A blue cruise in Turkey is a sea holiday along the southwestern coast, usually aboard a traditional wooden gulet boat. These trips typically start from ports like Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, or Göcek and last anywhere from a few days to a week. During the cruise, the boat anchors in quiet bays, guests swim in the sea, visit small coastal towns, and spend time surrounded by nature.
Tour departures are usually on Saturdays, and many boats offer traditional weekly Saturday-Saturday tours. Some boats also offer six-night tours instead of weekly tours. We can particularly offer boats operating six-night tours from Bozburun Harbor.
Yes, all commercially licensed blue cruise boats are providing crew services. The number of crew members is determined by the boat’s size. Of course, if the boat is 15 meters long and has 2-3 cabins, it typically includes a captain, a chef, and/or one seaman. Boats up to 27-28 meters typically have a crew of four. Boats longer than 29-30 meters, such as 35 meters, typically have a crew of five. These boats may also have a host or hostess to serve meals and drinks to guests.
Yes, it’s easier to rent a boat for the dates you want, especially during the early booking period. Rentals for two weeks or longer, as well as longer-term rentals of 3, 4, or 5 months, are also available. Boats suitable for such extended rentals may not be readily available at the last minute.
If we were to evaluate the boats based on their flag, for example, Turkish-flagged boats offer Turkish cuisine. However, some boats offer Mediterranean and international cuisine. If you’re on holiday in Turkey, we’re sure you’ll love the Turkish breakfast in the morning! On a Croatian-flagged boat sailing the Adriatic Sea, you might find Croatian and Italian cuisine. On Greek flagged boats, you will mostly be served Greek food.
We can provide you with answers that vary depending on your travel style. For example, if you’re looking to explore more cultural and historical locations, we can recommend two different destinations: Batıkhamam and Kekova, popular for their underwater ruins. If you’re looking to enjoy water sports in calm waters, Bozukkale and the surrounding bays of Hisarönü are excellent options.
I’m Baris, a charter broker at Mirya Yachting. Together with Burcu, our company director, we create unforgettable journeys for travelers who expect the best. We personally test routes, visit gulets, and keep strong relationships with our captains. Therefore, your cruise will meet the highest standards.
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