Turkey has rich experiences and beauty not only on land, but also at sea. You can make a spectacular voyage with different routes for sea cruises, as described below. You will enjoy it, “discover Turkey from the Sea” posting!
Marmaris Route
The touristic district of Muğla, along with its geography in the shape of the Marmaris peninsula, embraces incredibly beautiful bays for a boat tour. You can enjoy the natural environment while you take a boat trip from the shore, you can have fun in the nightclubs, and you can dine at the wonderful fish restaurants.
You can do a day trip to Marmaris Dalyan, Iztuzu Beach, Paradise Island, Akvaryum Bay, Amos and Kumlubük Bay, Bedir Island, and Çiftlik Bay.
Turunç in Marmaris
Transportation
Dalaman Airport is 88 kilometers away from Marmaris. There are constant flights from Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara. Between Dalaman and Marmaris, there is a shuttle bus.
Weather
The average annual temperature of Marmaris is 18.8 degrees and constitutes very mild weather. In the summer, there is a temperature range from 35 to 37 degrees, which is ideal for a boat trip.
Mooring
Marmaris has an extremely modern marina. Via the above route, you can easily reach the calm coves you can anchor.
Gökova Route
Gökova Bay is home to the most beautiful bays in the Aegean Sea and covers 100 kilometers. The Gökova boat route requires an average 5-day travel plan.
Main stops en-route are Orak Island, English Harbor, Cleopatra Island, Black Willow, Tuzla Bay, and Cape Pabuç.
Akyaka Village and Gokova Bay like a paradise, Marmaris – Turkey.
Transportation
Milas-Bodrum Airport will be your starting point for the Gökova Bay sea tour. Shuttle and transfer services are available from the airport, which is 35 kilometers from Bodrum.
Weather
The Gulf of Gökova is under the influence of the Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is around 16 ° C. The average temperature in the summer period is around 35 ° C, which is ideal for a boat trip. The climate allows 12 months of boat tours.
Mooring
The boat tour you will take between Bodrum and Cape Pabuç can be anchored in modern and new marinas and you can discover hidden bays and gulfs.
İzmir Route
The pearl of the Aegean is also the capital of Izmir tourism. All the districts on the beach show spectacular beauties, ancient cities, and historic ruins. When you make a boat trip in Izmir, you can enjoy nature and history during the day and enjoy entertainment in the evening.
Your route will start with İzmir and continue with Ayvalık, Kuşadası, Çeşme, and Didim.
Selçuk, Izmir, Ephesus Ancient City Ruins
Transportation
You can reach the city center from Adnan Menderes Airport, which is only 14 kilometers away. You can use shuttle service or rent a car. Even with public transport, you can reach your starting point.
Weather
With an average of 17 degrees per year, the climate in Izmir is always suitable for a boat tour. The average temperature is around 35 degrees in summer and can be as high as 40 degrees in July and August. The average winter temperature is around 13 degrees Celsius during winter.
Mooring
The boat tour, which starts from İzmir center, ends in Didim. There are both marinas and natural harbors. Especially the natural bays around Didim and Çeşme are ideal for daily mooring.
Fethiye Route
One of the most ideal routes for the blue voyage will be Fethiye and its surroundings. With the Fethiye Sea tour route, you can visit the most special, hidden paradises of Turkey and swim in the clean water.
On Fethiye Route, you will start at Fethiye and visit a total of 81 kilometers of coastline, including Göcek, Bodrum, Antalya, Marmaris, Kekova, Kaş, and Kalkan.
Butterfly Valley in Fethiye
Transportation
You can reach Dalaman Airport, which is 70 kilometers away from Fethiye. Transfer, car rental, and shuttle services are available.
Weather
The temperature for your tour between Kalkan and Fethiye is approximately 36 degrees Celsius in summer and around 15 degrees Celsius in winter.
Mooring
Both the marinas and the important bays like Ölüdeniz are ideal for anchoring your boats.
12 Islands Route
12 Islands route is one of the most attractive tours, especially for foreign tourists, to discover Turkey from the sea. It starts with Fethiye and covers the islands in the Aegean Sea. Thus, you can visit the ancient port cities and spend some nights at the leisure clubs.
You will start from Fethiye and cover 200 kilometers in total. Your stops will be Rabbit Island, Göcek Island, Yassıcalar Island, Tersane Island, Akvaryum Bay, and Kızıl Ada.
Aerial view of Rabbit Island in Gumusluk bay, Bodrum
Transportation
You can reach Dalaman Airport, which is 70 kilometers away from Fethiye. Transfer, car rental, and shuttle services are available.
Weather
The total 200 kilometers of the itinerary has the ideal temperature for both summer and winter boat trips. An average temperature of 16 degrees in winter and an average temperature of 35 degrees in summer make the route doable throughout the year. Especially in the autumn and winter, the wind can increase in intensity, which you should pay attention to.
Mooring
You can anchor around the islands on the tour route. You can also use the marinas in Fethiye.
