All Inclusive General Info

The AI concept runs from 09:000-24:00 and it starts with dinner on the first day and finishes with breakfast on the last day on board. This concept is for personal use only and can not be shared or offered to non-AI people.

Food & Beverage

There is a bar on every gulet offering soft and alcoholic drinks, the prices are advertised and payment is normally settled with the captain towards the end of the cruise.

Chargeable Extras

Fresh orange juice, all imported drinks and some special drinks are available at a charge.

Accommodation

Each yacht is equipped with VHF, tape recorder, fishing equipments (not professional), masks, snorkles, flippers are also available (all at the quantity of four pieces per boat). In each cabin the clients may find a shower with hot water and WC, a small wardrobe, window and a double bed, one face towel, a bath towel, blanket and sheets for two people. Cabins are compact and it is essential that the guests will pack lightly. Rucksacks and travel bags should be packed rather than large suitcases. The cabin charter is offered on a shared gulet basis. Other passengers will be onboard. Cabins have either a double bed or single beds, advised at time of booking. There is a crew of three to four people working onboard depending on the capacity of the yachts. Additionally depending on the number of people all the security equipment as life jackets, fiber boat with engine, are available on the yachts. The transfers of the clients are done up to the gate of the harbor then the clients will have to walk between 50 to 100 meters because the gate of the harbor is closed on the certain times. For the return transfer details are also provided.

All Inclusive Food & Drinks

The AI programme consists of breakfast (08:00-09:00), lunch (13:00-14:00) and dinner (20:00-21:00), served in the main restaurant. During breakfast milk and unlimited tea & coffee are offered. Tea & coffee time with biscuits is from 17:00-17:30. Locally produced alcoholic & non-alcoholic drinks like wine, raki, beer, vodka, gin, soft drinks (cola, sprite, fanta), water and mineral water are served.

Official Rating - Standard Gullet - Full Board / All Inclusive [Bodrum Dep: Sat-Sun-Mon-Fri]

The Blue Cruise has an international atmosphere and represents the ultimate vacation as sailing along the beautiful coast of Turkey while getting way from routines and exploring the many coves. As our gulet cruises depart from various docks, we recommend that, for the guests convenience, pre book the transfer from the airport. The captain may change the route depending on the weather conditions and in one day the boat will visit two or three different bays. The guest should note that the cruise will start the day after check in early in the morning.

CRUISE ITINERARY

Day 1 (Bodrum)
Boarding starts at 3:30 p.m. from Bodrum Port. Early arriving guests can leave their luggage to Barbaros Yachting Office. On the first day, the boat will be anchored at Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight stay. Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C. The city which was called Halicarnassus was the birthplace of Herodotus; the Father of History who lived in the 5th century B.C. The Mausoleum of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) which is one of the Seven Wonders of the World is in this city. The only structure that survived from the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests, and is still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers in Bodrum. Another place that the clients should visit first at their arrival in Bodrum is the landmark of the city Castle of Saint Peter. It is one of the best preserved piece of work whose history goes back to the Middle Ages. Myndos Gate through which Alexander the Great entered Halicarnassus is another place that should not be missed.

Day 2 (Orak Island – Cokermte)

While having breakfast, the guests will be informed about the cruise programme and the boat. Then set sail for Orak Island. Taking the opportunity to swim in the crystal-blue waters of Orak Island and to have lunch, hoist sail to Cokermte, a small and lovely fishing town, for diner and for overnight stay. If the weather conditions are available it will be possible to sail. Guests are welcome to take a short walk on the shore.

Day 3 (Seven Island-Kurfe-Long Port)

Before the breakfast in the early morning set sail for Seven Islands. Greet another beautiful day in Seven Islands Region. In the region full of many small islands and coral reef it is recommended for diving, swim, sleep and rest. The guests can also enjoy a walk in the forests surrounded with pine trees. Our first stop in Seven Islands Region will be Kufre Bay. Dock at Uzun Liman (Long -Port) for diner and overnight stay.

Day 4 (Tuzla-Longoz-English port)

Dock at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a swim in the turquoise- blue waters. Morning swim will become a routine of the daily activities. For lunch; the captain will hoist sail to Longoz Bay; another paradise, sheltered with huge pine forests. After lunch the guests can enjoy a short walk in the forest and take a rest in Ali Babas local shed-like cafe. Then sail to English Port for dinner and overnight stay. The name English Port comes from the 2nd World War; when the ships of English Navy -forces used to dock here. In this area there are so many small and large bays sheltered enough and suitable for the boats to dock.

Day 5 (Cleopatra Adasi-Karacasogut)

Sailing to Sedir (Kedrae) island. This unique island with its small beach and unbelievable clear water is like an open-air museum. See the city -walls, the ruins from the Dors reign (later on restorated as a church); the amphitheatre with 1500 guest capacity and the domed historical buildings. Walk around the wrecks of pillars with antique writings on them or the ancient stones decorated with reliefs. Cleopatra beach, located on this island has a very special kind of sand that can only be found in the deserts of Northern Africa. According to the myth King Antonius had brought this sand from Egypt by sea for Cleopatra. Then the boat will sail to Karacasogut village for dinner and to spend the night. This lovely village is located 25 kms away from Marmaris. The transportation from here to Marmaris can be done by dolmus buses. There are optional tours to Marmaris or Dalyan-Caunos for those wishing to explore these places.

Day 6 (Kargili-Kisebuku/Alakisla Buku)

Set sail to Kargili Bay early in the morning. After lunch, dock to Kisebuku (Alakisla). See the Byzantians ruins. Spend the night in this lovely bay.

Day 7 (Pabuc Burnu-Yalicftlik-Bodrum)

Sail to Pabucburnu after breakfast, for lunch. Tea will be served in Yaliciftlik Bay. Then our boat will be sailing back to Bodrum Port for the last days dinner and overnight stay.

Day 8 (Disembarkation)

Leave the boat by 10:30 after breakfast.