Friendship Travel

Gulet Cruises

A Friendship Houseparty

Sun, sea and swimming, snoozing on deck while the turquoise sea whispers under the keel… this may just be the most relaxing Med holiday you’ll ever enjoy.

This year you can once again choose to sail out of Bodrum or Fethiye, on ships that are new to our programme.

We use standard 8 cabin Gulets on both routes. Bodrum (ideal for combining with the 4Reasons, see 4Reasons in Bodrum) , Blue Hotel in Turgutreis click here and Fethiye (handy for the Hotel Era, Era Hotel in Olu Deniz).

Each ship is a floating Friendship Travel houseparty, with just 8 double cabins for sole use.

The Turkish crew takes care of everything from steering to cooking and hosting on our behalf, though Friendship Hosts meet you at the airport and see you settled in on arrival. These cruises are NOT luxury holidays, but fun and relaxing Gulet cruises. If you are looking for a luxury cruise, this is not for you!

The week’s cruise – mostly powered by the reliable engine, though with at least two periods ‘under sail’ – takes in tiny islands, hidden coves and pretty fishing ports. Each day falls into an easy pattern of breakfast on deck, reading and sun-bathing while the boat sets sail, dropping anchor for swimming and snorkelling before lunch; cruising again in the afternoon and dropping anchor in a safe harbour each evening. This is a wonderful way to unwind, get a great tan and explore Turkey’s astonishingly beautiful coast in good company!

Each ship has a sun-bed area in the bow, shaded seating in the stern and a comfortable dining area. In mid-ships, you’ll find the indoor lounge and the bar. Each small cabin has a double bed, port hole, tiny wet room - shower and wc. These are not luxury vessels, but a great fun floating house-party. The cruise provides full board, with the emphasis on fresh, locally-sourced food: Turkish breakfast with cold meat, cheese and olives as well as bread and preserves. A simple 2-course lunch may be pasta or moussaka followed by fruit; afternoon tea is served and dinner is typically fresh fish or chicken with veggies or salad and a local dessert. Wine is not included in the holiday price, but we recommend the all-inclusive upgrade.

The route from Fethiye is - Fethiye –Olu Deniz – Gemiler Island – Aga Limani - Gocek Gulf – Kizil Island- Fethiye. The route from Bodrum is - Bodrum – Gokova Korfezi (this is made up of numerous bays and small islands which you will explore) - Bodrum.