A spectacular one-way cruise starting in the Turkish Mediterranean and finishing in the Turkish Aegean onboard this deluxe 46m gulet Admiral, seldom available for cabin charter.
We will leave Fethiye, cruise the Gocek Islands, Fethiye Gulf and Gokova Gulf before arriving in Bodrum. The local airports are Dalaman for Fethiye and Bodrum airport for Bodrum.
Type of boat: | Cabin with ensuite bathroom on Premium Gulet Admiral for 7 nights/8 days. Air-conditioning in cabin for up to 8 hours (except when in port) |
Full Board: | Turkish Breakfast, Cooked Lunch, Afternoon Tea and Biscuits, Cooked Dinner starting with dinner on day 1; finishing with breakfast on day 8. |
Embarkation: | Fethiye Harbour, from 16:00, ideally before 18:30 |
Disembarkation: | Bodrum Harbour, after breakfast, before 09:30 Luggage can be stored for you. |
Optional Excursions: | Turkish Hamam, Riverboat cruise to Kaunos, Walk around Knidos |
August 16 – 23
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£1290 per person (based on three sharing a triple cabin)
£1685 per person (based on 2 sharing standard double) £ 2125 single cabin for one person |
Deposit | £400 pp due at the time of booking |
Interim Payment | £400 pp due 31 March 2025 |
Balance | due 30 June 2025 |
Single Occupancy | Limited availability. Supplement applies |
* There is an additional fee of £70 or 75 Euros pp for port fees. Payable on arrival.
* No children under the age of 10
What’s Included
Breakfast x 7, Lunches x 6 and dinners x 6 starting with dinner on day 1 and ending with breakfast on day 8.
Vegetarians are easily catered for. Please advise of any dietary requirements at time of booking.
Cabin: 7 nights in a cabin with ensuite private bathroom with bathroom towels. Beach towels are not provided.
Air-conditioning: Air-conditioning can be in use up to 6 hours daily during hotter months. Please note the use of A/C in port is strictly forbidden.
Diesel: 3-4 hours cruising per day
Crew service
What’s Not Included
Flights: Please book your own flights. Dalaman airport for your arrival to Fethiye. Bodrum airport for the end of the gulet cruise. If all passengers have arrived by 18:30 the boat will leave port so you can have your first evening away from the busy port. Please try to book flights arriving into Fethiye by 16:30
Port Fees: £70 or 75 euros per person payable with the final invoice. (Charter and berth taxes, transitlog and related harbour formalities).
Dinner on the last night is not included.
Turkish Bath: book onboard.
Excursions: you need to pay for any excursions when you are onboard. Entrance fees are not included (for example to ancient sites)
Drinks: there is a bar onboard stocked with soft and alcoholic drinks including beer, wine and spirits. Please do not bring your own drinks or food onboard.
Tips for the Crew. Suggestion is 10% of the cruise fare per person.
Travel Insurance: please remember to arrange your own travel insurance and provide a copy to the Captain on arrival.
Wi-fi – available in Turkish waters only. There is a surcharge of 10 euros per person.
You will need to book your own flights to Dalaman airport and from Bodrum airport. If all passengers have arrived by 18:30 the boat will leave port so you can have your first evening away from the busy port. Please try to book flights arriving into Dalaman by 16:30
Private Transfer (1 – 4 pax) | |
Dalaman airport to Fethiye port one-way | £75 |
Price is for the vehicle | |
Private Transfer (1 – 4 pax) | |
Bodrum airport from Bodrum port one-way | £50 |
Price is for the vehicle | |
Shuttle service: | |
Bodrum airport to/from Bodrum port one-way | per person |
DAY 1 FETHIYE
Welcome to gulet Admiral by checking-in to your comfortable cabins from 16:00 in Fethiye port. You will have free time to visit the old shopping area of Paspatur before a wonderful dinner on the aft deck. If all guests arrive before 18:30 your gulet will leave port and cruise to a nearby cove for the evening.
Day 2: SUNKEN BATH – EKINCIK
At the first light of dawn, we set sail for the sunken ruins of an ancient bath, said to have been gifted by Marc Anthony to Cleopatra on the event of their wedding. Swim or snorkel around these sunken ruins before cruising on to turquoise coves held by pine clad mountains around Ekincik.
