Blue Cruise
Enjoy a relaxing holiday aboard a gulet, a traditional wooden
sailing boat, otherwise known as a Mavi Yolculuk or 'Blue Cruise'. Much
of Turkey’s coastline is only accessible by boat, making sailing the ideal way
to explore this secret beauty, stopping off at your leisure to explore a
historic site or visit a charming village. The tale of the gulet began in
Bodrum, with the book Mavi Yolculuk, in which the author Cevat Sakir
Kabaagac described his idyllic 'blue cruise' voyage around the coast of Bodrum
with the local sponge fishermen.
Gulets have since evolved from traditional fishing and cargo vessels into
their present form, perfect for a relaxing holiday away from the crowds; most
vessels have large sunbathing decks, dining area and cabins below – most also
have motors as well as sails. Gulets can be fully chartered by a group or
are sold on a cabin basis by tour operators – style and comfort can vary greatly
according to price. Most gulets also travel a specific route on the
Aegean or Mediterranean coastlines, taking in the azure waters, a multitude of
isolated bays and tiny islands. For those who prefer less time at sea, day trips
can be arranged from any resort, either by booking through your operator, local
agency or visiting the local harbour first thing in the morning.
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