Blue Cruise Reviews 

Our party of 12 went on a gulet cruise and hotel stay in Fethiye September 2019.
It was fantastic the transfers were on time the representative Dawn was excellent the staff on the Gulet were great and the hotel was also excellent.
A fantastic experience was had by all.

We enjoyed a great week out of Bodrum between 7th and 14th September 2019. Those in our group have been several times with Blue Cruise and so there is experience! The Crew of the Gulet were very good - the Skipper was open to go where we wanted and he even raised the sails on three occasions; so we enjoyed some quiet sailing. The food was super and our Chef looked after us very well. Everything had been superbly arranged through Blue Cruise by our friends and we are very appreciative.

It's selfiishly tempting to deter others from considering Gulet cruising as it would deprive them of a wonderfully unique experience.
Our third trip was aboard Baba Veli 9, having previously sailed on Baba Veli 7 (Cabin Charter).
We were happy to be re-united with Captain Ali and his crew who maintained the same high level of care,consideration and friendliness that is the hallmark of the Blue Cruises culture.
Th "family" at Scrubs Lane did everything possible to ensure a successful holiday and it was a delight to renew contact with Ash & Yasmin and to be met by Dawn on our arrival in Turkey.
The superb catering on board matched the impeccable care and attention given to all aspects of our welfare ( Tidiness, Cleanliness, Assistance )
Ali included us in deciding the daily itinerary and was always striving to satisfy the wishes and comfort of his guests, for example, by arranging our excursion to Dalyan.
Unlike many others, the Blue Cruise Brochure presents a faithful and accurate look at life aboard and offers a range of varied options. Naturally , the weather plays it's part and Canoeing, Swimming, Snorkeling and exploring the shoreline and beautiful scenery are all ingredients of a perfect package.
For this trip we chartered Baba Veli 9 for the exclusive use of our extended family and this provided an intimate arena for the banter and personal relationships between near and dear companions.
Making new friends on Cabin Charters was equally rewarding and our appetite for more cruising is re-kindled.
A big thank you to everyone associated with Blue Cruise and best wishes for a future of happy sailing.
Keep Well, John Simmons and all aboard.

We can do no better than to endorse Chris Middletons excellent Review. In June we took our 4th trip. the Emerald Itinerary, on the Kurt K The main addition this year was to spend 3 nights at the Badem Tatil Evi Hotel in Selimiye(suggested by Yasmin) rated 4.5. Excellent in all respects. Do check it out, a great place and location on a lovely bay, in fact we sailed there and dropped anchor overnight.

albie & liz king

I discovered Blue Cruise by chance a few years ago, and how lucky to have found such a great company. We have taken four trips so far, twice on the fabulous Lycian Queen, and twice on the lovely Babaveli 9 when we were a smaller group. Each time we have had the most wonderful time - great comfort, wonderful crew, beautiful itineraries and delicious food. We have loved every minute.
Yasmin and her team are outstanding and we always have complete confidence in their ability to make sure everything runs smoothly. This includes Jane who was fantastic during our June trip on Babaveli 9.
Blue Cruise really are without doubt one of the most fantastic travel companies I have ever dealt with, and I knew from the first time I telephoned and spoke to Yasmin that we were in excellent hands. It is very rare that I can say that. Thank you for organising such wonderful gulet trips for us.

We had an incredible family trip. 8 adults and 7 children under the age of 10 years old. The crew were phenomenal with every aspect of the cruise. Food was excellent, service was impeccable and we wanted for nothing. We were able to choose our daily journey and movements which meant we could be flexible to accommodate what everyone wanted from the holiday. On top of it the crew were simply amazing with the kids, our 4 year old was absolutely infatuated by the crew and spent most of his day following them around the Gullet. Holiday to remember and to be repeated.

Three families - 6 parents and 6 children between 7 & 10 spent a fabulous 7 days on Lycian Dream. The crew were truly excellent and nothing was too much trouble. The boat is perfect with lots of space on deck and below.

Food.. Great quality, variety and quantity combined with perfect service from the ever attentive crew.

We’ve travelled a fair bit and and this was the best family holiday we’ve ever had and was a joy to share it with good friends against the backdrop of azure Turkish sea and historical sites.

Excellent all round...

