Day 01 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
Bodrum
Settle on board and share your plans with the crew. Leave time for a harbor walk or a first swim nearby.
Destinations / Türkiye
Türkiye
Turquoise waters, timeless shores.
Six distinctive cruising areas stretch from the northern Aegean to the Lycian coast, each with its own history, landscape and pace.
Six shores, one journey of your own
The coastline, shore by shore
West to east · Aegean to Lycia
01 / 06 · Ancient beauty on the Aegean
Ephesus & the Northern Aegean
Ancient cities and quiet Aegean shores, with a private visit to Ephesus within reach.
The moment
Step ashore for a privately arranged visit to Ephesus, then return to the ease of the sea.
İzmir · Çeşme · Kuşadası · Ephesus
02 / 06 · A vibrant coast, entirely yours
Halikarnas
Bodrum's vibrant waterfront gives way to storied islands and sheltered blue bays.
The moment
Spend the afternoon among Gökova's wooded bays before an evening on the Bodrum Peninsula.
Bodrum · Sedir Island · English Harbour · Yalıkavak
03 / 06 · Where two seas meet
Knidos
A quieter peninsula of clear water, unhurried villages and ancient horizons.
The moment
Explore the ancient terraces of Knidos, where two stretches of coastline meet.
Datça · Knidos
04 / 06 · The art of slowing down
Loryma
Pine-covered coves and intimate harbors made for slow days on the water.
The moment
Anchor in a sheltered cove, then go ashore for a long dinner in a village by the sea.
Marmaris · Orhaniye · Bozukkale · Gulf of Hisarönü · Bozburun
05 / 06 · A thousand shades of blue
Fethiye & Göcek
Turquoise gulfs, island anchorages and quiet coves made for unhurried days at sea.
The moment
Let the crew find a quiet Göcek anchorage while lunch is prepared on board.
Göcek · Fethiye · Ölüdeniz · Kızılada · Manastır Bay · Sarsala Bay · Bedri Rahmi Bay · Butterfly Valley · Gemiler Island
06 / 06 · The coast of legends
Lycia
A dramatic Lycian coast of cliff-backed beaches, historic towns and open views.
The moment
Arrive by sea beneath the cliffs, then make time for a private evening ashore in Kaş or Kalkan.
Kaş · Kalkan · Kaputaş Beach · Patara · Kekova
The voyage log · seven possible days
Read a week before you live it
Bodrum & the Gökova Bays: A week inspired by the Blue Voyage, with castle views and time in wooded bays.
Göcek & the Fethiye Coast: Seven suggested days around island bays, waterside ruins, and Fethiye's coast.
01 / 07Day 02 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
Into the Gulf of Gökova
Cruise into the gulf and let the captain choose a suitable bay for lunch, swimming, and a quiet evening.
Day 03 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
English Harbour
Spend the day among wooded shores, with time to swim or simply relax on deck.
Day 04 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
Sedir Island
Consider a visit to the ruins of Kedrai and the island's protected beach area. The crew will plan shore access.
Day 05 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
A day in the bays
Choose another cove or stay longer in a favorite spot. This is time to enjoy the water without a busy schedule.
Day 06 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
Toward Bodrum
Begin the return along the gulf with a swim or lunch stop chosen for the conditions.
Day 07 · Bodrum & the Gökova Bays
Bodrum
Enjoy breakfast before returning to the agreed port. Add time ashore if your travel plans allow.
Day 01 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Göcek
Board in Göcek and settle into life on the water. Choose a nearby bay for your first afternoon.
Day 02 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Yassıca Islands
Explore the island scenery and spend time swimming, reading, and enjoying lunch on board.
Day 03 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Bedri Rahmi & Sarsala
Choose one of these wooded bays or spend time in both if the day allows. There is no need to rush between them.
Day 04 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Manastır Bay
Enjoy the setting around the waterside ruins and leave the afternoon open for a swim in a suitable area.
Day 05 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Fethiye
Go ashore for the old town, waterfront, or Lycian rock tombs. Longer inland excursions can be arranged separately.
Day 06 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Gemiler or another day in the gulf
Consider Gemiler's ruins if conditions suit the coastal passage. Staying within the Gulf of Fethiye is another easy way to shape the day.
Day 07 · Göcek & the Fethiye Coast
Return to Göcek
Enjoy a final breakfast and return to the agreed marina for your onward journey.
A possibility, never a fixed itinerary. Your captain adapts the route to your wishes and conditions at sea.
A little further along the coast
Four places worth finding by sea
Small discoveries often become the most memorable part of a voyage. Each begins as a clue; open it to see where the day could lead.
When to go
Your shore, your pace.
Best time: May — October · High season: July — August