Day 1 Sat Bodrum
Boarding the yatch in Bodrum, we enjoy a ‘welcome aboard’ drink with our captain and the crew. A short briefing from the captain ensures everyone is familiar with the yatch and the plan for the week. We settle and have dinner aboard in the harbour.
Day 2 Sun Bodrum & Knidos
Our first cruise of the day takes us to the Kara Island, just south of Bodrum. Here we swim, explore the rocky shores and test the waters of the islands hot springs. After lunch, we cruise to the southern side of the Gulf of Gokova, arriving in the late afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Cati.
Day 3 Mon Amazon Creek
After breakfast, we depart for Yedi Adalar(the seven islands),a cruise of just over one hour.Once tucked in behind the islands,we find a quite anchorage at Kufre Bay, and take a walk ashore through the forest of amber trees.there may be a chance for a barbecue dinner for tonight.
Day 4 Tue Seven Islands
Morning swims will become part of your daily regime! We cruise mid morning to Longoz Bay,our beautiful pine- forested lunch stop. The next stop after Longoz is Karcasogut,a small village only 25 minutes from Marmaris. For those who wish to spend a night out in Marmaris, a minibus service departs from the town centre. Dinner and overnight in Kracasogut.
Day 5 Wed Tuzla & English Harbour
Today we cruise north east to Sedir Adasi (Cleopatras Island), the site of ancient Cedrae. Those who wish to explore the ruins ashore and take a swim at Cleopatras Beach (the sand was reputedly brought here from Africa especially for her), there is an option just to do this. Overnight anchorage on the eastern side of Degirmen Kuyu. This sight is known locally as ‘English Harbour’.
Day 6 Thu Oraklar
After cruising to the northern side of the gulf, we stop for lunch and a swim at Akbuk, a small bay set at the foot of a huge mountain.Continuing our journey in the afternoon, we arrive at our last stop for the day at Cokertme Bay-another spectacula anchorage.
Day 7 Fri Bodrum stop
After a leisurly return to Bodrum, with swimming stops at Orak Island and/or Yaliciftlik, both of which offer crystal clear waters. Tonight we enjoy a farewell dinner together at the overnight anchorage-Bitez or Bodrum harbour.
Day 8 Sat Bodrum
We disembark in Bodrum after breakfast in the morn
These itineraries are notational, but sailors can expect to see the sites listed. The sequence and environment of the cruise is a relaxed, laid back affair with mutual cooperation between the small number of passengers and the crew.
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