Life on Board

MEALS ON BOARD

We are so proud of ourselves for the foods that provided onboard in our Turkey sailing trips. Meals have a significant role in our sailing Turkey journeys and we are committed to making our delicious Turkish foods with the freshest and finest ingredients by an exclusive chef on board. You will be amazed at the variety and quantity of food that our chef makes in a boat kitchen. Freshly prepared Turkish meals that will make you want more and more especially in our active days on Turkish sailing itineraries. Meals on board always have a great scone on our feedback forms which makes us proud and happy.

The selection of food served onboard gives you a better idea about Turkish cuisine is really rich in texture and variety. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day! So various items are served on breakfast such as ; 3 kinds of cheese, lots of vegetables and fruits, olives, eggs, omelets, sausages jams, honey, chocolate spread and fresh Turkish tea and filter coffee. When it comes to lunch we keep a very balanced and healthy diet on our sailing tours and we serve a great variety of vegetarian foods with a kind of carbs like Turkish rice or pasta and of course fresh salads. We always love afternoon teas and coffees with some snacks  Dinner oh my god! It is always the biggest menu after a really busy day we come together around our huge table and enjoy BBQ,5 different Turkish mezes(dips) salads, fresh seafood. Remember we can cater to all dietary. So there will be many vegan and vegetarian options on the menu, too.

Are we done with the food, yet? Of course no! We cannot finish the day without a Turkish dessert or fresh seasonal fruits. We hire the best cooks in the industry to make sure our guests enjoy every single meal when sailing in Turkey with us. 

If you have any food restrictions, intolerance, or allergies, you don’t have to worry about it. Let us know when you are booking our Turkey sailing tour and we will be taking care of you, Turkish cuisine is so quite rich which has something for everyone!

Birthdays on board with Go Turkey sail: we don't love a birthday cake? Please give a reason to prepare a nice, delicious birthday cake. Again when you  fill our booking forms for an unforgettable Turkey blue cruise we will automatically know if there is a birthday kid on board and do our best to make it a special day for you or your fellow travelers 

SUNRISES AND REFRESHING MORNING SWIMS

On Turkey sailing tours, one of the highlights is always getting the chance to sleep outside pleasantly under the twinkling stars. Imagine that you withness that the sun rises over the mountains The beauty of nature shows itself in every aspect; calm turquoise water, pristine bays green scenery what else would you like at that moment? Even if you sleep in your cabin, you should definitely to try catch sunrises for few times on your Turkey sailing adventure.

while having your breakfast in a pristine bay or while cruising to another amazing destination Sunrises are the best way to start the day.

Washing your face in the morning or falling into tranquil crystal waters of the Mediterranean? What every you do previous day or night, jumping into turquoise waters will recover you. This is what we do every day when we wake up.

WANDERING THROUGH ANCIENT RUINS

Probably this is one of the highlights and a unique experience in Turkish sailing tours that you will be seeing and visiting many ancient cities and ruins all along The stunningTurkish coastline. Almost every single stop in our Fethiye-Olympos route offers amazing sightseeings and historical artifacts from Lycians, Greeks, and Romans. where on earth you can swim along with an ancient Roman bath or a Greek temple? Of course in Turkey.

Turkey is one and the only country that offers this extraordinary experience on blue cruise tours. Our Turkey blue cruise sailing tours will take you back to ancient times. Some of these amazing ruins are St Nicholas church, Lycian rock tombs in Fethiye, a Roman amphitheater in Kaş, Simena Castle, Sunken City of Kekova, and many more.

ICE CREAM BOATS

Turkey blue cruise holidays are the best with us on hot summer days. And when it is summer the first thing that comes to our mind is ice-cream for sure. In many stops that we are taking on our route will offer famous Turkish ice-cream but imagine you are just in a pristine bay, no establishment around, right in nature, And you are craving for an ice-cream, just send your positive energy to the world and keep an eye out, there will be an ice cream boat showing up and literally making your day. Yes, this happens in many bays in our sailing Turkey tours.

Make sure you always have some cash with you for ice cream when you are on board. They will pull up to the boat with a menu on hand and you can buy your ice cream!

PARAGLIDING

Paragliding over Blue Lagoon is one of the highlights and an adrenalin-pumping adventure when on a Go Turkey Sail tour in Fethiye - Oludeniz which is also known as Blue Lagoon has been voted as the best spot for paragliding in the world. Every summer there are over 55 thousand people from all over the world coming to Fethiye for a jump-off from Baba mountain located in Oludeniz. This is definitely an amazing adventure of a lifetime that you should tick off on your bucket list. You can book this optional activity either in our office before embarkation or you can also book it only when you booking your dream Turkey sailing holiday on www.goturkeysail.com Early bookings for this activity always recommended as it is so popular and likely sell out. 

SCUBA DIVING

One of our stops on Turkey sailing tours is the vibrant city of Kaş and it is famous for amazing scuba diving spots. The crystal clear waters in the bays of Kaş are the perfect spots to put on your gears and dive into turquoise waters and explore underwater sea life. There are plenty of diving locations around Kaş fits for all levels of experience.  Even if you haven’t done scuba before, you can still join this optional activity for an experience diving where you can enjoy staying underwater for about 30 minutes with an instructor. You can book this activity prior to your cruise adventure or last-minute bookings are also available onboard.

