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What is Blue Dream..?
Dear Cruise lovers,
Blue Dream is a sailing/motoring cruise on any stretch
of the cleanest waters in the world where deep blue mingles with the
green of the pineforests. The opportunity to combine sun, sea, history
and the hikes on land is best experienced on a Blue Cruise. Comfortable
accommodation and first rate meals are standard features on these gleaming
wooden craft, designed along the traditional lines of Aegean sailing
boats. You can either relax in your bathing suit all day long, enjoy
the good food and the sun or you can experience more exciting activities
like diving, snorkelling or fishing. And you can also... Walk down the
passage of time and discovery the legacy of ancient civilizations. Witness
breathtaking architecture set against dazzling landscapes. Listen to
winds that echo with tales of valour and passion. Stay with sun and
close your eyes, it takes you to culture of civilization through the
sea waves.The sea gulls to guide you into another world. Because at
EZOP TRAVEL
YACHTING, we are dedicated to the idea that nothing
should come between you and the best the Mediterranean has to offer.
Ever since we began as our business times ago, we have believed it is
our business to ensure that efficency in every aspect of our operations
makes every visit to Turkey, an absolute pleasure trip.
Blue Voyage is a yachting tour, cruising along Turkey's
Aegean and Mediterranean coasts. We offer this tour, using traditional
Turkish 'Gulet' which are picturesque and comfortable. Full board is
offered and tours can last from 7 days to 2 weeks or more. There is
a flexible choice of itineraries since tours can start from BODRUM -
KARACASOGUT - DATCA - MARMARIS - GOKOVA - FETHIYE - GOCEK - KAS - KEKOVA
- OLYMPOS and KEMER or ANTALYA. An ideal way to explore Turkey's unspoiled
south west coast line, with its rocky peninsulas, sandy coves and islands.
It is an area rich in historic remains, many of them on the coast (even
under the sea). Yachting specializes in Gulet charter on our ever-expanding
fleet of comfortable, wide beam vessels which are fully crewed by experienced
staff and offer expert sailors and novices alike the opportunity to
relax and enjoy the unspoiled coastline visiting fertile coves and secluded
bays the only way possible by yacht vacation. Turkey is a treasure chest
of coves, inlets, bays and beaches from which yachters can choose a
different and always private anchorage each night. The sailing paradise
of Turkey is home of the BLUE VOYAGE. This idyllic cruise means sailing
with the nature. It means also experiencing the history of human being
from the sea rather than from land; a journey which carries you to the
private beach of Cleopatra, the eternal fires of Mount. Olympos and
Myra the archaeological remains of ancient civilizations. For the lovers
of the active life, sailing in the clear waters provides the opportunity
of swimming, fishing, skiing, surfing and diving. Sailing in Turkey
also allows you to experience a truly enriching cultural exchange with
the hospitable and gracious people of the coastal villages and towns.
The tempered winds which generally blow from the west and northwest
make the long summers ideal for the yachting and seem encourage an appreciation
of nature.
So Choose your dream cruises one of them above..
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How about Chartering in a yacht ?
Maybe you have not considered this before. Or maybe you
thought you would have to be an experienced seamen to charter a yacht.
Let us assure you that you need not know port from starboard in order
to materialize an unforgettable holiday on one of the yachts. You can
leave all the technicalities in the capable hands of your skipper and
your crew. Although of course you can always take a turn at the wheel...
Let us suppose you have decided to charter a yacht and you have learned
that "starboard" is right...
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What is Gulette?
A gulette is a yacht typically built of pine wood and
styled with pointed fore and round aft. Traditionally they have been
built in Marmaris (Bozburun) and Bodrum area in Turkey and hence are
referred to as "Bodrum-type" yachts or " Gulettes";
sometimes also referred to as 'Caiques'. Each one is equipped with one
or two masts but of the weight, they are in fact more suitable for cruising
than for sailing. They have superior seagoing quality are very comfortable,
offering large living areas, wide sun decks, spacious cabins, WC/ showers
and a sun aft deck furnished lounge area.
