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Yacht charters in Turkey and the Greek Islands can be quite affordable. During the months between November and April, a discount of fifteen percent can be received off yacht charter prices.  Rather than leaving it to the last minute, taking advantage of these favorable yacht charter prices for your Turkey gulet holidays will leave room in the wallet to invest in other memories to take back home as souvenirs.

Although some may search for cheap gulet cruises after reading Blue Voyage reviews for Turkey, it isn’t cheap, just simply affordable. Especially if you go for crewed cabin charters.  Blue Cruise deals can be obtained throughout the year except for the peak yacht charter seasons between June and September.

Turkish gulet rentals are quite enjoyable along the turquoise coast. There are many yacht charter routes to choose from. These blue boat tours in Turkey set their coordinates from gulet charter routes such as Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye, Gocek and charter destinations to Greece, Gulf of Kekova, Gokova, and many other ports of call along the Turkish Mediterranean coast.

There is simply no other way to experience and discover Turkey’s infinite history than by sea.  Blue Voyages are becoming more and more popular every year, whilst they try to maintain losing their original cultural character. The definition of Blue cruises is chartering a yacht and cruising from cove to cove for relaxation and water sports. But holidaymakers do take the cruise not only to have fun but also to discover and support the coast’s tremendous historical heritage.

An alternative to chartering an entire boat is to join in on a regular departures and book a cabin charter. You will have a chance to meet people from around the world while enjoying one of the most unique and relaxing holidays in the Turkish Mediterranean and Aegean. These cabin charter cruises are not crowded. You are on a boat that you share with other couples or families, and have your own crew that will be there for your needs. So if you are seeking a gulet cruise deal in Turkey or to the Greek Islands, then a cabin yacht charter may be the route to take.

Alternatively a private gulet charter for your own group can also be affordable. There are good deals on gulet charter prices as you split the total cost amongst your group.  Either way, the fun and excitement, the peace and quite, the beauty and relaxation is always there – not to mention the professional, warm and friendly service on board!

A journey on a private gulet cruise is the best way to discover the pristine turquoise waters and historical riches of the southern Turkish coastline and Greek islands.

Wake up to the sun, the fresh sea air, the scent of pine, smiling faces, warm hospitality, and explore the wonders of one of the most beautiful and extraordinary holidays at sea, at good prices that cannot be missed!

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Everybody finds a personal answer to this question; Some say it is resting, others say its discovering nature and some say it is spending some time on the sea.

In reality the ‘Blue Cruise’ is all of them and even more. “Blue Cruise” is living the best sun set possible.  Tasting freshly catch sea food and the chosen traditional dishes, taking pleasure of the fruits and alcohol. It is the chance to read the book you didn’t have the chance to read before and loosing yourself in it. It is walking on the deserted beaches at sunset with the one you love, rolling in the sand and throwing yourself in the cool water.

‘Blue Cruise’ takes you to the Aegean, South Of Turkey and Amazing Greek islands coasts . Beaches you can swim, fish, do water sports and visit archeological sites accessible only by boat. Blue cruise will be a big opportunity to discover the unspoiled character and culture of this part of the world. A chance to have an unforgettable memory. Any one who participated to a blue cruise before absolutely comes back to relive the vacation .

The most of the route of the blue cruise are the bays of the Aegean and the Mediterranean sea between Bodrum and Demre. The blue cruise is mostly done with gullets type wooden boats between 18-40 meters. When the chance comes the sail are used but the cruising is mostly motor powered. The Yachts has everything needed for the guests. Generally 4 to 8 cabin boats are used for the blue cruise. Every cabin has own shower and toilets. It is possible to rent yachts for all quality and standards: The Standard are ; with no air condition, luxury with air condition , deluxe with air condition and high deluxe.

With your group of friends you can rent a yacht to your pleasure from the large variety of the fleet of Turk Gulet Yachting. The blue cruise route and menu will be made from your preferences. Our experienced captain and crew will give you a private service for an unforgettable holiday. For further information, yacht photos, details and prices of the boats please get in contact with us

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In crewed Yacht Charters; everyday the yachts normally visit two or three bays and there would be a maximum 4 hours sailing per day. The last stop in the day will be the place to stay for the night. It is necessary for the yacht to visit a harbour every three or four days to enable us taking on water and fresh provisions. These harbours will be in little fishing villages and sometimes in small towns. Traditional wooden gulets usually cruise with engine, but gulet set sail if the wind direction fits to the rotation and is strong enough.

Food & Drink

For the private gulet charters, the food on board can be organized by our company. The menu would be including the service of full breakfast, four course lunch, afternoon tea or coffe service with cake and cookies and five course dinner. However, the passengers on board can buy their own food stocks. In both ways our cook on board will cook and serve. The menu is prepared mainly on the famous traditional Turkish Cusine. When you have any other special requests (communal requests – religious preferences – health oriented) it can be organized with a notice in advance.

There are soft drinks, local and imported alcoholic beverages in the bar of the yachts. If you have a special request of a drink we may not have at the bar, please inform us in advance. In bareboat charters you may easily find restaurants in little fishing villages where you can eat fresh fish and local meals. In cabin charters the price given in our price list include the full board accomodation on board and we use fixed weekly standart menu for these kind of cruises.

Activities

Most of our traditional gulets are equipped with windsurf, dingy with outboard engine, fishing and snorkeling equipment.

There are ample possibilities of different water sports such as jet-skiing, water-skiing, banana riding at modarate prices organised by special water sports groups at different bays visited. Up on request we can arrange jet skiing, water skiing equipment to hire during your charter. Once the boat is moored the clients can visit the archaeological ruins, having a little walk in to the pine forests and explore the beautiful coastline. Reading your book and having a siesta under the tent with a breeze may be another option. Of course, sea lovers would enjoy swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. In gulet charters you can join to land excursions to the nearby local towns, ancient sites, natural attractions. For instance in Bodrum-Gökova-Bodrum programme, you can join Marmaris tour or in Marmaris-Fethiye-Marmaris programme you may visit Caunos. As in Antalya – Kaş – Antalya programme you will find the opportunity to visit Myra ancient city. We also organize shopping tours to local handicraft centres or bazaars to make you see the extensive carpet, leather, jewellery, textile products or gift items of Turkey.

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