Fifty years ago a group of Turkish artists - two writers, a poet and a painter - made the first so-called ‘Blue Cruise’ on a small fishing boat, known as a gulet. They were the first to explore the idyllic coast and crystal clear waters of the Turkish Mediterranean. Since then the Blue Cruise has become a uniquely Turkish way of enjoying coastal sailing.
 

The first Blue Cruise gulet had bunk beds and a toilet fitted in its hold, (where fish used to be stored), and a fresh water tank on deck. Since then, the singular design of gulets has undergone a face-lift as comfort-conscious guests seek bigger and better accommodation. Today, Turkey’s indigenous sea-going vessels blend practicality and tradition in a relaxed style. Vela Dare offers high quality, all inclusive gulets and other boats for groups of six to sixteen. Based in the exclusive Turkish yachting centre of Gocek, we have access to a wide range of top quality yachts.

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Group Partners Olcartour & DMS on Canvas