IDEE Blue Cruise


BODRUM, the place where BLUE CRUISE was born:

What do Prince Charles, Princess Caroline of Monaco, the Italian designers Valentino and Armani, Dustin Hoffman, Sting, Pavarotti, Phil Collins, Bette Midler, Tina Turner, Robert de Niro, Mick Jagger, and Jon Bon Jovi have in common?

They are frequent guests of Bodrum, a magnificent town on the southwestern coast of Turkey.

Blue Cruise


Yacht cruise along Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coasts

Turkish intellectuals also set out on coastal trips to Turkey's history and natural wonders. They hired local fishermen, sponge divers, and their boats gulets. Blue Cruise was born.


The Turkish Gulet

Luxury gulets are designed for cruises between Kusadasi and Antalya from spring to fall. Chartering a gulet is a great opportunity to be in charge of your itinerary and sail with your friends.

Gulets are built of wood in a traditional style and range from 18 to 30 meters in length. They accommodate up to 20 people in spacious twin-berthed or double-berthed cabins. The large deck is ideal for sunbathing and dining.

Your captain and crew are experienced seamen. They know the route inside-out and will share their knowledge and local lore with you. Quarters for the crew are completely separate with private facilities and an entrance at the fore.

In addition to running the sails safely and according to your itinerary, the crew will assist and pamper you by suggesting suitable anchorages, arranging shore excursions, and serving cocktails and delicious meals.

You'll be delighted by the culinary surprises on board. A variety of salads, yogurt, and vegetables accompany a selection of chicken, lamb, beef and fish dishes.


Life on Board

Sailing aboard a gulet appeals to all age groups. The trip can be as relaxing or as energetic an experience as you desire.

Imagine yourself on a beautiful gulet at tea time relaxing on the deck and admiring the ancient ruins of Greek/Roman temples resting in the emerald pine forests.

Imagine the pleasure of cruising on a yacht along the turquoise coast, sunbathing on the foredeck, or going for a refreshing dive in the crystal clear waters of the Aegean or Mediterranean.

A more active day may include windsurfing, fishing, swimming or snorkeling among schools of fish and ancient under-water ruins.

When docked, you may wish to hike in the woods or tour a nearby ancient city, for example, the Greco-Roman city of Kaunus, the Lycian rock tombs above the Dalyan River or have a special shore evening in a Turkish town.

After dinner, sing with the glittering stars accompanied by a smiling moon.

Blue Cruise Sample Itinerary from/to BODRUM


Day 1
Arrival at Bodrum International Airport.
Transfer to Bodrum the Marmara Hotel.
Dinner at a trendy restaurant on the Bodrum Peninsula.

Day 2
Following breakfast at the hotel, transfer to Bodrum Marina.
Meet your captain and his crew.
Enjoy a welcome drink while listening to information about the yacht and the cruise.
A one-hour cruise takes you to the first stop, KARA ADA, a little island near Bodrum.
After lunch, travel approx 3-4 hours and arrive at CATI, a lovely bay surrounded by pine trees.
Dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3
Following the breakfast, visit the SEVEN ISLANDS.

Day 4
A cruise of 1 ½ hours will take you to LÖNGÖZ BAY.
In the afternoon, cruise to KARACASÖGÜT.

Day 5
Leave KARACASÖGÜT for CLEOPATRA Island known for its beautiful beach at the west end. Legend says the sand of this beach was imported for Cleopatra.

Late in the afternoon, you leave the island to anchor in one of the bays by DEGIRMENBÜKÜ. A small cove on the west side of this bay is called the ENGLISH HARBOR because English torpedo boats hid there during WWII.

Day 6
Cruise to AKBÜK, the northern part of the bay.
Swim, surf, enjoy the crystal clear waters.
In the afternoon, sail to ÇÖKERTME BAY (approx 2hours)

Day 7
Return to BODRUM. After swimming by ORAKLAR or ÇIFTLIK, you may choose to cruise to BITEK or the Marina of Bodrum for a farewell dinner.

Day 8
Following breakfast, disembark in BODRUM.

How to get to Bodrum ?

• Several airlines, including Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, fly to IZMIR from various cities in Europe.
  • Transfer to Bodrum by car or van;
  • You may want to visit the ancient site in EPHESUS en route.
• Turkish Airlines flies direct from ISTANBUL to BODRUM.

PRICE:

• The charter fee set according to the category of the gulet covers the charter of the yacht (standard category gulet, superior category gulet, luxurious custom-built gulet) with all its equipment, the crew's wages and yacht insurance.
• The charter fee also includes fuel for up to four hours cruising per day, berthing dues and other harbor charges, including water and/or electricity used on shore in Turkey.
• The charterer is responsible, at cost, for all other expenses, which include but are not limited to food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, telephone/fax, berthing and harbor charges outside Turkey, and operating cost of special equipment placed on board at the charterer's request.

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