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Arkadaslik Yachting

Arkadaslik Yachting

Arkadaslik Yachting
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About
Discover the unmatched charm of the Turkish Riviera and nearby Greek islands aboard Arkadaslik Yachting’s luxurious gulet cruises. Based in Fethiye, Turkey, we specialize in crafting bespoke journeys for families, small groups, and discerning travelers who value personalized service, unmatched comfort, and unforgettable experiences. Whether exploring ancient Lycian ruins, swimming in crystal-clear bays, or enjoying authentic Turkish cuisine prepared fresh onboard, every detail of your journey is tailored to create cherished memories. Our thoughtfully curated itineraries showcase the beauty and history of the region, from hidden coves along the Turquoise Coast to the vibrant ports of Rhodes, Symi, and more. With Arkadaslik Yachting, you're not just booking a holiday — you're creating a story to treasure for a lifetime. Let us guide you on a seamless, stress-free adventure where relaxation and discovery go hand in hand. Join us and experience the warmth of Turkish hospitality at its
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chris b
Wimborne Minster, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021
I can highly recommend a gulet cruise with Arkadaslik Yachting. We had a marvellous time on the Kekova cruise which sails from Fethiye to Demre and back over a week. The boat is a traditional gulet which has been lovingly restored and has 4 beautiful en-suite cabins so can accommodate a maximum of 8 guests. We were a party of 6, 2 couples and 2 single ladies and we all got along famously with the help of wonderful hosts, Sue and Captain Oktay. We couldn't have asked for better hosts. Sue was a great guide and delightful to talk to and Oktay sailed the gulet with great skill knowing these waters so well. Land excursions are available (we took three) and the gulet has kayaks, paddle boards and snorkelling equipment. If you want a relaxing holiday, swimming in warm, crystal clear blue water, exploring ancients sites and picturesque harbour villages and towns, enjoying great home cooked food and good conversation over a glass of wine or two this is the holiday for you. All food and drink (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) are included in the price which is very good value.
Written July 10, 2021
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Dear Chris, Thank you for your kind review. I think it is fair to say we (the crew) enjoyed the trip as much as you did! Covid regulations kept us close to home in 2020, so it was exhilarating to, once again, travel the Lycian coast with guests who enjoy exploring as much as we do. Thank you for joining us. Lots of love from all of us, Sue, Captain Oktay, Chef Ozan, Sailor Murat, & Apprentice Sailor Mustafa
Written July 11, 2021
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Sana
Istanbul, Türkiye38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021 • Family
Last year's cruise with Arkadaslik was memorable. We decided to book again this year for a different route and it was even better!
Sailing with Captain Oktay, Sue, Ozan and Davut was safe,friendly, funny and entertaining. The atmosphere was relaxed and the crew very attentive to our smallest needs. The food last year was great with chef Mehmet but it got even better this time with delicious dishes from Ozan: at every meal time we were excited to see what he will serve us!!
We enjoyed swimming, snorkeling and sightseeing among ruins, fishing...Our day trip to Dalyan was a great experience too!
We felt that 5 days were definitely not enough compared to our 8 days last year but we plan to come back next summer for a different itinerary!
If you plan to sail Turkey's Mediterranean coast then Arkadaslik Yachting is the right choice : we do highly recommend them!!
Written September 6, 2021
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Dear Sana, We absolutely love hosting your family and are looking forward to cruise #3. Let's keep our fingers crossed that the border between Greece and Turkey remains open next year so we can explore the Greek islands of Rhodes, Symi, and Halki together. It will be a blast. I'll pass along your kind words to Ozan. He's quite a talent in the kitchen! (To be honest, we were delighted with all our crew this year.) I think guests can tell that we all enjoy our work. Until we meet again, please stay safe and keep well. From our family to yours, we're sending lots of love, Sue, Captain Oktay, Chef Ozan, and Sailor Davut.
Written September 6, 2021
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Brett
Spring, TX14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
We had amazing trip aboard the Arkadaslik and did not want to leave. The boat is beautiful and kept in immaculate condition. But better than the boat was the crew. Sue, captain Oktay, and sailor Ozan became fast friends and we cannot wait to plan another trip with them.

We did a 5 day cruise around the Gocek islands and the crew put us in some perfect bays each day for swimming and lounging. We became spoiled with the service on board and they were always quick with the drink refills. Oktay even made a floating tray with a pool noodle for our beers and Sue invented a new drink called “Sue’s Texas Tea”. In the evenings we went on hikes to ancient ruins and one day visited some local villagers. The food was amazing. We couldn’t believe what the chef was able to create in that little kitchen. You will NOT go hungry on this boat.