Spending a week on the Lycian Queen has been the most incredible experience. The captain took us to many stunning quiet and beautiful spots, where we snorkelled, swam, kayaked and drank in the most stunning nature. The crew were beyond helpful, looking after our every need with very faultless care and warmth. And Ali the cook spoilt us with his delicious food, catering for vegetarians, pescatarians, and carnivores alike, unfazed by the different requirements and every family member thrilled with the delicious fresh and tasty food he served us. Gratitude!The boat itself is absolutely stunning!

We have just spent a week on Kurt K, sailing from Marmaris to Gocek. The holiday far exceeded our expectations for several reasons. Captain Hasan and his crew of 4, Mehmet 1, Mehmet 2, Ali and Yousef were so accommodating, working with us to plan our daily schedule. Captain Hasan is a joy to sail with, he runs a good boat but is very personable and very funny. Mehmet 2, the Chef, produced meals of outstanding quality and presentation from a tiny kitchen, but with such culinary skills. Food was plentiful and delicious. The boat was beautifully turned out, our cabin was simply luxurious with an en suite that was as good as you get in top class hotels. We had a paddle board, windsurfer, canoes and snorkling equipment on board, all in perfect condition. All told, this was such a lovely holiday. The administration at Blue Cruise was first class, thanks Ash. And the local reps, Jane and Dawn were spot on. Would I recommend Blue Cruise, if you like meeting new people, an outdoor holiday, the water, a touch of luxury and a bar that is very reasonably priced, then it is a YES.

We have just returned from a week on Prences Salin and had the most fantastic week - the space on the boat exceeded all expectations, the food was incredible and all the crew calm, kind and courteous. We were a group of 15 celebrating my 50th birthday and it's something we'll never forget. Can't thank you enough. Jo

Blue Cruise - The Lycian Dream

Some many months ago, my partner, discussed with his brother his upcoming 60th birthday in June of 2019. That discussion revealed his brothers wish to share this milestone birthday, alongside all his family, on board a boat exploring the Turkish Coastline. Between the two of them, research was done and plans put in place for 9 of us to travel from both United States and South Africa, all to arrive and meet in Göcek, Turkey, where we’d all climb aboard a 30 meter gullet , named Lycian Dream, owned and operated by Blue Cruise. Com. Those plans brought about for each and everyone of us A DREAM OF A LIFETIME VACATION. Without question, a holiday that everyone us enjoyed, and will, for a lifetime, remember with a fondness that’s almost difficult for me to describe and put into words. However, in an effort to do so, and for the purpose of this review I reached out to each family member and here’s what they had to say! « We were introduced to the crew, and from from day number one they gave us impeccable service. » « They were respectful, always available, and on call whenever needed. » «The Lycian Dream was kept spotless throughout our entire stay. » « Excellent, fabulous, brilliant, superb. » « Thank you for your amazing and incredible service that you have shown us on this trip. » « To the chef - your meals have been 5 star everyday and I’m sure we have all put on weight from your afternoon tea and cakes. » « You have made this a journey to remember forever. » « It was a week of pure magic. » « I’ve never eaten such incredible food. » « Thank you for your kindness and attentiveness to all of us including my 8 year old son. « A brilliant team/crew, every single one of them. » « Beyond expectations in all respects. » « The most amazing trip to celebrate a birthday. » « To havé family and friends have such a wonderful time is truly a wonderful experience. » « Captain, you and your crew provided an outstanding holiday. »« The boat is superb and incredibly well maintained. » « The chef is amazing. » « Having celebrated a birthday like this, I’m ready to turn 60, all over again. » « Thank you for your exemplary and professional service, it’s worthy of far more than 5 stars. »

Should my review of our DREAM VACATION spark your interest following is their contact information :

Blue Cruise

Cumberland House

80 Scrubs Lane

London NW10 6RF
Tel: 0208 968 7770
Fax: 0208 968 7775

Just had a week on board Blue Cruise with Captain Ali and his 4 crew celebrating my birthday with family and friends ages 2 to 66. this was a superb holiday, the Captain, crew and representative Dawn were very attentive and nothing was too much trouble. The food was very tasty and plentiful. The scenery outstanding. All of us said it was the best holiday ever and we will do it again....and again... thank you also to Yasmin in the UK office whose knowledge and recommendations made a holiday of a lifetime.

