Check-in for the Turkish Gulet Cruise departing Fethiye starts from 9:00 am to 10:30 am; you will receive the final time and meeting details before departure. Following check-in at the office, you will head to the harbour for a briefing, meet the crew, and depart from Fethiye. Your first stop is Butterfly Valley, where you will enjoy your first lunch, take a refreshing swim, and hike up to the waterfall if you wish.
Butterfly Valley (Kelebekler Vadisi) is a stunning hidden gorge surrounded by steep cliffs reaching up to 350 metres high. Accessible only by boat, it is named after the many butterfly species found there, especially the Jersey Tiger. The valley features a pristine beach, turquoise waters, and a small stream leading to waterfalls, making it a popular spot for swimming, hiking, and exploring a natural, untouched landscape. During the walk, you may encounter a variety of moths and butterflies depending on the time of year.
Oludeniz, home to the world-famous Blue Lagoon, is often referred to as the most photographed beach in Europe. With its calm turquoise waters framed by lush green mountains, you will enjoy swimming, paragliding, and some of Turkey’s most iconic coastal scenery along the Mediterranean coast during your Blue Cruise Turkey journey.
Optional Activity: Paragliding Blue Lagoon
In Oludeniz, you have the option to go paragliding. The flight lasts around 30–45 minutes, taking off from Babadag Mountain about 2,000 metres above sea level before gliding over Oludeniz Beach and the Blue Lagoon.
Paragliding needs to be booked pre-cruise to secure your spot.
On your first evening, you will anchor at St Nicholas Island, famous for its ancient ruins and one of Turkey’s most spectacular sunsets. Among pine-covered slopes, you can explore centuries-old chapels and stone remains before reaching the summit, where a Byzantine amphitheatre offers a breathtaking front-row view as the sun sinks into the sea.
