Category Archives: Destinations

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Fethiye, meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. Fethiye seaport with its sheltered structure is an important stop for yachtsmen, at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. Boarding, dinner & overnight in Fethiye.

DAY 2 After breakfast we set off along the coast, in time for a delicious lunch at Tersane island, where you can see the remains of a Roman & Greek shipyard on the beach. Overnight is spent in the natural bay of Aga Limani.

DAY 3 An early start for the beautiful Ekincik area. After dropping anchor in a peaceful bay, you’ll have the choice of either staying on board, or taking an optional trip to Dalyan and Kaunos. Here you can take a river boat trip to see millenia old tombs built high in the rock face, explore the ancient city of Kaunos, take a mud-bath and relax on Turtle Beach.

DAY 4 Setting sail after breakfast, there’ll be time for swimming and lunch at Turunc Blikii or at beautiful Cennet (Paradise) Island, before arriving in Marmaris for dinner and our 4th night.In case of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this program is subject to change without notice.

DAY 5 We leave Marmaris after breakfast, stop for lunch and swim in Kumlubuk Bay, before heading off to Semizce, an uninhabited bay, for dinner and the night.

DAY -6 An early start for the beautiful Gocek Bays area. We stop at Kuyruk Burnu for breakfast before reaching Batik Hamam Bay. Here we can swim in the ruins of the ancient Roman baths. Overnight is spent in either tranquil Bedri Rahmi or Sarsala Bay.

DAY 7 We set sail after breakfast to visit a few other pretty spots in the Fethiye Gulf, and have lunch and a swim at Yassica island. Heading back towards Fethiye, our last night on board is spent at peaceful Samanlik Bay.

DAY 8 We arrive in Fethiye after breakfast. Time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

DAY 1 BODRUM HARBOUR Embarkation, welcome cocktail and program briefing in Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbour or at a nearby cove.

DAY 2 COS Arrival in Cos around noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbour.

DAY 3 NISIROS ISLAND Arrival on the volcanic island of Nisiros, with a preceding break for swimming and lunch in Yali. Afternoon open for sightseeing in town and/or visit by rented vehicle in the vicinity of the crater.

DAY 4 RHODES – TILOS ISLAND Early morning departure for Rhodes, with a possible break for swimming on the island of Tilos and arrival in Rhodes around noon. The walls of the medieval Crusader castle of the Knights of St. John are visible from the harbour. Time after lunch to visit the walled old town with its numerous shops and streets dating to the Crusader era. Following dinner on board, opportunity to experience the colorful night life of Rhodes. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbour.

DAY 5 RHODES – TILOS ISLAND Suggested morning sightseeing, near the harbour, may include the Archaeological Museum and the Palace of the Grand Master of the Knights of St. John. Suggestions for the afternoon include a visit to the colorful village of Lindos and Valley of the Butterflies, both accessible by rented vehicle. Overnight stay in Rhodes harbour.

DAY 6 SYMI A short sail to Symi, with a break for swimming and lunch prior to entering the harbour. In the afternoon there will be an opportunity for sightseeing along the sea front adorned with 19th century neo-Classical buildings and the interior of the town. Those interested may visit the Panormitis Monastery situated in the south of the island. For those who like walking the island offers pleasant roads and byways.

DAY 7 DATCA Entering Turkey in Dat?after a short sail from Symi, then continuing the cruise to anchor in the ancient harbour of Cnidus. After sightseeing the magnificent ruins of the ancient city that surround the harbour departure in the evening for Mersincik cove on the north side of the Dat? peninsula for an overnight stay.

DAY 8 BODRUM Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Fethiye, meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean Sea. Fethiye seaport with its sheltered structure is an important stop for yachtsmen, at the head of a beautiful bay strewn with islands. Boarding, dinner & overnight in Fethiye.

DAY 2 After breakfast set off along the coast of Fethiye Peninsular for lunch in a secluded bay. When sea conditions permitting we will sail to Butterfly Valley & Oludeniz for visit and swim. The night is spent at St.Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement as the sun sets.

DAY 3 An early start for Yesilkoy, where we have breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it’s off to Kas, a small harbour town with a charming bohemian atmosphere, where you’ll spend the night.

DAY 4 Climb up to the castle on Simena 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 is spent in the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at nearby Ucagiz.

DAY 5 A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast to the ruins at Kekova – the Sunken City. Swim and lunch at Tersane Bay where you’ll see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a Roman dockyard on the beach. Sailing to Gokkaya to spend the night.

DAY 6 After breakfast, a short cruise to the sheltered bay at Bayindir Limani for a swim. The rest of the day is spent in Kalkan, a picturesque harbour town set on the hillside, where you can explore the cobbled winding streets or take an optional trip to nearby Patara Beach or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon.

