MICO YACHTING BLUE VOYAGE TOUR
Trip Start
Jun 10, 2006
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Trip End
Jun 19, 2006
Marmaris - Mugla,
Turkey
Saturday, July 8, 2006
You might perhaps think that the prerequisite for this dreamy holiday to come true is to either own a yacht yourself or to have an invitation from a friend who has a yacht... How about chartering a yacht ? Maybe you have not considered this before. Maybe you thought you would have to be an experienced seaman to charter a yacht. 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...Now how will you 90 about choosing, your yacht? We suggest you to start plumping for sailor motor or a combination of both. In the following few pages we have tried to show you more details of life on board and some technical data concerning our yachts.
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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 differ from fisher fisherman villages to isolated bays. We would only be too pleased to welcome you on board!
BLUE VOYAGE
The Blue Voyage is a sailing/ motoring cruise on any stretch of the cleanest waters in the world between Bodrum to Antalya, where deep blue mingles with the green of the evergreen forest covered coastline. Ancient cities such as Knidos, Kaunos, Telmessos, Antiphellos, Myra, Olympos, Phaselis and the rock-tombs in the Lycian cities are there for your exploration if requested and your yacht could be sailing through from the antique regions of Karia, the Lycian and then on to the Pamphylia region. Everyday a new cove, a new bay to be explored. Endless natural beauty and history are enjoyed whilst cruising under the Mediterranean sun.
As the Mediterranean coastline of Turkey is a treasure-chest of coves, inlets, bays and beaches, yachtsmen can easily choose a different and private anchorage each night. For lovers of the active life, sailing in the clear waters provides great opportunities for swimming, fishing, water skiing, surfing and diving. It 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 blue voyage
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. From some of the turquoise coast's unspoilt and sheltered bays you can see mountain peaks rising to almost 3000 metres above sea level. The pleasure of ''Blue Voyaging'' in Turkey will tempt you back again and again, to explore yet another stretch of coast and to relieve the luxurious ease of life on the sea.
Main Blue Voyages Routes
We are ready to sail with you whereever you want but here the most fantastic routes. Please cilick on the route to see "what to do ?" and "where to see" with maps.
Marmaris-Fethiye-Marmaris
Marmaris-Datca-Marmaris
Marmaris-Bodrum-Marmaris
Marmaris-Finike-Marmaris
Bodrum-Antalya-Bodrum
Marmaris-Rhodes-Marmaris
ATLAS VII
Atlas VII is a typically Traditional Turkish Wooden Yacht
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. These yachts are generally motorsailor yachts and build by wooden. Atlas VII bring you very luxury holiday trips with her spacious deck space.Two master cabin and four double guest cabin with AC. All cabins are en suite WC and showers.Most important is delicious Turkish food . The cook is really fantastic and serving you each lunch and dinner different samples of Turkish dishes. Atlas VII has ready to host 8 to 12 guest with her 6 cabins. 3-4 crew are doing their best to make satisfied the guests along the journey. You can programme your journey or we can do some advices you for the routes.
ACCOMADATION
The aft deck, sunbathing terraces / decks,The Aft Saloon, The Galley, 2 Master and 4 double ensuite cabin with WC and bathshowers. Separate Crew Accomadation
LIFE ON BOARD
Good sailing, good food and friendly company in a healthy and happy environment - that is what Blue Voyage is all about. Wherever you come from, and how old you may be, after a week or two a float in this scenic wonderland, you will become one heart with the beauty and serenity of nature. On a crewed yacht, your every need is attended to by a professional crew and your days are filled with panoramas of coast and sea, fascinating ancient ruins and quaint fishing villages.
During the day, it cruises for a few hours and sail if the wind allows. Closer to lunch or dinner, it approach the land or drop anchor in a solitary bay, along side a small village or off an island. At every stop, and there will be at least two per day, there is opportunity to swim, fish, snorkel, windsurf, sunbath, take a trip a shore or just read under the shade of the sun awning. The focus of this holiday is on relaxation and recreation. It can be as relaxing or as energetic experience as desired.
Turkey is also a dream for the avid shopper with many places to snap up beautiful hand made rugs and carpets, stunning jeweler and traditional herbs that help make Turkish cuisine mouth-wateringly delicious. Your friendly, attentive crew will consist of a captain, a cook and either one or two seaman. Their job is to ensure that you are comfortable, well fed and entertained. A crewed yacht charter holiday gives you the opportunity to see the best of the Turkish coast and at the same time enjoy the lifestyle once reserved for the very wealthy alone.
THE CREW
For the type of the Blue Voyage it offers, you don't have to hold a skipper's license no do you need to have previous sailing experience. It provides you with a traditional wooden yacht which you charter with crew. Modern gulets are comfortably equipped with most home comforts, and encourages a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere for all the passengers with a friendly relationship with the crew. Your captain and crew are experienced seafarers, usually local Turkish people, who know cruising grounds in and out and will share their knowledge, skills and local lore with you.
The crew of, 3 - 4 serve you on board as a captain, cook and general assistant. The captain and the crew will do all the cooking and cleaning for you, relaxing, swimming and sunbathing are your responsibility! Gulet's galley is always well equipped and the cook takes pride in creating tempting dishes of Turkish and international origin. You will be expected to fill in a "preference sheet" to list what types of food you like to eat, whether you have any allergies and if you have any special dietary requirements. The cook will then try to fulfill your requirements as far as possible; although in Turkey some ingredients are just not available.
Just as you will let your cook know what appeals to you in the way of food, you are wise to let your captain know what interests you a shore .He expert advice will enable you with satisfying itinerary with all the right ingredients.Your captain will see to it that your cruise moves along at a good pace. He decides on departure times and meal times according to the composition of the group, the day of the week and weather conditions. The captain is responsible for the safety of the vessel and its passengers and has the right to alter the itinerary when necessary.
The crew aboard Gulets and yachts often do not have a foreign language mastered, but they almost always know a few "every - day" phrases and are able to understand almost all requests. If you are planning to charter a Turkish vessel and require a member of your crew to speak good English, you might be advised to hire the services of a local tour guide for the duration of your cruise. Apart from giving you a better insight as to the Turkish way of life, any shore excursions to archeological sites are sure to be more rewarding with a guide along.
MEALS ON BOARD
Cruising embodies the best in all aspects of life: rolling waves, clear sea air, sunshine, exotic ports, excellent service, exciting entertainment, and gourmet food! The food aboard gulets is legendary, for its abundance, presentation and palatability. The rear deck of the Gulet is the lounge and dining area will be served freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and dinner meals included grilled meats, fish dishes a variety of fresh salads and fruits and Turkish specialties.
You will never go hungry aboard a gulet! In most of the private charters it offers, meals are fully included (except soft and alcoholic beverages), served three times at the day. If you plan to celebrate an anniversary or birthday during your voyage, special arrangements may be made in advance. A special dessert, or a bottle of vintage wine or champagne, will help you create the perfect special occasion memory. Many charters will accommodate guests special dietary needs, such as vegetarian, diabetic, low - fat, low - sodium, low - cholesterol or kosher diets. In addition, experienced cruisers will reconfirm their special diet requests soon after boarding the gulet.
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