Marmaris Guidebook

Sally Verbiest takes pleasure in flying the Kiwi flag off the eastern Mediterranean’s Carian coast.

“I’m in heaven,” exclaimed my brother, Paul, on the first morning of our holiday cruising around the Datca Peninsula of Turkey.

He had just emerged from a pre-breakfast dip in the clear, warm waters of the Southern Aegean. The aroma of freshly baked bread wafted across the bay.

When a friend generously offered us the use of his 13.5-metre yacht late last northern hemisphere summer, it was a question of when rather than if we should go to Turkey. Mid-September seemed the ideal time to go, after the peak European holiday season.
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For ships embarking from Marmaris, Dalyan is a good place to start. From there, you can visit an ancient city called Caunos. You will see tombs, a castle, theater, and church that were all a part of this ancient world.

When you stop at Ekincik, you can tour the Lycian ruins. Fethlye is a place where more tombs can be seen, and Gemiler Island is a good place to enjoy the beach. Gocek Island is a place to enjoy the local culture in taverns and cafes. There are many fine ports of call on Marmaris gulet cruises.

Marmaris Gulet cruises are interesting and enjoyable. They are a unique vacation in an unusual type of ship. If you can make good decisions about your trip, you will be pleased to find that your vacation will go smoothly.

Things you should bring are:

* Sunscreen

* Your camera and camera equipment

* Clothing for outdoor adventures

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A cabin-only gulet charter is available to individual people or couples who only want a cabin. These people do not want to charter the whole ships for themselves, because they are not part of large groups. There are cruises from Marmaris for cabin-only passengers all through the summer, and at some other times during the year as well, depending on availability. All meals are included and cabin-only cruises give you a chance to meet new people.

Private gulet charters are all about privacy. You have a say in all the aspects of the cruise, including the meals, and dates of the cruise. Even though you help choose the meals, they are still included as usual. These gulet cruises also offer a private atmosphere for you family reunion, club, or business trips.

Marmaris Yacht Marina is located at one of the most attractive maritime parklands in Turkey. Ideal for sailing & water sports. Marmaris Yacht Marina is 2 miles by boat & 8 kms by car far from center of Marmaris (in Mugla Province). In Addition to it’s impressive boat handling facilities the Marina boasts 24 Hours security. An Outdor swimming pool, cafe&bar, restaurant serving both international and Turkish Cuisine. Also Library & Laundry services included. Available Luxe Aparts to rent. Free transportation by ferry service between Marmaris & Yacht Marina. Fitness Center is open anytime of day. There are several companies specializing in marina services. Some of them Gino Marine, Anker Marine, Mavi-mar, TMS, Demir Marine etc. Also a Super-Market is available. Free wireless internet conection in your boat or yacht too.