One-Way Bodrum to Marmaris Blue Cruise: 7-Night Private Gulet Itinerary
Blue Voyage
7 Nights / 8 Days · One way from Bodrum to Marmaris · Private gulet charter
Cruise route · numbered pins mark each night's anchorage
This one-way private gulet cruise sails from Bodrum to Marmaris in seven nights. Instead of returning the way you came, you see a new stretch of coast every day.
The route rounds the Datça Peninsula past ancient Knidos, explores the sheltered Gulf of Hisarönü and the Bozburun Peninsula, and ends in the wide bay of Marmaris.
Every Aren Yachting charter is private, so the route below is a guide rather than a fixed schedule. Your captain adapts it to the wind, the sea and your own pace.
At a Glance
Why Choose a One-Way Cruise
A one-way route covers more coast in the same week and never repeats a bay. It is ideal if you fly into Bodrum and out of Dalaman, or want to combine your cruise with a stay in Marmaris.
- Ancient Knidos: A swim and a walk among the ruins where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean.
- Hisarönü Gulf: Calm, sheltered bays such as Bencik and Selimiye, and the gulet-building village of Bozburun.
- Wild south coast: Bozukkale, at the southern tip of the Bozburun Peninsula, and the green bays near Turunç.
The Route Day by Day
Day 1 – Bodrum
Your charter begins at Bodrum Harbour, where your captain and crew welcome you on board.
There is time to explore the town and Bodrum Castle, home of the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, before dinner and your first night on board.
Day 2 – Knidos & Palamutbükü
The gulet crosses the Gulf of Gökova to Knidos, at the tip of the Datça Peninsula. Swim, then walk among the ruins of this ancient city, best reached by sea.
The night is spent in Palamutbükü, known for its clear water, fresh seafood and long quiet beach.
Day 3 – Datça
A short cruise brings you to Datça, a small resort town with shops, cafés and two natural harbours.
Walk through the town or relax on board. Dinner and the night are in Datça harbour or a nearby bay.
Day 4 – Bencik Bay
The gulet sails into the Gulf of Hisarönü, with a swimming stop on the way.
You anchor for the night in Bencik Bay, a narrow inlet between wooded slopes that looks like a small fjord.
Day 5 – Selimiye
Selimiye is a quiet village bay and one of the safest natural harbours in the gulf.
Swim in the calm water and have dinner on board as the village glows red in the sunset.
Day 6 – Bozburun & Bozukkale
Bozburun is known for building traditional wooden gulets. Stroll along the harbour before the gulet sails south.
The night is spent at Bozukkale, at the southern tip of the Bozburun Peninsula.
Day 7 – Kumlubük & Turunç
The gulet sails up the coast to Kumlubük for a swim and lunch.
Your farewell dinner and last night on board are in Turunç, close to Marmaris.
Day 8 – Marmaris
After breakfast the gulet sails into Marmaris, where you disembark.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the one-way Bodrum to Marmaris blue cruise?
It is a 7-night, 8-day one-way cruise. You board in Bodrum on the first day and disembark in Marmaris after breakfast on the last day.
Can the itinerary be changed?
Yes. Every Aren Yachting charter is private, so the route is a guide rather than a fixed programme. Your captain adapts it to the weather and sea conditions, and we can shorten it, extend it or combine it with other bays to suit you.
When is the best time for this blue cruise?
The gulet season runs from May to October. July and August are the warmest and busiest months, while late spring and early autumn offer warm sea temperatures and quieter anchorages.
Is a one-way charter more expensive?
One-way charters usually include a repositioning fee, because the yacht has to return to its home port. We include it clearly in your written offer.
What is included in the charter price?
Inclusions vary by yacht and are confirmed in your written offer and charter contract before you book, so you know exactly what you are paying for.
Plan Your Bodrum to Marmaris Cruise
Share your dates, group size and preferences, and our team will match you with the right gulet and tailor this route around you.