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BLUE JOURNEY A unique Sailing Experience or Mediterranean Life Style on Board |
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A Blue Journey Experience - by Baha YILDIZHAN |
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Blue Journey, an Adventure lasting for 35 years |
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In 50's, a prominent Turkish author and
researcher
Cevat Sakir
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introduced to
Bodrum (Halicarnassus), the lovely town at the south-west
coast of Turkey where the Mediterranean and the Aegean Sea meet, that is
when he fell in love with its beauty and history.
He wrote letters to friends and companions about the region, and the
historical facts and legends of the region were very often told in his
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| Private Gulet Charter | ||||
| For the vacation a lifetime hire a Gulet just for you, your family and your friends. Together with the captain design your own route, stopping wherever you want to go, whether a secluded bay or a vibrant coastal town. The decisions are yours, the route, the food, the activities, tailor made to your group.. | ||||
| Life on Board | ||||
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Good sailing, good food with good friends in a relaxed
atmosphere - this is what chartered sailing is all about. The opportunity to cruise and explore some of the most beautiful locations in the world at a pace that can control an enjoy. A Sail Away vacation abroad a Gulet can be as relaxing or as energetic as you choose. You can leave everything to your captain and crew or join in the running of the boat. Depending on the boat you will find a variety of activities such as windsurfing water skiing, snorkeling and fishing. If you just want to relax, then you can spend most of your time sunbathing, reading, swimming and enjoying the delicious Turkish Mediterranean cuisine. |
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| Food on Board | ||||
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The crew on board prepare all the meals for you and use the freshest local
ingredients, salads, fresh fish, barbequed meet and a large selection of
fresh fruits. Just sit back , relax in the sunshine . The crew will do shopping, cooking and clearing. If you prefer to dine out on one of the many costal restaurants, we can recommend the best in the area. |
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| Needs on Board | ||||
| Turkish Gulets are your own personal hotel at sea and dress code is entirely at your discretion. However we list below an example if the items you might need; T-Shirts, bathing suits, deck shoes or surf shoes], casual evening wear. beach towels, sun glasses, a sun hat, CD's torch, sun block and books to read or games to play... | ||||
| Gulet; Traditional Turkish Motor-Sail Yacht | ||||
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Once used by local fishermen and sponge divers, Turkish
Gulets are gracious and elegant motor-sail boats hand crafted of wood in
traditional style and now designed specially for charter sailing. Gulets, unlike most yachts, range from 15 to 45 meter can accommodate from 4 to 24 guests in spacious double cabins which have ensuite shower and/or bathroom. All Gulets offer CD players and some have DVD, TV and Internet facilities available, and many have air-conditioning in each cabin enabling you to control your cabin temperature far maximum comfort. Crew's quarters are completely separate with own entrance. Although Gulets are rigged as sailing boats, they generally make use of engine power. However there are favorable winds, it is possible to set the sails and enjoy the soft Mediterranean breeze.. |
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| Luxury Gulets | ||||
| Our cooperative luxury Gulets are of a very high specification and have numerous extras to offer you the vacation of a lifetime. Fully air-conditioned, TV, DVD, internet access and a variety of water sports, water-ski, jet ski, windsurf... | ||||
| Crew: | ||||
| There is no need to be an experienced yachtsman to charter a Gulet. The capable, cordial and hospitable crew will make you feel that you are on your own private yacht, and will take care to never disturb your privacy. All are experienced in their filed and have completed competence and safety courses to ensure a carefree relaxing Blue Journey experience.. | ||||
| When to Sail: | ||||
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The season in the
south-west of Turkey starts in April and ends in November. June and September are hot enough to tan without burning, but for those wanting to swim at any time of the day or night, July and August are the hottest months. July and August although hot, you can almost put your watch right by the breeze that cools down the hot day that starts around midday until about 5 p.m.- a welcome relax. May and October are still sunny months and the sea is still warm right to the end of October. |
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| Some Popular Routs | ||||
