Sail Turkey: Bodrum to Fethiye (Turkish Gulet)

This trip is aboard a traditional Turkish gullet (a traditional wooden Turkish motor sailing boat). All cabins will have ensuite bathrooms and you’ll stay in a mixture of twin share and double bed cabins, all on the same deck. It’s recommended that you pack light, as cabins are cosy.

All cabins will experience a light engine noise when the ship is moving (and occasionally when you drop anchor). It’s probably worth packing earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

A good swimming ability is essential on this trip to enjoy all activities.

Many meals are included onboard the boat. Where meals are not included, you’ll have time on land in beachside towns and resort towns for optional meals.

Some activities and excursions will involve a bit of walking. You’ll be visiting ancient sites and historical places, and at times you may be walking on uneven ground in hot conditions. If you have any concerns, please speak to your local leader.

If you’re travelling with your own group of friends or family and would like to book a private departure on this sailing trip, our Tailor-Made team will be happy to help: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/tailor-made

This trip will be onboard a traditional Turkish Gulet.

Trip starts at 4pm on day one and finishes after breakfast on day 8

PASSPORT DETAILS
Please provide your passport details at time of booking. It is essential we receive these details at least 14 days prior to departure as we must provide them to the Port authorities in order to comply with Maritime regulations.

SINGLE TRAVELLERS
Single travellers will share a twin cabin with another traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer not to share, a single cabin supplement is available at an additional charge. A single passenger cannot be booked or confirmed in a double cabin (with a double bed) unless a single supplement is paid.

Please travel as lightly as possible so as not to restrict space in your cabin. Soft bags are more practical than hard suitcases.
The dress code on board ship is casual.
Swimming will be offered so swimwear is essential.
Below is a suggested general packing list.

Daypack (a smaller back pack that you can take with you on shore excursions)
Comfortable clothing for warmer temperatures [shorts, t-shirts, light long sleeved tops and pants]
A sweater or jacket for the cooler evenings or early mornings
A light rain coat or poncho
Comfortable walking shoes for shore excursions
Sandals or thongs/flip flops/jandals
Sunscreen [bio degradable and waterproof if available] and lip balm [to combat the effects of wind burn]
Sunglasses
Sunhat [that can be secured as it can get windy out on the water]
Swimming costume
Water bottle
Bio-degradable shampoo, conditioner and soap
Pegs [so you can hang your swimming costume or towel out to dry]
Insect repellent
European adaptor/electrical plug
Camera, WATER BOTTLE
Please bring your own water bottle to refill along the way. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please use the water dispensers which are provided on some of our vehicles and at some of our accommodation. Your group leader or local representative will advise whether tap water is safe to drink in your destination, and if it is, you can simply refill it with tap water. When unable to avoid bottled water, it is better to buy the largest available and distribute it into your smaller bottle for the day. If you are walking or trekking as part of your trip you will need to carry at least 2L of water with you.

No particular level of physical fitness is required for our sailing trips, although you should have a good level of mobility and enjoy good health. We do ask that you read through the essential trip information to ensure that this trip is right for you.
Please keep in mind that there are a number of shore excursions offered on your voyage. Some are walking tours and may involve a reasonable amount of walking over varied and sometimes slippery terrain. We recommend you bring a good pair of walking shoes, carry a water bottle and don’t forget the sunscreen and hat. Depending on the excursion, disembarking the ship may be by tender or onto a dock.

Bodrum Municipality Halikarnas Marina, , Bodrum, Mugla Province, TURKEY

Your trip starts at 4pm on day one. Please allow plenty of time to locate your boat at the marina. Please look for Intrepid flags that will be on or near your Turkish Gulet boat. Your Intrepid leader will also be waiting for you wearing an Intrepid tshirt. If you have any trouble locating the boat at the marina please call Intrepid emergency phone number on +90 850 309 68 76

Alternate Joining Point

Bodrum Milas Airport is located approximately 30 minutes, drive from Bodrum port.
If you have prebooked an arrival transfer from Bodrum Airport, your driver will be waiting for you once you have collected your bags and cleared immigration. Please look for a driver holding an Intrepid sign with your name on it. The transfer will take approx 30 minutes to reach Bodrum port.
If you have not pre-booked an arrival transfer official yellow taxis operate from Bodrum Milas Airport. The taxi rank is located just outside the arrival lounge. Taxi fares are fixed and posted on a board by taxi rank. Please check the board before you get on the taxi (approxx. EUR35) (journey takes approx. 30 minutes)
Bodrum Milas Airport Shuttle Buses: There are 2 Shuttle bus companies (HAVAŞ and MUTTAŞ) operating shuttles. The Bus station is located just outside of arrival lounge at the airport.
The ticket price is 150 Turkish Lira. Please check the Schedule of shuttle buses on their websites (HAVAŞ and MUTTAŞ).
When you take one of these shuttles, the final stop is Bodrum bus terminal. From there you can walk 15 minutes to the Office located in the marina.

Fethiye Municipality Marina, , Fethiye, Mugla, TURKEY

Alternate Finish Point

If you have pre-booked a transfer from the port to the airport, at the end of your voyage, your leader will be on hand to advise you when and where to meet your transfer driver.
Your leader can also assist with helping you get a taxi from the port to the airport or to a hotel if you are staying longer in Fethiye.

Breakfasts included: 7

Lunches included: 6

Dinners included: 4

While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader or local representative will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule, our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. If you have dietary requirements and/or food allergies, please let your booking agent know prior to departure.

The best time to sail Turkey is from May to September, when the weather is warm and sunny, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 35°C (77°F to 95°F) with July and August being the hottest months in Turkey. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat and drink plenty of water.

Air conditioning is provided onboard however it is limited to the following hours 2 hours 7am to 9am, 2 hours 6pm and 8pm and another 2 hours 10pm to 12pm.

As we sail in the summer season, it's rare that we have bad weather. However, the itinerary may be subject to change, based on winds and sea conditions which may render anchorage and landing at some stops difficult. We reserve the right to change the itinerary for the safety of passengers and the ship.

While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.

We recognise that there may be times when your group leader or local representative may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the group leader or local representative to speak to their direct manager.

You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. Please do be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is completed, so informing us while still travelling will give us the opportunity to resolve the issue in real-time.

For general contact details please use the following page: https://www.intrepidtravel.com/contact-us

In case of a genuine crisis or emergency, you can reach our local office on the numbers below:

Intrepid Turkey Office: +90 850 309 68 76

We use a traditional Turkish Gulet which is a comfort standard. There is a mixture of cabin types, 2 Deluxe Double bed cabins, 3 Standard twin share cabins and 3 standard double bed cabins. All cabins have their own ensuite bathrooms. There is a dining area, spacious lounge areas, a large sundeck and a bar where you can enjoy delicious drinks. The Tukish gulet accommodates a small group of only 16 customers, you will be accompanied by an experienced crew and an Intrepid leader. 

A Turkish Gulet is a traditional Turkish wooden motor sailing vessel. Although gulets do have sails, you can expect to motor cruise most of the time on this trip.