Planning

Planning

Planning Blue Cruise.
Not sure which cruise to take or which cruise is best for you? Here is some information to help you decide which route, cruise or option is best for you.
A little information about Alaturca We have been organizing cabin cruises, private charters and land tours since 2003 and the excellent feedback we have received has made us one of the leading distributors outside Turkey. To read the review please visit https://www.alaturcacruises.com/review

We operate the following websites:

Alaturca Cruises: This is about our cabin charter and private gulet charter business. Every summer more than 10.000 guests go on a cruise every summer and in recent years we have once again attracted guests from all over the world. This is a sure sign that something is going well. 

Alaturca Turkey: is about our city tour. We have offices in key destinations in Turkey, including Cappadocia, Ephesus, Fethiye, Gallipoli, Istanbul, Antalya and Pamukkale. We organize package tours and day trips/activities all over Turkey. It also includes transfers, special packages, accommodation, ferries and more. For more information please visit www.alaturcaturkey.com

All directions of all Turkey travel routes
1. We have grouped all excursions into cruising routes (coastal). Please read the itinerary first to understand what you can see on which coast during your Gulet vacation.
2. Each of the following routes offers a variety of travel options from a few days to 8 days. The voyage more or less visits the highlights of the route.

Fethiye – Kekova -Fethiye 7 Days / Fethiye to Olympos 4 Days / Olympos to Fethiye 4 Days / Fethiye – Kekova 20 to 39 7 Days

These cruise options are our most recommended itineraries. perfect for those looking for a once in a lifetime gulet cruise experience. The water is crystal clear at most stops; perfect for swimming, relaxing and lounging. You can also be very active thanks to this itinerary that includes various tourist attractions of the turquoise coast such as Fethiye, Butterfly Valley, Blue Lagoon, St. Nicholas Island, Ximena Castle, Sunken City, KaĹź. This route stretches along the ancient Lycian coast. For this reason, it contains many artifacts belonging to the Lycians, Ottomans and Greeks.

These routes offer gulet cruises with the following options:

A) Mixed age cruises: Guests on these routes come from multiple countries and ages.
This cruise is not intended for a specific age group and often more than one guest will join the cruise on each itinerary.
In such cases we will do our best to divide our guests into as similar age groups as possible.
– Children under 6 years of age are prohibited.
B) Young Adults 19-39: , offers reliable options for the 20-39 age group with weekly and 4-day options.
Air-conditioned gulet option: On some days there is an air-conditioned gulet option on both options.
On the non-air-conditioned cruises, most guests sleep under the stars on deck during the warmer months, similar to gulet cruises.
Also, this is usually not a big deal as many people prioritize their excursions.
On air-conditioned gulet cruises there is a daily limit of 5-6 hours of air conditioning.
This applies not only to us but to all companies in Turkey.
However, this does not mean that you can use the air conditioning all the time.

Nutrient Requirements: Nutritional requirements are covered by these routes.
You can also get advice when booking.
Cabin/Share etc.: On these voyages, depending on the passenger list and other reservations, accommodation is available in 2 or 3 person cabins.
If you are a couple, please let us know when you make your reservation.
Arrange a special cabin for couples only.
We always try to accommodate our crew in double cabins, but depending on the layout of the boat it may also be possible for you to stay in a fully private cabin with two single beds.
If you are traveling as twins, you can also stay in a private double cabin, unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
If you are traveling alone, stay in a shared room for 2 or 3 people.
There may be mixed gender (we always try to match same gender at the beginning but we cannot guarantee this).

Bodrum to Fethiye 7 Days 6 Nights / Fethiye to Bodrum 7 Days 6 Nights / Bodrum -Gokova 8 Days 7 Nights

Bodrum to Fethiye / Fethiye to Bodrum

Some cruises/dates are limited to 20-39 year olds only.
Please confirm by email.
This huge new route combines many different routes between Fethiye, Göcek, Marmaris and Bodrum.
Bodrum, Paramut Bycu, ancient city of Knidos, Daça, Bozukkale, Marmaris, Dalyan / Mud Baths, Ekincik, Cleopatra Hot Springs, 12 Islands, Fethiye and many more places of interest.

Depending on the departure time, the bus routes can be trips towards seniors or trips only for 20-39 year olds.
Please remember to contact us.
– The necessary nutritional requirements are covered by these routes.
You can also recommend them when booking.
– Children under 6 years old are not allowed to participate.
– On our bus trips you can be accommodated in cabins of 2 and 3 depending on the passenger list and other bookings.
When paying double please visit us when making your reservation.
A special cabin registration for couples only.
We always try to accommodate our crew in double cabins depending on the layout of the boat but even if you are in a double cabin you can stay in a completely private cabin.
If you plan to travel as twins, you can stay in a private double cabin, unless otherwise specified at the time of booking.
For solo travel, stay in a shared room for 2 or 3 people.
There may be mixed genders (Initially we always try to implement same gender but we cannot guarantee this).
The following other itineraries do not allow accommodation in shared cabins/ triple rooms.
These are required for those traveling alone or in groups with odd numbers (such as 3/5/7) and may result in passengers going from 10 to 0. However, Fethiye/Fethiye does not have this problem.
Olympos/Kas options.

Bodrum-Gokova

These cruises are more comfortable cruising itineraries that cover the bays and important places along the coast such as Bodrum, Orak Island, Karakasogut Village, English Harbor and the Seven Islands where you can swim.
– Air conditioning is available on these cruises.
However, air conditioning is limited to approximately 6 hours a day and cannot be used after midnight.
Air conditioning is also strictly prohibited in the harbor.
This excursion includes two port nights (first and last night) in Bodrum (depending on your itinerary).
Dietary Restrictions: Food and beverages will not be served on these itineraries.
Cabin/Sharing Cabin etc.: Shared cabins and triple rooms are not available.
Passengers traveling alone or in odd-numbered groups (e.g. 3/5/7 etc.) must pay a separate fare and have their own cabin.
) must pay a separate fare and reserve their own cabin.
There is a one-time surcharge which may be 70-100% more than the listed price.
If you are traveling alone or with an odd number of people, consider checking out the other journeys at the top of this list.
Children: Children under 12 years old are not accepted.

Bodrum – South Greek Islands 8 Days 7 Nights /  Bodrum – North Greek Islands 8 Days 7 Nights

These are single cabin cruises from Turkey to the Greek Islands. Both depart every two weeks on a rotational basis.
– Air conditioning is available on these cruises. However, air conditioning is limited to approximately 6 hours a day and cannot be used after midnight. Air conditioning is also strictly prohibited in the harbor. These cruises last six to seven nights in a single port.
See the itinerary for details.
– The port can be very noisy.
Please be prepared.
– Nutrition is not provided on these itineraries.
– Multi-berth cabins and triple rooms are not available. Passengers traveling alone or in odd-numbered groups (e.g. 3/5/7 etc.) must pay a separate fare. must pay a separate fare and reserve their own cabin. There is a one-time surcharge which can be 70-100% more than the listed price. If you are traveling alone or with an odd number of people, consider checking out the other cruises at the top of this list.
– Children under 12 years old are prohibited.
– A Schengen visa is required for these trips. Please check with your embassy before booking.