DAY 7 After an early start to Camli Burun, a natural bay edged with pine-clad hills, your last night on board is spent in Batikkaya Bay. Another day of relaxing, sunbathing and swimming has past.

DAY 8 Arriving back in the harbour of Fethiye.

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Fethiye. Dinner and overnight here.

DAY 2 After breakfast, we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon), sea conditions permitting. Swim break and lunch. We then continue our travels to Firnaz Bay, near Kalkan. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 Breakfast. Departure to Kas Harbour. Optional visit of this little town. Lunch. Afterwards, we cruise around the Small Islands. Lots of swimming, snorkeling and sun bathing! We spent the night at Aperlai Bay. Optional visit of this archaeological site, dinner.

DAY 4 After breakfast we sail to the Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian- Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. Lunch. Optional land tour to Myra and the St.Nicholas Church in Demre. Dinner and overnight in Gokkaya Bay. Relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.

DAY 5 Today, we cruise further to Olympos, optional visit of the ancient city, hidden, overgrown and hardly touched. Swim near the beautiful beach.

DAY 6 Breakfast. Cruising to Porto Ceneviz or the bay of Sazak. At both places the sheer cliffs drop into the sea & the bays are completely deserted. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 Sailing to Phaselis, optional visit of the well preserved ancient city. The 3 harbours here were once a major commercial center. The ruins of aqua educts, baths, a theatre, Hadrian’s Gate and the Acropolis reveal the city’s historical importance. Cruising to Antalya where dinner is served. Optional visit of the city. Overnight in the harbour.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembarkation. Time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

DAY 1 GOCEK – GOCEK ISLAND Fly to Dalaman Airport to join your yacht in Gocek; only half an hour away from the airport. The charming village of Gocek is an environmental protection area and main yachting center. After a welcome cocktail, sail to Gocek Island for a quiet night and dinner.

DAY 2 GOCEK ISLAND – OLUDENIZ – GEMILER ISLAND Cruise to Oludeniz, a beautiful inland bay which can be visited by the yacht’s dinghy. With high mountains sweeping down to the shore and golden sands this lagoon is a scenic must. It is ideal for nice swim and watersports. Late afternoon cruise to Gemiler Island surrounded by an amphitheater of mountains and covered with Byzantine remains. Enjoy a grill party ashore.

DAY 3 GEMILER ISLAND – KAS Early morning sail to Kas (Ancient Antiphellos), a charming village, a small green oasis under steep scrub – covered hills in which numerous Lycian tombs were carved out. The Greek island of Kastellorizon lies only three miles to the south. Overnight in Bayindir Harbour.

DAY 4 KAS – KEKOVA (KALE) You will be absorbed into the remains of an ancient Lycian civilization. There is a wealth of fascinating spots to explore. Parts of the city are sunken while other parts protrude from the sea to from tiny islands. A lonely sarcophagus still stands half – submerged on the western side of the bay. Ucagiz Bay and the village Kale (ancient Simena) will be visited.

DAY 5 KEKOVA – KALKAN After breakfast, sail to Kalkan, a pretty fishing village, offers a good choice of antique and carpet shops, while your crew is busily preparing for a comfortable night onboard.

DAY 6 KALKAN (XANTHOS & PATARA & LETOON & SAKLIKENT) An air-conditioned minibus will take you from Kalkan harbour for your daily land tour. Kalkan is a base for visiting Xanthos, the birthplace of Bishop Nicholas of Myra, and Patara, a suberb seven-mile long beach. Letoon is an ancient city with temples of Apollo, Artemis and Leto and the ruins of Hellenistic Theatre. Enjoy the lunch in Saklikent (Hidden Canyon). Meet the boat in Fethiye.

DAY 7 SARSALA – GOCEK Sarsala Bay is a safe anchorage place ideal for swimming and watersports. You can just relax and enjoy a nice drink onboard. In the evening, you may try one of the nice fish restaurants in the charming village of Gocek for dinner. GOCEK – DALAMAN After breakfast, leave your yacht in Gocek with wishes to meet again.

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Bodrum. Boarding, dinner & overnight in the harbour.

DAY 2 After breakfast, we sail to Orak Island, an endless aquarium with sparkling turquoise waters! Enjoy some swimming here. Lunch. Arrival at Cokertme where very friendly Turkish locals live. Dinner and overnight here or in another bay closeby.

DAY 3 Today we cruise to the Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands) with its coral reefs. Snorkeling, sunbathing, some fishing, swimming. A crazy-lazy day! Lunch. Afterwards we sail to Karacasogut for dinner. Optional visit of Marmaris. Overnight.

