punctual. Anything from serving meals to cleaning is their job.

Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris 8 Days, 7 Nights
Coming on board in Marmaris harbour
Sail from Marmaris to Ekincik & Semizce bay
Semizce to Island bay & Cleopatra bay
Cleopatra bay to Ölüdeniz & Gemiler island
Gemiler to Turunç bay & Fethiye town harbour
Fethiye to 12 Island & Tersane island
Tersane to Kumlubükü & Paradise island & Marmaris

Marmaris - Bodrum - Marmaris 14 Days, 13 Nights
Coming on board in Marmaris harbour
Marmaris to Kadırga & Gebe Kilise bay
Gebe Kilise to Serçe & Bozukkale
Bozukkale to Ağbükü & Moon bay
Moon bay to Selimiye & Bencik bay
Bencik to Perili island & Datça
Datça to Çökertme & Zakkum bay
Zakkum to Oraklar island & Bodrum
Bodrum to Mesudiye & Kavaklı bay
Kavaklı to Apustol bay & Söğüt bay
Söğüt to Oğlan Boğulduğu bay & Monastry bay
Monastry to Arap island to Aquarium bay
Aquarium to Turunç & Marmaris
We say our good byes until next time

Marmaris - Kekova - Marmaris 15 Days, 14 Nights
Coming on board in Marmaris harbour
Sail from Marmaris to Ekincik & My Marina bay (River boat trip to Dalyan Caunas &mud baths which is extra)
My Marina to Ağ limanı & Ölüdeniz & Gemiler island
Gemiler to Kalkan bay & Kaş
Kaş to Bird island & Üçağız bay
Üçağız to Demre & Salyangoz bay (You can visit Myra with minibus which is extra)
Salyangoz to Kaş, and on to Kalkan
Kalkan to Karaca Ören bay & Fethiye
Fethiye to Turunç bükü & Göçek island
Göçek to Tersane island & Bedri Rahmi bay
Bedri Rahmi to Sarsala & Wall bay
Wall bay to Binlik bay & Haruplu bay
Haruplu to Güngörmezler & Aşı bay
Aşı to Kadırga bay & Keçi & Marmaris
Transfer to airport or second centre

Marmaris - Antalya - Marmaris 15 Days, 15 Nights
Coming on board in Marmaris harbour
Kadırga to Çiftlik & Gebe Kilise bay
Gebe Kilise to Ekincik & Semizce bay (You can visit Dalyan Caunos & mud baths by river boat which extra)
Semizce to Aşı bay & Baba island
Baba island to Island bay & Binlik bay
Binlik to Cleopatra bay & to Domuz island
Domuz island to Sazlık bay & Yaslıca island
Yaslıca to Kızıl island & Fethiye
Fethiye to Ölüdeniz & Gemiler island
Gemiler to Yeşilköy & Kaş
Kaş to Kekova Üçağız bay
Üçağız to Kale & Demre & Gökkaya bay (You can visit historical town of myra with bus which is extra)
Gökkaya to Çavuş bay & Porto Cineviz
Porto Cineviz to Olympos and Fassiluss bay & Antalya
Transfer to airport or second centre

Bodrum - Gökova - Bodrum 8 Days, 7 Nights
Check in the boat, according to the check in time overnight at Bodrum harbour or in a bay around the Bodrum
Black Island, Orak Island, overnight at Çökertme Bay
Çatı, overnight at Seven Islands
Longoz, Ballısu (honeyed water)
Kleopatra Island overnight in Karacasöğüt and optional trip to Marmaris
English Harbour, Tuzla
Mazı, Yalı farm, and according to the guests check out time entarence to the Bodrum harbour or overnight in a bay around the Bodrum
Check out the boat at 10:00

Turan Yachting / Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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ATAÇ YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Life on Board
We wish a happy,sunny and calm sea cruising to you. There are some very simple things for visitors to pay attention during their cruising in order not to face difficulties;
- As a yacht can have limited places, there is no need to bring big luggage's, some T-Shirts and shorts are in most cases enough to have a nice and comfortable cruise.
- During staying in harbor or cruising, Captain is the person who is responsible for your safety. Please pay attention to his comments.
- If you want to plan your routes by yourself you have to get approval from Captain. Captain has right to change your routes and cruise plans if needed.
- If you are provisioning yourself, make the menu as early as possible to give it to your cook.
- Don't start swimming before engine stops.
Blue Cruise
Blue Cruise, is cruising in South Aegean and almost all Mediterranean Sea where known from antic times as Pamlilia, Likia and Karia. One of the few traditional traveling and resting way in Turkey, may be the best. You can enjoy private and incentive Mediterranean and Aegean bays with your choice of itinerary, time and food along Turkey's long and spectacular coastline. This is the Blue Voyage, a yacht holiday on Gulets which is very much like a floating hotel where navigation, cooking and serving is handled by a crew of 2-4 and all you are required to do is rest and relax.

For lovers of the active life, sailing, surfing, swimming and diving are available.

Recommendations
First off all, a camera, to take photos and films of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts where able to see thousands of harmony of blue and green colors. Some shorts and T-Shirts and sport shoes to climb the beautiful hills of bays. You will have time to read during your sun bathing, so please also bring your books. Although it is available on our yachts, you can bring your own, snorkeling, diving, swimming equipments, if you are specialists.

PRIVATE CHARTER
Private Charter is hiring a complete yacht with your family or with your friends up to 8 people and make your traveling plans and routes by yourself with the agreement of your Captain. You can make your own provisioning and menu for meals or if you like we will arrange everything for you by asking 25€/day/person for your meals excluding all drinks from bar. If you choose provisioning by yourself, you must also provision for crew.

Routes
On Private Chartering,you can make your cruising plans and routes according to days you will cruise by taking care of the weather and sea conditions. We have all necessary equipment onboard to plan your routes .The only condition is to get approval for your routes from Captain. Don't forget Captain is responsible for your safety.

The sample routes below were prepared according to long experience of cruising.
- Bodrum - Çökertme - Akbük - Söğüt - Cleopatra island - Göçek- Sarsala - Bedri Rahmi - Manastır
- British Harbor - Longöz - Ballısu - Balıkaşıran - Fethiye - Ölüdeniz- Gemiler - Tersane
- Orak Island - Kara Island - Bodrum - Göçek

The menu of Private Charter, who is not provisioning by themselves.
Common Breakfast : Tea, Coffee, Fruit juice, Bread, Honey, Jam, Butter, White Cheese, Egg, Sheep cheese, Olive.
Lunch - Dinner
1.day : Fish, calamari, special salad made of vegetable, aubergine salad, desert.
2.day : Grilled meat balls, potato chips, spaghetti, special kebab, rice, fresh been with olive oil, grilled vegetables, salad, fruits.
3.day : Dish of aubergine, aubergine salad, fish, shrimps, pastry, salad, wheat rice, pudding.
4.day : Chicken with mushrooms, purslane with yogurt, steak, chops, alinazik, freshbeen, potato mash, salad, fruit.
5.day : Dolma cooked in olive oil, spaghetti, beet leaves in yogurt, meat balls, redmullet, pastry, rice with vegetables, salad, fruit, desert.
6.day : Artichoke with olive oil, mucver, saksuka, salad, çökertme kebap, calamari, been salad, pumpkin grilled in olive oil, mixed salad.

