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Imagine yourself on a yacht, sailing along the Turquoise coast
of the Mediterranean, walking among ancient marble colons, wandering in the endless tunnels of thousands of years
old underground cities, diving into the warm and crystal clear waters, swimming over ruins of the sunken cities,
running on the beaches where heroes of the history had landed, resting on the sands where queens and emperors shared
their love.
If any of these sounds a bit attractive, then take a few minutes to read
below how you can make it a reality.
The Blue Cruise or Blue Voyage is a unique cruising and yachting experience
in the Aegean waters of Turkey,  an adventure that takes you to the magic of myths three millennia old, a relaxing vacation
under the sun and swim in the turquoise blue of the crystal clear waters, and an opportunity to taste Turkish cuisine
as well as fresh fish.
You can shape your cruise itinerary as you wish before booking. Usually
the daily duration of cruising is not longer than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent in a gorgeous
cove enjoying the sun and the sea. Sunbathing on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing
or just fishing...
During the Blue Cruise, most of the places you will visit has the wealth
of civilizations and the culture is overwhelming: Ephesus, Didim, Iassos, Myra and Caunos rock tombs,"the
private beach of Cleopatra", the archeological remains of ancient civilizations (even under sea). But besides
this, only Blue Cruise will give you the second chance to make you realize there is so much to discover that you
forget about yourself.
Or anchoring in a cove and trekking in the wild nature, visiting a nearby
village and coming closer to local people and their traditions or visiting an ancient ruin. Here, in the midst
of the idyll, you can feel the touch of nature and history.
 Features of the Blue Cruise
Ideal for Singles and couples - sharing a Deluxe Gulet
Families and groups - private Gulet
Stunning coastal scenery
Combination of Culture and Sun
Professional Turkish crew
Splendid local food and Turkish hospitality
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How to join the Blue Cruise
If you are a single person - fill in
the form, if you are a group - please ask us for our best offers and
give us the number of persons and the category of the boats
The major route we recommend is Bodrum-Bodrum. a 7 days cruise in the gulf of Gokova with a visit to Cnidus. This is where
the whole idea of the Blue Cruise has started. We suggest first time travelers to try this balance of the small
coves and ancient ruins.
The other important destination is to cruise from Bodrum
to Marmaris. Ideal when you would like to stay a fortnight
on a boat. This is also a good combination of nature of history with more ancient ruins.
Another 7 days trip is Marmaris - Fethiye. Mainly it starts in the nice and cozy harbor of . You explore many of the small
inlets and coves. Some places are more rich on historic ruins and there is always a real green scenery around you.
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The pioneers of the blue voyage were two famous Turkish writers, Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli (better
known as Fisherman of Halicarnassus)  and Sabahattin Eyüboglu, and their circle of friends. They set out in a fishing boat from Bodrum to explore the shores to the south, beginning with the Gulf
of Gökova, aiming to seek the roots of Anatolian Turkish culture in the ancient settlements of this part of
Ionia.
True to its spirit, the ideal itinerary for a Blue Voyage must allow
you to best penetrate the sense and soul of places where you anchor. So, instead of rushing from one spot to the
next, a program has to strike a balance between the time spent at sea, the time passed in various bays, villages
or ancient sites and the time required to enjoy them. For those on a private cruise, we recommend an itinerary
visiting as many places as possible without making the cruise tiresome. Cabin charter tours are scheduled in accordance
with this philosophy, as well.
The small harbors 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 changes constantly.
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