ABOUT BLUE VOYAGE / FAQ

How Do We Spend The Time ?

During the day, you cruise ( and sail) for few hours, approach  land and drop anchor in a solitary bay, alongside a small village or off an island for lunch/ dinner. At every stop, (there will be at least two per day), there is the opportunity to swim, fish, snorkel, windsurf, sunbathe, take a trip ashore or just read under the shade of the awning.
The accent is on relaxation and recreation.
Your friendly attentive crew; Captain + Cook and Sailor will make sure that you are comfortable, well fed and entertained.

Children ?

Provided they are accompanied by adults, children of any age are welcome to come along and will positively thrive in the warm waters of the Turk ish Aegean and Mediterranean.
What type of food will be served?
Unless otherwise arranged beforehand, a typical Turkish menu will be served daily. Breakfasts are a delight with mainly 2 types of cheese, olives, tomatoes, cucumber, salami, eggs, jam, honey, butter, and fresh bread. Lunches are usually a light, cooked vegetable dish served with rice or pasta or bulgur wheat and large salads, followed by fresh fruit. The evening meal is either chicken, meat or fish, two or three meze (starters), salads and a rice, pasta or bulgur wheat dish, once again followed by fresh seasonal fruit. The menus are fixed, however, the cook will endeavor to meet special requests or dietary needs.

Provided Equippment :

-Complete safety equipment.
-Fishing and snorkelling gear, windsurf, full sail inventory,
-Barbeque, deep freeze, refrigator,
- Music library (cassette&CD player) ,VHF
-Bed linen and towels for use in the cabins together with a bottom sheet and a piqué (thick cotton over-sheet) during the spring and autumn months (under our provision).
Hygiene and safety are our primary concern.

Using Air Conditioning on board :

Mostly luxury boats do have A/C . On a boat A/C can only run when generator is on, or in a harbour when connected to 220 Volt. But mainly you are in anchor bays, often next to a neighbour who doesn't like the noise of your generator and you wouldn't like it either during the night for example. So most of the boats have come to a gentlemens agreement not to disturb each other. A/C will be used on the most of the boats 2-3 hours in the morning or at night from 20 to 24 hours to cool down the cabins during the hot months.

What Shall We Bring ?

Our guests are notified that they will be spending most of their time in a bathing suit. For land trips, a pair of long, light trousers and a shirt are advisable. Evenings may be cool, certainly during the earlier and later months of the year, so it would be wise to bring a pullover and a windbreaker.
We also suggest you pack in your beach towel and plenty of suncream.
We suggest you bring your belongings in a collapsible bag, rather than a suitcase, as bags are much easier to stow away, and also serve to limit how much you pack! You may like to bring a light day pack for excursions ashore. Normal street shoes are definately not acceptable on board of a yacht... We suggest you to bring soft-soled shoes for getting around on deck.

Can we bring snorkeling equipment ?

Will my hairdryer / electric shaver work on the boat ?

The boats have a 220V electric system. Plugs are European style round pin. Buy an adapter and transformer before arrival. Deluxe boats generally have a hairdryer as standard. Please note, it is also possible to charge mobile phone batteries.

What Should I do about Money ?

It's best to wait until you arrive to change into local currency. In Turkey, US dollars, Euros and travelers checks are easily changed in to Turkish Liras everywhere, although you can save a bit of money by changing your cash at currency exchange offices. The *Döviz* offices obtain an excellent rate of exchange.  

Communication :

Turkey is on the world wide digital telephone neetwork. International GSM and cellular mobile telephones are also in operation.

Climate & Winds ;

In the South Aegean and the West Mediterranean coasts of Turkey, there is a climate with appx. 180 sunny days a year. The average yearly rainfall is 200 mm per sqm with a high of 870 mm in January and low of 2mm in July.

Temparatures ( in Celsius)

Winds:

In the summer the winds in the Aegean are predominantly from the North, curving around the coast of Aegean to the coast of West Mediterranean from North to Nortwest and to West. This wind is called "Meltem" in this area, which starts to blow in May, July and August and dies off in September and October.

What can you say about Seasickness

Seasickness is caused when the minute inner ear organs that enable a human to balance are disturbed by the motion of the boat swaying and pitching. This movement sets off alarm signals to the brain causing nausea, headache, dizziness, and sometimes vomiting. This condition can be intensified by the lack of fresh air and inactivity. It can also be a person's worst nightmare at sea.
Seasickness affects many people to varying degrees - even sailors with years of experience. Looking on the bright side, the body adapts after time.
Fortunately, several remedies can be taken before setting sail. Pills can be obtained over the counter which help most people by sedating the balancing organs. The pills can cause drowsiness and should be taken with care. Some people find special wrist bands effective. There are also stick-on patches that can be worn on the skin behind the ear, but these are obtained by doctor's prescription only.
You can often avoid seasickness by staying busy and keeping your mind occupied by taking over the helm or any other activity that will keep you above decks. Look at the distant horizon rather than the water close at hand. Take deep breaths and drink plenty of water. The worst thing that a person can do is go below decks with no land or horizon to look at. Reading or staring at an object will assuredly bring on the affects of seasickness.

If you are seasick and can't bear it anymore, lie down on your back with your eyes closed. This will greatly reduce the affects.

TURKISH COASTLINE & CRUISE AREAS

The magnificent coastline that goes back in history to the Karians, Dorians and Lycians, is over 700 miles. Starting with the ancient town of Halicarnassus, today's Bodrum, the coastline offers a number of bays and historical sites like Cleopatra Island, English Harbour and Dorian city of Knidos (for which Praxiteles created his masterpiece, the Aphrodite statue). Many yachtsmen, delighted by the gentle, regular meltemi breeze, sail further south and reach Marmaris town, the so called "pearl" of theTurkish coastline.
The picturesque coastline stretches further south to reach the Gulf of Fethiye. Located in midway between Fethiye and Marmaris are the amazing Kaunos City and the turtle beach of Dalyan. Once in the Gulf of Fethiye you will find a hiding place just for yourself ın one of the countless bays, as once did Cleopatra and Antonious. The charming towns of Göcek and Fethiye, and the famous tomb of Amyntas serve as the sign of things to come on your southeastwards course. An ancient Lycian port and Byzantine settlement called the Gemiler Island and the old Greek ghost town of Kayaköy will be on your port side while sailing from Fethiye to the well known Dead Sea ( Ölü Deniz ). From there on, the typical coastal towns Kalkan and Kaş will be offering many treasures of history and nature. Other ancient Lycian cities are Letoon, Xanthos, Pınara and Patara. You will find Kekova, another important Lycian territory, on your way from Kaş to Finike, the leading citrus producers of Turkey. Here, in an area of  6 miles radius, you can visit ancient cities like Aperlae, Simena and Myra; you can take a look at St. Nicholas Church at Demre or you may simply choose to relax in one of the secluded bays of Kekova.
From Finike to Antalya, the coastline is well decorated with number of bays which all provide good shelter, pine forests and various antiquity like the eternal flame of Olympos and the fascinating city of Phaselis.

How can we arrange excursions?

Just tell us what you would like to do and where you would like to go & we will put you in touch with the right people, we will even arrange it on your behalf if you wish. Places worth visiting are Ephesus and Pamukkale, Myra, Arykanda, Batik Hamam, Kekova, Simena Castle, Dalyan and Caunos, Termessos, Ölü Deniz...the list is endless.