A 17 year old grandson and I will be travelling in Turkey in June and wish to include a gulet. If there are NOT separate beds in a cabin, we would need two cabins.

I can confirm that their are twin cabins available so that the price for the 13th June departure date would be £839 per person.

Are the cabins/bedrooms air-conditioned?

We say they are not air-conditioned because although they have AC units fitted they never run them due to multiple factors. It consumes a lot of diesel, it means the engine needs to stay on and that means noise and pollution and engines can't stay on while they are in port. The power supply at most ports is either non existent of not enough to power all the ACs at once. We find that most people enjoy being on the main deck while socialising and sunbathing, and hardly spend time in their cabins and once they do it is later and cooler.

can we board the Gulet the entire evening of the 18th? I found a flight ticket now but then we will arrive late that evening.

The night of the 18th October will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour.

I'm a little concerned about the cancellation policy. Virtually no changes possible after booking. Is this correct. We Will be coming from Rhodes, Greece. The ferry doesn't arrive until about 6 pm. will we be able to board then, or will we have to come a day earlier.

On day 1, the Gulet will be available for boarding from 3pm and this night will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour. You can still board the gulet on the 14th once you arrive by ferry from Rhodes. Cancellation policy: Once your booking is confirmed, the non-refundable deposit is retained in the event of you cancelling your booking before 60 days prior to the trip date. Additional cancellation charges apply if you cancel within the 60 days.

how do you guarantee departure? Is this is a definite departure? What is the price for a solo? Are there any discounts?

The departure from the 14th of Sep 2024 to the 21st of Sep 2024 is scheduled to depart. Before we confirm a booking, we would advise on whether the trip still requires further travellers to book before it is guaranteed to depart. The trip price is A$1525.00 per person sharing and the required single supplement when travelling solo is A$1150.00. We aren't currently offering discounts on this trip.

I am looking at the 8 day Fethiye tour and want to make sure this is the right trip for me. I'm not in the party boat age range (and have no interest in a party boat) and will be traveling alone. Is this acceptable? Also, if there is any additional information on this tour please send it my way.

On these trips, we have travellers or various ages, however, generally the ages are in the 40s and older. If you would kindly let us know the departure date you have in mind, we can check availability and the ages of those who are already confirmed on the trip.

One of the group has a severe nut and sesame / sesame oil allergy and was wondering if the on-board catering would be able to accommodate this. Would need precautions to check ingredients and also avoid any cross-contamination / trace transfer (e.g. from chopping board, bowls, knife, etc.).

We have checked with the boat operators in Turkey and they have said this will be fine. We will add a detailed note about this when we make your booking with them, and also pass on another message to them just before your departure as an extra reminder. I would also recommend that you speak to the captain upon checking on board and passing the message on personally too. However, I cannot guarantee that exactly the same variety of food and quantity of different dishes will be available for your friend - due to the limited cooking space and kitchen staff on board, and depending on what is being cooked for the rest of the group, they won't necessarily be able to replicate everything separately.

