Fortuna Gulet Charter – 28 m Luxury Gulet, 7 Cabins
Fethiye · Kas
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Blue cruise Turkey trips on a traditional wooden gulet along the Lycian coast, for a few days or a full week.
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The blue cruise Turkey is famous for is a slow voyage on a traditional wooden gulet along the southwest coast, where pine-covered hills drop into clear water and ancient ruins stand above quiet coves. You sleep on board, wake in a new bay and spend the days swimming, reading on deck and stepping ashore in small harbour towns.
The name translates the Turkish mavi yolculuk, the “blue voyage”, popularised in the mid-20th century by the writer Cevat Şakir Kabaağaçlı, known as the Fisherman of Halicarnassus, and the friends who sailed with him out of Bodrum.
Most routes follow two stretches of coast. In the west, around Bodrum and Marmaris, gulets explore the Gulf of Gökova, the Hisarönü Gulf and the Datça peninsula, with the ruins of Knidos at its tip. Further east, the Lycian coast between Fethiye, Kaş and Kekova is known for rock-cut tombs, the island-dotted bays of Göcek and the partly sunken ruins off Kekova Island, a specially protected area since 1990.
Many travellers mix the sea with short walks: up to the waterfall in Butterfly Valley, around the castle at Simena, or along the harbour in Kaş. Stops vary with the route and the wind, and the captain chooses a safe anchorage each night.
There are three main ways to sail. On a shared cabin cruise you book a cabin and join other guests on a set route, the simplest choice for couples, friends and solo travellers. Luxury cabin cruises use larger, better-equipped gulets with more spacious cabins and a fuller menu. A private charter reserves the whole boat and crew for your group, so the route and pace are yours to decide.
Length is the other decision. A few nights on board give you a taste of the coast, while a full week leaves time for longer crossings and relaxed days at anchor. One-way routes make it easy to continue an overland trip from the port where you finish.
The sailing season runs from late spring to autumn. May and June bring green hills and quieter bays; July and August are the hottest and busiest months; September and early October offer warm sea water and softer light. In midsummer the meltemi, the northerly wind of the Aegean, can make the sea livelier around Bodrum, while the bays of the Lycian coast are generally more sheltered.
Pack light in a soft bag, as cabins have limited storage. Bring sun protection, a hat, swimwear, water shoes for pebbly beaches and a light layer for evenings on deck. Cash is useful for village shops and entrance fees ashore. If you are prone to seasickness, ask about the route before booking your blue cruise in Turkey: much of the time is spent at anchor in calm bays, but some crossings are more exposed.
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