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DIVE AND CRUISE:

HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT COMBINING YOUR DIVE HOLIDAY WITH THAT LONGED FOR LUXURY CRUISE?

Well, Ekol Diving Services have great pleasure in giving you the opportunity to do both by joining us on our weekly live aboard Dive and Cruise charters. We sail along TURKEY’s magnificent unspoilt south-west Aegean coastline on a traditionally built Turkish Yacht – a Gulet. Sheltered coves, bays and islands, have yet to be explored by the world’s divers and remain unspoilt and private – now is the time to experience it – before the crowds do!

WHAT DOES TURKEY HAVE TO OFFER?

Dive and Cruise!Turkey offers some of the best unspoilt, uncommercial diving still available. Its coastline abounds with sheltered coves, bays and uninhabited islands, which have yet to be discovered by the worldwide diving fraternity or tourists alike.

It has a particularly rich and varied marine life, with numerous reefs, featuring majestic rock formations, curious caves and sharp drop-offs.

Huge tame Groupers, Tuna, Amberjack, shoals of Mediterranean Barracuda, Parrotfish, Moray eels, Octopus and sometimes, even Monk seals and Dolphins can be seen! Fascinating sponges of all shapes, sizes and colours, blanket the dive sites.

Turkey has the added adventure of calm, warm waters, no tides or currents and crystal clear visibility, all of which make it a paradise for both the experienced diver and especially suitable for absolute beginners.

DIVE AND CRUISE – LIVE ABOARDS

Our weekly DIVE AND CRUISE live aboard charters take place on “GULETS”, which are traditional Turkish yachts whose design has remained unchanged for hundreds of years. The design may be ancient but the facilities aren’t!!! Solidly built of seasoned pine they are fitted out with well-appointed double cabins each with their own private facilities including shower and W/C. All our Gulets are under five years of age and have been specially built for chartering.

Your friendly Turkish crew will pamper your needs, serving your freshly cooked meals on the shady afterdeck, or within the lounge area if you prefer. Afterwards you can “soak up some rays” on one of the two comfortable luxurious sundecks – the choice is yours.

Apart from marvellous diving opportunities, there is a wealth of fascinating and unspoilt places for you to visit and for those guests who wish to combine exploration with diving trips to the local sites are always available.

WHAT IS THE SHEDUAL?

Our Gulets sail from Fethiye to Ekincik Bay and back to Fethiye. You will spend time in secluded bays where you can escape the rigours of modern day life, with nothing to worry about apart from another drink or more sunscreen!!

Due to the nature of diving and sailing, there isn’t really a rigid cruising route. We have featured some of the places most likely to be visited below. The cruise is intended to be fairly flexible, and on the advice of your guide and Captain (they really do know the best) will be geared to the diving and weather conditions. However, they are always happy to accommodate the wishes of passangers.

Fethiye to Marmaris:
  • Turunç Pinar
  • Dalyan Koyu
  • Dalyan
  • Luminous Cave
  • Kadirga Rock
Marmaris To Fethiye:
  • Chimney Cave
  • Three Caves
  • Ekincik
  • Nar Island
  • Barracuda reef
  • Afkule
SO, WHAT’S A GULET LIKE AND WHAT DOES IT HAVE TO OFFER?

Our largest Gulets sleep a maximum of 20 people in comfort and enjoyment. Each of the six cabins have its own private facilities including a double bed, shower and W/C. Meals on Board are taken in the lounge/galley area or on the sheltered sun deck. Two sundecks are furnished with padded sunbeds, where you can sit with a long refreshing drink and concentrate on developing your tan or get ready for diving in the aquamarine sea.

Each Gulet will have an inflatable speed boat specifically for the suitablity of divers. We will also offer you the opportunity of wind surfing with our qualified instructors.

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PRICE LIST FOR LIVEABOARDS 2000 in Fethiye :

MONTHS Diver Non-Diver
April, May, June, Oct. 339 £ 190 £
July, August, Sept. 399 £ 250 £

Prices Include:

  • Full Board (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner on board)
  • 10 Dives
  • 1 or 2 Night Dives
  • Tank, weight Belt
  • Diving Guide

COURSES:

The following PADI & CMAS Courses are available.

Please add the prices below to your dive holiday package.

Open Water Diver Course: 99 £

Advanced Open Water Diver: 69 £

What The Price Does Not Include:

Dive and travel insurance, Turkish Visa, optional extras (i.e drinks), extra dive equipment.

Turkey is the ideal location to learn to dive. Please ask for details about our PADI, BSAC, CMAS Courses.

For those those who require an extra weeks holiday, we can arrange your accommodation and Daily Diving Trips.

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