CABIN CHARTER
The yachts are normally with 4,5,6 cabins,with special wc and Shower in all cabins. The beds are double and there are enough place for a child also. The cabin charter is selling the cabins to a group of people who wants to make the blue cruise together. To hire a cabin charter,the group members should be min.8, max.10 adults.
The menu of Cabin Charter is listed below :

Common Breakfast : Tea, Coffee, Fruit juice, Bread, Honey, Jam, White Cheese, Egg, Sheep Cheese, Olive,
Lunch - Dinner
1.day : Fish, vegetable from sea, mushrooms, desert.
2.day : Fresh been, rice, aubergine with yogurt, chicken in oven, rice, pastry, salad, fruit.
3.day : Aubergine with meat, pastry, salad, fish, saksuka, starters.
4.day : Purslane with meats, spaghetti, alinazik, grilled meats, rice, potato chips, salad, fruit.
5.day : Dolma with meat, red mullet, chicken, potato chips, aubergine salad, fruit.
6.day : Aubergine in oven, spaghetti, vegetable plate, chicken, mucver, salad.

Cabin Charter
The Cabin Charter plan and routes are shown below..You can change routes if all group agrees by the approval of Captain.
Gökova Route
Bodrum - Çökertme - Cleopatra Island - Karacasöğüt - English Harbor - Tuzla - Seven Island - Çatı - Orak Island - Bodrum
Saturday : Welcome on board at 15:00, to meet with crew and yacht. Serving welcome drinks. Shopping in Bodrum. Dinner on board.
Sunday : Start sailing at 7:00, breakfast. After four hours cruising anchoring at Çökertme. Lunch, dinner, swimming, shopping and spend the night.
Monday : Start sailing at 8:00 for Cleopatra Island. Breakfast on the way, Lunch and dinner at Cleopatra Island.
Tuesday : Start sailing at 8:00 for Karacasöğüt and English Harbor. Breakfast at Karacasöğüt, lunch, dinner and spending night at English Harbor.
Wednesday : Start sailing at 8:00 to Tuzla and Seven Islands. Spending the night.
Thursday : Start sailing at 8:00 to Çatı, breakfast, lunch and dinner at Çatı.
Friday : Start sailing to Orak Island at 8:00. Spending night at Orak Island.
Saturday : Start to Bodrum. Leaving yacht after breakfast at 10:00

Marmaris Route
Marmaris - Ekincik - Kaunos - Fethiye Bay - Turunç - Marmaris

Göçek Route
Göçek - Sarsala - Bedri Rahmi - Manastır - Fethiye - Ölü Deniz - Gemiler - Tersane - Göçek

Ataç Yachting / Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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SENKAYA BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

Laze in the sun watching the scenery drift by... go swimming or snorkeling in the turquoise waters... see kingfishers, dolphins and flying fish... visit ancient rock tombs and romantic ruins... Step onboard the Şenkaya and you can spend a week soaking up the relaxed atmosphere of the South Aegean. Indulge yourself in this unique de-stressing experience not to be missed. Ideal for groups of friends, family or co-workers. Why not organize a family trip, a birthday celebration, a special treat or a work incentive?

ITINERARIES
We offer a choice of 2 itineraries between May and the end of October:

Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris (7 nights)
Marmaris - Datça - Marmaris (7 nights)

Your holiday begins when we meet you at the airport (Antalya or Dalaman) and transfer you to the Şenkaya at Marmaris Harbor. In consultation with the captain, the week's program can be adjusted to suit your interests and achieve your preferred balance between shore visits, water sports and relaxation.

If you are particularly interested in the historical sights, we can organize an Archaeological Guide for one or more days (please enquire for prices).

Cruises early in the season enable you to see a wide selection of wild flowers such as asphodels, orchids and poppies - while later on, the sea is warmest and best for swimming.

Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris (1 week)
Day 1 : Transfer to Marmaris and settle in on the Şenkaya.
Day 2 : Sail to Ekincik, with a visit to Dalyan Kaunos (ornate Lycian rock tombs) in the afternoon and a chance to have a mud bath.
Day 3 : Visit either Batık Hamam (famous for underwater baths) or Bedri Rahmi (famous for kings' tombs) all day.
Day 4 : Fethiye, with an option to visit famous Ölüdeniz ('The gem of the Turquoise Coast' - a stunning crystal-clear lagoon with a unique curved beach and surrounded by pine-covered mountains - paragliding available). Spend the night either in Fethiye or go to Kızıl Ada.
Day 5 : Spend the day relaxing at Twelve Islands (The Bay of Cleopatra's Baths), going on to either Tersane or Ağa Limanı.
Day 6 : Breakfasting en route, sail to Kadırga Bay, spending the night at Paradise Island.
Day 7 : Return to Marmaris for the shops (don't miss the local honey!), historical sites, Turkish bath, etc.
Day 8 : Transfer to airport.

Marmaris - Datça - Marmaris (1 week)
Day 1 : Transfer to Marmaris and settle in on the Şenkaya.
Day 2 : Cruise to Kadırga (a quiet bay) for lunch, then on to Bozukkale (ancient Loryma, a ruined Hellenistic city well worth exploring) for the afternoon and night.
Day 3 : Visit Kargı, swimming in the clear water, before going on to Datça for the rest of the day, with an opportunity for shopping.
Day 4 : On to Aktur and Bencik, where the picturesque pine forests around the clear waters of the bays make an ideal place for water sports.
Day 5 : Visit Selimiye, Bozburun and Ada Boğazı: each one a small traditional village with crafts, restaurants, etc. Bozburun is a typical fishing village, particularly famous for building gullets. There's also a chance to visit a famous local waterfall.
Day 6 : With a dramatic entrance to a narrow fjord-like bay, Serçe is an ideal bay in which to spend a full day for water sports, going on to Paradise Island in the evening.
Day 7 : Return to Marmaris.
Day 8 : Transfer to airport.

GULET

The Şenkaya is a wooden motorized sailing vessel (traditionally known as a gulet) built in 1995 on the Turkish Turquoise Coast. This 25 m vessel offers a luxurious standard of comfort and safety. It is equipped to sleep up to 16 guests in 6 double-bedded cabins and 2 twin-bedded cabins (see below).

The Şenkaya can be chartered for 1 or 2 weeks for itineraries cruising the South Aegean. The 'house party' style atmosphere onboard is very informal and guests are made to feel at home. We offer free use of a canoe, plus snorkeling and windsurfing equipment. You are also welcome to fish off the side of the boat.

The Şenkaya can go under sail whenever conditions permit or use the engine when required. The maximum cruising speed is 10-11 knots.
The guest accommodation comprises outside double or twin-bedded cabins each with its own bathroom including wash basin, shower and new push button vacuum pump toilet. All the cabins have been recently refurbished and now include air conditioning. If you prefer to sleep on deck, feel free! You will awaken in the morning to the sounds of nature all around you.

The salon is tastefully fitted, there are fitted carpets throughout and the bar is well stocked. We also have an ice-making machine. For guests' use we have full stereo CD equipment.

Cuisine
All the food is freshly sourced from local markets. Much of the food has been organically produced and we prepare lots of healthy salads and pasta dishes. Fresh fish is available at least once a week. The chef and stewards take much pride in cuisine they serve onboard.
Enjoy your meals in the salon or outside on the spacious quarter-deck at the rear of the vessel. We also hold a barbecue at some stage during your week's cruise.

Safety
The Captain is English speaking and has much experience in these waters after many years in the Navy. We carry VHF radio, GPS navigation equipment, depth sonar equipment, a new radar system and a mobile phone. Each cabin is equipped with life jackets.

Şenkaya Tourism / Marmaris - Muğla - Turkey

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DELTA YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

Imagine the scene.. a dramatic Mediterranean sunset, crystal clear water inviting you for a dip before dinner, a 17m boat all to yourself, tranquillity, the smell of fresh grilled fish from the barbecue, an ice cold local drink of raki in your hand..and the thought that you can do this for the next 7 days.

Of course this may not appeal.. you may wish to share this experience with your loved ones, your family, your friends..no problem. You may not like fish..no problem. You may prefer a little music to the sound of silence..no problem. You may prefer gin and tonic, or a cold beer...no problem. And you can do this for as few or as many days as you wish.

