www.HELLOTURKEY.net
TRAVELING TO/FROM TURKEY BY BOAT
- ATAKOY MARINA, Istanbul
- SETUR MARINAS
Istanbul (Kalamis and Fenerbahce Marinas),
Ayvalik,
Izmir (Altinyunus / CESME),
Kusadasi,
Finike,
Antalya
- Yalikavak Marina ,BODRUM
- NETSEL MARINA, MARMARIS
- MARMARIS YACHT MARINA, MARMARIS
- Port GOCEK MARINA, MARMARIS
- PARK KEMER MARINA, KEMER / Antalya
FERRYBOAT LINES BETWEEN TURKEY AND GREECE:
(Operations continuous only during summer months)
Many cruise lines often travel to Turkey. Istanbul and there are several cities on the Mediterranean which serve as ports of entry. Entry by see is also provided by passenger and vehicle ferries.
The Turkish Maritime Lines (T.C.Denizcilik Isletmesi) operates luxury service ferries for people whom travel with vehicles, from VENICE and BRINDISI to IZMIR/Cesme.
CESME (means "fountain" in Turkish) is western point of Izmir peninsula and about 98 miles(60km) west of IZMIR and 247 miles(150km) north-west of KUSADASI. Roads to Izmir and Kusadasi from Cesme is in very good condition.
Blue Voyage ! Turkey is the setting for the Blue Voyage.One can explore archaeological remains of ancient civilizations from the sea rather than from the land.
This idyllic cruise sails the beautiful waters of the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, which have become very popular as well as for their skiing, rafting and mountain climbing opportunities.
If you plan to arrive a Turkish port through one of the Greek island please see corresponded boat schedule below. Also, Turkish Maritime Lines makes regular departures from and to Turkey. For a detailed information you may contact to Turkish maritime offices in Turkey.( You can find 'The Turkish Maritime Lines' website link on the left column of our home page )
Istanbul Main Office
Rihtim Cad., Karakoy/Istanbul
Ph: 90(212) 245-5366 Fax: 90(212) 251-9025
Reservation: 90(212) 249-9222 & 293-7454
Information: 90(212) 244-2502
Izmir Harbor /ALSANCAK-Izmir
Ph: 90(232) 421-1484 & 421-0094 Fax: 90(232) 421-1481
Kusadasi Office
Ph: 90(256) 614-6922 Fax: 90(256) 614-8196
If you will travel to Turkey by your own yacht you have to follow some official rules as follows:
Yachts require a Transit Log and may remain in Turkish waters for up to two years maintenance or for wintering. There are certain ports licensed by the Ministry of Tourist the storage of yachts for a period of two to five years. For further information and regulations contact the marina concerned.
Upon arriving in Turkish waters, yachts should immediately go for control of the ship to the nearest port of entry which are as follows: Iskenderun, Botas (Adana), Mersin, Tasucu, Anamur, Alanya, Antalya, Kemer, Finike, Kas, Fethiye, Marmaris, Datça, Bodrum, Gulluk Didim, Kusadasi, Cesme, Izmir, Dikili, Ayvalik, Akcay, Canakkale, Bandirma, Tekirdag, Istanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Ordu, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize and Hopa.
Port Formalities:
All the required information concerning the yacht, yachtsmen, members, intended route, passports, customs declarations, health clearance, and any obligatory matters must be entered in the Transit Log.
The Transit Log is to he completed by the captain of a yacht under a foreign flag or amateur sailor acting as captain of the vessel. The Transit Log is completed upon first entering a Turkish port and, generally, it is necessary to contact the Harbor Authority before leaving.
For information on tax-free fuel, contact the Marina Harbor Offices:
| BODRUM-COS(Istankoy) 09:00 Return 16:30 (Everyday by Hydrofoil) |
| BODRUM-COS(Istankoy) 09:00 Return 16:30 (Everyday by Ferry) |
| BODRUM-RHODES(Rodos) at 08:30 Return 16:30 (Monday, Saturday) |
| BODRUM-MARMARIS at 08:00 Return 18:00 (Thursday, Sunday) |
| BODRUM-DIDIM at 17:30 / DIDIM-BODRUM at 07:00 (Every Thursday) |
| BODRUM-COS(Istankoy) at 09:00 / COS(Istankoy)-BODRUM 16:30 (Every Thursday) |
| AYVALIK-LESBOS(Midilli) at 18:00 Return 19:40 (Everyday) |
| LESBOS(Midilli)-AYVALIK at 08:30-20:30 Return 10:10-22:10 (Monday, Thursday, Saturday) |
| KUSADASI-SAMOS(Sisam) at 08:30 - 17:00 |
| SAMOS(Sisam)-KUSADASI at 08:30 - 17:00 (Everyday) |