Having recently spent a week on Babaveli 9, what can I say! This was our second Blue Cruise experience and we loved as much as the first! We were looked after by an amazing crew and between them we were all fed, watered and we all felt that we were absolutely in safe hands! The week was spent relaxing, eating amazing food, bonding with like minded people (some of whom were returning Blue Cruisers!!) and it will challenge you to make your own fun which in itself is refreshing and can be quite childlike at times! If you aren't sure if there'll be enough to do or will there be enough room on the boat, there are a number of things you can fit in between reading and taking in the wonderful scenery; snorkelling, swimming, bobbing about, kayaking, paddle boarding, reading, snoozing, eating and drinking! There is ample room on the boat to create your own space if you want to but our happy little band were comfortable and happy in each others company!
At the end of the week we were all so sad to be leaving our home for the week and we clearly were all missing each other by our message contacts!.
For anyone who is unsure if this is for them, then you won't know if you try, which is exactly what we did! And returned for more!! :)

Just experienced a wonderful week on the Baba Veli 9 with Capt Ali and his crew Hatice, Rafi and Hilmi. The crew worked tirelessly for us, the presentation of rooms on arrival most stately. Hatice produced an excellet variety of meals that fully accounted for dietary requirements and everyone enjoyed, her cakes that had light consistency and lovely taste. The anniversary celebration cake asked for was produced in short order and was well adorned and of beautiful consistency. Capt Ali was flexible and was even able to raise the sails one day that allowed an excellent short period of calm and serenity of wind power. He talked to us daily over what we would like to do and understood preferences, he also helped control the active boat traffic trying to sell their wares. The young crew had excellent attention to detail. In all, a fabulous week where, all 12 of us were able relax, eat and drink well and quite healthily. Baba Veli 9 is the best gullet we have been on. Thank you Blue Cruise, we shall return a 5th time, most probably for an Emerald Cruise ?

What can I say...this was our best holiday ever and everything ... the crew, the service, the food, the gulet itself...exceeded our expectations. I now understand why people can do this over and over again and I do hope this was not our last experience on the wonderful Lycean Dream with Captain Veysel and his crew.

Great week on Lycian Dream. Crew and Captain were outstanding, Service and food were excellent, the gulet superb.

Tony R

We have just returned from a wonderful week on a blue cruise gulet and 5 nights in a hotel in Fethiye.... all organised by blue cruise.... this has to be one of the best holidays ever.... Captain Ali and his crew were excellent -very professional - and the food was amazing ..... if you love the sea, making new friends and turkish food then this is definitely the holiday for you

We had a superb week on Lycian Dream. Despite a major downpour(the tail end of the hurricane) before we were able to get on the boat nothing could dampen our spirits. This was definitely the best trip we have had – after 8 successful bookings with Blue Cruise, this is no mean achievement.
Everyone was full of praise.
The Captain and the crew were wonderful and the boat itself was superb. Also a mention is needed for the two reps Jane and Dawn who were also faultless with their help and attention to detail

We spent a week aboard Sunworld 6 with a brilliantly attentive, friendly but highly professional crew. The companies organisation was nothing short of exemplary having arrived the day before they arranged a very nice hotel and kept us advised each step of the way until we boarded what was to be our home for the second week of September. The boat had been changed, however, I rather warmed to the beautiful aged interior and sitting on the water there was absolutely nothing ancient about this vessel.
Being a rather intrepid soul I had no reservations about sharing space with strangers for a week and there were some exceptionally entertaining and friendly strangers aboard - who are now less so.
The food, which is included, is fantastic and the bar bill for three of us for the week was very reasonable considering the far greater part of it was water which we drank gallons of!
We had the most wonderful time and would highly recommend to anyone looking to do something other than just sit by a hotel pool!
Well done Blue Cruise.

A fantastic week on the Kurt K (our fourth time on this Gulet) travelling from Gocek to Kekova and back. The captain and crew could not have been more accommodating and the chef produced large amounts of gorgeous food. We had plenty of time for swimming and relaxation in quiet bays along the way. To avoid two four hour sea journeys Blue Cruise hired a bus to take us to see some historic sights, before we rejoined the boat further along the coast. Tlos, Patara and Letoon were well worth visiting. Many thanks to the staff at Blue Cruise, both in London and Turkey, for booking all our flights and transfers which all went smoothly, and for giving us a most memorable week. Sadly it came to an end all too quickly!