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Info
about the Lycian Coast!
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INSIGHT TRAVEL AGENCY
KAS, ANTALYA - TURKEY
TEL : 90 242 836 3692
FAX : 90 242 836 3694
info@tour-turkey.com
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Map of the Turkish Coast (Southern Aegean and
Western Mediterranean) and the Greek Islands. |
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CLASSIC KEKOVA - PRIVATE GULET
CRUISE - Click for details! |
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Here is an introduction to some of the gulets and
experienced captains from the Lycian Coast who are
available for private gulet charter in this area
(between Fethiye and Antalya with base port of Kas).
We can also arrange private gulet cruises in other
areas of Turkey such as Bodrum and Marmaris. |
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CAPTAIN ISMAIL – FIRST CLASS A/C
EIGHT CABIN KETCH
Captain Ismail Yilmaz is the
owner of this spacious 24 meter
ketch (similar to a gulet), which
was built in Fethiye in 1999 and has
A/C (new Beko units) in all cabins.
There are 8 comfortable cabins with
private toilet and shower (4 cabins
with normal toilet/4 marine toilet)
+ crew cabin. This yacht features 24
hrs hot water,10 Ton water capacity,
5 Ton waste water capacity, 3 Ton
fuel capacity, 220 V electricity,
300 hp Cummins engine, deep freeze,
ice maker, refrigerator, full bar
and service area
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with separate galley. Kartal 10 has 3 Sails
and full sailing capability. In addition the
ketch is outfitted with a 3.8 m dinghy (cap
7) and 40 hp outboard motor, Radar and GPS. |
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There are two Dining tables (dining is
possible on bow/stern/indoor) and Sunbeds
with sunshade or open area. This beautiful
boat is well maintained has mahogany and
teak accents everywhere. Water Sports
available on board: Ringo, waterskiing,
fishing equipment, wind surfing, mask,
snorkel and fins. |
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Ismail is an experienced skipper who has
been licensed since 1994. He was born in
Kemer, near Antalya. Ismail has also sailed
across the Mediterranean to Greece and
Egypt. He is a licensed scuba diver and also
competes in the Bodrum Cup sailing race. He
is also an expert at parasailing and a great
cook to boot!.
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CAPTAIN MUSTAFA – QUALITY THREE CABIN
GULET
Mustafa Dogan is a native of
Kas (village of Bayindir) and loves the
town. He has 2 brothers and 2 sisters who
live in the area. One of his brothers has a
small boat and ferries people between Ucagiz
Village and Simena. I have known Mustafa for
over ten years and trust him completely to
take good care of my guests.
His goal is to lead a peaceful life, and he
enjoys sharing the natural beauty and
history of the area. Mustafa knows English
and also can show hiking trails in the
ancient sites. He is an excellent cook and
always seems to pick the right music while
you are cruising on the Med.
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Mustafa’s gulet was built in Marmaris and is 15
meters long and has three double cabins for guests.
Cabins feature private bathroom with marine toilet,
sink and shower with hot water. There is also a
fresh water shower on the side of the gulet so you
can immediately freshen up after a swim. A cruise
with Mustafa is a fun experience and we invite you
to try it!
Mustafa suggests these example routes for private
tours from Kas.
One Day: Guvercin Island, Hidayet Cove,
Limanagzi, Buyuk Cakil, Kovan Islands, Ufakdere,
also Inonu Cove or Aperlai (walking)
Three Days: Same + Gokkaya + Kekova (can be
done in two)
Four Days: Kas – Fethiye (one way or two way)
Five Days: Kas – Olimpos – Kas (one way or
two way)
Six Days: Antalya – Kas – Antalya (one way or
two way)
Seven Days: Kas – Gocek – Kas |
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CAPTAIN ALI – LUXURY THREE CABIN GULET |
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The captain of this luxury air-conditioned 3
Cabin gulet is Ali Gumrukcu. The
wooden yacht was built especially for Ali in
Marmaris 2005. The 19 m vessel is powered by
a 355 hp Cummins engine. The whole gulet is
accented with Mahogany and teak wood. The
cabins are spacious (app. 6.5 sq. m)
including the private bathroom with shower
stall and normal western flushing toilet. In
the cabins you have ample storage space and
bed size is twin and app. 1.30 x 2 m.(51 x
79 inches) Air-Conditioning and heating
units are individually controlled and allow
for comfortable sailing both summer and
winter. Ali’s gulet is fully functional for
sailing the coves of the Med and the Aegean. |
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Ali’s boat is rented privately only and he
assists the guests in buying their food and
drink supplies at reasonable prices and
organizing other needed activities. He
speaks English and some German, was born in
Kas, but lived most of his life in the
nearby town of Demre and started his career
by selling daily boat trips to Kekova from
Cayagzi harbor and also worked in Kemer
Club, near Antalya. He has two children
(Umut and Sude). In the winter Ali, his
friends, and his crew catch small fish in
the harbor of Kas, and with these fish, they
get larger fish as bait for Barracuda! He
got his captains license in 1992 and says, I
quote “I love the sea”.