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Fethiye and Kekova Gulet

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Sailing: Catch the wind and set sail for new horizons
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Partially Guided: Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 16
Ages 8+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Fethiye
Start point
Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey (Fethiye Harbour)
Meals
Dinner (First dinner on board while meeting other passengers)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Optional Activities
- Explore Fethiye town during free afternoon
Landmarks
Fethiye Harbour
Day 2
Fethiye to St. Nicholas Island
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Tea, dinner and fruit served before overnight)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- Sail to Oludeniz and view blue lagoon and Belcekiz Beach
- Visit Butterfly Valley nature reserve - walk and swim
- Explore Byzantine settlement ruins at St. Nicholas Island
Landmarks
Oludeniz
Belcekiz Beach
Butterfly Valley
St. Nicholas Island
Day 3
St. Nicholas Island to Kas
Meals
Breakfast (Breakfast at Yesilkoy), Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- Swim in Yesilkoy bay
- Explore ancient ruins in Kas including theatre and Lion Tomb from Antiphellos
Landmarks
Yesilkoy
Kas
Antiphellos Theatre
Lion Tomb
Day 4
Kas to Ucagiz
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- Explore Simena fishing village and castle ruins
- Walk to Simena Castle for panoramic views
- View Lycian sarcophagus in the water
- See theatre carved into the rock
Landmarks
Simena (Kalekoy)
Simena Castle
Kekova Island
Lycian Necropolis
Ucagiz
Day 5
Ucagiz to Gokkaya
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- View sunken city ruins of Dolchiste from boat at Kekova Island
- Swim at Tersane Bay
- Explore Byzantine church and Roman dockyard ruins at Tersane Bay
Landmarks
Kekova Island
Dolchiste
Tersane Bay
Gokkaya
Day 7
Gokkaya to Kalkan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- Swim at Bayindir Limani bay
- Explore Kalkan harbour and historic old town
Optional Activities
- Visit Patara Beach (national park and turtle breeding ground, May-October)
- Day trip to Xamthos - ancient Lycian capital and World Heritage Site
- Visit Letoon ruins
Landmarks
Bayindir Limani
Kalkan
Patara Beach
Xamthos
Letoon
Day 8
Kalkan to Fethiye
End point
Fethiye, Mugla, Turkey (Fethiye Harbour, 09:00 - 10:00)
Meals
Breakfast (Final breakfast on board before disembarkation)
Accommodation
Berth / Cabin (Turkish Gulet)
Included Activities
- Visit Camli Burun natural bay
- Relax, sunbathe, sightsee and swim at Batikkaya Bay
Landmarks
Camli Burun
Batikkaya Bay
Fethiye Harbour

Landmarks
Fethiye Harbour

Landmarks
Oludeniz
Belcekiz Beach
Butterfly Valley
St. Nicholas Island

Landmarks
Yesilkoy
Kas
Antiphellos Theatre
Lion Tomb

Landmarks
Simena (Kalekoy)
Simena Castle
Kekova Island
Lycian Necropolis
Ucagiz

Landmarks
Kekova Island
Dolchiste
Tersane Bay
Gokkaya

Landmarks
Bayindir Limani
Kalkan
Patara Beach
Xamthos
Letoon

Landmarks
Camli Burun
Batikkaya Bay
Fethiye Harbour

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Turkish Gulet
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Days 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