On top of the wonderful service on board, Sue organized our transportation to and from the airport and she even had a lab technician meet us on the boat to do our Covid tests for our entry back to the states. We were truly sad to see them pull out of the harbor our last day. I would highly recommend the Arkadaslik and her crew to anyone thinking of doing a cruise like this. We will be counting the days until we can come back again.
Written July 27, 2021
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Thank you for your awesome review! Your cruise was such a long time in planning (darned Covid!) that we felt like we were welcoming long-time friends onboard. It was definitely a good match! We look forward to seeing you again sometime. (Did you hear that the Greek Turkish borders reopened this week?) Lots of love from us to you, Sue, Captain Oktay, and Chef / Sailor Ozan
Written August 19, 2021
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Jan J
Gloucester, UK15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
Our second cruise with Captain Oktay, Sue and the Crew - and we have already booked again! This one was quite literally a Cruise and a Half because we had fuel pump trouble right at the start. That said, the situation was handled very professionally and flexibility amongst our fellow cruisers meant that we ended up having 10 days for the price of 7. The situation was not without its modest inconveniences but once we got underway we had a blast! Lovely crew, lovely food, wonderful company and an amazing adventure. If you are having any doubts about booking a cruise with Arkadaslik, put them away and book with confidence. You certainly won’t regret it 😁
Written May 25, 2022
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Thanks for your kind feedback, Jan! The first cruise of the season often seems to have a hiccup or two, and this year was no different. Fortunately, you (and the other guests) were gracious and flexible so we could sort out the problems and proceed as planned. We look forward to travelling with you again! Lots of love from all of us to you and the Manjamma Man!
Written June 19, 2022
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villabadem
fulwood7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
From the minute we boarded the Arkadaslik in Fethiye and met Sue the captain and crew we was very impressed. Nothing was too much for these lovely people. The itinerary, including drinks and food was amazing, to sleep out under the stars was also amazing, the whole experience was top class, thanks again Sue, Oktay and crew I certainly can recommend this cruise
Written August 19, 2020
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Thanks very much for your review, Villabadem. We're so glad you enjoyed your time aboard Arkadaslik - maybe next time you'll be able to join us for a longer trip. Three days really fly by. I'll pass along your compliments to Oktay and the rest of the team. Take care! And feel free to stop by the boat any time you see us in the harbour. Sue
Written August 20, 2020
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Johnadh
Ludgershall, UK159 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2020 • Friends
Having just spent four days cruising with Arkadaslik Yachting, I can thoroughly recommend a cruise on their Gulet. We were very well looked after from the onset. Comfortable cabins, fabulous food, superb service and an interesting itinerary. Host Sue, Captain Oktay, chef Hussain and crewman Ozy looked after our every needs. All covid 19 protocols were observed meticulously and we all felt safe in our floating environment. A great cruise with great people.
Written June 26, 2020
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Thanks for your kind review, John! And thank you for sharing some of your photos. We had a fabulous time hosting you, Margaret, and the rest of the group - and will never forget our first cruise of the 2020 season. We appreciated your patience and understanding as we worked out a few of the "first cruise of the season hiccups" and got comfortable with our Covid-19 procedures. "Has everyone sanitized?" Thank you. We look forward to seeing you again. In the meantime, stay safe. Warmest regards from me and the rest of the crew! "Sanitizer Sue" F.
Written June 28, 2020
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MANONetPAUL
Montreal, Canada51 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Our party of 6 adults family members spent a wonderful 6 days on board the Gulet boat Arkadaslik. Sue was great at informing us every morning on our daily planning. We had very interesting conversations with her and were given so much information about places we visited. Octay is a great capitain and we always felt safe. Together they offered us a great itinerary. We boarded at Kalkan harbour, visited wonderful places like Aquarium Bay, Sunken City of Kekova, Simena castle, Gemiler Island and Ölüdeniz ( where Sue organized Paragliding for us. So so worth it) Our adventure ended in Fethiye harbour. We were always quite comfortable for the size of our party. Each bedroom has a private bathroom with shower, front of boat has space for sunbathing or for shade if desired and some of us spent some nights sleeping under the stars. Every meal was taken at the covered back of boat which is spacious enough for a group greater than ours. The crew were very helpful and catered to our needs, especially the cook who always served us delicious meals. We would definitely love to do this again and highly recommend Arkadaslik for your vacation and unique experience.
Written October 23, 2022
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Manon and Paul, We're so glad you enjoyed your time with us. Thank you for your kind words. I'll pass your compliments along to the rest of the crew. We hope to see you (and the rest of your family) again. Lots of love from our home to yours, Sue, Captain Oktay, and the Boys
Written October 24, 2022
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MandyG792
Peterborough, UK5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Couples
We were able to book a last minute cabin on a shared cruise following a cancellation. This was a trip that we has always wanted to take and we were not disappointed.
