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All inclusive Gulet rental in Turkey

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Another benefit of renting a gulet in Turkey is the availability of all inclusive packages and personalized options. All-encompassing packages usually consist of meals and non-alcoholic beverages, transportation to and from the airport, and various facilities, allowing travelers to relax on their vacation without concerns about additional costs.

Private gulet charters can be customized based on each client’s individual requirements and preferences, transforming their vacation into a uniquely tailored experience. Travelers can choose from various gulet options ranging from 2 cabins to 16 cabins, ensuring they find the ideal vessel for their group size, budget, and meal preferences. Renting a gulet in Turkey offers a one-of-a-kind yacht charter experience in prime locations, complete with delicious cuisine and beautiful anchorages.

Bodrum Cup Traditional Wooden Yacht Gulet Regatta

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Autumn begins with the Bodrum Cup Traditional Wooden Yacht Regatta held annually in the third a hundred stately wooden yachts under full canvas is a sight to behold and it is a good time to sail. Traditional yachts are built as motor/sailor yachts. The wooden material used in Gulet construction are mainly pine, mahagony, oak and white oak. The masts are made of white oak or steel. Mechanical parts are generally imported and well known brands are prefered.

The gulets are not are bulky, slow or unable to raise their sails without the assistance of a motor. In order to prove this, every year on the third Sunday of October a race of wooden Sailing yachts is held, with hundreds of boats taking part in the competition. The Bodrum Cup, as well as being an event that the showcases Turkish yachting tourism, also has an educational value, where charter boat captains and crews develop their talents and improve their knowledge.

Another aspect that has increased interest in the race is that, apart from extending the yacht charter season, it also allows passengers on the yachts to participate as well. The race regularly attracts some one hundred foreign and international yachts in separate categories and is conducted over fives legs.

The most beautiful coves of the Blue Cruise are used as stopping points for the night during the race. Another dimension added to the excitement of the racing is that every evening the boats anchor next to each other, the crews joining in song and lifting a glass at sunset in the name of friendship. The race creates an unforgettable image of Bodrum as the horizon is full of sails of the yachting fleet.

Sail and discover the unique Kas – Kekova region

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Similar to many towns along the Lycian coast, Kas is situated squeezed between the mountains and the sea. Kas, formerly known as Antiphellus, still shows some remnants of the ancient settlement. An old theater on the lengthy peninsula of Kas is reachable by foot from the town. Kekova, meaning “place of the sun,” is an island located an hour away from Dalyanagzi by boat, and it also refers to a collection of charming islands, many bays, and historic cities. These bays offer natural harbors throughout the year, and sailors especially appreciate discovering the pristine scenery. Along the northern coast of Kekova Island, in Apollonia, seismic activity has unsettled the ground, resulting in some of the historic homes submerging beneath the crystal-clear water, forming an sunken city.

Kalekoy Castle (ancient Simena) provides an aerial perspective of the bays, coves, islands, and vibrant yachts gliding serenely on the calm water. The hues in a Van Gogh artwork, azure skies, amber sunsets, twinkling, twinkling nights, serenity and calm, frolicking dolphins, legendary enigmas, and the shimmering sea – Kekova offers all this and beyond. At Demre (Kale), the historic Myra (25 km west of Finike), numerous beautifully sculpted rock tombs gaze down upon the impressive Roman theatre. St. Nicholas (Santa Claus) served as the bishop of this Mediterranean city in the fourth century and passed away here in 342. Finike is an official entry-port encircled by gardens and citrus trees. Thirty-two kilometers from Finike Marina are the ruins of the stunning and historic Lycian city of Arikanda. This journey into the mountains, a trekking adventure, offers stunning vistas, remarkable ruins, and crisp mountain air.

Handcrafted Traditional Turkish Gulet Building

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The singular design of the gulet, Turkey’s indigenous sea going vessel, blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies a Blue Cruise. Over the years gulets have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing and transport into their present profile with a broad beam and wide deck. Constructed mainly in shipyards in Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, the Gulets are equipped with motors as well as fully functional rigging.

The number of passengers a gulet carries depends on the boats size, although most of them accommodate between eight and twelve people. These vessels offer their passengers separate accommodations, and chartering one includes services and entertainment. Modern gulets are comfortably equipped with all of the amenities of home and encourage an environment in which you are expected to do nothing but enjoy yourself. The closeness of the small group of people on board promotes an atmosphere of friendship and sharing; relations among passengers and crew tend to be relaxed and casual.

Travel agencies can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group of people or for you individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, on a gullet you can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline. The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships cannot replicate authentically. In many ways a gulet is like a full-service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery charges constantly.

Popular Blue Cruise Itineraries

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Alternative Routes It is the Gulet owner’s responsibility to decide the length and route of the cruise. A comprehensive tour of the area between Bodrum and Fethiye will take at least three weeks. Suitable routes for a three – day tour are Antalya – Kas, Marmaris – Fethiye, Marmaris – Datca, Bodrum – Marmaris, Bodrum – Gokova and Bodrum – Guluk. If you would like to depart from Marmaris instead of Bodrum, you can choose one of two routes: Bozburun and Datca Peninsula or Fethiye Bay.

Datca tours visit Datca and Knidos as well as small islands and coves scattered between Hisaronu, Kizkumu, Orhaniye, Selimiye and Bozukkale. On the way to Fethiye, one day is spent visiting Dalyan and the ancient city of Kaunos, the remaining days are spent exploring the natural and historical riches of the Gulf of Fethiye. The Kas route, starting from Antalya, is one of the most beautiful stretches of the Turkish Riviera. But no matter which path you choose, on the sea you only experience the present moment.