The Blue Voyage - S&M Publication ltd

The Blue VoyageThe pioneers of the blue voyagewere two famous Turkish writers,Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli (betterknown as Fisherman of Halicarnassus)and Sabahattin Eyüboglu,and their circle of friends.They set out in a fishing boat fromBodrum to explore the shores tothe south, beginning with the Gulfof Gökova, aiming to seek theroots of Anatolian Turkish culturein the ancient settlements of thispart of Ionia.True to its spirit, theideal itinerary for a Blue Voyagemust allow you to best penetratethe sense and soul of placeswhere you anchor. So, instead ofrushing from one spot to the next,a program has to strike a balancebetween the time spent at sea,the time passed in various bays,villages or ancient sites and thetime required to enjoy them. Forthose on a private cruise, we recommendan itinerary visiting as many places as possible without makingthe cruise tiresome. Cabin charter tours are scheduled in accordance withthis philosophy, as well. The Blue Voyage offers the best possible escape onthe water: a means of forgetting the rigors of everyday life for a while and justletting go of time. Most of yachts are of the traditional wooden variety, builtin Bodrum. On a week week cruise, travellers sail along the Gökova coast,through crystal clear waters frequented by schools of dolphins and into quietbays, the harbors of small, picturesque villages and many a historic port. Betweenthe beginning of May and the end of September, Turkey is extra busywith the height of summer bringing millions to the coastal regions. July andAugust days are long and hot and the nights are warm. June, the beginningof July and all of September offer a better combination, with warm days andcool evenings. The water in September can be especially warm in places.The months of May and October offer excellent sailing conditions and theopportunity to go trekking or fishing.