Ali suggests this nice route for guests with
limited time.
DAY 1: CAYAGI (DEMRE) –
GOKKAYA BAY
DAY 2: KALEKOY (SIMENA
VILLAGE) – SUNKEN CITY – KEKOVA
– TERSANE ISLAND
DAY 3: APERLAI – INONU
– HIDAYET BAY – UFAK VALLEY –
LIMAN AGZI (end in Kas or overnight)
*All itineraries are subject to change
and at the discretion of the captain.
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CAPTAIN NIHAT – QUALITY 6 CABIN
GULET |
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Captain Nihat Tokgoz
is also from Kas and got his
amateur captain’s license in
1990, and yacht captain
license in March 2000. With
years of experience and a
positive attitude he is an
able captain for larger
groups. He is fluent in both
German and English and has
two sons. Nihat’s gulet was
built in Bodrum; is 18
meters long and was
renovated in 2005. There are
6 double beds on the gulet
all with private toilet and
shower. The gulet is rigged
to sail and fully equipped
with radar. GPS system, 185
Hp Perkins engine, 15 kW
generator, Life boat, 2
windsurf and canoe. |
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CAPTAIN MEHMET – 5 CABIN GULET |
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The Albatros is a 5 cabin gulet, who
has been captained by Mehmet
Cobanoglu for more than 2 years.
I met Mehmet in Demre many years ago
and he started as a first mate on
our friend’s gulet, and later became
a captain. Mehmet also worked for
Antalya Dedeman hotel for some times
as a sports director and he is very
active and knowledgeable about water
and sports activities on the Turkish
Riviera. His gulet was built in 1995
and was renovated this year.
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It is nearly 18 meters long
and 5.5 meters wide. The
gulet has a water capacity
of 5000 Liters and hot water
is available at all times,
and a fuel capacity of 1000,
with a 135 HP Perkins
Engine, an outboard 3 m
zodiac with 15 HP motor.
Other features are sailing
capability, snorkeling
equipment, 2 deep freeze
units, VHF, and music
system. Mehmet is a young
man with a lot of enthusiasm
who really knows the Kekova
Island area. |
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Some suggested private Blue Cruise Itineraries
for the Lycian Coast area of Mediterranean Turkey
ANTALYA – KEKOVA – KAS – MEIS (CASTELLORIZO)
Day 1: Arrive in Antalya and transfer to
Kemer. Phaselis and overnight.
Day 2: Olimpos – Cirali – Adrasan
(Porto Ceneviz or other port). Adrasan is small town
with a nice sandy beach in a mountain valley.
Day 3: Adrasan – depart early and round the cape of
Yardimci through the five islands. Stop in Cayagzi
and possible tour of Myra and St Nicholas
Church or discover the ruins of Hadrian’s
granary continue to Gokkaya for overnight.
Day 4: Gokkaya – Simena as walking
tour or Simena – Ucagiz walking tour. Sunken City.
Overnight (Sunset walk to Ucagiz?)
Day 5: Walk to Aperlai from Ucagiz overnight
in Kas.
Day 6: Day trip to the Island of Meis.Return to Kas
and overnight.
Day 7: Disembark
DALAMAN – GOCEK – FETHIYE – KALKAN – KAS – KEKOVA
- ANTALYA
Day 1: Arrive in Dalaman and transfer to Gocek.
Free time in the town and overnight in Gocek
Day 2: Bedri Rahmi Cove, Kizil Island,
Cleopatra’s Cove and overnight.
Day 3: In the morning we will head to Fethiye
and cruise the 12 Islands. Overnight.
Day 4: St. Nicholas Island, Oludeniz,
Butterfly Valley (depending on weather)
Gemiler Island and overnight.
Day 5: Early morning departure and continue to
Kalkan. Continue to Hidayet Bay,
Limanagzi and overnight in Kas.
Day 6: Aperlai – Kekova – Simena
etc. Overnight in Gokkaya. (walking is
possible)
Day 7: Continue to Cayagzi and tour of Myra
etc and continue to Antalya.
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