Mini cruise in Turkiye Kekova

Mini cruise in Turkiye sailing Kekova

Mini gulet cruise in Turkiye with 3 nights on board are a fantastic opportunity to explore the Turkish coast in a few days. A 3 night sea vacation on a gulet that focuses on the most important spots of Kekova Bay. With embarkation in Fethitye and disembarkation in Demre or vice versa you will also have the possibility to continue your journey in Turkey by land, without returning to the same port.

3 night mini cruise in Turkiye is a must for sea-lovers who love to combine  interesting visits offshore and spending daytime relaxing in wonderful bays. All the region from Kalkan to Kaş  it is a true paradise for lovers of yachting and has a wonderfully relaxed atmosphere. You will have the  oportunity to visit unique places like the ancient city of Olympos or ancient Myra, unique sites that Turkey has to offer. Beautiful nature, stunning sea colors and interesting excursions are the hightlights of this cabin gulet cruise.

Itinerary Summary

Fethiye – St.Nicholas Island– Kas – Demre – Simena –Limanagzi Bay – Sunken City – Kalkan  – Firnaz Bay –Boncuklu Bay – Fethiye

Best period for Kekova mini gulet cruise

Kekova bay gulet cruise is very suitable for cruises starting from May till end of October. The sailing area is quite protected from the winds; therefore the sea is warm and calm. Sailing Gocek Islands to Fethiye is ideal for off-season cruises as well. Average daily temperature in May, June or September and October is over 28 degrees that makes it perfect for a holiday on board.

Type of Gulet for mini cruise in Turkiye

Cabin itineraries such as Kekova gulet cruise are usually organized on Standard plus or Superior air-conditioned gulets. They can have 6 or more double cabins, all with private bathrooms. Your gulet will be assigned shortly before the day of departure. Please note that the air conditioning will be in use for 4-6 hours a day and no later than midnight and not in ports.

Food on board the cabin gulet

Mini gulet cruise in Turkiye includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon snack; full board with extra drinks.  You can learn more details about our weekly cabin gulet menu here.

Mini gulet cruise boarding info

• When you start the mini cruise from Fethiye, your check in will be at 10 am at the office of Ece Saray Marina. You will disenbark on Tuesday morning after breakfast at 10.30 at Demre Marina. ( Transfer available to Olympos)
• When you start your cruise in Demre ( Transfer available from Olympos at 11 am), your gulet will start sailing at 1.30pm. Arrival in Fethiye Ece Saray Marina will be on Friday early afternoon after 2.30 pm.

Day 1 – Boarding in Fethiye

Departure from Fethiye Harbour 10:00-10:30 to Samanlik Bay for swimming & lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea conditions permitting) is our next stop for a swim & to visit this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St. Nicholas Island.
Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner & 1st night.

Day 2—Firnaz Bay and Kas

Around sunrise departure to Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast & swimming. Cruising to Kas where we stop in the harbour for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop for swimming, dinner & the 2nd night.

Day 3—Kas and Limanagzi Bay

Breakfast. Departure to Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven.

Day 4—Demre and Simena

After breakfast we have a look at the Pirates Cave before cruising to Demre (Andriace) harbour.
Disembarkation at 10.30 am. Bus transfer to Olympos  available.

Day 1—Demre and Simena

Pick-ups from Olympos 10:00-11:00 available. Bus transfer to Demre (Andriace) Harbour.
Boat departure from the harbour of Demre 13:00-14:00. Pirates Cave. Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven.

Day 2—Kas and Firnaz bay

Breakfast. Departure to Kas where we first have a swim in a nice and quiet bay in front of the little town & and then stop in the harbour for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the town remains! Near Kalkan we stop in Firnaz Bay (dinner & 2nd night).

Day 3—Butterfly Valley and Olundeniz

Around sunrise we depart for Butterfly Valley where we stop (sea conditions permitting!) for breakfast and swimming. This natural reserve hosts 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) is our next stop, again sea conditions permitting! Option for paragliding available. In a bay near Oludeniz we have lunch.

Day 4—Samanlik Bay

Breakfast. Departure for Samanlik Bay (swim & lunch). Finally we sail to Fethiye Harbour where we arrive 14:00-15:00.

Included in the price

3 nights accommodation in double cabin with private bathroom
Full board: breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea
Bottled water at lunch and dinner
Transit log and formalities
Crew service
Navigation costs, fuel, water
Bed linen and bath towels
Use of equipment on board
Gulet insurance

Not included in the price

Bottled water, Soft drinks, wines, spirits from the bar on board. It si not allowed to bring drinks on board from outside.
Gratuity for the crew 5-10%
Flights &Transfers