A Blue Voyage is also known as a Blue Cruise and in Turkish language it means Mavi Yolculuk. It is a term most commonly used for recreational cruises along the famous Turkish Riviera (southwestern coast of Turkey). One of the most famous cruises in Turkey is the Fethiye to Olympos Blue Voyage (though there is no port in Olympos and to get there a shuttle service from Demre is used).

Fethiye to Olympos Blue Voyage for Romantic Getaway
One of the most common reasons why people take the Fethiye to Olympos Blue Voyage is for honeymoons or to celebrate wedding anniversaries. This specific tour is a great choice for romantic getaways because it gives the couples the chance to really enjoy each other while surrounded by the beauty of the Aegean Sea.

The best time to enjoy this tour is from mid of April to October; this is the time frame when you can expect guaranteed departures. You may want to book your cruise early though as many people are also targeting these dates. For couples and solo travelers, it is advisable to book for the April to June cruises as young travellers are usually still at school during these days.

Activities for Four-Day Fethiye to Olympos Blue Voyage
Day one of the tour is of course the departure procedure from the port of Fethiye with the initial stop at Butterfly Valley. At this bay, guests are encouraged to do some water activities like swimming and snorkelling before lunch is served. After lunch you will be taken to the beach, a beautiful natural reserve where 135 species of butterflies are being known to hide in the valleys.

The Blue Lagoon is usually the next stop. This is in Oludeniz, which happens to be considered by many as one of the many enchanting beaches in Turkey. This place offers the best chance for paragliding fanatics. The last destination for the day is St. Nicholas Island, where the famous Byzantine ruins act as the best attractions.

Day two starts with breakfast before heading off to a bay near Kalkan. Sunrise can be enjoyed while cruising from Aquarium all the way to Firnaz where swimming and sun bathing are usually the main activities. Kas is the next stop for lunch and tour around this quaint fishing village that offers great history, and ruins of a Roman theater, tombs and Lycian rocks. Dinner will be served in Kekova where the night will be spent.


Day three we cruise to the Sunken City after breakfast, followed by a stop in the beeautiful town of Simena. Try the refreshing ice cream here or make your way up the hill to explore Simena Castle. This castle has been held by Ottomans, Byzantines and Lycians. Tonight is spent in Gokkaya Bay for some water sports and then dinner and onboard relaxation.


The last day is when the cruise ends in Demre where a shuttle service will take everyone on tour to Olympos Valley.

The Fethiye to Olympos Blue Voyage is not one to be missed with plenty to keep you entertained, relaxed and completely rejuvenated.