My English-speaking husband Doğan, owner and fully-qualified captain of Delta, has 17 years experience of sailing in the area and is a keen and accomplished spear-diver. The fish for the barbecue can't get any fresher! I am English, fluent in Turkish, and have been living in Bodrum for 15 years. When it comes to planning your holiday, we will liaise with you personally, individually tailoring your holiday to suit your wishes, and we will make sure you have a holiday to remember.

We are based in Bodrum, a picturesque and enchanting harbor town on the south-west coast of Turkey. Bodrum lies at the mouth of the Gulf of Gökova, considered by many to offer the best sailing area in Turkey.

Delta is our pride and joy: a 17m traditional wooden sailing gulet, built in Bodrum. She is comfortable and well-equipped but not luxurious - there are 4 double cabins all with en suite wc and shower, hot water, full sails, good music system, separate crew cabin?but you won't hear the constant humming of a generator, so there is no 220V supply - no use packing a hairdryer! Doğan and his 2 crew members will look after you during your cruise, preparing food to your liking and plying you with cool drinks. How about a beach barbecue? Why not. Or dinner in a restaurant on shore? No problem.

Delta is suitable for groups of 2 - 8 people. A romantic honeymoon, special wedding anniversary, friends' reunion, birthday gift, or just the perfect family holiday?whatever the reason, we'll make it a special holiday you won't forget.

OUR SERVICE

First and foremost we are 'owner operators' and proud of offering a completely personal service combined with excellent value. Sure, we don't wear fancy uniforms but we offer a friendly, informal service backed by real expertise and experience. With us you can enjoy a taste of the real Turkey: the warm hospitality of the local people, the stunning bays and hidden coves, the reminders of ancient civilizations almost everywhere, the simple joy of eating a freshly-prepared dinner under a star-studded sky.

Real Flexibility - You are not bound to just a 1 or 2 week holiday as with the main tour operators. You may wish to combine a 5 day cruise with 10 days in a hotel, for example, or vice versa. You may have a preference over places to visit and types of moorings, eg quiet, secluded bays, or small harbors. Wherever possible this will be your choice.

Real Privacy / Exclusivity - When you book our boat, there will be no other guests on board. Delta is suitable for just a couple, or a party of up to 8 people, depending on your preference and budget. Whether you are looking for a party atmosphere, or a peaceful, relaxing holiday, the choice is yours.

Real Value - There is no middle-man, no tour-operator. Our overhead costs are low. For these reasons our prices are competitive. You pay us direct, a 33% deposit guarantees your booking, the remainder is payable on embarkation.

Real Personal Service - While planning your holiday, you will deal directly with myself and my husband. We will answer all your queries about Delta and your itinerary. You will know exactly what your boat will be like, and who your captain is. You can discuss menu preferences with us, special drink requests, transfers to and from the airport, carpet buying trips, hotel reservations?whatever comes to mind.

GULF OF GÖKOVA - A TYPICAL ONE-WEEK CRUISE

DAY 1 : Leave Bodrum harbor; lunch at Orak Island, a good snorkeling spot due to good underwater visibility; overnight anchorage at Küsrebükü, a quiet, uninhabited bay.
DAY 2 : Across the gulf of Gökova in the early morning to Seven Islands for lunch and overnight stay, and a chance to walk in the stunning pine forests.
DAY 3 : Lunch at Longöz, a tranquil pine-clad inlet, where local honey is produced and sold; overnight at English Harbor, where British torpedo-boats sheltered in World War 1.
DAY 4 : Lunch at Cleopatra's Island, with crystal-clear waters and white sands, the latter a legendary wedding gift from Mark Anthony to Cleopatra; a chance to explore the historical ruins on the island, including a small amphitheater; overnight at Karacasöğüt, to replenish supplies and offering an evening out in nearby Marmaris.
DAY 5 : Lunch at Ballı Sutası; barbecue and anchor overnight at Tuzla.
DAY 6 : Return across the gulf to Çökertme, and an opportunity to have dinner on land (extra).
DAY 7 : Lunch at Yalıçiftlik; a swim in the hot spring at Black Island, then on to Bodrum, arriving late afternoon.

Please note that this is only a rough guide and can be varied to suit requirements. Also note that the route may vary slightly, depending on weather conditions and time available, at the Captain's discretion.

DELTA YACHT
Technical data
Length: 17 m, Beam: 4,5 m, Fuel: 2 tons, Water: 4 tons, Engine: 135 HP Ford, Dinghy with 15 HP outboarder

Equipment on board
VHF radio, mobile telephone, CD/cassette player, First Aid kit, life jackets, fire extinguishers, Fishing tackle, Snorkeling equipment

General
4 double cabins, each with en suite wc/shower, Separate crew cabin, 2 sunbathing decks , one with optional awning for shade, Fresh water shower on deck

Our boat is fully insured

Delta Yachting / Bodrum - Muğla - Turkey

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AYA NICOLA YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Fethiye Muğla - Turkey

Fethiye is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 km southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places in the city are the Sarcopaghi and the Fethiye Tower.

The Beach and the Şövalye Island are real the destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belceğiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery. The guest houses (pansiyon) here, will give you all the comfort you expect. The bay forms the dreamlike Belceğiz - Ölüdeniz (Blue Lagoon) known as "a paradise that God granted to Earth", a very fine place with 3 km of natural beach and crystal blue waters in enchanting surroundings. For camping, Belceğiz Beach is ideal, and for picnicking try the Kidiril Park, for sightseeing the Gemiler Islands with their Byzantine ruins among the pine trees are recommenced.

At Koturumsu, a heaven like beauty awaits you, where you may reach only by boat. There are waterfalls flowing across valleys where thousands of butterflies, exhibiting tremendous shades of colors, fly amongst the pine forest bordering of the lovely beach. Some of the other natural attractions are Katrancı Bay, Günlük (Kusuk Kargı) Bay, Oyuktepe, Göçek with its harbor and marina. Lately, parachuting from Baba mountain became one of the most popular sports and it gives magnificent views for people flying over this great beach lagoon.

Around Fethiye, there are important ancient cities of the Lycians. To the southeast of Fethiye lies Xanthos at Kınık village, an important capital of Lycians. Its setting is naturally adorned while Letoon, by Kumluova village and close to Xanthos, is also interesting. Letoon was a cult center during the Lycian period and remains can be seen of temples dedicated to Leto, Artemis and Apollo. Patara by Ovagelmiş, Pinara by Minare, Tlos by Doger, Cadianda by Yeşil Üzümlü, Sidyma by Dodurga, Karmilassos by Kaya, Pydnai by Kavadere, Araxa by Ören, Lydoe by Kapidağ, Lissa and Arsada by Kayadibi, and Daedela by Inlice are other significant sites to visit in the environs of Fethiye. There are also many camping and picnicking facilities around Fethiye.

AYA NICOLA 1 YACHT

Technical Specifications
Model 1998, Ketch Type, 24 m Length, 6.46 m Width, 440 Man Motor, 2.000 lt Fuel tank, 10.000 lt Water tank, 15 Kwa Generator

Interior Design
6 Double, 1 Master Cabin, 1 Staff Cabin, All cabins have shower and home type toilets, All cabins have air conditioner (cold/hot), 24 Hour hot water, Spacious living area, Fully equipped kitchen

Equipments
VHF, Deep freeze & Refrigerator, Ice maker, TV, CD Player, Battery charger, Fishing equipment, Windsurf, Canoe, Life boat with 15 Hp engine

YACHT CHARTER

Below plans are the popular ones and recommended by us. For your request on alternative charter routes please contact with us.

