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The South West coast of Turkey between Marmaris and Datca has many beautiful bays with clear blue sea; we will also stop at the quant fishing villages of Bozburun and Selimiye or Orhaniye. There’s plenty of time to swim every day in the clear turquoise Aegean, surrounded by pine clad mountains with forests which run down to the sea. Book a double cabin for two people to share or charter the complete gulet just for your party. Cruises run every week only on Saturdays from May to October on standard class gulets. The local airport is Dalaman. Take a look at our other itineraries on luxury class gulets. |
| ☼ Saturday Departures ☼ Price is per person. Based on 2 people sharing a double or twin cabin ☼ Twin cabins are limited and cannot be guaranteed. ☼ Single occupancy cabins have limited availability. Charged at 65% of cabin price. |
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| Itinerary at a glance |
| What's not included |
Transfer: Travel to/from Marmaris. Transfers can be arranged. Flights: Please book your own flights. Marmaris uses Dalaman airport. Knidos Tour: book onboard Turkish Bath: book onboard. Drinks: there is a reasonably priced bar onboard stocked with water, soft and alcoholic drinks including beer, wine and spirits. Please do not bring your own drinks onboard. Tips for the Crew and Guide Travel Insurance: please remember to arrange your own travel insurance and provide a copy to the Captain on arrival. |
| What's included |
Our food is prepared every day using the freshest of local ingredients by our onboard chef: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 8
Cabin:7 nights in a twin or double cabin with ensuite private bathroom Diesel: 3-4 hours cruising per day Harbour Fees at Marmaris and Datca Crew: food and wages |
| Transfers |
Private Transfer (1-4 pax) Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way £65 Price is for the vehicle Private Transfer (5-14 pax) Dalaman to/from Marmaris one way £105 Price is for the vehicle Shuttle service: Dalaman to/from Marmaris one-way £16 per person We recommend that travelers book their transfers directly with us because occasionally the start/finish ports can change at the last minute. If transfers are booked with us it is easy for us to ensure travelers are delivered to the correct port. |
| Accommodation |
Cabins on a standard boat are basic but clean and have a small wardrobe with limited storage for luggage. There isn't any air-conditioning on a standard gulet. Every cabin has a private en-suite bathroom with toilet, hand held shower and hot water in the evenings. One bath towel and one hand towel are provided, please bring your own beach towel. With plenty of sunbeds on the fore and aft decks choose how to relax; sunbathing, reading, chatting or perhaps you’ll even sleep here under the stars. Meals are usually taken on the aft deck where you have a different view for almost every meal. There’s a well-stocked bar with reasonably priced soft and alcoholic drinks. Please do not bring your own drinks onboard. |
| Why not extend your stay |
Stay in carefully chosen hotels before or after your gulet cruise. Whether you want to stay in a hotel overlooking the marina in Fethiye, a restored farmhouse in Kayakoy or a five star hotel complete with rooftop pool overlooking Marmaris bay we are happy to advise and book for you. |
| DAY 1 MARMARIS With its vibrant nightlife and shopping there’s plenty to see in Marmaris. Cabins are ready from 4pm although luggage can be dropped off earlier if needed. Service starts with Dinner onboard followed by an overnight stay in Marmaris port. DAY 2 ARAP ISLAND—BOZUKKALE After breakfast, you’ll be given information about the cruise and onboard safety before cruising to take lunch and your first swim in a small bay at of the castle from the Crusades. Dinner and overnight stay in Bozukkale. DAY 3 DATCA After breakfast and swimming we will leave for the pretty fishing town of Datca. After lunch you can take an optional trip to visit the ancient city of Knidos with its’ important and extensive ruins from Karian times. Dinner in port or in a small cove nearby. DAY 4 AKTUR—BENCIK A leisurely morning before we head off for the bay of Aktur with its’ scenic views of the surrounding mountains. Then we head towards the pretty cove of Bencik with its’ unusual rock formations, great for snorkeling. DAY 5 SELIMIYE OR ORHANIYE Situated deep in Hisaronu Gulf each of these small villages is incredibly picturesque. There’s plenty of opportunity for watersports here, or perhaps you will join the optional Jeep Safari. DAY 6 DIRSEK BAY—BOZBURUN The protected Dirsek Bay was chosen by the Romans as an unloading point for their cargos of olives and olive oils. The underwater remains of their harbour can be found near the restaurant. Later in the day we will move on to a smal cove close to Bozburun where gulets are still built by hand today. DAY 7 KADIRGA—MARMARIS See the unusual rock formations by snorkelling in the bay of Kadirga. If possible, we’ll then go to Cennet Island for lunch before returning to Marmaris around 4pm. There will be an opportunity to go to the Turkish Baths before dinner and enjoying the nightlife in Marmaris. DAY 8 MARMARIS Our last breakfast in port and then it is time to say goodbye until we meet you again. ☼ Please note this cruise does not visit Rhodes or Symi. The map is for reference only. |
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Type of boat: Full Board: Embarkation: Disembarkation: Optional Excursions: |
Cabin with ensuite bathroom on a Standard Gulet for 7 nights/8 days. Standard gulets do not have air-conditioning. Turkish Breakfast, Cooked Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Biscuits, Cooked Dinner starting with dinner on day 1; finishing with breakfast on day 8. Marmaris Harbour, from 4pm Saturdays only Marmaris Harbour, after breakfast, before 10:30am. Luggage can be stored for you. Rhodes Tour, Turkish Hamam |
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