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BODRUM DELUXE GULET CRUISE
Gay friendly
boat cruises by gay owned travel agency of Turkey |
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BODRUM WEEKLY CRUISES |
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BLUE CRUISE #4A - ITINERARY
& ROUTE |
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DAY 1 : BODRUM |
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Departure Days: Sundays only.
Bodrum- Hisaronu bay deluxe cruise with air-conditioned luxury
gulets
Day 1: BODRUM
Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. On the first day, our
boat will remain anchored in Bodrum Port for dinner and an overnight
stay. Bodrum has a history that goes back to the 12th century B.C.
The city which was called 'Halicarnassus' was the birthplace of
Herodotus; the 'Father of History' who lived in the 5th century B.C.
The 'Mausoleum' of King Mausolus (350 B.C.) one of the Seven Wonders
of the World is in this city. The only structure that survived from
the Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is one of the oldest
theatres in Anatolia with a capacity of 13.000 guests and it is
still hosting many shows and concerts for the art-lovers of Bodrum.
Another place that you should visit when you arrive in Bodrum is the
landmark of the city, the 'Castle of Saint Peter'. It is one of the
best preserved pieces of architecture with a history dating back to
the Middle Ages. 'Myndos Gate' through which Alexander the Great
entered Halicarnassus is another place that you should not miss.
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Typical Bodrum houses |
St Peters Castle of Bodrum |
Bodrum marina is always busy |
Embarking:
You can check in to boats after 15:30.
Those who came earlier can leave their luggage at our local
agent's office until that time. The cruise boats stay in the
marina of Bodrum on the first night of the cruise program,
therefore the guests can check-in to the boats till late evening,
which gives you flexibility with arrival time of your flights or
buses, especially useful if you are not staying in a hotel in
Bodrum the previous night. Thus, you will also have a chance to
discover colorful night life of Bodrum on the first day of the
cruise.
Bodrum is
the birth place of blue cruising with gullet yachts which are
exclusively being organized
in Southwestern cost of Turkey. Bodrum is one of the most gay
friendly destinations in Turkey and the route is especially
recommended to our gay and lesbian clients.
Arrival to Bodrum: There are regular bus connection to Bodrum from all
major cities and towns of Turkey. Bodrum-Milas airport is 35 km
away from Bodrum and many flight companies operate scheduled and
charter flights to Bodrum in Summer season. From the airport there
are also Havas Shuttle services in accordance with each planes'
arriving to the domestic lines of Bodrum Milas Airport.
(approximately 10 Euro pp).
Click here for
the shuttle schedule of HAVAS for Bodrum airport. In high season, Bodrum is reached by
the sea from Greek Islands of Cos and Rhodes. Daily ferryboat
services from/to Cos and Rhodes to Bodrum are available during the
summer season.
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Day 2: Palamutbuku - Inceburun |
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Early in the morning we start cruise to Palamutbuku Bay. We will
anchor in Ince Burun after lunch and swimming breaks. We will stay
in this lovely bay for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 3: Aktur - Bencik bays |
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After breakfast we will cruise to Aktur Bay. Then our first stop
will be the Bencik Bay; which has a very narrow entrance but a
unique view once you get inside. Bencik is located at the
narrowest part of the peninsula that divides Hisaronu Gulf from
the Gokova Gulf but it is located at Hisaronu side. In 550s B.C.
the Cnidus people wanted to dig a tunnel in the narrowest land
piece of the peninsula between the Hisaronu Gulf and the Gökova
Gulf as a defense line against the Persians. That way they would
make two peninsulas one island to make the defense easier. They
started with diligence and put a lot of effort; however, in the
end they could not manage and the city was conquered by the
Persians.
Dinner and overnight stay will be at Bencik Bay.ygen. Dinner and overnight on board.
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Day 4: Emel Sayin Bay - Orhaniye - Selimiye |
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After Breakfast we will anchor at totally impact Emel Sayin Bay and you can enjoy
a swimming stop in this lovely bay surrounded with pine forests. For lunch we will dock in Orhaniye. In Orhaniye Bay, you will see unique scenery of a
natural tidal formation called 'kiz kumu' (Maiden's Beach). There
are so many myths about this reddish sand-path going from the
shore to the inner parts of the sea. On a tiny island located in
the bay, you can see the wrecks of an antique castle, a sign of an
ancient city.
