 Turkey is the setting for the Blue Voyage. One can explore archaeological remains of ancient civilizations from the sea rather than from the land. Blue Voyage... 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. 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 operates luxury service ferries for people whom travel with vehicles, from VENICE and BRINDISI to IZMIR/Çesme. ÇESME is eastern point of Izmir peninsula and about 150 km north of Kusadasi. Road to Kusadasi from Çesme is in very good condition. 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. Website: Turkish Maritime Lines(T.C.Denizcilik Isletmesi). 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 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, Güllük Didim, Kusadasi, Çesme, Izmir, Dikili, Ayvalik, Akçay, Çanakkale, 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: ISTANBUL Kalamis and Fenerbahçe Marinas(Istanbul), Ayvalik, Çesme(Altinyunus/IZMIR), Kusadasi, Finike, Antalya (Operations continuous only during summer months) |
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