Sail Turkey

Coming and Going:

Departure from Fethiye:

Departure is at 6pm on Saturday at Fethiye Harbour; check in starts at 4pm -  head to the V-Go Yachting and Travel Agency Office at the harbour to check in for your awesome sailing adventure!

V-Go Yachting and Travel Agency Office -

Iskele Meydani, Dedeoglu Otel Alti, No: 1
48300, Fethiye, TURKEY

Return to Fethiye:

The trip will finish at 9am at Fethiye Harbour on the final day.

Getting there and away:

Flights from Istanbul:

From Istanbul the best airport to fly to, and the nearest to Fethiye, is Dalaman, a short 1h15min flight from Istanbul, with super regular departures scheduled with Turkish Airlines, Atlasjet, Onurair or Pegasus Air among others (all of which can be booked online).  There are two airports in Istanbul - the main airport,  Ataturk Airport, only 30mins from the main touristic area Sultanahmet, and the other, Sabiha Gokcen Airport, about 2 hours from Sultanahmet (depending on traffic).

Dalaman to Fethiye: 

Once at Dalaman there are a couple of super-easy ways to get to Fethiye (please allow at least 1.5 hours to get to Fethiye from Dalaman airport):

Bus:

The HAVAS bus follows the Turkish Airlines flights and costs approx. 30 Turkish Lira per person (about €12). The bus drops you off at the bus station in Fethiye.  From here there are taxis into town, or you can jump on the local minibus ‘Dolmus’, whilst the ‘Karagozler' minibus departs from opposite the bus station, dropping you off at the V-GO Office at the harbor or the V-GO guesthouse if you’re planning on chilling out in Fethiye for a few days before your trip (approx. 2 Turkish Lira for a bus ticket – bargain!)

Private Transfer: 

We do not offer transfers directly however you can arrange them through local operators VGos Travel Agency in Fethiye - you can email them direct at info@bluecruisesturkey.com to pre-book (payment in full is due on arrival). 

Istanbul – Fethiye by bus:

Another option from Istanbul is to get the night bus to Fethiye.  A fair bit longer than a flight, at around 12 hours, but it’s a direct bus and a super cheap option – around 65-85 Turkish Lira per person (circa €25-€34 per person).   The bus drops you off at Fethiye bus station and from here you can jump on the free service to V-GO Hotel or to the V-GO Office (15 mins). The overnight bus normally departs at 9pm and 10pm, however the bus companies that operate the buses confirm prices and times at the last minute and it isn’t possible to book online, so all times, prices and tickets must be confirmed and booked locally.

Turkish sleeps:

For those of you heading in to Fethiye a few days before your trip, or chilling out there for a few days after, we recommend V-Go’s guesthouse for pre and post tour accommodation.  With great facilities including a pool, free breakfast, air conditioned en-suite rooms and free Wi-Fi, this is an awesome guesthouse and can be booked super easily through your MyTrip – just put down a 10% deposit and pay the rest on arrival.  V-Go's is now available to book, so jump on to 'my trip' to check out the options and if you need any info just let us know.

Day 1: Fethiye to Samanlik Bay

Check in at 4.00pm in Fethiye harbor, our Gulets will be marked with a Busabout flag. Get to know your crew, before setting sail out of Fethiye harbour for our first dinner and swim around the 12 islands of Fethiye. Fethiye harbor is where the Med meets the Aegean and is full of little coves and great sheltered swimming spots. This evening is the chance to get to know fellow sailors over a few drinks and a sunset onboard. (D)

Day 2: Samanlik Bay to St Nicholas Island

We get going early along the coast of Fethiye for lunch in a secluded bay. Its then off to Butterfly valley where we’ll get the chance to visit this amazing bay which hosts 136 different varieties of butterfly’s, then its Oludeniz (the blue lagoon) for a visit and swim. Oludeniz is a vitual paradise, with the warm turquoise waters flanked by some sheer mountains it’s a real place to escape to. Tonight we stay just near St Nicholas island where you can explore the ruins of a Byzantine settlement before another succulent dinner onboard.(B,LD)

Day 3: St Nicholas Island to Kas

A sunrise departure to Yesilkoy for breakfast and a swim in a quiet bay  surrounded by Olive groves, After this it’s on to Kas the pearl of the Med, where we’ll spend the day shopping for silver through tiny little streets and markets. Kas is one of the best shopping ports along the Med so make we’ll make the most of our time here. Later in the day we’ll depart for Limanagzi bay for a well earned swim and dinner.(B, L, D)

Day 4: Kas to Smugglers Cove

Today we’ll visit the city of Simena a traditional fishing village with no car access. Here you can visit the impressive castle overlooking the bay. The natural amphitheatre of Ucagiz bay with its Lycian tomb is a perfect morring point to catch a fiery sunset. Today is a great day to explore the ancient sites of Turkey’s Med coast, with lots of time for swimming as well. Tonight we’ll be picked up by speedboat and escorted to a top party on the pirates island, Smugglers cove (B,L,D)

Day 5: Smugglers Cove to Gokkaya

Today we won’t move that fast, a chance to snorkel the bay and the pirates cave around breakfast. This is a deep blue water cave with a small beach inside. Kekova is the home of the sunken city so of course we’ll stop and take time to view, before mooring in the wide bay near Gokkaya. Here you’ll have a chance to experience all water sports such as paragliding and diving, before getting chance to party at Smugglers cove. The sunsets here are fantastic.(B,L,D)  

Day 6: Gokkaya to Kalkan

After breakfast we’ll motor on a short cruise to Bayindir Limani for a swim. Then it’s on to Kalkan a picturesque little town of true unspoilt beauty.. Explore the cobbled streets, but more importantly buy some tailored clothes, made on the spot for you. We’ll spend most of the day here. You’ll also have the option to take a day trip to Patara beach, probably one of the most beautiful beaches in Turkey.(B,L.D)

Day 7: Kalkan to Fethiye

After an early start we’ll moor up in Camli Barun a sheltered bay surrounded by pine clad ridges. After breakfast we’ll sail to Batikkaya bay for some more leisure sunbathing and swimming. Tonight we will port back in Fethiye to discover the long history of this important HUB and then go out for what will certainly be a memorable week sailing along the Turkish Turquoise coast.(B,L,D)

Day 8: Fethiye

Check out after breakfast at 9am  (B)