DAY 4 Arrival at Sedir Island after breakfast. The coast here and the antique city are in the shape of a horseshoe. Lunch. Optional visit. We spent our day here in this beautiful area. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 Breakfast. We cruise to Paradise Bay, surrounded by pine forests. Here, English war ships lie under the sapphire blue water surface… Lunch. Dinner and overnight is in Ballisu.

DAY 6 After breakfast, we sail to the marvellous natural harbour of Longoz. Lunch. You can spend the rest of the day swimming or take a walk through the pine forest. Dinner. A most quiet night in Tuzla Bay.

DAY 7 After breakfast in Tuzla, arrival at Papuc Bay for some last swimming and lunch. Afterwards we cruise to Kara Island for the mud baths and then continue to Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight in the harbour.

DAY 8 After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Kemer. Dinner and overnight here.

DAY 2 After breakfast, we cruise to Olympos. Lunch. Optional visit of the Hidden City and some swimming at the beautiful beach here. Afterwards we continue to the bay of Adrasan for dinner and our 1st overnight stay at sea.

DAY 3 An early start today. We cruise to Demre harbour(ancient Andriace). Breakfast. Optional visit of the ancient site of Myra with its Roman theatre & famous Lycian rock tombs and the St Nicholas Church. Afterwards, we sail to Kekova, the Sunken City. Lunch, swimming, sunbathing in neighboring coves. Overnight stay in the bay of the village of Ucagiz.

DAY 4 After breakfast we cruise to a little bay near Kas, called Bayindir. Lunch. We then cruise to Kas harbour from where optional excursions to Xanthos, Patara or Saklikent are available. Dinner and overnight in the harbour. Enjoy the nightlife here in this little town!

DAY 5 Departure after breakfast. Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.

DAY 6 Early departure. Breakfast. Cruising to Porto Ceneviz or the bay of Sazak. At both places the sheer cliffs drop into the sea & the bays are completely deserted. Then sailing to Phaselis for an optional visit of this archaeological site. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 Breakfast. We sail to Alacasu Bay where we enjoy a swim break. Lunch is served here. Departure to the bay of Ayisigi. In the afternoon we cruise back to Kemer Harbour. Overnight here.

DAY 8 After breakfast disembarkation. Time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

DAY 1 Transfer to your gulet in the harbour of Marmaris. Boarding, dinner & overnight in the harbour.

DAY 2 After breakfast and briefing, we set off along the coast. Be lazy on your 1st day and stay on board. Enjoy some relaxing swimming and sunbathing. Or take a more active optional trip to Dalyan and Caunos. This is a day on a little river boat down the narrow, reed-lined waterways. Amazing Lycian rock tombs. Caunos, an ancient site with theatre, acropolis and tombs to explore. Lunch in a river-side restaurant. Try the famous mud baths, and get 10 years younger in no time! Turtle beach with its white sands, where Caretta Turtles still lay their eggs. Transfer to our Gulet in Ekincik bay. Dinner.

DAY 3 Setting sail after breakfast, we cruise to Aga limani. Lunch here. Swimming breaks in the neighborhood (Cleopatra and Hamam bays). Dinner and overnight in a bay amongst the islands of Gocek.

DAY 4 Breakfast. Today, we sail in the 12 Islands Area. Swimming in the clear blue waters! Lunch. Bedri Rahmi Bay. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 We continue cruising in the 12 Islands area. Yassica Island after breakfast. Visiting the wonderful bays in this part of the Gulf of Fethiye. Possibility of visiting the Ruins of an old Temple. Dinner and overnight in one of the many bays.

DAY 6 After breakfast we sail to Fethiye. Have a look around in this charming little town. Lunch. Afterwards we sail to Domuz Island.

DAY 7 Today we cruise to Turunc Bay. Lunch. Last swim breaks of your cruise around this area. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris Harbour.

DAY 8 After breakfast, it is time to say farewell to your gulet and crew.

DAY 1 BODRUM HARBOUR Embarkation, welcome cocktail and program briefing in Bodrum harbour. Dinner and overnight stay in the harbour or at a nearby cove.

DAY 2 COS Arrival in Cos around noon. Opportunity to see Asclepeion, Castle or the Museum (all open until 14:30), after lunch on board. Choice of swimming in the warm waters of Empros thermal baths on the south coast. Overnight stay in Cos harbour.

DAY 3 LEROS Arrival at Leros around noon. After a swim at Xirokambos, arrival in Lakki or Ayia Marina. Because Leros is not a ”tourist paradise”, the island has been able to preserve much of its traditional way of life. Afternoon and evening open for excursions on foot or by rented motorbike.