Everything was to a very high standard. Sue, Oktay, Ozzie and Davut were very attentive without being intrusive. The food that was served was always plentiful and so tasty. Sue was always willing to take us on a hike and was very informative about the area. We made some very good friends on this trip. If you are considering a gulet cruise get in touch with Arkadaşlik Yachting and you won't be disappointed.
Written August 7, 2021
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Thanks for your review, Mandy! We are delighted that you were able to join us for the cruise - and have dubbed you both honourary Canadians ;-) I'll pass along your kind words to the rest of the crew. And, I promise, I'll share the recipe for Chef Ozan's tomato / chili concoction on our website (and Facebook page) shortly. Love to you and Kevin from all of us aboard Arkadaslik, Sue, Captain Oktay, Chef Ozan, and Sailor Davut
Written August 19, 2021
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Eric Logan
Dublin, Ireland8 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
My wife and I were joined by two other couples, all very good friends, for a truly memorable trip on the gulet Arkadaslik along the Turkish coast, cruising east from Fethiye
The boat is beautiful, the food and drink were excellent and the Captain and crew were superb. We had owner Sue, Captain Oktay, Chef Ali and Sailor Burak who al made us feel very welcome right from the start. We became totally relaxed from the moment we stepped aboard.
The route planning by Captain Oktay was fantastic. He found us beautiful secluded bays which we had to ourselves for evenings and most of the mornings. We would have a leisurely breakfast, swim in crystal clear water and then raise anchor and depart just before the day boats arrived. On one occasion, Sue put up her drone and we duly obliged by doing a bit of synchronised swimming for the camera. Thank you Captain Oktay for such fabulous route planning.
Sue recommended the shore trips for us and came along with us on some of these. Although she says she is not an official tour guide, she does great job. Her knowledge of the ancient sites was invaluable because in many cases the information boards were not very informative. It was very comfortable walking around with Sue and the chat came easily as if we had been friends for many years. Thank you Sue for guiding us well and where to go, and sharing all your knowledge with us.
Ali, the chef served up wonderful meals each day which we all enjoyed to eat and to look at. His creativity in presenting the fruit plates in particular was amazing, and often photographed. Some of our party had special food requirements and these were dealt with expertly. Thank you Ali.
We enjoyed watching Burak the sailor when he was zipping around in the dinghy during the mooring process and he skilfully ferried us ashore and back in the dinghy several times. Thank you Burak.
The crew were quietly there all the time looking after our needs but without ever being intrusive. We were waited on hand and foot really, but so discreetly and unobtrusively.
We would definitely recommend a holiday on Arkadaslik. We have wonderful memories of the boat, the scenery, the swimming, the historical sites, the food, the laughter with our friends, and last but not least, Sue, Oktay, Ali and Burak.
Written June 28, 2023
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Thank you for your lovely review, Eric. I'll pass along your words to Oktay and the crew. We enjoyed the trip as much as you did! We think your brought the luck of the Irish for finding gorgeous, secluded spots for anchoring. And, that photo of you doing the synchronized swimming may well earn you a spot in the Olympics ;-) Take care, and stay in touch! With love, Sue, Captain Oktay, Chef Ali, and Sailor Burak
Written July 5, 2023
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Shirley B
Highbridge, UK36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We have just returned from a truly wonderful cruise aboard Arkadaslik. It lived up to every expectation most notably the warm hospitality of Sue, Captain Oktay, Sailor Murat and Chef Ozan, We were made to feel like their personal guests, the food never disappointed and was plentiful to say the least as were the many offers of drinks whatever you wanted. Along with the most stunning scenery of the Lycian Coast, Rhodes and Symi we had a perfect mix of beautiful blue water, gentle breezes (we were lucky with the weather this early in the season!) and adventures exploring on land in between. I don't think we have felt so relaxed after a trip as we did following this one not least because of the amount of laughter and easy conversation shared with both our wonderful fellow guests (strangers when we boarded but soon to become friends), Sue and Oktay. Until we can return we will 'dine out' on the fabulous photos Sue took throughout our trip and annotated on Arkadaslik's website. Don't hesitate to book - it will be a Blue Cruise like no other!
Written May 26, 2022
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Shirley, it was a long time coming due to Covid postponements, but a true pleasure hosting you and the "Original Manjamma Man". The wait was definitely worth it! We hope you don't lose the relaxed vacation feeling too quickly. (If you do, peek back at your cruise page to relive some of the highlights.) With lots of love from all of us to both of you, Sue, Oktay, and the boys
Written June 19, 2022
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