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Blue Voyage — Blue Cruise ("Mavi Yolculuk" in Turkish) is a term used for recreational gulet tours along Turkey's south-western coasts and Greek Islands, with connotations in tourism and literature.
The story of Blue Cruise starts in the Gulf of Gökova. In 1925, the historian and novel writer Cevat Sakir Kabaagacli was sent to exile to Bodrum because of an article he wrote in the magazine "Resimli Hafta" by the Court of Independence. He was sentenced to three years of exile; however, the days he spent in Bodrum were a blessing rather than a punishment so he was ordered to come back to Istanbul in order to complete the rest of his punishment. After the exile was over Cevat Sakir immediately moved to Bodrum. Inspired by the name of Bodrum in ancient times he adopted the alias "Fisherman of Halicarnassus" and succeeded in writing numerous well known literature work.
He also chartered the gulet 'Yatagan' of a sponge hunter and made some adventure trips along the Aegean coast. In his writings, Cevat Sakir tells us about his journeys and people he met. He later named these very humble trips "Blue Cruise".
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Why spend your holiday between four Walls?
When it is your opportunity to escape from it!
Gulet Cruising! An Attraction For People For Many Years...
It
is time to set yourself free from the maddening crowd of the city and
the walls surrounding you at your workplace or your home and to reach
out for the sea. What would you say if we suggest that you had an
adventurous gulet cruise along
the most beautiful Aegean and Mediterranean bays where thousands of
shades of blue and green are mingled in a unique natural atmosphere. Is
it possible to say 'No'? Especially, if you know that you will be
spending this precious time on a beautiful gulet where you will be together with your friends, enjoy your days and nights together and entertain yourselves...
You are right! We are talking abut Blue Cruise. It has been a great attraction for many people for years, but do you really know what it is? Blue Cruise
is to experience the most beautiful sunset; to eat the most delicious
fish and savour the unforgettable taste of various drinks and
appetisers. It is to have the chance to read the book that you had
longed for and get carried away with it. And last but not least, it is
to be side by side with your loved one, to cruise along the deserted
bays, lie down on the beach and swim in the cool tranquil waters.
"Blue Cruise"
will take you away to the unexplored bays on the Aegean and
Mediterranean coasts and on to the Greek Islands where you can swim,
fish, do water sports, and also see the archaeological remains which you
can only reach by boat. It is an unforgettable gulet experience and a great opportunity to meet the culture and the undisturbed character of this fascinating part of the world.
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