On this 7-day Bodrum–Southern Greek Islands–Bodrum blue cruise, you follow a delightful route to Kos, Gyali, Nisyros, Tilos, Symi and Rhodes, then stop at Datça, Kargı, Mersincik, Karaada and Adaboğazı on the way back. As you discover this part of the Aegean at a relaxed pace, you enjoy swimming and relaxing breaks in a different island or bay each day. At the same time, Mediterranean-style menus prepared on board – featuring local dishes, mezes and fresh seafood – turn this Bodrum-based itinerary into an unforgettable cruising experience.
This Southern Greek Islands gulet cruise appeals to both guests who want to explore towns and islands and those who prefer to spend most of the day at sea. At suitable stops, you can try water skiing, banana, ringo, wakeboarding, paddleboarding and canoeing, and on the islands, you can choose seaside restaurants for dinner if you wish. The itinerary is planned day by day so you can clearly see arrival and departure times, the meal schedule, and overnight anchorages. By reviewing the programme below, you can easily discover what awaits you on each day of your blue cruise.
From around 14:00 in the afternoon, boarding begins at Bodrum Harbour.
After meeting the captain and crew, you receive a short briefing about safety and the route.
We then set sail towards the Aegean Sea, leaving Bodrum Castle and the marina skyline behind us.
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⚓ Stop 2
🎯 Activities
📍 Kos
We arrive at Kos Island at around 15:00. After completing customs and
entry formalities, you can explore the historic centre around the harbour, the Castle of the
Knights and the palm-lined waterfront. Dinner is served on board or ashore at one of the
seaside tavernas for guests who wish. We spend the night in Kos and depart the next morning
at around 11:00 after breakfast.
City walk through the old town and harbour area.
Option to have dinner ashore.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 2
⚓ Stop 3
🎯 Activities
📍 Gyali
Around midday, at approximately 13:00, we reach the small volcanic island
of Gyali. Known for its pale, almost cotton-white shores and clear water, this quiet spot
is ideal for a relaxing swim around the boat. We have lunch on board and enjoy the
turquoise tones of the Aegean. In the late afternoon, around 17:00, we
lift anchor and continue to our next destination.
Lunch on board.
Swimming and relaxation breaks.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
⚓ Stop 4
🎯 Activities
📍 Nisyros
In the late afternoon, at around 17:30, we arrive at Nisyros, famous
for its active volcanic crater. The whitewashed houses of Mandraki, its narrow streets
and sea-view cafés create a distinctive island atmosphere. We have dinner on board and
spend a quiet night in the harbour. The next morning, after breakfast, we leave the island
at around 11:00.
Optional island tour and visit to the volcanic crater.
Option to have dinner ashore.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 3
⚓ Stop 5
🎯 Activities
📍 Tilos
After a morning cruise, we reach the tranquil and largely protected island of Tilos at
around 13:00. Small tavernas around the harbour, walking paths and quiet
coves create an intimate, off-the-beaten-path island experience. We have lunch and dinner
on board and spend the day with swim breaks and relaxation. We stay overnight in Tilos and
set off for our next stop at around 05:00 the following morning.
Short walks and exploration around the harbour and village.
Option to have dinner ashore.
Suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 4
⚓ Stop 6
🎯 Activities
📍 Nanou Bay (Symi)
At around 08:00 we anchor in Nanou Bay on Symi Island, known for its
pebble beach and striking turquoise water. Steep slopes meeting the sea form a sheltered
cove that is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing. We have breakfast and lunch
on board and enjoy the sea until early afternoon, then continue our route at around
15:30.
Breakfast and lunch on board.
Swimming, snorkelling and relaxation.
Suitable for motorised water sports.
⚓ Stop 7
🎯 Activities
📍 Rhodes
In the late afternoon, around 17:00, we arrive in Rhodes, whose medieval
old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Street of the Knights, the castle
walls and lively harbour area make this one of the most vibrant stops in the Aegean. Dinner
is served on board or ashore at local restaurants for guests who prefer. We spend the night
in Rhodes Harbour and depart the next morning at around 07:00.
Guided or independent walk through the old town and castle area.
Option to have dinner ashore.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 5
⚓ Stop 8
🎯 Activities
📍 Symi Harbour
At around 09:00 we enter Symi Harbour, famous for its pastel-coloured
neoclassical houses cascading down the hillsides. We have breakfast on board in one of the
most photogenic settings of the itinerary. After a short time ashore for photos and a stroll,
we complete Greek check-out formalities and leave the harbour towards midday.
Short walk and photo stops around the harbour.
Completion of Greek exit formalities.
⚓ Stop 9
🎯 Activities
📍 Datça
In the early afternoon, at around 13:30, we arrive in Datça. After
completing Turkish entry formalities, you have free time to explore the seafront promenade,
local shops and the stone streets of Old Datça. We have lunch on board and enjoy the
pine-scented, fresh air of the peninsula before continuing our route at around
16:00.
Completion of Turkish entry formalities.
Walks along the seafront and in Old Datça.
