What is a blue voyage? Routes, season and guide
A blue voyage is a multi-day sea holiday along Turkey's southwest coast, cruising bay to bay close to the sea. Göcek and Fethiye are the most popular starting points. Below we explain what a blue voyage is, the routes, the season and how to plan it.
What is a blue voyage?
A blue voyage is a multi-day holiday on a gulet, sailing yacht or motor yacht, anchoring in sheltered bays. It has an unhurried, unscheduled rhythm: each day you wake in a different bay, swim, rest and sail on. On crewed trips the crew handles cooking and navigation.
Popular routes
The classic blue voyage covers the bays between the Göcek and Fethiye gulfs: the 12 Islands, Yassıca Islands, Bedri Rahmi, Tersane Island, the waters off Ölüdeniz and Gemiler Island. Longer trips can extend west to Marmaris-Bozburun or the Gulf of Gökova.
When and how to plan?
The season runs from late April to mid-October; the most balanced window is May-June and early September. After choosing the boat type (gulet for comfort, sailing yacht for sport, motor yacht for speed) and length (usually weekly), the route is built around your group.
Frequently asked questions
+ - Is a blue voyage the same as a blue cruise?
Yes, they mean the same thing; both describe a multi-day sea holiday cruising bay to bay.
+ - How long is a blue voyage?
Usually a week (Saturday to Saturday); shorter 3-4 day trips are also possible.
+ - Which boat is it done on?
On a gulet (most common and comfortable), a sailing yacht or a motor yacht; the choice depends on group and budget.
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