Bodrum to Hisaronu 7-Day Gulet Sailing Cruise

Bodrum is a vibrant coastal city where history meets natural beauty. With tranquil bays, lively marinas, and exquisite local cuisine, it’s an ideal starting point for your luxury yacht adventure. Boarding begins at 4 PM, allowing time to explore Bodrum’s highlights, such as the ancient amphitheater and the Castle of Saint Peter, home to the world’s largest underwater archaeology museum. After a delightful first evening onboard, enjoying a gourmet dinner prepared by our crew, we will set sail for a peaceful overnight stay in the scenic bays of Kara Ada or Orak.

Following breakfast, we will cruise to Palamutbuku Bay. The day will include breathtaking views of the Turquoise Coast and lots of swimming stops. In the afternoon, we will anchor at Ince Burun for the night. Here you can watch the beautiful sunset over Ince Burun.

Today, after breakfast, we will cruise into Aktur Bay, where you can swim to the long sandy beach of Aktur. Here we will have lunch before cruising to Bencik Bay, which is located at the narrowest part of the peninsula that divides Hisaronu Gulf from the Gokova Gulf. Chill out here and settle in for the night while we prepare dinner.

After breakfast, we will anchor at Emel Sayin Bay for a swimming stop. Lunch will be enjoyed at Orhaniye among the unique scenery, including the natural tidal formation called 'Kiz Kumu' (Maiden's Beach). Take the sand path that begins at the shoreline to a tiny island in the bay that has the ruins of an ancient castle. Tonight, we will drop anchor at Selimiye.

Wake up and have your morning swim in the beauty and tranquillity of Selimiye Bay. We will have a late breakfast and relax before the day of cruising. Our first stop is Dirsekbuku, a great place to swim, lay back and relax. In the late afternoon, we will go to Bozburun, a small fishing village that is naturally beautiful and known for its exceptional flora.

Today we head for Datca, which was founded by the Dorians in the 7th century BC. The island has no humidity and has a light, cool breeze all year round. You can walk through Datca, or even catch a dolmus (small local bus) to the old town to admire the old stone houses. After Datca, we will cruise to Knidos, where you can walk along the shore and see the ruins of the old city. We will have dinner here and stay overnight. Note: In this day, you will have opportunity to explore the Old Datca.

Early this morning, we will cruise to Kara Ada (Black Island) for a quick swim before continuing to Poyraz Bay for breakfast. The clear water here is ideal for snorkelling. After breakfast, we will cruise to Meteor Bay, which is on the southern side of the island. You can jump over the platform into the deep water of the meteor hole after which the bay is named, or walk through the nearby underwater cave. We will dock in Bodrum Harbour for dinner and an overnight stay.