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Mark
September 8th, 2022
A great experience, cruising around the beautiful turquoise coast. Swimming in beautiful spots with occasional trip...
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Reply from: Encounters Travel
Hi Mark, Thanks for taking the time to get back to us with your feedback, I'm really pleased to see that you enjoyed your Gulet experience and the stops made during your trip. Over the years we've been operating these trips, we often find that some passengers will choose to sleep on the deck, under the stars, though of course cabins are available for those who prefer to sleep indoors too. I am sorry if the engine noise disrupted your time on board at all, unfortunately as these are fairly small vessels it can be difficult to avoid some degree of engine noise whenever this is running. Thank you again for choosing to travel with Encounters Travel, I do hope that we can arrange another trip for you at some point in the future.
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Lori
Asked on November 13th, 2025
A 17 year old grandson and I will be travelling in Turkey in June and wish to include a gulet. If there are NOT separate beds in a cabin, we would need two cabins.
Accommodation
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  I can confirm that their are twin cabins available so that the price for the 13th June departure date would be £839 per person.
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Included: Transportation by Gulet boat, 7 nights gulet accommodation in a double cabin, Services of captain and supporting crew, Entrance fees, 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  Excluded: International Flights, Airport transfers, Accommodation in Fethiye, Compulsory Travel Insurance, Suggested optional activities, Tips - Captain and Gulet crew, Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
C
Chelsea
Asked on November 2nd, 2025
Are the cabins/bedrooms air-conditioned?
Accommodation
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written November 2025
  We say they are not air-conditioned because although they have AC units fitted they never run them due to multiple factors. It consumes a lot of diesel, it means the engine needs to stay on and that means noise and pollution and engines can't stay on while they are in port. The power supply at most ports is either non existent of not enough to power all the ACs at once. We find that most people enjoy being on the main deck while socialising and sunbathing, and hardly spend time in their cabins and once they do it is later and cooler.
L
Lori
Asked on September 24th, 2025
can we board the Gulet the entire evening of the 18th? I found a flight ticket now but then we will arrive late that evening.
Flights / Transfers
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  The night of the 18th October will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour.
- L
  Lori
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  do you have other similar options?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  October is the end of the gulet season.
- L
  Lori
  Traveler•Written September 2025
  no other gulet tours with other routes are available?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written September 2025
  trips we sell are now fully booked for that week.
J
Jay
Asked on June 24th, 2024
I'm a little concerned about the cancellation policy. Virtually no changes possible after booking. Is this correct. We Will be coming from Rhodes, Greece. The ferry doesn't arrive until about 6 pm. will we be able to board then, or will we have to come a day earlier.
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  On day 1, the Gulet will be available for boarding from 3pm and this night will be spent on board the boat in Fethiye harbour. You can still board the gulet on the 14th once you arrive by ferry from Rhodes. Cancellation policy: Once your booking is confirmed, the non-refundable deposit is retained in the event of you cancelling your booking before 60 days prior to the trip date. Additional cancellation charges apply if you cancel within the 60 days.
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  Does this tour provide free drinking water
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2024
  All drinks are payable, including water. Bottled water can be purchased onboard the gulet.
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written June 2024
  How big are the bottles and how much do they cost
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  The boat stocks 500ml water bottles, priced at €0.50 per bottle.
- J
  Jay
  Traveler•Written July 2024
  Do you have paddle boards, snorkelling gear, or other water activities. is it possible to scuba dive or paraglide while on the tour?
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written July 2024
  The gulets don't have paddle boards, no. The crew sometimes keeps snorkeling gear that travellers leave behind but those aren't always the best. If you are going to snorkel, then we highly recommend bringing your own masks and fins. Scuba diving, no, but there is a chance to do paragliding in Oludeniz. Ths is priced from €85 per person.
N
Naomi
Asked on May 3rd, 2024
how do you guarantee departure? Is this is a definite departure? What is the price for a solo? Are there any discounts?
Price / Availability
Single supplement
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written May 2024
  The departure from the 14th of Sep 2024 to the 21st of Sep 2024 is scheduled to depart. Before we confirm a booking, we would advise on whether the trip still requires further travellers to book before it is guaranteed to depart. The trip price is A$1525.00 per person sharing and the required single supplement when travelling solo is A$1150.00. We aren't currently offering discounts on this trip.
A
Adriana
Asked on June 24th, 2023
I am looking at the 8 day Fethiye tour and want to make sure this is the right trip for me. I'm not in the party boat age range (and have no interest in a party boat) and will be traveling alone. Is this acceptable? Also, if there is any additional information on this tour please send it my way.
Age Range
Single supplement
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written June 2023
  On these trips, we have travellers or various ages, however, generally the ages are in the 40s and older. If you would kindly let us know the departure date you have in mind, we can check availability and the ages of those who are already confirmed on the trip.
T
Tom
Asked on March 1st, 2022
One of the group has a severe nut and sesame / sesame oil allergy and was wondering if the on-board catering would be able to accommodate this. Would need precautions to check ingredients and also avoid any cross-contamination / trace transfer (e.g. from chopping board, bowls, knife, etc.).
Meals
Tour Details
- Encounters TravelOperator•Written March 2022
  We have checked with the boat operators in Turkey and they have said this will be fine. We will add a detailed note about this when we make your booking with them, and also pass on another message to them just before your departure as an extra reminder. I would also recommend that you speak to the captain upon checking on board and passing the message on personally too. However, I cannot guarantee that exactly the same variety of food and quantity of different dishes will be available for your friend - due to the limited cooking space and kitchen staff on board, and depending on what is being cooked for the rest of the group, they won't necessarily be able to replicate everything separately.

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Booking needs min. 2 travelers

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Fethiye and Kekova Gulet

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