FETHIYE - MARMARIS - FETHIYE (8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS)
Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbor. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. After briefing about the route, set off along the coast of the Fethiye. Dinner and overnight at the closest bay on the route.
Day 2 : After breakfast, you'll set off along the coast in time for lunch at Tersane Island, where you can see the remains of a Roman and Greek shipyard on the beach. Overnight is spent in the natural bay at Ağa Limanı.
Day 3 : An early start to Ekincik, where there is an exciting day ahead of you. You have the chance to take an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos with an extra fee. This is a day on a river boat as we sail down the narrow, reed-lined waterways and view the amazing rock tombs. Caunos is an ancient site with an amphitheater, acropolis and tombs to explore. We will have lunch in a beautiful river-side restaurant and take a dip in the famous mud baths, which are said to work wonders on your complexion! You will also see the turtle beach with its white sands, where Caretta Caretta Turtles still lay their eggs.
Day 4 : Setting sail after breakfast, there'll be time for swimming and a leisurely lunch at Turunç Bükü or at beautiful Cennet (Paradise) Island, before arriving in Marmaris for dinner and the night.
Day 5 : Leaving Marmaris after breakfast, you'll stop for lunch and swim in Kumlubük Bay, before heading off to Semizce, an uninhabited bay, for dinner and the night.
Day 6 : An early start for the beautiful Göçek Bays area, stopping at Kuyruk Burnu for breakfast before finally reaching the peace of Batık Hamam Bay. Overnight is spent in either tranquil Bedri Rahmi or Sarsala Bay.
Day 7 : Set sail after breakfast to visit other pretty spots in the Fethiye Gulf, including lunch and a swim at Yassıca Island. Heading back towards Fethiye, your last night on board is spent at peaceful Samanlık Bay.
Day 8 : Arriving back in Fethiye after breakfast and a last swim, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Your captain might change the route according to weather conditions.

FETHIYE - KEKOVA - FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)
Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbor. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. After briefing about the route, set off along the coast of the Fethiye. Dinner and overnight at the closest bay on the route.
Day 2 : After breakfast , set off along the coast of the Fethiye Peninsular for lunch in a secluded bay then continue to cruise with Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz . Overnight is spent at Aya Nicola Island.
Day 3 : An early start for Yeşilköy, for breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Kaş, a small harbour town with a charming bohemians atmosphere, then you'll spend the night at Kaş Limanağzı Bay.
Day 4 : A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. Lunch is at Tersane Bay where you'll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. As you sail on to Gökkaya for the night, you will see the underwater ruins of the homes of ancient Gökkaya.
Day 5 : Climb up to the castle (Kale) for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theater carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in the wide bay surrounded by Green Hills, at nearby Üçağız.
Day 6 : Sail after breakfast to Bayındır Limanı for a swim in this sheltered bay. Lunch and overnight in Kalkan Harbour which is a small picturesque village built on the hillside. Optional trip to ancient Xanthos, Letoon and the spectacular white turtle beach of Patara.
Day 7 : This is your last full day, so make the most of it!. Early start to Karacaören or Turunç Pınarı for breakfast.
Day 8: You have your last opportunity for an early morning swim and to take final photos of the beautiful coastline. Arrive back in Fethiye after your last breakfast at sea. It is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

P.S. Your captain might change the route according to weather conditions.

CABIN CHARTERS

FETHIYE - OLYMPOS - FETHIYE (4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Departure from Fethiye Harbour between 11 and 12 am to Samanlık Bay for swimming and lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea conditions permitting) is our next stop for a swim & to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Ölüdeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Visit the Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner and 1st night..
Day 2 : Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast and swimming. Cruising to Kaş where we stop in the harbour for lunch and visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kaş was once known, only Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi and the Roman theater are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop for swimming, dinner and the 2nd night.
Day 3 : Breakfast. Departure to Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian- Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gökkaya Bay water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.
Day 4 : After breakfast we have a look at the Pirates Cave before cruising to Andriace harbour (lunch). Bus transfer to the archaeological site of Myra, and to Demre for the St-Nicholas Church, shopping and banking when requested. Bus transfer to all Treehouses in Olympos where we arrive between 4 and 6 pm

P.S. Price includes all meals and free transfer from Çayağzı (Demre) to Olympos. Price does not include drinks.

FETHIYE - MARMARIS - FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbour at 16:00. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. Briefing about the route and dinner.
Day 2 : Sailing to Kızıl Island after breakfast. Visiting Tersane Island and Ağa Harbour.
Day 3 : Ekincik (You have the chance to take an optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos with an extra fee).
Day 4 : Turunç - Marmaris.
Day 5 : Kumlubük Bay - Semizce.
Day 6 : Göçek Islands - Kuyruk Burnu - Batık Hamam Bay - Bedri Rahmi or Sarsala Bay.
Day 7 : Yassıcalar - Samanlık Bay - Overnight in Fethiye Harbour.
Day 8 : In Fethiye Harbour, after breakfast and a last swim at 9:00, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Embankment is at 16:00 in Fethiye Harbour.

FETHIYE – KEKOVA – FETHIYE (8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS)

Day 1 : Welcome on board in Fethiye Harbour at 16:00. Embankment and meeting with the captain and crew. Briefing about the route and dinner.
Day 2 : Sailing to Peninsular after breakfast. Visiting Butterfly Valley and Ölüdeniz, overnight in Aya Nicola Island.
Day 3 : Yeşilköy and overnight in Kaş.
Day 4 : Kekova and Sunken city.
Day 5 : Visiting Tersane Island and Gökkaya Bay..
Day 6: Bayındır Bay and Kalkan.
Day 7: Çamlı Burun, Batıkkaya Bay or Turunç Pınarı overnight in Fethiye Harbour.
Day 8: In Fethiye Harbour, after breakfast and a last swim at 9:00, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew. We hope you are taking many memories of your voyage home with you and look forward to seeing you again on board.

P.S. Embankment is at 16:00 in Fethiye Harbour.

Aya Nicholas Yachting / Fethiye Muğla - Turkey

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DIDE YACHTING

Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

I am Mustafa Oktay, skipper and owner of Dide Boat based at Ece Saray Marina in Fethiye.

I have been serving Blue Voyage with my gulet type of wooden boat. She is 15,5 m. long, 4,5 m. width, has three cabins of which one master, two standards.

Itinerary
After having some experience in Fethiye - Göçek Bay, I created 3 Day-2 Night Tour (3D2N Tour) which is so proper for the capacities of boat and enough to explore the inlets of the bay. So 3D2N Tour is cheaper than the normal (daily) price of the boat.

Prices
3D2NT price is 660 € for June and September, 780 € for July and August. This price is for Whole Boat up to 4 Person including almost everything, like accommodation in clean cabins, harbor taxes, sun beds, linen, all kinds of tea, instant coffee and drinking water. Amazing meals and drinks are extra.

Meal price of 3D2N Tour (2 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners) is 55 € per person. Beer is 2 €, can of soft drink (coke, 7 Up, etc.) is 1 €, bottle of vine is 10 €.

For all other type of tours, daily price of the boat is 249 € for June and September, 299 € for July and August. Daily meal costs 20 € per person. In case of that you can also supply food by yourself.

Start
Like 3D2N Tour, all tours begin around 10 am and end around 6 pm at the Fethiye Ece Saray Marina .

Tour
1st Day : Departure around 10 am - Kızıl Island for swimming and lunch - Göbün - Merdivenli Bay - Binlik or Yavansu for dinner and overnight.
2nd Day : Monastry - Sarsala - Sıralıbük for swimming and lunch - Bedri Rahmi - Yassıcalar - Domuz Island or Atbükü for dinner and overnight.
3rd Day : Tershane - Dışgöbün for swimming and lunch - Kocabük - Samanlık and arrival to marina around 6 pm

Food
First Day
Lunch: Gözleme or pasta with chicken breast in mushroom sauce, fried carrot within eggs under yogurt.
Dinner: Sea Bass or Sea Bream, potato salad and fruit.