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BJ-101:
MARMARIS -
RHODES
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SYMI -
DATCA
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BOZBURUN - MARMARIS / 7 DAYS BJ-102: MARMARIS - BOZBURUN- DATCA - MARMARIS / 7 DAYS BJ-103: MARMARIS - GOCEK - FETHIYE - MARMARIS / 7 DAYS BJ-104: MARMARIS - RHODES - SYMI - TILOS - NISYROS - KOS - PATMOS - BODRUM - DATCA- MARMARIS / 14 DAYS BJ-105: MARMARIS - GOCEK - FETHIYE - KALKAN - KAS - KEKOVA - MARMARIS / 14 DAYS BJ-106: MARMARIS - ANTALYA or ANTALYA - MARMARIS / 14 DAYS BJ-107: MARMARIS - BODRUM - MARMARIS or BODRUM - MARMARIS - BODRUM / 14 DAYS |
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| Sail to The Greek Islands | ||||
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Our Gulets can sail wherever you want,
including visiting the Greek Islands and Cyprus. If you have the time - we can get you there ! Below you will find some examples which have proved popular with our guests. If you want a different route, we will do our best to accommodate you; One-Week Journey: Marmaris - Rhodes - Symi - Datca - Marmaris Two-Week Journey: Marmaris - Rhodes - Simi - Tilos - Nissiros - Kos - Patmos - Bodrum - Marmaris |
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A Blue Journey Experience - by Baha YILDIZHAN |
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BLUE BAYS, GREEN HILLS... |
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| BLUE JOURNEY - THE WEST ROUTE | ||||
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One early morning at dawn, you will set off
from Marmaris. The sun will rise not only from one place, It will rise from and with in sea and behind the hills. You will then reach Kadirga, the small port which is crystallized and peaceful. It is ideal for diving fun. Afterwards, you proceed to the Ciftlik, its glittering bay. When you reach the Bozukkale fortress, its 9 towers are still standing. No boats in the course of Blue Journey ever pass Bozukkale without stopping. If you are keen on photographs, this place is just for you. You then continue your journey leaving the Sogut Island on your left / right. When night is covering the blue sky you reach Bozburun. An immaculate, spotless place in a tiny harbor. A quiet evening filled with the songs of the sea for moonlight. You will have breakfast on board with freshly backed smoldering bread. With the arrival of morning comes time to leave Bozburun. While the sun is playing around with you thoughts, you will slowly fall in love with your surroundings. When you enter the Dirsek Bay, you can enjoy a long swim. Seeing the brilliance of the sea, you can not way resist the temptation. On the way to Selimiye Village, you will great the fishermen and select fresh fish. The Uzun, Koca and Kemeriye islands follow... Karabuk, and Turgut villages are located on route. Soon, you face Lodos-the most suitable place to stay overnight. You can sit in a bar at sea-side refreshing yourself, or if you wish you can remain on the boat and listen to the music coming from outside... In the morning, you set off again before daybreak or with the rising of the sun at the latest. Seeing Baybassos, there is also an antique city, here. At the setting of the sun, you will be anchoring in Catlike Bay. Here, the Aegean and the Mediterranean coming together. Some are too lazy to climb and experience the magnificent view of two separate seas of the ancient civilization. If your captain says that you still have time, do not miss it. How many people can see this enchanting sunset, both in the Aegean and Mediterranean simultaneously. In the evening, you will reach Datca. An important stop over. Showers are taken, food boxes are prepared and ice boxes refreshed with reflections on the water coming from bars located in Datca Harbor. In the morning, departing from Datca you will head for Kocaburun and then Kargi. If the weather allows you can swim in this bay. And then comes Carian capital ancient Cnidos ! It strikes your eyes with two antique wave breakers and its ancient theater on the hills. While strolling around the three magnificent rocks, night begins stretching into sea. Either Kormen or Mersincik bay will provide you with overnight accommodation. At day break, you will be living in a dream world of the sun splendid colors; dark green forests, golden sandy beaches and a dark blue sea... Today's program is going to be last chance for those who haven't seen where the Aegean and Mediterranean meet. This is called the Bordubet paradise. This location which remains between the Balikasiran and Becik Bay is the narrowest part of the Datca Peninsula. After a walk you can enjoy the remarkable wives of two ancient seas meeting... Yedi Adalar is a location which became popular in the last few years. If you feel it crowded, you can still move to a desolate place to spend the night. The very next day, your stop is Ballisu and Longoz Buku. On the other hand, Sogut is another stop where you can taste the delicious food at the taverns on the shore. The environment is knitted with "Gunnuk", pine, laurel and pink oleander