{"id":12889,"date":"2026-03-03T09:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/?p=12889"},"modified":"2026-03-03T09:53:19","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T09:53:19","slug":"fethiye-to-kekova-blue-cruise-route","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/fethiye-to-kekova-blue-cruise-route\/","title":{"rendered":"Fethiye to Kekova: Blue Cruise Route"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fethiye to Kekova: Blue Cruise Route<\/b><\/h2>\n

An 8-day \u05d4\u05e9\u05db\u05e8\u05ea \u05d9\u05d0\u05db\u05d8\u05d5\u05ea<\/a><\/b> along Turkey\u2019s turquoise coast: starting from Fethiye, you\u2019ll sail through the quiet waters of St. Nicholas Bay, the lush cliffs of Butterfly Valley, and the 2,000-year-old sunken ruins of Kekova. From the charming stone streets of Ka\u015f to the peaceful shores of Hillside, this journey offers a new bay every morning and a canopy of stars every night\u2014a story told by the sea.<\/p>\n

DAY 1: Fethiye Harbour \u2192 St. Nicholas Island<\/b><\/p>\n

Our journey begins as we set sail from Fethiye Harbour at 16:00<\/b>. Our first stop and overnight stay will be at the historic St. Nicholas Island (Gemiler)<\/b>, where you can enjoy your first sunset at sea.<\/p>\n

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St. nicholas island – Fethiye to Kekova Blue Cruise Route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DAY 2: Butterfly Valley \u2192 Firnaz Bay<\/b><\/p>\n

We start the day with breakfast on deck, overlooking the breathtaking cliffs of \u05e2\u05de\u05e7 \u05d4\u05e4\u05e8\u05e4\u05e8\u05d9\u05dd<\/b>. We then head towards Kalkan to drop anchor in the crystal-clear waters of Firnaz Bay<\/b> for the night.<\/p>\n

DAY 3: Kekova & The Sunken City<\/b><\/p>\n

Today is dedicated to the wonders of Kekova. We will sail over the Sunken City<\/b>, an ancient town submerged after a 2nd-century earthquake. Our journey continues to \u05e7\u05d0\u05dc\u05e7\u05d5\u05d9 (\u05e1\u05d9\u05de\u05e0\u05d4)<\/b> with its iconic castle silhouette, and \u05de\u05e4\u05e8\u05e5 \u05d8\u05e8\u05e1\u05d0\u05df<\/b>, famous for its ancient shipyards. Overnight in Kekova.<\/p>\n

DAY 4: G\u00f6kkaya Bay & Ki\u015fneli Island<\/b><\/p>\n

Cruising through the calm, turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, we explore the natural beauty of G\u00f6kkaya Bay<\/b> \u05d5 Ki\u015fneli Island<\/b>. We will remain anchored here for a peaceful night under the stars.<\/p>\n

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Simena (Kalek\u00f6y)-Fethiye to Kekova Blue Cruise Route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DAY 5: Karalos & Kocakar\u0131 Bay<\/b><\/p>\n

Start your morning with a refreshing dip in the sea before we set sail for Karalos<\/b> \u05d5 Kocakar\u0131 Bay<\/b>. You\u2019ll have plenty of time to swim, relax, and soak up the sun. Overnight stay in the bay.<\/p>\n

DAY 6: Ka\u015f & \u0130n\u00f6n\u00fc Bay<\/b><\/p>\n

Today we reach the charming town of Ka\u015f<\/b>. You can choose to stay on board and enjoy the sea or head ashore to explore narrow streets adorned with bougainvillaea, historic stone houses, and boutique shops.<\/p>\n

DAY 7: Hillside Bay<\/b><\/p>\n

Our final full day is spent at Hillside Bay<\/b>, where pine-scented forests meet the deep blue sea. It\u2019s a day of pure relaxation. In the evening, we raise a glass to an unforgettable week during our final dinner on board.<\/p>\n

\"Hillside
Hillside Bay – Fethiye to Kekova Blue Cruise Route<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

DAY 8: Return to Fethiye Harbour<\/b><\/p>\n

After a final breakfast on deck, our tour concludes at 10:00 \u05d1\u05d1\u05d5\u05e7\u05e8<\/b> back at \u05e0\u05de\u05dc \u05e4\u05d8\u05d4\u05d9\u05d9\u05d4<\/b>. It\u2019s time to say goodbye to the crew and your fellow travellers as you continue your Turkish adventure.<\/p>\n

\u05d6\u05b6\u05d4 Fethiye to Kekova<\/b> itinerary is an exemplary \u05de\u05b7\u05e1\u05dc\u05d5\u05bc\u05dc<\/a>; you may consult with your captain to tailor it to the specific bays you wish to visit. However, the captain reserves the right to amend the route whenever necessary to ensure your safety and comfort.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Fethiye to Kekova: Blue Cruise Route An 8-day yacht charter along Turkey\u2019s turquoise coast: starting from Fethiye, you\u2019ll sail through the quiet waters of St. Nicholas Bay, the lush cliffs of Butterfly Valley, and the 2,000-year-old sunken ruins of Kekova. From the charming stone streets of Ka\u015f to the peaceful shores of Hillside, this journey […]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12894,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[409],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-routes"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12889"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12889\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12895,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12889\/revisions\/12895"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12894"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/simayyachtcharters.com\/he\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}