By crewed gulet · since the 1960s
The Blue Cruise
Writers and painters named it in the 1960s; the idea is unchanged — a wooden boat, a crew who cooks, and a week drifting from cove to cove.
The classic Blue Cruise, Göcek to Kekova
Göcek → Kekova · 7 nights · one way
- Total distance
- ~95 nautical miles
- Sailing per day
- 2–4 hours
- Best suited to
- Crewed gulet
- Level
- Relaxed
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Day 1 · Saturday
Göcek
Welcome aboard: the crew serves a first dinner at anchor.
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Day 2
Twelve Islands
12 nmIsland-hopping between the coves of the Gulf of Fethiye.
- Swimming
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Day 3
Ölüdeniz
18 nmParagliders overhead, the lagoon below.
- Swimming
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Day 4
Kalkan
25 nmAn evening ashore among the white houses.
- Town
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Day 5
Kaş
14 nmDiving, a Lycian theatre and the best ice cream on the coast.
- Snorkelling
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Day 6
Kekova
16 nmThe sunken city
The highlight of the week, by tender over the ruins.
- Ancient site
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Day 7
Kaleköy (Simena)
2 nmClimb to the castle at dawn, then a last dinner in the village by the water.
- Ancient site
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Day 8 · Saturday
Üçağız
4 nmBreakfast aboard and a transfer back to Dalaman.
A crewed gulet week includes
- Crew Captain, cook and deckhand
- Meals Full board available — breakfast, lunch and dinner on board
- Toys Tender, kayak, paddle-board, snorkelling gear
- Not included Drinks, marina fees outside the route, crew tip
A sailing year on the Turquoise Coast
The season opens in April and closes with a golden October. June and September are the sweet spot: warm water, quieter coves.
- Peak season
- High season
- Shoulder season
- Low season
- Off season
Sea temperatures are averages for the coast. The meltemi blows force 4–6 on July and August afternoons.
- Peak season
High summer
July & August
The warmest sea and the liveliest harbours. Book early for the best boats.
- 26–27° sea
- Brisk afternoon meltemi
- High season
The sweet spot
June & September
Warm water, quieter coves and a gentle breeze — our favourite weeks.
- 24–25° sea
- Fewer boats at anchor
- Shoulder season
Golden months
May & October
Spring blossom or autumn light, empty bays and friendlier prices.
- Low season
Quiet season
April & November
Cool evenings, the coast to yourself and the best prices of the year.
Good to know
What is included in the price?
The weekly charter fee covers the yacht, its standard equipment, insurance of the hull and the mandatory extras we list on every yacht page — typically final cleaning and bed linen. The transit log, fuel, marina fees outside the base, food and drinks and any optional extras (skipper, paddle-board, outboard) are extra and shown before you pay.
How does the security deposit work?
A refundable security deposit is pre-authorised on a credit card at check-in at the marina — it is not charged. It is released after the yacht is returned undamaged. The amount is shown on each yacht page.
How do I pay?
You pay the full charter price online by card when you book — there is no balance to pay later. Anything payable at the marina (such as the refundable security deposit) is shown separately before you confirm. Prices are in euros.
Not sure which yacht? Talk to someone who sails here.
Tell us who is coming and what you love — quiet coves, long sails, good food — and we will shortlist three yachts and a route for your week. Free, in English or Turkish, usually within a few hours.