Today, our final destination will be Selimiye for dinner and
overnight stay
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Day 5: Dirsek Buku - Bozburun |
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After anchoring in Dirsekbuku and taking a swimming stop, we will
go to Bozburun which is a small fishing town. This area was
popular and suitable for sponge-diving but nowadays the people of
the island are no more interested in sponge-diving as it is not
financially beneficial and is dangerous. In recent years
sponge-diving is replaced by gulet tourism and Bozburun Gulets
nowadays could take its place in this sector.
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Day 6: Datca - Knidos (Cnidus) |
We will cruise to Datça. Food and water will be supplied to the
boat from Datca Harbour. The city was founded by the ancient Dors
people who came from Aegean Sea to the southern coast of Ionia in
the 7th century B.C. The island has no humidity at all and has
fresh air with plenty of oxygen. The historian Strabo has a
rightful saying about Datça's weather: "God would send his beloved
servants to Datca to live longer". According to a myth while the
Spanish pirates were passing by the coast of Datca, they
disembarked people with Hansen's disease in Sariliman Bay and
these abandoned people recovered from their disease with the help
of the pure weather of Datca. You may take a walk in Datca
Harbour. We will cruise to Cnidus for dinner and overnight stay.
Cnidus was a city advanced in science, art and architecture.
Eudoxos, a very popular astronomer and math professor; Dr.
Euryphon; Polygontos, a popular painter; Skopas and Bryaksis of
Faros, the most famous sculptors of the era; Sostrates, the
architect of Alexandrian Light House (one of the seven wonders of
ancient World) and Ktesias the doctor who saved the life of a
Persian king from a disaster all lived on this island. Dr.
Euryphon and his students founded the second largest medical
sciences school in the Cnidus. The island also was home to the
largest sun clock of its time which was erected by Eudoksos.
In Cnidus there was an Aphrodite monument and at those times the
city was famous for brothels and became a popular destination for
sailors and Arabic tradesmen. You may take a walk on the shore to
see the ruins.
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Datca
Seafront |
Bozburun,
Hisaronu |
Emel Sayin Bay |
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Day 7: Poyraz Limanı - Meteor Bay - Bodrum |
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We cruise early in the morning to Karaada (Black Island).
Breakfast and swimming stop will be at Poyraz Bay which is located
at the northern side of the island. This is such a nice bay with
its turquoise-blue waters. We will be anchoring at Meteor Bay for
lunch which is located at the southern side of the island. There
is a meteor hole here and this is how the bay got its name. Here
you may jump over the platform in to the deep water. You may also
take a walk through the under water cave which is very near to
Meteor Bay for a small local fee. We will dock in Bodrum Harbour
for dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 8: Bodrum |
Check out from boat in Bodrum after having your last breakfast on
board all together by 10:30 am.
Please let us know if you need any hotels, airport transfers,
domestic flight or bus tickets after check-ou
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PRICE LIST |
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2013
Weekly Prices
Embarking: Every Sundays
only
PRICE PERIODS
Prices in between below dates; |
Per person in a double cabin
(twin beds are not guaranteed) |
Private cabin for single use
(cabin share is not guaranteed) |
02 29 June
15 21 September |
520 Euro pp |
850 Euro pp |
30 June 27 July
01 14 September |
600 Euro pp |
990 Euro pp |
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28 July 31 August |
670 Euro pp |
1100 Euro pp |
Above prices will include:
* All services, harbor taxes and yacht insurance.
* Basic snorkeling and fishing equipments and board games.
* 5 o'clock tea break with, cookie, biscuits, cake offer.
* Higher standard and richer breakfast, lunch and dinner than
standard cruises.
* 7 nights accommodation in private cabins with
en-suite bath/WC and air-condition*
* Air conditioning works minimum 8 hours per day, including
mornings and evenings.
* Towels and bed sheets, but still bring personal towels and swimming
materials*
Prices will not include.
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Personal travel insurance.
* Airport and hotel transfers from/to boats.
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Optional excursion tours at the stopover places which may be
recommended by boat staffs.
