Welcome to Turkey

The coastal area is interesting and varied, and there is plenty to explore, from the ruins of ancient cities to efficient modern marinas. Dine at a beach-side restaurant surrounded by pine trees in a peaceful bay, or sample sophisticated Ottoman dishes in a bustling resort. Snorkel and kayak in the clear waters around the rocky shores, buy your provisions in the colourful local market, and haggle over the price of a rug. With such diversity, it’s not surprising people come back to Turkey time after time. Scroll down to the bottom of the right hand menu for some suggested routes.

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Winds

The prevailing summer breeze is the meltemi, usually force 4 – 5 from the north-west, following the coast round and into the gulfs. It picks up in late morning, dying away in the evening, and is strongest in July and August.

Charter base

From Yalikavak Palmarina, embarkation Saturdays and Mondays. Optional one ways subject to availability to Marmaris and Gocek for charters of 2 weeks or more.

Planning your cruise is part of the fun, but with so much to choose from, you may need a little help. Our UK office staff have all sailed the area and can also suggest routes to suit you. A detailed briefing is provided at the base, with information on anchoring, restaurants, places of interest and weather conditions. You can download sample itineraries from the menu to the right and also read our press reviews.

Getting to Turkey

Flight time from UK: about 4 hours
Destination Airport: Bodrum
Transfers: To Yalikavak approximately 40 minutes

For clients travelling from further afield, Turkish Airlines operate direct connections from Chicago, New York and Toronto to Bodrum via Istanbul and also code share from various cities in the US with American Airlines.
From Australia the Far East and South America Turkish Airlines from Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore  via Istanbul, or Emirates from various Australian and NZ cities via Dubai to Istanbul. Onward connections to Bodrum are frequent and inexpensive.

Often the easiest and cheapest arrangement is to fly directly to London arriving Friday and overnight at Gatwick before hopping on a direct charter flight to Bodrum on Saturday.