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The Blue Voyage is
the most popular holiday to be had in Turkey because it
covers so many places on one trip.
The Blue Voyage
covers such a large area that we split them into two because
the average holiday of one or two weeks would not cover such
a distance. At one end lies Kusadasi in the Aegean Sea and
the other is Antalya in the Mediterranean Sea with some 350
nautical miles in between.
Starting off with
the transfer from the airport depending on your destination,
you will be greeted on arrival by your captain, cook and
crew ( 2 or 3 ). You’ll meet the other guests on board, make
your introductions and settle in. The accommodation is a
basic comfortable twin or double cabin with shower and wc.
Choosing which
bed to sleep in on arrival is probably the only difficult
decision you’ll have to make whilst on board. Besides the
normal reasons for travelling by boat, like swimming,
sunbathing, eating, drinking and sleeping are concerned, the
rest will be engraved in your memories forever. Where else
in the world can you be, where the sky is as blue as the sea
and the sun shines 176 days a year ? Where history goes as
far back as 8,000 Centuries BC ? Where you are waited on
hand and foot and entertained by your crew?. Where you’ll be
fed the most delicous meals your taste buds have encountered?.
The Blue Voyage!!!............Starts
here.
The itineraries
from Bodrum are endless, but a typical route could take you
through the Gulf of Güllük to dozens of deserted bays with
lush forests descending into rocky shorelines, and nothing
but the sound of goats bells in the distance to await you.
Just a few kilometres inland are the ancient sites of Didyma
and Iassos, where you can visit once anchored. The next stop
- Gokova has numerous bays each offering their own
atmosphere with the seaside resorts being more crowded and
lively. Gokova also has remains from the ancient island city
Keramos, with the main attraction of Cleopatra’s beach.
Rumoured to have been imported from Egypt for herself and
her lover Anthony. The furthest south-west of Gokova are the
remains of Knidos, once a great city in ancient times.
Passing many secluded bays and deserted caves you can enjoy
swimming, snorkelling and watersports or a spot of fishing
for that evening BBQ the cook promised, should you catch
something that day. Arrive at Datca and get your land legs
back again. Noted to be one of three of the cleanest areas
in the world, due to no industrialism. Datca is a quiet and
picturesque town and has lovely restaurants, bars and craft
shops.
Beyond the Gulf
of Hisaronuis the popular resort of Marmaris which has some
of the largest hotels and marina in the Aegean. Further
along the coast is Iztuzu beach where the Loggerhead Turtle
(Caretta-Caretta) nests. Along the river, small boats ferry
visitors across the Dalyan estuary where you’ll see the
famous ruins of Caunos and mud baths and hot springs can be
enjoyed with great fun had by all.
The Gulf of
Fethiye has the quiet and intimate town of Gocek on route
and some of the most beautiful yachts in the harbor to be
seen. Fethiye is itself a very large town and has a bustling
port with many bays and islands surrounding it. South of
Fethiye lies Olu Deniz (dead sea) where you can see the
beautiful blue lagoon and nature reserve. Exploring the area
around, there are the Lycian ruins of Xanthos and Letoon.
Round to the east of Fethiye are the small towns of Kalkan
and Kas. Both extremely picturesque with cobbled roads,
dainty shops, restaurants and bars. Kekova is the next stop,
where there’s a sunken city and an Ottoman Castle. The last
stop is Antalya, one of Turkey’s largest and most popular
resorts. The harbor is just outside the old town where many
small roads all inter-link together revealing restaurants,
bars and shops. On the main road, Hadrians Gate can be seen
just outside the old quarter.
One thing is
assured. Whatever your itinerary, the Blue Voyage will be
the most picturesque, historical and pleasurable encounter
you’ve ever experienced and your captain and crew will do
their upmost to ensure it is the perfect holiday. Enjoy!! |