DAY 4 FOURNOI ISLAND Early morning departure. Breakfast and swim at Leipsi. Arrival at Fournoi islands, a tranquil region untouched by mass tourism.

DAY 5 PATMOS HARBOUR Arrival in Scala harbour of Patmos, situated at the base of a mountain crowned by a 13th century monastery of St. John the Divine. The island with its monasteries is of great importance for the Greek Orthodox Church; its many lovely coves and characteristic villages are similar to those found on other Greek Aegean islands.

DAY 6 KALIMNOS ISLAND Today’s destination is the island of Kalimnos. Although its days in the sun as a major sponge fishing center are over, Kalimnos still bares traces of those times in some of its stately homes dating from that era.

DAY 7 COS Arrival in Cos around noon, after a morning swim in Pserimos with departure timed to avoid the rush of daily tour boats. Opportunity to sightsee places missed at the beginning of the cruise. Overnight stay in Cos or Bodrum in accordance with the passengers’ preference.

DAY 8 BODRUM Disembarkation after breakfast in Bodrum.

DAY 1 SUNDAY – Rhodes Harbour. Boarding after 16:00, dinner & overnight in Rhodes New Marina.

DAY 2 MONDAY -Rhodes-Nanou Bay-Symi Between 10:00-13:00, after formalities and taking fuel, we cruise towards Symi, one of the Dodecanese islands and a real gem, one of the most beautiful little islands in all of Greece. We enjoy lots of swimming today in beautiful Nanou Bay! Afterwards, around 16:00, we cruise to Symi port. Please have your camera ready for wonderful images of this small fairy-tale like Greek village. Your dinner will be served on board, but if you wish to dine ashore by yourselves, please inform the captain in advance. All of the traverna’s on Symi are very tempting and the captain will understand your choice. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 3 TUESDAY -Symi-St George Bay-Panormitis/Pedi Today, we leave from Symi port after breakfast between 09:00-10:00. We will stop for lunch, swimming and relaxing in one of the beautiful bays around the island, at St George bay or one of the many other bays. After this, around 16:00, we will cruise towards Panormitis, located in the southern part of Symi. You can visit the Monastery of the Archangel Michael Panormitis. This is a Greek Orthodox monastery built in the early 18th century, and still inhabited by monks. It is visited by people from all over the world, and many Greeks pay homage to St Michael of Panormitis each year. (Loud) Music is not allowed here. If the sea conditions are not optimal, we might have to cancel Panormitis and go to Pedi instead. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 4 WEDNESDAY- Symi-Takrogiali Bay-Tilos We cruise towards Tilos after breakfast today, between 09:00-10:00. Tilos is surrounded by high and rocky mountains, steep coasts, beaches with transparent waters and caves. We will enjoy the day at Takrogiali Bay. Late afternoon, around 16:00, we will enter Tilos harbour so that you can stretch your legs again and walk around the little town. In the centre of the island, there is an abandoned village on the top called Mikro Chorio (reachable by taxi or bus). You can also go there in the evening to have a drink in the bar. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 5 THURSDAY – Tilos-Trakhia Bay-Chalki port Today, we cruise to the beautiful island of Chalki north-west from Rhodes. Depending on the sea conditions, we will start cruising before or after breakfast (between 06:00 and 10:00). Not much developed in tourism, this is a perfect destination for peace and privacy. Chalki is a lovely island famous for its crystal beaches. We enjoy the day at Trakhia Bay or in one of the other beautiful bays here. In the late afternoon, around 16:00, we cruise to Nimporio which is the only village and main port ofthe island. The beach promenade of Nimporio is lined up with cafeterias and taverns. The church is worth visiting. There is a mass between 19:30-20:00. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 6 FRIDAY – Chalki Port-Anthony Quinn Bay-Kalithea Beach. Today, we have an early start towards Rhodes Island. Breakfast will be on the way or upon arrival at Anthony Quinn Bay, depending on weather conditions. The beach here is known by the actor’s name since he bought this part of the island when filming “The Guns of Navarone”. Afterwards, we cruise to Kalithea where we will spend the rest of the day. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 SATURDAY – Kalithea Beach-Rhodes Port Today, between 09:00-10:00, we make our way back to the New Marina in Rhodes. Free day to visit one of the best preserved medieval towns in the world and a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Dinner and overnight in Rhodes New Marina.

DAY 8 SUNDAY – Rhodes disembarkation. Enjoy your last delicious Mediterranean breakfast on board. Your cruise comes to an end. Disembarkation in Rhodes at 09:00.