Gulet Cruise, Turkey |  | | A gulet
(pronounced ‘goolett’) cruise is, in our opinion, one of the best holidays
ever to have been invented. It’s a wonderful combination of al fresco eating
and drinking, swimming in a huge, crystal clear pool (the Med!) and, of course,
cruising along one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful and photogenic coastlines.
Add to all this a series of picturesque coves, magnificent scenery, snorkelling
and sunbathing and you have the kind of holiday you can only dream about on cold,
wet, winter evenings. However, decisions have to be made once you’re on board
but, luckily, they all fall into the feelgood category. A swim before or after
breakfast? Fishing or snorkelling? Front or back tan? And so it goes on, day after
day after day. No TV, no traffic, no worries – bliss! In our view, a gulet
cruise is the ultimate in holiday enjoyment. Simple pleasures and a wonderful
feeling of getting away from it all. | | Your
Travel One gulet offers a truly memorable cruise beginning and ending in Marmaris.
There is no fixed itinerary as such although a similar route is taken on most
cruises (see map and typical itinerary). No two days are the same but a fairly
typical day may go along the lines of, first, a leisurely breakfast followed by
a couple of hours’ cruising before dropping anchor in a secluded bay for
swimming, snorkelling and lunch. Afternoon cruise, again for a couple of hours,
and then anchor for the night, usually in a quiet bay. Dinner, of course, will
be on board. The cruise itinerary is always dependent on weather and operational
conditions and is always subject to the captain’s approval. There are usually
8 small-ish cabins, all with a sh/wc. There’s a sunbathing area with sun
mattresses, a saloon / bar, a shaded afterdeck for meals and drinks, a music system,
a galley, snorkels & flippers and a tender-boat. | TURKEY VISA
It is compulsory to have a visa for entry into Turkey. Please see passport & visa
details. | Cruise Fact File | | •Transfer
time from Dalaman airport to Marmaris - approx. 1hr 30mins • Meal basis -
full board (continental breakfast, lunch and dinner). • Drinks are not included
but are available on board • Last meal is breakfast on departure day •Cabins
vacated approx. 10.00 on last day • Credit cards not accepted on board •
Drinks payable at end of week ("tab" system in euros or lira) •
Power points available for hairdryers, etc (with adaptor) but only when in harbour
• We suggest a holdall and not a suitcase (easier to handle and store away)
• Double cabins for sole use with small wardrobe, sh/wc • Monday flights
• rope ladder for swimming in the sea • Please note that evening and
night time departure transfers may involve a wait for the airport transfer on
the last day (see “night flights & hotel rooms” in Essential Holiday
Information). | |
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| Marmaris
- Datça Cruise (typical itinerary) |
| Board
gulet in Marmaris, overnight in Marmaris harbour. | | Cruise
to Arap Island, then on to Bozukkale for overnight stop | | Cruise
to Datça; (optional) visit to ancient city of Knidos.Overnight Datça. |
| Cruise
to Aktur and across the gulf’s northern coast to Bencik Bay. |
| Cruise
into the Gulf of Hisaronu for optional visit to Selimiye or Orhaniye. |
| Cruise
to Dirsek buku and on to Bozburun for overnight stay in nearby bay. |
| Cruise
to Kadirga or Kumlubuk. Lunch on Paradise Island and on to Marmaris (overnight) |
| Leave
gulet approx. 10:00 & transfer to airport or 2nd week resort. | |
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