trees. From there on, you will follow the Cape of Domuz and find yourself at the unique Cleopatra Island and beach which is famous for its white and fine organic sand that have been brought for her from the Delta of Nile, from Egypt. You must not miss the chance of seeing the amphitheater, the temple and the ruins of the famous tower. This area was known as Cedrai in in the early ages, and is now called Sedir. You are now following the route to Bodrum(Halicarnassus) on the Gokova Bay. On the way, you have the chance for fishing. Gokova, which is the most shallow water in the region, will attach you and your group into its own atmosphere. Cakal Bay, ruins of Keramos and Akbuk are some of the places to see. In addition, you will enjoy Oren, Cokertme, Orak Island, Kargacik Buku and Karaada... Far out on the horizon you will see the crystal silhouette of Bodrum, the ancient Halicarnassus and as day becomes night a truly remarkable sight... That is the end of Journey ! You will never notice how quickly you left behind all the routine stress of daily life and become once again rejuvenated.. By Baha Yildizhan Marmaris, September '1998 |
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| BLUE JOURNEY - THE EAST ROUTE | ||||
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Another history, another nature and another
Blue Journey. Now our route is to Antalya; One morning , you will leave Marmaris Bay sailing from Keci, Bedir and Nimara islands. You will stop at Turunc where you will find a beautiful and crystal like water. After you leave Yilancik island, your first stop will be Ekincik bay. This will be your first archaeological site tour; Caunos, is the name of historical ancient center. The motorboats will take you from the Gulet and will bring you to the Delta of Dalyan. The delta which connects Koycegiz lake to the Mediterranean is the home of famous sea turtles Caretta-Carreta, and considered as a historical treasure. You will enjoy the unique wives from the top of the acropolis of Caunos. Moreover, you will see the amphitheater, Byzantium Basilica, the Roman Bath, and the Vespasianus Fountain. Following this trip into history on the delta you will pass the Lycian rock toms, you can then eat at a fish restaurant in the charming village of Dalyan. Your next stop will be Fethiye. But on your way to Fethiye, you will come across a beautiful island: Baba island... After passing thru the Kurtoglu Cape and around the Peksimet island, you enter to the Gulf of Fethiye. You are now in the most interesting part of this gulf, which is also suitable for anchoring. As the sunken ruins evoke undefined sensations, you will find yourself traveling thru the time. Metallic grey stones and rocks are placed under the blue water since thousands of years. The ancient ruins which are hardly visible surround the bay covered by pine trees. Another fabulous bay is Gocek, then you can visit Tersane island..."Telmessos" and later "Makri" are the ancient names of today's Fethiye which was the first big of Lycia, where you also find the very characteristics of this region. The tombs themselves carved in rocks tell you the entire history... The new morning, you will be heading south. First St.Nicholas Island, and then reaching Olu Deniz, the famous Dead Sea or "Blue Lagoon"! Along route, you pass by the capes of Sahin and Iblis, you will reach a derelict church rambling thru bushes following the mosaic ruins. It is not yet possible to obtain information about this island where St.Nicholas once lived. The rest remains with your imagination. You will visit the Dead Sea(Blue Lagoon). This magnificent wives will be engraved upon your eyes. Some excitement will do you good when you find yourselves on the stretch of beaches of the ancient city Patara. You then go to Kalkan...Kalkan is worth visit. Besides, this is the best access to the ancient Lycian cities Xantos, Leton and Patara. For Kalkan, your Gullet will anchor in Dumas bay, where you will spend the night. You will have a chance of visiting these three historical centers. Then your way is to another paradise, Kas; one of the most beautiful harbor of the Teke Peninsula. Its amphitheater, necropolis, rock tombs and sarcophagus are magical... Again, the call of history and the wonders of nature ! Bayindir Bay is located across the town of Kas, and it is suitable for staying overnight. With the arrival of morning, you will approach Kekova. If it is your first visit, you will not want to part with Kekova leaving thousands of memories behind. Another location with in the region is the city of St.Nicholos: Demre which will reappear Before your eyes leaving Kekova behind... You start for Finike where water, ice and food supplies will be renewed, a town among the fruit and vegetable gardens. History also left its traces here. And then comes the last stop of this Blue Journey, Antalya: the gateway to the ancient Panfilian cities Termessos, Perge, Aspendos, Side and Alanya... All along you have been the guest of the history, nature, sea and sun of the Mediterranean! By Baha Yildizhan Antalya,October'1998 |
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