Cruise Stories

Crosswords, Cribbage and Kekova

Expanding the Itinerary After Last Year's Cruise in the Göcek Islands

Guest List

  • Chris and Freda
  • Paul and Jilll
  • Ian and Jules
  • Liz

Crew List

  • Captain Oktay
  • Chef Savaş
  • Sailor Hamdi
  • Sue

The Itinerary

Day 1

Fethiye - Gemiler Island

Day 2

Gemiler Island - Kalkan - Kaş

  • Perfect weather for a long day of cruising
  • Lovely stops for swimming in warm water

Day 3

Kaş - Furnoz Bay

  • 90 minute trip into Kaş for shopping and sightseeing after breakfast
  • Anchored in a gorgeous bay for the afternoon and night, next to a cranky man on a sailboat

Day 4

Furnoz Bay - Federico Bay - Uçağiz - Simena Castle

  • We left Furnoz Bay before breakfast to escape the bugs, anchoring near a pirate cafe for most of the day
  • Emergency visit to the village of Üçağız to replenish dwindling supply of Diet Coke
  • Anchored at the bast of Simena Castle over-night

Day 5

Simena Castle - Sunken City of Kekova - Üçağız - Baby William Bay

  • Climbed to the top of Simena Castle before breakfast
  • Cruised past the Sunken City of Kekova on our way to Üçağız harbour, where we filled the fresh water tanks and explored the tiny fishing village
  • Anchored at a nearby bay for the remainder of the day, waiting out high winds

Day 6

Baby William Bay - Five Islands - Kalkan - Firnaz Bay

  • Early morning departure from the Kekova region, stopping for breakfast at a small collection of islands on the border between Greece and Turkey
  • After breakfast and time for swimming in the spectacularly clear water, we lifted anchor and made our way to Kalkan for some shopping and exploration
  • Spent the night in Firnaz Bay near Kalkan

Day 7

Firnaz Bay - Gemiler Island - Tarzan Bay

  • Early start from Firnaz Bay, a mostly smooth journey
  • Sailed into Butterfly Valley but the waves were too big for a visit
  • Ian won the 2023 Cribbage Challenge

Day 8

Tarzan Bay - Fethiye Harbour

Photo Highlights from the Week