Traditional Sailing Yachts

The Gulet is handcrafted by master boat builders in Bodrum and Marmaris area. Since the time of King Mausolos Turkey has been an important center for wooden boat building. Ptolemäus from Egypt had his warships made in Bodrum in 300 BC. The gulet is a miraculously survived relic from the days of Christopher Colombus. It is a compromise between tradition and twentieth century hedonism. The modern version of a traditional craft built in southwest Turkey for centuries, and used originally for plying their trade around the Mediterranean. The classic Gulet, best known for its rounded aft, low profile in the water, and roomy hull, was once used by fishermen and sponge divers to transport their catch. Todays version comes complete with 21st century comforts and technology, but still all hand built as they have been for hundreds of years.
Gulets have mostly two masts, a strong engine (or two) for motoring long hours a day. In general, gulets vary in length between 14 and 45 meters (46- 148 feet) hence varying passenger capacity. Large sundeck, in/outdoor space, lounge for meals, cabins with WC/showers provide comfort while on the sea.

Blue Voyage

The Blue Cruise, this most popular "Mavi Yolculuk" (as it is called in Turkish) began with the writer, Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli, who was exiled to Bodrum for 3 years publishing a political story in the 20s. He fell in love with Bodrum which was a small fishermen's village then and he settled down there after his 3 years punishment.  There he adopted the name, "Halikarnas Balikçisi" ("Fisherman of Halicarnassus"), writing stories about the town and its locals - in particular, the fishermen. On his regular outings with fishermen, he gradually got to know the various coves and bays in the Gulf of Gokova. When visiting intellectuals like Azra Erhat, Sebahattin Eyüboglu, Bedri Rahmi Eyüboglu from Istanbul dropped in, he took the opportunity to introduce them to the fisherman's way of life. Together they constructed a theory of culture which embraced the cultures of all the people who lived in Asia Minor in the 50s. Sakir's trips based on simple life with a load of watermelons, cheese, water, local drinks and fishing lines to catch fish. So the Gulf of Gokova became famous and this journey were given the name, "Mavi Yolculuk" means "Blue Cruise". Bodrum paid his honour by a monument to the man who inspired this voyage of exploration - the source of enjoyment for many thousands of people for almost 60 years. In fact Cevat Sakir has made Bodrum popular as a tourism center.

Good sailing, good food and friendly company in a healthy and happy environment that is what Blue Voyage is all about. Wherever you come from, and how old you are, after a week or two aflot in this scenic wonderland you will become one heart with the beauty and serenity of nature. On a crewed yacht, all your daily needs are attended by the professional crew and your days are filled with panoramas of coast and sea, fascinating ancient ruins and quaint fishing villages. During the day, the boat cruises for a few hours and sails if wind and sea conditions allow. Closer to lunch or dinner the boat approaches the land or drop anchor in a solitary bay, alongside a small village or off an island. At every stop which will be at least two per day, there is the opportinity to swim, fish, snorkel, windsurf, sunbath, take a shore trip or just read under the shade of the sun awning. The focus of this holiday is on relaxation and recreation. It can be as relaxing or as energetic experience as desired. Turkey is also a dream for the avid shopper with many places to sanp up beautiful hand made rugs and carpets, stunning jewellery and traditional herbs that help make Turkish cuisine mouth-wateringly delicious. Your friendly and attentive crew consists of a captain, a cook and either one deckhand or two. Their job is to ensure that you are comfortable, well fed and entertained. A crewed yacht charter holiday gives you the opportunity to see and enjoy the best of the Turkish Aegean and Mediterranean coast.