A gulet is a traditional handmade wooden boat equipped
with masts. The most common gulets have 6 to 8 double cabins and so
accomodate max.12 to 16 passengers. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners,
on a gulet you can explore the secluded and often deserted bays, coves
and islands of the spectacular Turkish coastline. You will see a hidden
Turkey, beautiful beyond belief, and most of it completely unseen by
the average tourist! During the day there are plenty of chances to swim
and snorkel in the clear blue waters or explore the natural and historical
sites along the way. Features of a gulet include an interior salon/bar
area and a fully equipped galley. All cabins have en-suite with hot
and cold running water. There are 1 or 2 sundecks with comfortable sunbeds
and a canopied aft deck with cushioned seating,freezers to keep drinks
cold, and a CD/cassette player. The gulets come with facilities for
outdoor and indoor dining. Also a dinghy with outboard, a ship-to-shore
radio,mobile telephone and life jackets are on board. All the boats
are government approved with fully qualified captains. No experience
of boats is required. All you need to do is relax!
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What is the best time of the year to
go?
Let us not simplify matters by trying to judge what is
the best time of year for yacht holiday. You go to the Mediterranean
and the Aegean to get brown. What is the use of going so far out if
you look no different at the end from the mob packing the sands at any
beach? Now to get the very special, deep, perfect tan unique to the
Mediterranean you would have to go there! And the browning time is most
any time of the year. But the most ideal one is the mix of sea breeze,
salt and sun which you find only on your yacht. Second half of the May,
June and September are generally hot enough to tan without burning.
For those who wish to swim at any time of day and night and for those
who are out and out sun worshippers, we suggest July and August. Cruising
in May and October expose that serene beauty of nature and this is perhaps
the best time as the coves and beaches are not crowded also a whisper
you a hint that cost is lower then original hot season.
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Choosing your yacht?
We suggest you to start plumping for sail or motor or
a combination of both. Then you ought to decide how many people are
going to be in your party (we can accommodate any number cabins from
4 - 5 - 6 - to 8 sharing with another in the cabin). Do you wish to
see a lot of places or would you rather idle about? (Remember that
if your choice is the former, a fast boat is essential). However these
are just a few hints to help you choose the right boat as any detailed
plan depend on how long you have got and what the weather and sea are
like.
We also wish the leave it up to you decide whether you
would like us to arrange for food and drinks on board or whether you
wish to do your own cooking.
In the following detail sentences we have tried to show
you more details of life on board and some technical data concerning
about yachts. Sail-Trek and relax on board is a unique holiday concept.
We use our sailboat as a floating base camp and walk daily to unspoiled
areas of South-West Turkey where Taurus Mountains meet the Mediterranean
Sea. Part of each day we will be sailing from one bay to another Our
anchorage places will be small fisherman villages to isolated bays.
We would only be too pleased to welcome you on board!
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Cruising - Questions -
Answered :
We are organizing it possible for you enjoy a further
adventure, sailing on one of the delightful purpose - built yachts called
"Gulet" and to enjoy the sun, sea and beautiful coastline
and to experience some undiscovered natural wonders this country offers.
Cabins will be clean on arrival and shover rooms will be cleaned daily.
Each boat is equipped with radio cassette player, WHF, telephone, wind
surf board, snorkeling equipment for two, fishing lines, sun loungers,
all available free of charge.
Prices include welcome party captain crew, fuel,
harbour expenses and local taxes. Private WC/ shower in each cabin.
For one week full board meal basis, anchored at times in remote secluded
bays or in sight of historical places. You will have plenty of time
when at anchor swiming, sunbathing, windsurf, fishing, snorkelling or
go off and explore the shores. It all depends on how much time you can
spare for your vacation? what sort of yacht you charter? and your inclination
under normal circumstances with only a week or two you can make your
plan. Please note that our standard guest capacity is 8 - 10 - 12 -
14 beds on board. Take a cabin and make new friends but be prepared
to share interest or show tolerance with the other shipmates. Price
include 1/2 double cabin, all meals (breakfast-lunch-dinner), crew services,
harbour fees, fuel. Welcome party captain harbour expenses, water,18%
V.A.T and local taxes. Single passengers who wish to have a cabin to
themselves must pay additional 50% of the cruise price. Children under
the age of 12 have discount of 50%, if they share their parents cabin.
The price does not include the drinks which can be bought at the yacht's
bar.
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We Recommend You to Bring
Them:
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- Shorts are as important as swimming suits
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- adviced to bring some T-shirts
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- Tough shoes for trekking, sandals on board
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- A warm windproof waterproof anorak and jacket
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- Sleeping bag if you want to sleep on deck, under the stars.
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