Planned Itinerary
As always, the itinerary is subject to weather conditions and any travel restrictions in place at the time of the cruise.
Day 1
- Depart from Fethiye harbour around 2:30 PM
- Head to Gemiler Island where we'll spend the rest of the day and overnight. Energetic guests can join Sue for a hike around the historic island.
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Day 2
- Early departure from Gemiler Island to take advantage of calmest waters.
- Arrive in a peaceful bay outside of Kalkan around 10AM to eat breakfast and enjoy some time in the incredibly turquoise water.
- Mid-afternoon, lift anchor and continue to a bay outside of Kaş, where we will anchor for the night
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Day 3
- After breakfast, head into Kaş for sightseeing, shopping, etc.
- Lift anchor and cruise towards the Kekova region around noon, stopping for lunch and swimming in Aquarium Bay along the way
- Sail past the Sunken City of Kekova in the late afternoon and anchor at the base of Simena castle overnight
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Day 4
- Climb to the top of the castle before breakfast to beat the heat of the day
- Eat breakfast enroute to Demre, where a private driver will be waiting to take you on an optional land excursion to the ancient city of Myra, the Saint Nicholas Church museum, and the Andriake Interpretive Centre.
- Upon returning to the boat, head into the picturesque Gökkaya region for an evening of good food and relaxation.
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Day 5
- Enjoy a leisurely start to the day before heading back towards the waters around Kaş. If interested, we can organize an optional scuba diving adventure with our friends from Nautilus Diving.
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Day 6
- Today's journey is relatively short, allowing for plenty of time to enjoy time for swimming, paddle boarding, or simply relaxing.
- We'll make our way to Kalkan, the upscale resort town known for it's bars, restaurants, and hand-crafted souvenirs.
- Spend a restful evening in nearby Firnaz Bay
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Day 7
- Early start to take advantage of smooth waters, heading past Turkey's famed Butterfly Valley to Ölüdeniz for breakfast.
- If interested, you can head up the new cable cars at Mount Babadağ to appreciate the view from 1900 meters. (And the truly adventurous can paraglide from the top of the mountain!)
- Later in the day, we'll make the short journey back to Gemiler Island, where we'll spend the rest of the day and overnight.
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Day 8
- Return to Fethiye harbour after breakfast and disembark around 10:30 AM
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