VIRA YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR
Trip Start
Jun 01, 2006
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Trip End
Jun 09, 2006
Fethiye - Mugla, Turkey
Saturday, July 8, 2006
The Aegean and Mediterranean coastline in Turkey between Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Antalya, often called Turquoise Coast or Turkish Riviera, is an ideal if not one of the best destinations for a yachting sailing and cruising vacation.
To take a blue cruise or blue voyage in Turkey is a unique experience and definitely the best way for travelers to explore a beautiful cruising ground which has got so much to offer : plenty of sun and blue skies, good sailing winds, perfect anchorages, un-spoilt natural scenery, magnificent historical sites, a superb cuisine and friendly hospitable people. The combination of all these beauties together with a very pleasant cruise aboard a traditional Turkish wooden yacht will make your dream of holidays of a lifetime come true.
During a blue cruise charter of a week or two you can sit back and relax whilst your experienced and friendly crew cares for all the rest. Spend the day sunbathing and sailing or cruising, swim, fish, surf, snorkel in the turquoise and crystal clear waters of the many secluded bays and coves, explore ancient ruins, go for a walk in the shade of thick pine tree forests, visit typical coastal villages, stroll through little harbour towns and last but not least enjoy the fabulous dishes of Turkish cuisine which are freshly prepared and served on board.
The typical sailing boat for a Blue Voyage in Turkey is a handcrafted traditional wooden motorsailer mostly referred to as "gulet" or "gullet". These boats are custom-built and designed specifically for yachting holidays in comfort. Our own cruise boat "Yucel S" as well some other owner-operated boats can be rented from us on a private crewed yacht charter basis for sole occupancy.
Families or groups of friends can book their own private yacht for holidays, honeymoons, anniversaries and many other happy occasions. A cruise aboard one or several of our boats is also the perfect platform for corporate events like trainings, team buildings, seminars, board meetings, conferences, marketing events, incentives etc.
Sporadically some of our boats offer cabin charter cruises where couples or singles are welcome to book single cabins. Whatever kind of cruise is suitable for you, wherever you wish to go, whatever you wish to see or do - we are at your service for any kind of individual cruise arrangement. Please find more information on the following pages.
Göçek - Fethiye
Owner-operated cruise boats - for guests with a taste for quality. For an unforgettable blue cruise in Turkey we offer our own boat Yucel S for charter. She is steered, looked after and maintained by ourselves and therefore efficiently equipped, tastefully fitted-up and in perfect conditions with regards to technical standards and cleanliness.
In addition to this we offer a fine selection of other traditional wooden boats and gullets. These yachts are owner-operated as well and meet our own high-quality standards in all respects (boat's conditions, quality of service and crew). The boats recommended by us vary in size, equipment standards and are with or without air conditioning. Their sizes range between 45 ft and 108 ft with 2 to 12 cabins. If our own boat should not meet your requirements with regards to size and/or equipment and you wish such an alternative offer instead please enquire by the information request form.
M/S Yücel S
· 6 double cabins with double bed, wardrobe, stowage, and en-suite shower/wc
· Fully equipped galley with bar and dining area
· Large area for dining al fresco with teak chairs on the middle deck
· 12 comfortable sun mattresses on the front deck
· Comfortable area with lounges for relaxation and reading on the aft deck
· All deck areas are shaded by boom-mounted awnings
· Fine linen, blankets, hand and bath towels
· Separate crew cabin
Itinerary - Tailor-made according to your requests
The cruising area of the blue voyage is usually around the Southwestern coast of Turkey between Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, and Antalya and can also include the nearby Greek islands, as for example the Dodecanese. This area is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Turkish coastline where we can show you the nicest spots: secluded bays with crystal clear waters surrounded by thick pine tree forests, dreamlike little islands and picturesque villages.
If you haven't got any idea of a suitable itinerary for your cruise, we shall work out individual and tailor-made proposals for you based on our experiences and excellent knowledge of the area. The route is subject to the ports of embarkation and disembarkation, the duration of the cruise as well as the center of interests of your party.
These are some examples of possible itineraries :
· Göçek - Gulf of Fethiye - Göçek
· Göçek - Dalyan - Marmaris (or vice versa)
· Bodrum - Gulf of Gökova - Bodrum
· Bodrum - Cnidos - Datça - Marmaris (or vice versa)
· Marmaris - Gulf of Hisarönü - Marmaris
· Göçek - Kaº - Kekova - Kalkan - Göçek
· Marmaris - Dodecanese south - Bodrum
· Bodrum - Dodecanese north - Bodrum
Programme - according to your personal preferences
The blue cruise can be organized with different programmes according to the group's specific centre of interests. There are the following themes at your choice :
Blue Cruise Classic : Leisurely cruising from bay to bay with a lot of time for relaxation and water sports
Blue Cruise & Walks : with additional opportunity to go for a walk across green forest hills to spectacular viewpoints
Blue Cruise & History : with additional opportunity to visit the ruins of magnificent ancient sites
Blue Cruise & Culture : with additional opportunity to stroll through little harbour towns or step into Turkish rural life
Blue Cruise & Sailing : with additional opportunity to experience real sailing
Blue Cruise & a bit of everything - for all those who do not want to commit themselves to a certain theme in advance
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