Second Day
Breakfast: Butter, honey or jam, two kinds of cheese, egg, sausage, tea or coffee.
Lunch: Dönerli Alinazik or fried chicken, stuffed green peeper.
Dinner: Beefsteak in mushroom and vegetable, rice, salad and fruit.

Third Day
Breakfast: Butter, honey or jam, two kinds of cheese, egg, sausage, tea or coffee.
Lunch: Potato with meatballs, vegetable cooked in olive oil.

Dide Yachting / Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

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OMERAGA BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

Discovering the best beaches of Mediterranean Sea and having a unforgettable holiday while sealing through untouched coves.

Between blue's and green's, you will swim at the cove where Cleopatra has had a bath. After that cooking fresh fishes and tasting your drink while looking moon light.

That is Blue Cruises... By the coast you can see historical places and archaic cities like Knidos, Loryma, Kaunos, Xantos, Patara, Myra, Olympus, Phaselis and others. Everyone has a unique color...

This most popular of sea adventures began quite by mistake when a few years after the foundation of the Turkish Republic, a political writer, Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, was exiled to Bodrum for publishing a story about army fugitives.

Cruise will start from Marmaris and goes on with Tersane Island, Cleopatra Cove, Ekincik, Dalyan. If you wish you can go Gemiler Cove, St. Nicholas, Ölüdeniz, Kalkan, Kaş, Kekova too.

ROUTE
Ölüdeniz - Gemile - Kalkan (Patara - Xantos - Letoon) - Çayağzı (Myra - St. Nicholas) - Gökkaya - Kaleköy - Kaş - Bayındır - Karacaören - Göçek - Kızıl Ada - Fethiye.

Kekova
The Gulf of Kekova is one of the most picturesque stretches of the coast and has several bays and villages to explore. The charming village of Üçağız (literally ‘three mouths’) has a few remains of the Lycian village of Teimiussa. On Kekova, there is no trace of the city which once dominated the island - its ruins and foundations can now only be seen under the surface of the clear water on the northern side of the island. On land, there’s nearby Kale, a village on a steep hillside leading up to the medieval fortress and theater of ancient Simena. The local landscape is dotted with the ruins of Lycian tombs, forts and Greek settlements.

Kekova Island
The Gulf of Kekova covers a large area. Settlement areas such as Kekova Island, Kaleköy and Üçağız are all within this region. It has some of the best diving and yachting spots in Turkey. Kekova Island gave its name to the region. Even in rough weather this is a calm spot as it is cut off from open sea by Kekova Island. Its name in ancient times was Simena, the ruins of which are scattered from the port up to the hills and even in the sea. Those who walk up the hill to the theater on top of the hill are met with a picturesque scene. There is no better spot to take a photo. Opposite to you there is Kekova Island and on your right Üçağız. There are Lycian rock tombs everywhere on the hill.

Theimussa (Üçağız)
Sixteen kilometers after Kaş is the turn for Üçağız. Nine kilometers after the intersection is the village of Kılıçlı and a further 1.5 kilometers from the village is the ancient city of Apollonia. If you have the time, it would be worthwhile taking a look. Üçağız is a fishing village on the shores of the Gulf of Kekova, six kilometers from Kılıçlı and 31 kilometers from Kaş. Boats going on tours in the gulf use the wharf at Üçağız. The wharf has small pensions and some fine restaurants with the freshest fish direct from the region. The village was built on the remains of the ancient city of Theimiussa. To get to Kaleköy (Simena) boats operate from this wharf or boats from Demre-Çayağzı. Larger boats operate daylong cruises from the Demre-Çayağzı wharf..

Kalkan
In the entrance of the wide Kalkan Cove there are the islands of Yılan (Snake) and Sıçan (Rat) forming the Islands of Çatal (Fork). Yılan Island drops into the sea with great steep rocks, while Sıçan is more suitable for anchoring and swimming. The daily boat tours from Kalkan stop here either on the way from Kalkan or on the return to Patara.

Patara Beach
It is a seven kilometers long beach. Both the beach and the bottom of the sea are of very white sand. Around the center of the beach the Eşen Steam flows into the sea. The beach is an egg-laying ground for the Caretta Caretta sea turtles. This area is covered by an environmental protection order. You can visit the ancient cities of Letoon and Patara right behind the beach. It is pleasant to have a horse-ride on the beach. Four kilometers inland there is the village of Gelemiş where you would have plenty of options of pensions, restaurants and shops.

Xanthos
The historian Herodotus, in reference to war in 545 BC against the invading Persians, wrote, " When the Persian army came onto the Xanthos plain under the rule of their commander, although they were very few in numbers against the unending large numbers of the Persians, the people of Xanthos kept fighting. They gained a reputation for their heroism but they have lost the war against them. They placed all the women, children, treasures and slaves into the castle. Then they set it on fire. Such was the fire that has destroyed everything. It was after that they took a binding oath and began fighting the enemy. All died in the fighting."

Although Xanthos was frequently destroyed by fires or wars every time it was rebuilt. The city was destroyed completely in the Roman era by Brutus and but was reconstructed by another Roman commander, Marc Antonius. In the Byzantine era Xanthos was a center of a bishopric, though it was finally abandoned after a series of Arab attacks. If you go to Xanthos through Kınık the first remains you encounter is a part of the Hellenistic gate on your right. To the left of the road there is an arch dedicated to the Roman emperor Vespasian, a gift in thanks for his great contributions to the city. The ruins you will see a bit further up on your right are what is left of the magnificent Nereids Monument, the most impressive pieces of which were taken to England by ship in 1841-1842.

Today these pieces have been restored and the monument is on display in the 7th hall of the British Museum. If you head to the left towards the acropolis past the walls you come to the theater. After this you will see the Lycian tombs that have become the symbol of Xanthos and the Harpies Monument above the tombs. Since the statues of the monument were taken to England, what you see today are plaster copies of the originals. The original Harpies Monument is also on exhibit in the British Museum. At the Lycian acropolis there are also the remains of the agora and a Byzantine basilica. Once you get to the acropolis take in the view. The hill that overlooks the plain is the site of the ruins of the ancient Lycian palace. On the right of the road in Xanthos and opposite the acropolis there is a Roman acropolis, where you can see a Byzantine basilica, rock tombs, the Pillar Monument and the ruins of a tomb with lion reliefs

Letoon
On the Fethiye-Kalkan road, two kilometers before you come to Kınık, there is the signpost for the ancient city of Letoon. It is also 19 kilometers before Kalkan. Letoon is four kilometers further once you take the turn onto the road in the middle of the greenhouses. You can go to the entrance of the historical site by car. The traces of the settlement in the ancient city of Letoon have been dated to the 7th century BC. The ruins and the finds show that this was a political and religious site. Letoon was the joint temple of the Lycian Union.

There is a legend recalled by the poet Ovidius, which tells that the Goddess Leto, who was pregnant with twin gods Apollon and Artemis to the God Zeus gave birth to them in Delos. Then she went to the Xanthos River (now the Eşen Stream) and walked all the way to the mouth of the river. The Goddess wanted to wash her children in the mouth of the river but was prevented from doing so by the locals. She got furious at this and, by way of revenge, turned all the locals into frogs. This is why the temple of Leto is sited where the incident is supposed to have taken place. The other two temples in the ancient city were built for Artemis and Apollon.

However, today only the bases of all three temples remain. They are lying under the water that keeps seeping up and never seem to disappear. On the top of the columns of the temples frogs and the turtles lie sunbathing. Could they not be the descendants of the people the Goddess Leto turned into frogs?The Lycian city of Letoon was abandoned after the 7th century once it has lost its importance. To the south west of the temples there is a fountain and to the east a Byzantine church. To the north of the archaeological site is a stoa and at the backside of the city, partly leaning against the natural hill, is a Roman theater, which is in good condition.

