We welcome our guests onboard after 3:30 PM. While enjoying our welcome cocktail, you will have the opportunity to meet the captain and yacht crew, followed by a briefing about the blue cruise and our route. Dinner and overnight stay will be at Göcek Harbor or a nearby bay.
The islands, which are covered with pine and olive trees, are not named individually because they are very small, but all together are called Yassıca Islands. Yassica Islands in the Gulf of Fethiye is one of the most romantic places, you may wacht photographing gorgeous sunsets at evening. There are no establishments on the islands. The biggest one has a sandy beach and there is a small pool cape off the lagoon. It looks purpose built for children to play in. You can swim here without fear of danger. The minimum distance is 12m between two islands. You can explore the islands by walking if you wish but don’t forget to take comfortable shoes or boots with you as the ground can be very stony. Despite their small size these islands have a good variety of different plants and foliage.
Tersane Island is also known as Shipyard Island, these are the largest in the Gulf of Fethiye. A deep, 100m long channel provides entry into these islands. There are covered and sheltered bays on the east side, which is also known as summer harbor. The western part is closed due to fierce winds, it is best to anchor here. According to historical sources Tersane Islands were called Telandria. There are about a hundred ruins of ancient houses that can e seen from the land and the sea.
Bedri Rahmi Bay is also known by the Lycian name of Taşyaka or ‘Dark bay’, due to its natural beauty and historical significance. Bedri Rahmi Eyuboglu was an esteemed master of Turkish literature, art and painter. In the summer of 1973, during a cruise with close friends, he drew a fish on a huge rock. This ‘Fish Rock’ located at the entrance of the blue bay still greets passengers. In fact, the region itself is known as ‘Fish Rock’ in honor of the great master. Bedri Rahmi Bay is well sheltered from strong winds and is therefore a good point of anchorage.
Sarsala Bay is another preferred bay by sailors with a natural bay ideal for swimming or spending the night in.
South-east of the (Hamam) Manastir bay, in the ruins of a bath in the water because of the region known as Cleopatra’s Bath, or Sunken Bath Bay coastal tectonics, such as the formation of the bay in the Gulf with many bays. A careful examination of the hill slope behind the bay, which is active in the past, this hill is a crater lake of tectonic structure and reducing water channels, clearly visible from the shore. The monastery dark, pine trees and up the hill from the shore in some places covered with carob trees. Structure of an ancient wall running parallel to the direction of the north-east coast and other small remnants of ancient Lycia reminds me that you are not far from the city..Hamam is the bay that no blue voyage yachts or daily tripper boats will pass without anchoring. The sailors like to spend their nights here.
Another bay we will sail is the named Gobun. The entrance of the bay is very narrow but once inside you will find a long bay surrounded by olive and pine trees. At the far end of the bay you will find some rock cut tombs and ruins.
Some people name this island as Prince Island. Once upon a time there were a lot of wild pigs here; therefore the island was named Domuz (Pork) Island. Many yachts can be found anchoring in protected areas of the island.
Ekincik is an unspoiled natural wonder, blessed with breathtaking beauty. It is uncrowded, pretty and tranquil with a nice little beach nearby. The coastal road there is gorgeous too and is a good base for boat trips and walking tours. Dalyan is located approximately 45 minutes away. The scenery is stunning and there are many opportunities to observe the local wildlife. You may join optional Dalyan Tour from here. You will be taken from your yacht by a small boat called “piyade”. Firstly arrive at Caretta-Caretta (turtle) beach and a take a swim stop here. You will enjoy the natural beauty of the delta as you sail along in the river boat. You will see the ancient Rock Tombs and finally arrive at mud baths to relax and be rejuvenated.
Dalyan is one of the most interesting places of outstanding natural beauty. It is an unspoilt village surrounded by pine-clad hills and miles of untouched coastline. There are astonishing rock tombs carved out of the local cliffs 2,500 years ago. There are thermal springs and mud bath near Dalyan. The warm water softens the skin and eliminates wrinkles because it contains high ratio sulphur. Dalyan is one of the few surviving places of paradise, an area of natural beauty and historical interest. The ancient city of Caunos lies here with its ruins dating back to 3000 years. This is also the beach where the endangered Loggerhead Turtle (Caretta Caretta) and the green turtle (Chelonia Mydas) have returned to lay their eggs since the beginning of time. The nesting time is from May till October.
Kumlubuku is a large bay laying one mile north of Kadirga Limani, close to Marmaris. Set in a beautiful landscape, the bay is overlooked by the ruins of the ancient settlement of Amos. There are an acropolis, an amphitheatre, a temple and an altar to explore. The pristine clear waters of the bay offer good snorkeling..
Cennet Island is actually a peninsula covered with forests. It is located at the entrance of the bay of Marmaris. Almost every boat stops here to allow the sea lovers to partake of the natural beauty of this place.
Marmaris is a port city and a tourist resort on the Aegean coast, located in southwest Turkey, in Muğla Province. Marmaris is a heavenly corner where you can see all grades and harmonies of green and blue during the twelve months of the year. The abundance of bays in the long coast line; its being a natural port; ancient cities; natural attractions; Blue Cruise facilities, marina for 800 boat and water-sports facilities are the peculiarities making Marmaris a paradise for tourists. Many choices of shops, cafes, restaurants are to be found along the narrow streets of the town.
We will enter the Marmaris Marina early in the morning. After breakfast, we say farewell to our guests at 9:30 AM.
