Blue Voyage from Fethiye: the Twelve Islands & Lycian Coast
A vast, island-studded gulf on the Lycian shore — the greenest, most sheltered cruising ground on the coast, and a favourite for families and first-timers.
Fethiye sits at the head of a huge, sheltered gulf scattered with pine-covered islands — the “Twelve Islands” — on Turkey’s Lycian coast. The water is calm, the hops between anchorages are short, and the scenery is the greenest on the whole coast, which makes it the easiest and most family-friendly place to start a blue voyage.
From Fethiye we sail the Twelve Islands and out along the Lycian shore to Ölüdeniz, Butterfly Valley and Gemiler Island, with its Byzantine ruins. Neighbouring Göcek, a few miles north, shares the same protected waters and links naturally into longer routes.
Below you’ll find the islands and bays you’ll visit, sample routes, when to come and how a Fethiye blue voyage works.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the Twelve Islands?
They are the cluster of pine-covered islands in Fethiye’s sheltered gulf — Tersane, Yassıca, Domuz, Göbün and their neighbours — a maze of calm, turquoise anchorages you can cruise between for days. They are the classic Fethiye blue-voyage route.
Is Fethiye good for a first blue voyage?
Yes — it is one of the best. The gulf is calm and green, the hops between bays are short, and the swimming is safe and warm throughout, so Fethiye and the Twelve Islands suit families and first-time sailors especially well.
Where do Fethiye cruises depart from?
Most gulets board at Fethiye, with some starting from nearby Göcek in the same sheltered waters. We confirm the exact marina and boarding time with your booking and arrange transfers from Dalaman airport, about 45 minutes away.
When is the best time for a Fethiye blue voyage?
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