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Drinks are not included but available at the boat with very
reasonable prices.
* Various surcharges in case of credit card payments ( Visa and Master, and
American Express)
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PAYMENT AND
RESERVATION |
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Payment
Procedure: Depending on season
we will request some 20-25% of the total price in advance to
complete reservation. Remaining payment can be made sometime
before / during check in to the boats. Payments can be made
online, by various major credit cards or cash.
ATTENTION:
This is not an exclusively gay cruise.
Potential of gay tourism in Turkey is not so big
for frequent gay cruises, unfortunately. We organize this cruise in cooperation with other
non-gay boat operators or boat owners, but we choose the gay
friendly ones as much as possible. Therefore it is a
coincidence
if there will be other gay or lesbian clients joining the same
cruise, same day with you. Other participants comes from various
travel agencies and are mostly western tourists.
Cabins mostly have 1 double bed
and twin (separate) beds are not guaranteed for double booking.
Cabin share is not guaranteed for single participants. They need
to book a private cabin and pay the corresponding price
supplement.
The boats are deluxe quality and the cruise is classified as cabin
charter.
The cabins are air-conditioned and will have en suite bath/WC.
Private charter
version of same cruise can be organized if requested. Similar
rates can be offered for private groups consisting of some 12-16
people.
There may be small changes with the cruise route.
The captain
can make some minor changes with the route due to weather
conditions and unavoidable technical problems.
What you should bring: Bed sheets and some towels are provided
for guests. But still we recommend you to bring your own extra
towels as well as swimming and sun bathing materials, a
couple of slippers and walking shoes, a pullover and may be a
wind-breaker for windy nights.
Click here to have an idea about blue cruises and gullet
boats
Click here for the map of the blue cruise
destinations in southwestern Turkey.

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& Activities in Bodrum |
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Embarking every Saturday in summer
season.
Including tax,
accommodation on gullet boats with en suite baths, breakfast,
lunch, dinner, board games and basic snorkeling equipments |
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Knidos
Gay
friendly weekly cruises to neighborhood Greek Islands from
Bodrum.
Including tax, custom charges, accommodation on gullet
boats, breakfast, lunch, dinner, board games and basic
snorkeling equipments |
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PRIVATE CHARTER CRUISES
Tailor-Made Boat Cruises !
Book your private boat and cruise in any destination and time
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Gay-friendly staff. From recommended variety of boat options
you may select the one which fits to your budget and/or
expectations. |
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DAILY
TOURS IN BODRUM
There are many daily tours and
activities you can join while you are in Bodrum such as
daily Ephesus and Pamukkale tours, boat trips, village
tours, diving, fishing, jeep safari tours, Note that we
make 5 Euro pp discount for all tours if you book your
hotel from our company |
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BODRUM GAY
GUIDE
Trip advisor
and gay guide of Bodrum listing the most popular gay and
lesbian venues including bars, clubs, saunas, bath houses,
hotels, cafe and restaurants as well as other gay friendly
venues. Visitors can send their feedbacks about the venues and
places listed on the website. |
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Gay Friendly & Other
Recommended
Hotels in Bodrum |
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INTERNATIONAL ONLINE
SECURE SYSTEM
Book your hotels online via International Secure
Reservation System with the guarantee of Pride Travel
which has special discounts from hotels in Bodrum. Easy to
search, hotels listed starting from the cheapest. Book
early, get incredible rates. |
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BODRUM ATRIUM HOTEL - Not Officially Gay friendly
Location: Center.
Hotel Atrium is located just at the
center of the town, practically close to night life, sea
nature and history, but on a very quiet street. It has out
door swimming pool is surrendered by trees.. |
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BODRIUM RESORT SPA
5* -
Gay Friendly
Location: Center Single: Double: 90-150
Euro
Bodrium has opened its doors This stylish resort is built
around a notable outdoor pool with a state-of-the-art spa.
It features a fitness centre, traditional Turkish hammam
and a seasonal indoor pool. |
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THE MARMARA BODRUM 5*
- Gay
Friendly
Location: Center.,
Inspired by the architecture of the medieval Bodrum Castle
and the nearby Greco-Roman antique theatre, Bodrum's most
original and unique hotel. Provides special discounts for
our clients. |
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