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Cruising Turkey’s Blue Coast

November 7, 2012 By Jillian

Turkey’s blue and turquoise coast is a glistening stretch of turquoise water, small inlets and hidden ruins.  Although you can travel the blue coast on land, the experience is much better by sea.   After all, who doesn’t love to be lulled to sleep by the waves?

 

We booked a cruise from Fethiye –Olympos (you can also book in reverse) on a gullet, or a traditional wooden sailing boat.  Between sleeping on board and sailing from beautiful turquoise lagoon to beautiful turquoise lagoon it was a lovely vacation to travel – but it came with plenty of warnings.  Like everything on the road, tourist adventures are a little bit of buyer beware.  We stocked up on plenty of information before arriving in Fethiye on tour companies, boats, things to look out for and warnings about short-cuts that some operators take.  Armed with that information we had an amazing experience along Turkey’s blue coast and so can you.  Here’s what we learned:

  • Get recommendations from others who have taken cruises recently.  Captains and tour operators can change ownership quickly so it’s best to have a recent recommendation.
  • Don’t go with the cheapest operator!  We learned this the world over, but the cheapest operator often skimps on something- food, water or maybe even a crew that doesn’t speak English!  Be prepared to pay a fair price for your cruise, if someone is 50% cheaper, trust us, you’ll know why within the first 24 hours onboard.
  • Ask about what is included, and get it in writing.  Many Turkish blue cruise prices do not include alcohol – if this is important to you do some quick calculations before you get on board.

Like anything in tourism, going in with the right information can make the difference between having an amazing, once in the lifetime experience and an experience that could have been better. Although many tour operators will sell Turkey blue coast cruises from Istanbul, it is best to wait until you are at the coast to book your tour (if you can wait!) as you’ll be able to check out the outfitter and ask questions yourself.

 

IF YOU GO:  Turkey’s blue coast is incredibly popular with tourists, but that doesn’t mean it is overcrowded.  We found that the beaches and lagoons were not crowded with boats, most of the cruise we were the only boat in a harbor. There’s also a beautiful hiking trail, called the Lycian Way that follows the coast to Anatalya if you get a little sea sick. Don’t miss a chance to explore the various Lycian ruins along the coast.  From sarcophagi near Fethiye to the ancient city of Olympos and the mythical flames of the chimera, the area is rich with cultural heritage sites that are well worth the visit.

Filed Under: Destinations, Headline, Middle East, Travel & Planning, Turkey Tagged With: travel advice, turkey, Turkish Blue Coast Cruise

Sunset on the Mediterranean

April 18, 2012 By Jillian

Sunset on the Mediterranean.  A glass of wine in your hand and your sweetheart by your side.  It sounds like the start of a romantic movie.  Pan out and it’s obviously the start of a romantic comedy as the rest of the cast comes into view.  There’s the Italian group in teeny bathing suits, the Australians checking out girls on the other boat, and the Turkish captain trying to earn his keep.

Sure the cruise was crazy and comedic, but it was also peaceful, relaxing and with sunsets like these who could have a bad time?  I can count on one hand the number of ocean cruises I’ve been on in my lifetime.  Chalk that up to coming from a landlocked part of the country, so for me, spending a few hours let alone days on a boat is a blissful reminder of how truly magical the ocean can be.  I’ve seen many sunsets from around the world, but this one, with sailboats bobbing on the horizon and the spectacular display of orange and red has to count in my top five.

Turkish Blue Coast Cruise

IF YOU GO: Turkish Blue Coast cruises leave from Fethiye or Olympos and go in both directions.  It’s worthwhile to ask around for company recommendations to make sure you’re getting the cruise experience that best suits your type of travel.

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