BODRUM - DATCA - GOCEK - KEKOVA - FETHIYE
Bodrum To Black Island
Today you will board your Gulet in Bodrum Harbour, check-in time will be 16:00 pm. When everyone is safely onboard we will give information about your upcoming week cruising from Bodrum to Fethiye. After sailing out of Bodrum we will head to Black Island where you will have your first chance to take a dip into the Mediterranean Ocean, it is here we will anchor overnight you can sit back and enjoy your first sunset under the stars.
Overnight at Black Island.
Black Island To Palamutbuku
Cnidus is where we will sail to this morning. An Ancient City still under excavation where old Settlements and harbours are clearly visible. Before cruising onto Palamutbuku there will be plenty of time for exploration. In the clear waters of Palamutbuku, you will be able to spend the afternoon swimming and snorkelling.
Overnight at Palamutbuku.
Palamutbuku To Datca
Our cruise today will take us onto Datca. We will moor here overnight giving you the opportunity to go inland and see the old ancient City of Datca. You will find temples and other buildings of this ancient settlement. There will be lots of time to explore on land and also wander through modern-day Datca, before jumping back on board and cruising off to a quiet bay for the evening, why not have tea with the locals or a cold drink along the harbour.
Optional Tour: Datca By Night
This tour is organised so that you can experience a night of traditional Turkish cuisine and entertainment, a great night out. We recommend Pre-Booking This tour online before your cruise.
Overnight at a secluded bay near Datca.
Datcha to Either Serce or Bozukkale
Rest and relaxation is our agenda for the day. Read a book, Sunbathe, Grab your sunnies, hat and sunscreen as you watch the coastline of Turkey Float by. Today you will cruise past Datca and onto Serce or Bozukkale. Here you will have time to swim in beautiful bays, turquoise waters and recharge for adventures to come.
Overnight at either Serce or Bozukkale.
Marmaris
Fresh and fully energised after yesterdays day of relaxation, its time to visit one of Turkeys biggest harbours – Marmaris. We will sail into the harbour and anchor here overnight. Staying in port gives you the chance to wander around the old town which is still littered with old homes and cobbled streets, peruse some of the seaside markets to shop for that bargain or find yourself a little harbourside café to sit in and watch the world go by. With no time restrictions, you will be able to enjoy the day before jumping back on board for dinner. Marmaris has a pretty impressive nightlife, so after dinner and a few drinks on board, the night is yours.
Overnight at Marmaris Harbour.
Marmaris to Ekincik
This morning you will cruise onto an area called Ekincik. We will sail out of harbour and make our way to this beautiful bay.
Optional Tour: Dalyan And Mud Baths
Dalyan is famous for its waterways, its beautiful rock tombs, along with the mud baths and the famous Turtle Beach. You will be picked up from the boat and taken into the waterways on a full-day tour where you can visit these sites along the way.
Please note: This tour needs a minimum of 5 people to operate.
Of course, if you would prefer to stay on board, you can relax on the deck or maybe you will be tempted by the local water sports on offer.
Overnight at Ekincik.
Ekincik to Fethiye
The 12 Islands of Fethiye are scattered throughout this part of the Mediterranean and today we will see many as we cruise to Cleopatra Baths. Here you can swim through the ruins of this once ancient hammam. Then make on to Flat Island for one last swim before cruising into Fethiye Harbour in the late afternoon. Fethiye is a town with plenty of charm. You will have time to explore the old town scattered with souvenir shops, wander up to the Lycian tombs for sunset or visit the castle which was built in the 11th century by the Knights of Saint John. Dinner will be served on board in the evening leaving you free to enjoy the Fethiye nightlife, visit lively bar street, have a few drinks and soak up the atmosphere.
Overnight at Fethiye Harbour.
Fethiye
Today we will spend a full day in the harbour town of Fethiye, with only a short time yesterday, today you will be able to explore further the harbour and the old market place. or you may like to catch the bus onto the ghost town of Kayakoy. There is also a water taxi that can take you across the bay to Calis beach there will be plenty of time for swimming or sunbathing, the beach here is long and there are many shops and restaurants that line the promenade. Fethiye is a busy working town so if you want to go to the hairdresser or a traditional Turkish Barber then this is the place and there are plenty to choose from.
In the evening we will have dinner on board but you will be able to continue exploring Fethiye and its traditional Turkish music bars for some great entertainment the shops and cafes stay open late and there is always something to see.
Overnight anchor in Fethiye Harbour
Fethiye to St Nicholas Island
After breakfast, we set off along the Fethiye Peninsula to find a secluded bay to have lunch in. If weather permits we will cruise to Oludeniz. Here you can sunbathe, swim and snorkel or laze around at the Blue Lagoon. We will also cruise to Butterfly Valley, where you can swim in this amazing bay or walk through to the waterfall. We will have lunch at either Oludeniz or Butterfly Valley. In the afternoon we will cruise to St Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sunsets. We will have dinner and spend the night here.
Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon
There is the added opportunity of paragliding at one of the worlds leading jump sites the Babadag Mountain, at over 6000 metres high the views will amaze you. We recommend pre-booking this activity either online for special rates or with our friendly office crew. However, if you decide whilst here that this is the activity for you, please let your captain know.
St Nicholas Island to Kas
We will head off early to reach Yesilkoy for breakfast and a swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then we'll cruise to Kas, a small harbour town with a bohemian atmosphere here you will be able to see interesting the murals along the harbour wall. There will be plenty of time to shop in the renowned jewellery stores or have a drink at one of the trendy bars. We will have dinner onboard and spend the night in Kas.
Optional Activity: Diving
Kas is the perfect place to dive the waters are clear giving great visibility. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and also to guarantee your dive.
Kas to Ucagiz Village
Today we will head to Simena, where you can climb up to the castle for a spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on its pedestal in the water. The night will be spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills at nearby Ucagiz Village.
Ucagiz Village to Gokkaya Bay
A short cruise this morning will take us to the ruins of Kekova, known as The Sunken City. Throughout the day there will be time for swimming and snorkelling before we have lunch on board. In the afternoon we will cruise to Gokkaya to spend the night.
Optiıonal Tour: Demre Ancient City Tour
Demre is packed with history not to be missed from ruins to the known home of the original St Nicholas (Santa Claus). We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise.
Overnight at Gokkaya Bay
Gokkaya Bay to Kalkan
After breakfast, we head to Aquarium Bay for a swimming break. The rest of the day will be spent in Kalkan, a picturesque hillside harbour town where you can explore the cobbled winding streets.
Optional Tours: Patara Beach. Saklikent Gorge.
Patara Beach or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon. You can walk the Gorge at Saklikent with its waterfall and icy cold waters that will make your toes tingle. Saklikent is full of adventure and if you like an adrenaline rush you can also zipline here and go tubing down the gorge river.
Kalkan to Tarzan or Samanlik Bay
Today we will have an early start and head for Camli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-covered hills. You can spend the day relaxing, sunbathing and swimming before we spend our last night at Tarzan’s Bay or Samanlik Bay.
Tarzan or Samanlik Bay to Fethiye
We arrive in Fethiye after breakfast, then it's time to say to farewell your crew and friends. Check-out time is 09:00 am
An Farout crew member will meet you in harbour and can assist with any onward travel.