WATER SPORTS

For adventure seekers on our Turkey sailing tours, you will have a lot of chances to do some water sports in a few bays along the sailing tour. There are water sports teams approaching our boats in the bays that we are chilling and offering passengers some great water activities such as banana or doughnut rides as well as skiing and wakeboarding. Having a little bargain for your best price is always a good idea! There are various kinds of water sports available around St. Nicholas Island and the Kekova area, especially in Gökkaya bay.

SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS

Although our cabins are quite comfortable, as you can imagine they may get really hot on summer days but remember you and fellow travelers are going to be on a spacious gulet boat in pristine bays at night. So get ready for outdoor sleep on the decks. many of our passengers opt for a full night sleeping on deck and watching billions of stars. Mars, Venus, Jupiter are visible from southwest Turkey in  clear weather!

GAMES ON BOARD

Another fun activity to spend time while onboard especially after a busy day when dinner is done. you can play some board games with other fellow travelers. All our Turkey sailing gulets will have decks of cards as well as famous local game backgammon set on board. There will be always some dudes who know also some drinking games to get all fellow passengers in a party mood. if you are keen on learning how to play famous backgammon you can practice with the captain who always thinks he is the best in this game!

GOZLEME LADY

If you haven’t heard of Gozleme until you get on board you will definitely meet some amazing people along the way who make fresh gözleme even in the bays that comes with small boats. Gozleme is a famous snack from Turkey known also as Turkish pancake which is golden Turkish flatbread stuffed with all sorts of tasty fillings. There are sweet or savoury versions. It is a great afternoon snack when you feel a little bit hungry. Believe or not the best gözleme is available when you are on one of our Turkey sailing tours. Especially in St Nicholas Island, there is a little rowboat that will come to your gulet boat and there is an old Turkish mama will make the gözleme of your life right in the very spot. Whether you are hungry or not don’t miss this freshly made gozleme.

 There are also some other local ladies on little boats making and selling freshly made Turkish Gozleme in other bays. But when you see one get one in there. There are various flavours such as banana and chocolate, lemon and honey, potato, cheese, spinach or mixture of savoury tastes. They are all yummy!

FISHING

For those who are keen on our blue cruise holidays, there are fishing lines and rods available on board. Whenever you wish you can talk to our crew to get them and have a go. You can also get advice from the crew about the best spots for fishing. In the early morning cruising hours, you can also throw a line out from the back of the boat and catch some nice big size bonito fish. whatever you catch along the way will be cooked by our chef on board and served to you and your fellow travelers for lunch or dinner. We have fishing lines onboard. They are free to use. But if you wish you can also bring your own fishing rods or lines with you.

STROLLING THROUGH BUTTERFLY VALLEY

Butterfly Valley is an amazing gorge and one of the must-see places on our blue cruise tours A very famous gorge which opens up to a beautiful beach. When we drop the anchors you can swim to the beach and do a little hike about 30 munites into the valley where you will come across a nice tiny waterfall where you can have a quick shower in fresh water. Our crew will assist in getting you and your stuff across to the beach and also they may pick you up from the beach with our little dingy if you don’t want to swim back to the boat. There actually are 82 native species of butterflies in this valley but you can see them only at a specific time. But if you are lucky enough you may still see some along the way

SNORKELLING

Snorkeling is another fun activity on Turkey sailing tours with us almost every swim stops offer an amazing underwater world that you can see a lot of small fish and reefs. We have many snorkeling gears onboard free to use. But you can also bring yours. At each stop, you can jump off the boat as soon as the engine stops and start exploring the rich sea life underneath. Many of the bays we stop are often visited by sea turtles so make sure you keep an eye on them and get the chance to swim with those lovely creatures.

SUNSETS

We all know how romantic, inspiring, and relaxing sunsets are. It is a calming, beautiful moment that makes you feel freedom in your cells. It is one of the best ways to finish a beautiful day while sailing through stunning Turkish coasts. And watching it from our gulet boats makes it even more special. Watch as the sun sets to the west and the water glitters with golds and silvers and coppers, while the sky erupts with color. Whether you sit on the deck or climb to shore while the sun setting down, enjoy a cold drink with your camera battery charged and take as many happy snaps as possible of the beautiful sun setting on a day in Turkey sailing

BBQ NIGHTS

Almost every night our captain is firing up the barbeque for another delicious meal prepared for dinner. Turkish shish kebabs, chicken fillets, lamb kebabs, meatballs, a variety of seafood, and of course lots of grilled vegetables all cooked on BBQ. It's a great chance to sit around our huge table with your fellow travelers, enjoy the beautiful smells of a BBQ whilst having a chat with your crew. We know everyone loves BBQ so if you want to be in charged go and help the captain.  The BBQs are placed to the front of the boat and it is the best spot to watch sunsets with a cold drink in hand.