Option to have lunch ashore.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
⚓ Stop 10
🎯 Activities
📍 Datça Kargı Bay
In the late afternoon, at around 16:30, we anchor in Kargı Bay, a calm
cove surrounded by pine trees and known for its clear water. This sheltered setting is
ideal for swimming and sunbathing close to shore. We have dinner on board and enjoy a
peaceful night under the stars. The next morning, at around 05:00, we
depart for our next stop.
Swimming and relaxation breaks.
Dinner on board.
Suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 6
⚓ Stop 11
🎯 Activities
📍 Mersincik Bay
At around 08:30 we reach Mersincik Bay, located near the western tip of
the Datça Peninsula and with limited access from land. Surrounded by pine forests and
known for its crystal-clear water, this natural bay is one of the sailors’ favourites.
We spend the whole day here with breakfast, lunch and dinner served on board, and plenty
of time for swimming, relaxing and sunbathing. We stay overnight in Mersincik.
All-day swimming and relaxation.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner on board.
Suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 7
⚓ Stop 12
🎯 Activities
📍 Karaada Büyük Poyraz Bay
In the morning, at around 08:30, we anchor in Büyük Poyraz Bay on
Karaada, just off Bodrum. We have breakfast on board with views of the island’s green
slopes and the clear sea, and enjoy swim and relaxation breaks. We remain in the bay
until around midday before continuing our route.
Breakfast on board.
Swimming and relaxation breaks.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
⚓ Stop 13
🎯 Activities
📍 Adaboğazı (Aquarium Bay)
Towards midday, at around 11:30, we reach Adaboğazı, famous for its
glass-clear water and rich marine life. The lagoon-like cove formed between two shores
is ideal for swimming and snorkelling until sunset. We have lunch and dinner on board
here and spend a quiet night at anchor in this sheltered bay. The next morning, at around
07:00, we set course back to Bodrum.
Lunch and dinner on board.
Perfect cove for swimming and snorkelling.
Not suitable for motorised water sports.
🗓️ DAY 8
⚓ Stop 14
🎯 Activities
📍 Bodrum Harbour – Arrival
In the early morning, at around 07:30, we return to Bodrum Harbour
and complete the cruise at the marina where you first boarded. After breakfast,
disembarkation formalities are carried out. Guests who wish can continue their holiday
on land, exploring Bodrum’s lively streets, cafés and boutiques along the waterfront.
Crew service, plus diesel and gasoline fuel costs.
Clean bed linen, bath towels and beach towels. (Changed during the cruise only when needed.)
Use of equipment on board (canoe, paddleboard, water mattress, pool noodles, mask, snorkel, fins, fishing gear, etc.).
Wi-Fi is available on board and is free of charge.
Yacht insurance. (We recommend that you also take out your own travel and health insurance.)
In case of any accident, injury or malfunction on board, our guests and our yacht are insured both domestically and internationally.
Meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.
Airport transfers.
Motorised water sports (banana, ringo, wakeboard and water skiing) are extra and charged at €20 per 10 minutes.
Crew gratuities (as a guideline, a minimum of 10–15% of the charter fee is customary).
On Greek Islands cruises, taxes, port fees, agency fees and Turkish exit/entry fees are payable by the guests. (Please contact us for approximate amounts.)
Payments in Greece are made directly to local agencies and the customs authority.
Applicable VAT.
Check-in time on our yacht is 14:00 (2:00 p.m.). Due to boat preparation, cleaning, guest embarkation, loading provisions and port formalities, lunch is not served on the first day.
Depending on weather conditions, guest preferences or the occupancy of the bays, and at the captain’s discretion, the order of stops along the route may be changed.
Departure and arrival times may vary by ±2 hours in case of adverse weather conditions.
Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the cabins due to fire risk.
To prevent blockages in the wastewater system, nothing may be thrown into the toilets, including toilet paper.
It is forbidden to keep any illegal or prohibited items on board (such as drugs, weapons, explosives or artefacts of historical value). In case such items are found, all legal responsibility rests with the passenger.
Pets are not allowed / The yacht is not suitable for pets.
After the entry/exit fees have been paid, passport control is completed, and, if you wish, you may shop at the duty-free store. This process takes approximately 1–2 hours. (Turkey/Greece entry and exit procedures.)
A deposit of 30% of the total charter fee must be paid within 1 week from the booking date. The remaining balance is payable at the start of the cruise, before departure.
For cancellations made 90 days or more before the departure date, 100% of the deposit is refunded.
For cancellations made 60 days before the departure date, 50% of the deposit is refunded.
For cancellations made 30 days before the departure date or later, the deposit is non-refundable.
We do not accept credit or debit cards on board; we do not have a POS terminal.
If a technical failure occurs on our yacht and lasts longer than 24 hours, the daily charter fee for that day is covered by the yacht owner (i.e. refunded to the guest).
If the problem cannot be resolved within 48 hours, the yacht owner will provide a replacement yacht of equal or higher standard for the guests’ use and may not charge any additional fee for this change.
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