Sail Fethiye - Kekova - Fethiye Blue Cruise

Fethiye to St Nicholas Island

Meet at Fethiye harbor at 10:00 am; you will board the gulet, receive a brief and settle into the cabins. Please ask our friendly Sail Turkey crew for directions if required. Once we have all your soon-to-be new friends, we will take you to your Turkish gulet for cabin check-in and some boat information. It will then be time to head on out of the harbor and on your way to the first stop of Butterfly Valley. Here you can either take the time to enjoy your first swim in the ocean, or you may want to get back on land and wander through Butterfly Valley to see if you can spot a Butterfly. From there, you will head onto the famous Oludeniz Beach, well known to be the best place in the world for paragliding and home to the Blue Lagoon.

Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon
Now for those who want the best vantage point of seeing the Blue Lagoon - from the air, there is the optional paragliding activity. If you would like more information, please ask our Sail Turkey staff at the time of your booking to get more details on this and an excellent pre-booking discount. As you sail past Oludeniz Beach, your Captain will anchor down on the backside of the Blue Lagoon for you to have another swim and enjoy the beautiful surroundings. The last stop today will be at St Nicholas Island. This is where you will anchor down for the evening, and the afternoon is yours to swim and also go on land to explore the incredible ruins and climb to the top of the island for your Fethiye Sail best sunset. (L, D)

St Nicholas Island to Kas

This morning it's time for you to enjoy your sleep while the crew wakes up at dawn to get moving on the most significant distance of your sail week. The team will head off early for you to wake up in a beautiful bay just outside of Kalkan. . You may want to wake up with a dip in the ocean before your Captain takes you onto Kas.

Optional Activity: Diving

The waters here are so crystal clear that even though you can see the bottom of the ocean, it is still at least 20 or more meters deep. We recommend pre-booking this optional activity online before your cruise to receive special discounted rates and guarantee your dive.

This is said to be our guest's favorite spot in Turkey—a small cobblestoned old fishing village. The streets are now lined with beautiful bougainvillea and old ottoman houses with lovely jewelry shops and clothing boutiques inside. Enjoy your time shopping, or you may want to catch up on social media and hang out in one of the numerous cafes that offer wifi. After a few hours in Kas, your Captain will anchor in a secluded bay for another beautiful night under the stars. (B, L, D)

Kas to Gokkaya Bay

Today is an action-packed day. It's time to sail past the famous Sunken City of Kekova. Your Captain will go slow enough for you to get your photos and enjoy the natural ruins as they appear to fall into the ocean. This is a protected sight, so swimming or stopping over the ruins is illegal. After enjoying the ruins, you will be offered the chance to visit Kekova and Simena Castle.

You can climb up to the top to enjoy some fantastic views over the coastline, or you may prefer to sit and enjoy a cold drink or locally made ice cream in one of the cafes in this tiny, unspoiled fishing village. This afternoon you will anchor down to enjoy Gokkaya Bay - one of the most beautiful of your trip. Keep an eye out as you swim for all the turtles you will likely find in the area. (B, L, D)

Gokkaya Bay to Demre

This morning you will have another swim in the beautiful Gokkaya Bay before you head onto Ucagiz Village Harbour. The people who have chosen the shorter 4-day cruise will depart the boat. So it's time for you to say farewell to new friends. You will also have a few hours to head into town, wander around, sit in a cafe, or visit the impressive Lycian ruins. Around lunchtime, it's time to get back on board and welcomes newcomers sailing back with you on the Sail Fethiye blue cruise.

Once everyone is back on board, it will be time to visit the Sunken City of Kekova and Simena Castle. If you didn't climb up last time, now is your chance, or you may like to sit in a cafe or even chill out on board and enjoy the sun and quiet time.  (B, L, D)

Gokkaya Bay to Liman Agzi or Firnaz Bay

This morning you will head on for Kas. Time to get the credit cards out again and make those purchases you may have been tempted by last time. You will visit a new bay on your way back to Kas for a swim before anchoring in the beautiful little village. For history buffs, some ancient ruins are scattered throughout the town, and the little theater that overlooks the ocean is only a short walk outside the main hustle and bustle of Kas. Suppose you find it all too hot to talk. Then, why not just stroll to one of the little beaches and dive back into the ocean? Kas has some natural cold currents, so it's a sure way to get a refreshing break from the day's heat. Once your time in Kas is finished, you will head off to spend the night in another beautiful bay towards Kalkan. (B, L, D)

Firnaz Bay or Liman Agzi to St Nicholas Island

This morning your crew headed off early again to get you onto Butterfly Valley. So as you open your eyes for the morning, you may be familiar with the surroundings you will see. Breakfast would be served before you can hike into the valley if you didn't last time, enjoy the beautiful blue waters, and swim to wake yourself up and start the day. Once Butterfly Valley is done, it will be time to cruise back to Oludeniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon.

St Nicholas Island to Fethiye

This morning it's your last day on your Fethiye to Olympos to Fethiye Sail. It's time to enjoy the luxury of being on a boat and get a few swims in before you head back into Fethiye harbor. You should arrive at the port just after lunch. Again, it will be time to farewell new friends and your friendly crew before you return to accommodation or your next destination within Turkey. If you need assistance with your onward plans, please be sure to speak to the Sail Turkey crew when you are booking, as they can assist you with ideas or answer any of your queries. We are confident that this Fethiye Sail week-long cruise has left you relaxed and re-energized, ready to continue your travels. You will be sure to miss it all once you leave. (B, L)

Important note: although we use the word sail, our Turkish gulets cruise with their motors. No sailing is usually done along this coastline. Please also note that the Captain is in charge at all times. Should the weather change and any parts of this itinerary be too rough or dangerous to do or complete, we hope you understand your safety comes first. If any route is amended due to weather conditions, all efforts are made to help customers with alternative options. No money is refunded.