Do not leave the site if you have the time go to the seaside. Just as in the case of Patara, Letoon suffers from sand-dune problems and, in order to prevent sand getting to the greenhouse areas, the two kilometers deep and eight kilometers long beach of Letoon has been planted with sand acacia and mimosa trees. The tree planting in the area began in the 1960s. Go through the trees and continue on the sand road that takes you to the sea. Letoon is a part of the 18 kilometers long Patara Beach. It has the same characteristics of Patara Beach. However, around it there is not one restaurant, café or pension. Be ready for this if you are going there for a picnic.

Myra (Demre)
The place where St. Nicholas, also known as Santa Claus, used to live. When he died in 343 AD he was buried in a sarcophagus and placed in a church built in his honor and bearing his name. This church is in the city center and should be seen. The city of Myra, which was an important center of the Lycian Union, is also located in the center of Demre. At the entrance to Myra there is a theater and behind it are many tombs carved into the cliffs. These are the finest examples of carved rock tombs of Lycia. Those who are confident in their fitness and balance can follow the pathway and climb to the acropolis.

St. Nicholas Church
If you want you can get to the port of Çayağzı (Andriake) in Demre. In ancient times Andriake was the port of the ancient city of Myra. From here you can get ashore and visit the historical sites of Myra and the Church of Saint Nicholas.

ROUTE
Marmaris - Ekincik - Kaunos - Fethiye - Turunç - Marmaris.

Ekincik
Ekincik is a small but very pretty bay lined with pine trees and is a popular stop with all boats doing the run from Marmaris to Göçek or Fethiye. There is a very good restaurant ashore here with a great view of the bay, opposite the village, and another one on the edge of the village which is a lot cheaper but still great fun. Ekincik is also the ideal place for those based on a yacht to visit Dalyan and the ruins of Caunos. The Dalyan river is too shallow to take a yacht, but there are plenty of shallow draft river craft to take you through the delta to the town or to the ancient Caryan ruins at Caunos, for a price. .

Dalyan
Dalyan is ten minutes drive from the center of Çeşme. It is the most popular place to be during those beautiful summer nights. Along the inlet there are seafood restaurants, meyhane’s (taverns) pensions and hotels. Along the Aya Yorgi cove there is a beach, restaurants and pensions.

Kaunos
The ancient city of Kaunos, the mud baths at the side of the Dalyan channels and, even though the famed Kings Tombs of Kaunos are opposite in Dalyan, all are within the borders of Köyceğiz. One side of the channel is Köyceğiz and the other is Ortaca. In the travel book the details on the mud bath and Kaunos are also covered in the Dalyan section. In order to get to the mud baths and the ancient city of Kaunos you can either take a daily boat cruise leaving from Köyceğiz or travel by road by going to Ekincik and then following the road that winds around the lake from Sultaniye.

The ancient city of Kaunos
You can also go to Kaunos by boats leaving from Dalyan. From the wharf near the ruins reachable from Dalyan by boat it is just a 10 minutes walk to the remains of the ancient city of Kaunos. Those coming by yachts can drop anchor around Delikli Ada and go ashore by small boat. Kaunos was a significant trading port, though it lost its strategic importance as the alluvial sands filled the harbor. According to the father of history, Heredotos, the people of Kaunos were natives of Caria who considered themselves to be Cretans. The ancient geographer Strabon writes that Kaunos had ship building yards and a port that could be closed and opened according to need. Miletos’s son Kaunos, exiled for having had an illicit relationship with his twin sister, founded the city. The rock tombs that can be seen from as far away as Dalyan were built in 4 BC and were also used during the Roman period later.

In Lycian type tombs the dead were placed on rock beds. Surrounding the tomb are two Ionic columns, which have a relief and pediment. On one of the pediments is an ornament depicting lions. The port of the city was what is now Lake Sülüklü down from the acropolis. In those times the sea reached as far as the Kaunos acropolis. When the Persians captured Anatolia the city came under the control of Mausolos. After Alexander the Great defeated the Persians in 334 BC the city was ruled by Princess Ada, then Antigonos and later Ptolemy. It was successively part of the Kingdoms of Rhodes, Bergama and then the Roman Empire. Kaunos lost its importance after its harbor was silted up. The acropolis was set on a hill at a height of 152 meters.

The city walls to the north are a remnant from the Middle Ages. The long city walls start from north of the harbor and go on till the steep cliffs past the village of Dalyan. The northern part of the city walls were constructed during the time of Mausolos while the walls to the north west were constructed during the Hellenistic era. Those towards the harbor are from the Archaic era. The city’s theater is at the foot of the acropolis. It has 33 rows of seats. The remains of a building to the west of the theater are of a basilica type church.

The others are of a Roman bath and a temple. Further below is an incomplete circle construction with fluted columns and behind this is a podium with three steps. Here the remains of the temple can be seen. The nature of the circle shape structure is unknown. A stoa was unearthed during excavations to the north of the old port of Lake Sülüklü. Many statue pedestals were found around it but the statues were not recovered. The fountain near the stoa has been restored. To see the city walls and the towers a long tour of discovery should be carried out.

Those who wish can visit the old port area of Kaunos that is now Lake Sülüklü Lake by boat or go to the nearby village of Çandır. On the quay of the village of Çandır there is always a line of cruising boats. These boats provide services to the yachts that come to Istuzu Beach. They will take passengers of the yacht to Dalyan and the mud baths. When you get to the quay the large big holes carved into the stone hills will catch your attention. These use to serve as a form of lighthouse as giant fires was kept burning in these holes at night to guide the ships that were coming to the port of Kaunos.

Turunç
Turunç is 20 km away from Marmaris. It is famous with its huge sandy beach. Turunç beach has a blue flag also.

Ömerağa Yacht / Fethiye - Muğla - Turkey

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ADOPORT MARINA

Antalya - Turkey

Coordinates : 36' 50" N - 30' 36" E
Vhf : Channel 73
Call sign : "Adoport Marina"

Adoport Tourism Ind & Trade Co. established in Antalya Free Zone, 1997 is located just 20 kilometres from the international airport and 12 kilometres to the city centre of Antalya, one of the most popular tourism centers of the Mediterranean . Live the beauty and history of Antalya and its surroundings. Explore a succession of scenic road, picturesque villages and ancient ruins dotted throughout the countryside or spend an afternoon bargain hunting in the heart of Antalya’s Old Town.

Adoport is the first and unique Yacht Wintering and Maintenance- Repairing Plant in Free Zones of Turkey. Free Zones are deemed to be outside of the custom borders and legislative provisions pertaining taxes, levies, duties and to customs and foreign exchange obligations are not applicable. Therefore, the needs of yachts parking in our plant such as all in spare parts, maintenance-repairing equipment, bunkering, provisions and especially occupation are cheap.

Adoport has 400 on-land parking capacity and can provide full service all the yachts at the same time. A 60-ton travel lift, hauling-launching operations and 15.5 m height yacht hangar ( 3.307 m2 ) are avaliable."

Electricity, Fresh water, Laundry - washing and drying, Locker, Towing Services, Recharging battery and topping up as necessary, High pressure wash, Cleaning hull, deck and wax polishing, Anti - fouling paint, Periodic winter service (engine running, battery and bilge check, deck washing and airing). For other technical service facilities and prices please apply to the Marina Technical Service Department.

There is less entry formalities into Free Zones for foreign flag yachts and also the yachts whose official permission for being in Turkish territorial waters has expired, will be considered abroad by entering to Adoport.

Other services are permanent hot water showers and restroom facilies, laundry service and private lockers. Additionally tourism information, ticketing, hotel reservation, car rental, mail, telephone, fax, internet and e-mail services are available. Taxis and minibuses provide the daily transportation to and from the city. The plant is secured with 24, hour private security.