Day 3: EKINCIK – DALYAN – MARMARIS
The morning starts with breakfast in the tranquil bay of Semizce, surrounded by the fresh scent of pine trees and oxygen-rich air. with plenty of time for a swim or a stroll round to the beach or take an optional river cruise before lunch. Early afternoon, we will head towards Marmaris for dinner and overnight stay. After dinner you’ll have chance to experience Marmaris’ sparkling nightlife.
Optional Dalyan Excursion
This tour along the Dalyan river is an exploration without a Guide but you will have a capatin. This tour takes place on small riverboats perfectly suitable for the shallower waters of the river, with a photo stop at the famous Lycian tombs. Explore the ancient city of Kaunos, and enjoy the golden sands of Iztuzu beach, nesting grounds of the loggerhead turtles (Caretta Caretta).
Guests not participating in the optional tour can relax on the yacht, enjoy the sea and spend a peaceful day in this serene environment.
Day 4: MARMARIS – CIFTLIK – BOZUKKALE
We will leave Marmaris port early in the morning and cruise to Ciftlik known for it’s clear turquoise waters and tranquility. Here we greet the day with a delicious breakfast and have time to swim and snorkel these crystal clear waters before moving on to Bozukkale. In this magnificent bay surrounded by traces of ancient history you will enjoy a delicious lunch with plenty of relaxation time as we stay overnight in Bozukkale so you can enjoy the peace and tranquility.
Day 5: BOZUKKALE – BOZBURUN – DATCA
After breakfast, we cruise towards Bozburun, famous for its many coves and bays of turquoise and blues, before continuing past the Greek island of Symi on our way to Datca where we will stay overnight. This small town with its historic houses and cobblestone streets is full of charm and you are bound to feel the spirit of the Aegean. Dinner will be served on the boat.
Day 6: DATCA – KNIDOS
In the morning, we will cruise to the ancient site of Knidos, one of the significant centres of ancient Greek civilisation and witness the legend of the statue of Aphrodite, stroll along ancient pavements and sit in the recently restored amphitheatre. At this point where the Aegean and the Mediterranean meet, history and nature are intertwined. We anchor in Knidos for dinner and overnight stay.
Day 7: KNIDOS – POYRAZ BAY– BODRUM
After a leisurely breakfast, we will head to one of Bodrum’s most beautiful coves, Poyraz Bay. After a swimming break and a pleasant lunch we will head into Bodrum harbour. Bodrum’s historic castle, vibrant nightlife and shopping streets will colour your evening. Dinner will not be served on the boat this evening giving you the chance to explore the vibrancy of Bodrum.
Optional VIP Massage Service
For thsoe interested, an optional VIP Massage Service will be available on the boat this evening. The massage therapistt will come onboard with a portable massage bed, offering an unforgettable massage experience on the boat’s deck, with a stunning view of the castle in the background.
Day 8: BODRUM
After breakfast, we reach the end of this unforgettable journey, it’s time to say your goodbyes to Gulet Admiral, the captain, crew and your new friends. Disembarkation by 10:00 after breakfast.
If you need help with transfers or ideas of how to extend your holiday just ask us.
Depending on sea and weather conditions, Meridian Travels & Yachting reserves the right to make necessary changes to the tour itinerary to ensure the safety and comfort of our guests. The Captain’s decision is final.
Cabins on gulet Admiral are beautifully fitted in mahogany and teak with a mll wardrobe and underbed storage. Every cabin has a private en-suite bathroom with toilet, shower and hot water in the evenings. Bathroom towels are provided, please bring your own beach towel.
There are two aft double cabins; located at the back of the boat they have larger windows and a little more space. You can also choose a double bed cabin, a twin bed cabin with two single beds or a triple cabin which has a double bed and a single bed. We will book the cabin type you select and whilst it’s usual to be allocated the cabin type you’ve booked I’m afraid we cannot guarantee it, but we will do our best for you.
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 or air-conditioned salon 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 food or drinks onboard.
The air-conditioning is centrally controlled, can be in use up to 8 hours daily with the hours determined by the captain, The use of A/C in harbours is strictly prohibited by the port authorities.
Whether you want to stay in a hotel overlooking the marina in Bodrum, a restored farmhouse in a village or a five star hotel complete with rooftop pool overlooking Yalikavak bay we are happy to advise and book for you.