Blue Cruise Guide

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Your dream holiday in Göcek becomes a perfect memory with the right planning. Our "Plan Your Trip" category is here to be your trusted companion every step of the way. When is the best time to visit? How do you get here, and where should you stay? What should you pack, and how can you best manage your budget? You'll find the answers to all these questions and more, with practical advice compiled from years of local experience. Let us handle the details so you can focus on the excitement. Sit back and relax—planning your trip has never been easier.

Guests giving a tip to the boat captain and crew at the end of a blue cruise to show their satisfaction. A moment of appreciating good service and teamwork.

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The Crew on a Blue Cruise: Roles, Etiquette & Tipping Guide

A blue cruise is only as smooth as the crew behind it. This guide explains the roles of the captain, chef, deckhand, and hostess, along with golden rules for building respectful relationships on board. Plus, learn the tipping culture and etiquette to make your voyage harmonious and enjoyable.

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A visual explaining common mistakes to avoid for first-time blue cruisers. A guide with important tips and advice for novice sailors.

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5 Common Blue-Cruise Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

A first-timer’s safety net: the five mistakes that most often spoil a blue cruise—and the simple, proven ways to prevent them, from smart packing and flexible routing to budgeting, boat etiquette, and sun/sea readiness.

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Bareboat (Skipperless) Charter: Requirements, Responsibilities & Step-by-Step Process

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Bareboat (Skipperless) Charter: Requirements, Responsibilities & Step-by-Step Process

Bareboat charter is ultimate freedom—if you’re qualified. This guide explains who can charter, which licenses and experience are required, the skipper’s legal/safety duties, typical costs and deposits, and a practical, step-by-step process from contract to handover.

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A boat anchored in one of the Gocek bays on a blue cruise route. Turquoise waters surrounded by pine forests and a moment of peaceful holiday.

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What Is a Blue Cruise? Beginner’s Guide to an Unforgettable Journey

Wake in a new bay each morning and sail at the rhythm of wind and sea. This guide explains what a Blue Cruise is, how it started, yacht options, provisioning, life on board, and the must-know tips to plan your trip.

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A cheerful group of friends dancing and having fun to music on the deck of a boat. Joyful and social moments on a blue cruise.

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Step-by-Step Yacht Charter: Turn Your Blue Cruise Dream into Reality

A clear, 5-step guide to chartering a yacht on Turkey’s Bodrum–Antalya coastline: define your dream, build a realistic budget, choose the right yacht type, sign with a trusted agency, and plan your route and transfers—plus insider tips on fuel, provisions, transitlog, and crew tipping.

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A cheerful and smiling family spending time together on the deck of a boat. A happy moment reflecting a family boat vacation.

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Blue Cruise Essentials: An A–Z Boat Holiday Guide

Dreaming of a yacht holiday in Türkiye? Our A–Z Blue Cruise guide demystifies everything from choosing the right gulet and budgeting for your trip to packing lists and safety, ensuring a seamless adventure on the Turquoise Coast.

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