Adoport is the second port in Free Zones of Turkey. As a seaport Adoport plays an important role in international trade of the zone. The goods are not only loaded or discharged in the port they are also stored, packed and re-exported. Consequently Adoport is an indispensable instrument for the import, export and re-export of the zone.

Adoport offers the best price for the port operations because free zones are deemed to be out side of the custom borders and legislative provisions pertaining taxes, levies, duties and to customs and foreign exchange obligations are not applicable. Therefore the port operations are cheap.

The port is very active especially for the handling of general cargo such as barite, raw material of PVC and detergent, cement, fertilizer and marble. To handle all kinds of commodities, investments is going on and the specialised terminals will be available to make use of the latest technology. Large sums will be invested in modern terminals for handling of dry and liquid bulk and containers. The aim is to make the dock appropriate for modern cargo handling techniques.

Adoport offers 217 meters of useful mooring length, 9 meters depth quay and 46.000 m2 meters docking area for the terminal operations. The company offers 9.500 m2 meters of covered warehouse space for the commodities such as raw materials and mines.

The progressed service industry is available at the port such as ship agents, bunkering, customs brokers, marine insurance, lashing-unlashing, shipbrokers, shipchandlers, waste collection, survey and tallying.

Rediscover ancient times in the Antalya Museum filled with archeological treasures dating back as far the Bronze Age. Exceptional collections of jewellery, glass items, statuettes and artefacts allow a glimpse of life in the past. A short drive away from the city will take you centuries back in time. The antique city of Termessos, high in a rugged mountain valley offers breathtaking views of the theatre, city that gate and necropolis against the spectacular mountain vistas. Perge, another ancient city that prospered under Alexander the Great offers substantial remains of a great theatre, stadium, huge

Hellenistic and Roman gates, a thermal bath and an impressive colonnaded street, all well worth seeing. For the most impressive and well-preserved theatres in Anatolia visit Aspendos. Built by the Romans, maintained by the Byzantines and Seljuks and finally restored by Atatürk, with a capacity of 15.000 people allows you to see and feel a true classical theatre, often used for concert and shows in the summer months and it can also be used for your own events.

Venture a little further away to Demre, the Roman city of Myra where St Nicholas, more commonly known as Santa Claus, lived and preached as a bishop in the 4th century. The small yet charming Church of St Nicholas is well worth the visit. Another option is Side, a spot chosen for a romantic tryst by Cleopatra and Mark Anthony offers long sandy beaches,

Hellenistic ruins and an excellent little museum to visit. Worth mentioning as well is Phaselis, an ancient Lycian city right on the shores of the Mediterranean where the ruins stretch into sandy little bays. Ringed with pines and palms it offers you a chance to swim and sightsee.

Adoport Marina / Antalya - Turkey

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FLYING CARPET BLUE VOYAGE TOUR

FETHIYE-GÖÇEK-FETHIYE (7 days)
1.DAY Arrival to Fethiye harbour, settlement in yatch, dinner and overnighting
2.DAY After the breakfast journey starts through Göçek bays. A swim break on the way during cruise/sailing. Moore the boat for swim and relax. Dinner and overnighting at Bedri Rahmi Bay
3.DAY After the breakfast Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish (a sailing boat for two)
-jetski (possible up to guests request), cruise/sail to Göçek harbour, to moore the boat at Göçek harbour for overnighting.
4.DAY After breakfast, cruise/sail in Göçek, Anchor the boat to a pebbly beach for a Barbque night for gueasts. Overnighting on the same bay.
5.DAY After breakfast cruise/sail to Cleopatra bay & moore the boat for swim and relax. After an unforgetable visit to Cleopatras Bath Ancient, Captain will be the leader of the Trekking Group for the best view of Göçek Bays from the top of the hill. Dinner and overnighting on the same bay.
6.DAY After the breakfast Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish (a sailing boat for two)
Rest of the guests can swim and relax. Dinner and overnighting at the same bay.
7.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Fethiye. Swim break on the way, moore the boat to Fethiye harbour for dinner and overnighting.
8.DAY After the last breakfast on the boat ,check out is done.

BODRUM-KOS-SYMI-RHODES-MARMARIS (7 days)
1.DAY Arrival to Bodrum harbour, seetlement in yatch dinner and overnighting
2.DAY After the breakfast journey starts through Kos Island. A swim break on the way during cruise/sailing. Anchor the boat at Lambi bay. Dinner and overnighting on boat .
3.DAY After breakfast guests can join to daily tours around Kos. It is necessary to see Hippokrates tree in Kos Town. There are nice beaches to see; Lambi (1 km from Kos town) Therma (8 km from town) Kardamena (30 km from town) Kefalos (40 km from town). Dinner and overnighting on boat.
4.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail to Symi Island. A swim break on the way during sailing. Anchor the boat at Pedi bay (Symi Town) or Nimborio bay There are many chances to walk / trips in Symi. Also guests can take Bus, Taxi and Taxi boats to the numerous beaches (Nanou, Pedi, Nimborios beaches)
There are also programmed walking activities on every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (or Saturday by the Ferry programm) but they starts 08.00-08.30. Dinner and overnighting on boat swinging around the anchor)
5.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Rhodes. A swim break on the way. Moore the boat at Mandraki harbour (Rhodes town) Dinner and overnighting on boat.
6.DAY After the breakfast a minibus will ready to pick up the guests to a nice daily landtrip to;
-Kallithea beach (beautiful sandy beach)
-Butterfly Valley
-Kamiros (The ancient city) The Necropolis of the island
-Lindos (The ancient city) and sandy beach, for a swim break.
Dinner and overnighting on boat.
7.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through to Marmaris.A swim break on the way. Moore the boat at Marmaris harbour. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
8.DAY After the last breakfast,check out is done.

FETHIYE-RHODES-KARPATHOS-CRETE-SANTORINI-ASTROPALIA-KOS-BODRUM (14 days)
1.DAY Arrival to Fethiye harbour, settlement in yatch dinner and overnighting.
2.DAY After the breakfast journey srarts, cruise/sail through Rhodes Island . Moore the boat at Mandraki (Rhodes town) harbour. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
3.DAY After the breakfast a minibus will ready to pick up the guests to a nice daily trip to;
-Kallithea beach(beautiful sandy beach)
-Butterfly Valley
-Kamiros(The ancient city)The Necropolis of the island
-Lindos(The ancient city)and sandy beach for a swim break
4.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Prassonissi Island. Anchor on a gorgeous bay for swim, relax, dinner and overnighting.
5.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Karpathos Island. Anchor on Amopi bay for swim, relax, dinner and overnighting
6.DAY After the breakfast the guests can join to daily tours to Golden beach, Othos museum, Olympos and several Festivals in Karpathos.
-June 30 ;The monastry of 12 Apostoles,
-Aug 29 ;The monastry of St.John
-Aug 15 ;The big holiday in Karpathos of St.Mary in Menetes
Menetes is 4 km from Amopi. Amopi is 5 km from Karpathos. There are buses from Karpathos to Amopi 5 times a day.
7.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Crete Island. A swim break on the way. Anchor the boat on the Agios Nikolaos Gulf.Swing around the anchor. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
8.DAY After the breakfast guests can join to daily tours. The biggest harbour is Heraklion .Two smaller harbours are Rathymno and Agios Nikolaos.Tropical beaches and traditional villages. Places to visit;
-Knossos
-Phaistos
-Arkadi Monastery
-Omalos,Samaria
-Vai
Monasteries are Chrysoskalitissa, Arkadi, Vrontisi, Toplou
Archeological sites are, Knossos,haistos, Gortyn, Malia,pinalonga, Zakros
The guests can join several daily landtrips .Dinner and overnighting on boat.
9.DAY After the breakfast
10.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Santorini Island. Anchor the boat on a nice viewed bay.Dinner and overnighting on boat.
11.DAY After the breakfast guests can join to daily tours.Santorini consists three Islands.Thira, Thirasia and the Aspronisi. Main called Cyclades. Many beaches; Monolithos, Kamari, Perissa, Armenis, Ammoudi and Mpaksedes. Important museums, Ancient Thira, Krotiri, Inoan city and Volcano, Prophet, Elijah, Olympos (Krania). Daily excursions are to; Volcano, Caldera Islands, Akrotin, Ancient Fira and Museums. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
12.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Astropalia Island. Anchor the boat on Astropalia bay. Astropalia or Stampalia means ''Old City''. A mountainous Island with an indented coastline. The main port called Skala. Old castle in Hora.Livadia, Analipsi, Vathi are fishing villages. Swim and relax, dinner and overnighting on boat.
13.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Kos Island. Anchor the boat on Lambi bay. (1 km from Kos town). Dinner and overnighting on the boat.
14.DAY After breakfast guests can join to daily tours around Kos. It is necessary to see Hippokrates tree in Kos Town. There are nice beaches to see; Lambi (1 km from Kos town) Therma (8 km from town) Kardamena (30 km from town) Kefalos (40 km from town). Dinner and overnighting on boat.
15.DAY After breakfast cruise/sail through Bodrum. A swim break on the way. Moore the boat at Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnighting on the boat. Guests must see the Archeological Museum.
16.DAY After the last breakfast check out is done.

KAŞ-KEKOVA-KAS (7 days)
1.DAY Arrival to Kas harbour, settlement in yatch dinner and overnighting
2.DAY After the breakfast journey starts through Kekova. Anchor the boat on a bay called Inonu. Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish (a sailing boat for two)
Dinner and overnighting on boat.
3.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail to
- Sunken city (necessary to see this ancient sunken city, guests can see some parts of ruins and tumbs)
- Shipyard (a historical shipyard of Lycians)
- Castle (Used in Ottoman Empire, Selcuklu Empire etc.)
- Uçağız village (very important ruins and tumbs located around the village)
Heave up the anchor and cruise to Gökkayalar bay for swim, relax, dinner and overnighting.
4.DAY After the breakfast Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish(a sailing boat for two)
-jetski (possible up to guests request)
Dinner and A yatchman disco at night will organized by captain on the Island. (A famous disco only for crew&yatchman, nobody else because there is no road connection to that disco!).Overnighting on boat.
5.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through to another Kekova bay, called Koroloz. Swim, relax and captain will organize a barbeque party on boat for dinner.Overnighting on boat.
6.DAY After breakfast cruise/sail through Bayındır bay, which is faced to Kaş. Swim , relax, dinner and overnighting on boat.
7.DAY After breakfast Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish(a sailing boat for two)
Heave up the anchor to moore the boat at Kaş harbour.Dinner and overnighting on boat.
8.DAY After the breakfast check out is done.

FETHIYE-EKINCIK (DALYAN) -MARMARIS (7 days)
1.DAY Arrival to Fethiye harbour,settlement in yatch dinner and overnighting
2.DAY After the breakfast journey starts through Göçek bays. A swim break on the way. Anchor the boat on Cleopatra bay. Captain will be the leader of the trekking group to the best view of Göçek bays. Somebody can visit Kleopatras Bath Ancient. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
3.DAY After breakfast cruise/sail a hidden bay called Dış Gobun. Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish(a sailing boat for two)
Dinner and overnighting on boat.
4.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail to Aşı bay. Swim, relax dinner and overnighting on boat.
5.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail to Ekincik (Kaunos) Which is the famous conservation area to survive the Turtles (Caretta Caretta). Guests can join special daily tours to Turtles and Kaunos. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
6.DAY After the breakfast cruise/sail through Marmaris. Swim break on the bay called Kadırga bay. Dinner and overnighting on boat.
7.DAY After breakfast Captain will organize water activities for guests;
-knee board
-water ski
-sunfish(a sailing boat for two)
Heave up the anchor to moore the boat at Marmaris harbour. Dinner and overnighting on boat
8.DAY After the last breakfast check out is done.

AN IMPORTANT NOTE FROM CAPTAIN:
According to the weather conditions this program maybe changed by me. These programs prepared by me, were the fruits of nine years. We can prepare and realize many different versions togather with my experiences. Capt.Omer Tarman

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GOÇEK YACHT CLUB

RACE
November '06
4th of Autumn regatta will be held on 6-10 November 2006.

Göçek Yacht Club was founded in 1999 in Göçek town under the name of Göçek Yacht Specialization Club Association. It still operates as a part of Turkish Sailing Federation. The club organizes regattas and sailing courses in order to train the future yachtsmen and to increase the interest in sailing. As a consequence of the support from Port Göçek Marina, the club has now got a building and a clubhouse.

Our club has been supporting the young sailors by participating in national and regional races in previous years, and has also carried out the annual Autumn Regatta successfully. Göçek Yacht Club has started its first courses with the support of Pınar Süt Company with 6 optimists in 2001. Since the courses started about 200 kids have had chance to meet with the sports of sailing during the trainings in summer.

Sailing School
Göçek Yacht Club organizes Optimist Sailing Courses for the children of the region for the main purposes of training the children that will be future’s local sailors, and to provide a progress in yachting and to make it wide-spread.

We need financial sources to meet the requests and to give a better service in future. The fees obtained from the courses and the regattas are again transferred to the Optimist part of our club.

2005 summer Optimist courses of Göçek Yacht Club has ended. 24 trainee at the ages of 6-15 participated in our course which was organized to be 4 seasons. In the first 2 days of the course, the trainees were taught the basic parts of yachting and sailing by our club’s trainer Ali Osman Ayan. The trainees learned to sail with Optimist dinghies during their 10 days’ courses. The trainees who attended the following courses learned more about sailing with Optimist dinghies.

At the end of the course, with the participation of the parents and the contributions of our club, small celebrations have been made and certificates our club had prepared were given to the trainees for their participation. Our club decided to give licenses to 5 trainees. Below mentioned trainees of our club will continue their training during the year in our licensed sailing team. In the future, they will represent our club in regattas with other licensed yachtsmen of our club.

We are thankful to all of our members, Port Göçek Marina, Göçek Municipality for their contributions; to the parents for their gifts for the trainees during the courses and to all of the sea and sailing friends.

2006 Optimist Courses Calendar
I. Period 19-23 / 26-30 June - 10:30-12:30 / 15:00-17:30
II. Period 10-14 / 17-21 July - 10:30-12:30 / 15:00-17:30
III. Period 24-31 July / 01-02 August - 10:30-12:30 / 15:00-17:30
IV. Period 22-31 August - 10:30-12:30 / 15:00-17:30

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MARMARIS INTERNATIONAL YACHT CLUB

The Marmaris International Yacht Club was founded in 1992 by the yachtsmen and women of Marmaris. Prior to the formation of the club, these people would hold various amateur races between themselves but once the club was set up, they saw an opportunity to create an official get-together and organised the first Marmaris Race Week.

The MIYC has about 80 members today and each year during the Marmaris Race Week, hosts around 120 yachts and 1000 racers from all over the world.

The MIYC has also been the main body responsible for the organisation of the Marmaris Yacht Festival for many years. This is an international event which gives the local crewed charter yachts and local agencies to promote themselves and the Turkish coast as a charter destination.

MIYC has started the Yacht and Yacht Equipments Fair with a couple of stands on the first years of the festival. Now it has expanded its activity range with the yacht and yacht equipments fair by organising it as a separate event since 2001. The fair is organised by the time of festival each year and it provides an extra potential to the region’s existing maritime business.

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