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🌊 Info Trip for Yoga Teachers

24.10-31.10.2026

Exclusive YogaCruising Experience

Only for yoga teachers & studio owners

We warmly invite you to join our YogaCruising Info Trip — an exclusive journey created especially for yoga professionals who wish to organize their own retreats at sea.

This special trip allows you to experience our yachts, routes and philosophy firsthand — and to explore a potential cooperation with us.

🤝 Why Join the Info Trip?

Since 2010, we have organized these Info Trips as a way to build long-term partnerships with yoga instructors and studios.

During this journey you will:

• Experience our traditional wooden gulets
• Discover our sailing routes
• Get to know our excursion programs
• Understand our travel concept & organization
• Meet our team personally
• Explore possibilities for future retreat collaborations

This trip is designed to create trust, inspiration and connection.

👥 Who Is This Trip For?

This Info Trip is exclusively for:

• Yoga teachers
• Studio owners
• Retreat organizers
• Organizations interested in cooperation

It is also open to existing partners who would like to discover new routes or simply reconnect with us.

You are welcome to bring one accompanying person.

Limited number of participants – first come, first served.

🛥️ The Experience

A yoga cruise aboard a traditional wooden gulet — where the Mediterranean meets the Aegean Sea.

The journey takes place in the breathtaking Gulf of Gökova, starting from Bodrum — one of the most beautiful sailing regions in Turkey.

You will sail through:

• Turquoise bays
• Untouched coastline
• Lush pine forests
• Picturesque fishing villages

All while enjoying the romantic and authentic atmosphere of a YogaCruising yacht — built with traditional craftsmanship.

✨ Discover the Concept

Feel the rhythm of life at sea.
Experience yoga on deck.
Test our organization, routes and hospitality.
Ask questions.
Share ideas.
Envision your own retreat.

This Info Trip is not only a journey —
it is the beginning of a potential partnership.

Join us and discover how your future yoga retreat at sea could look like.

We look forward to welcoming you on board. 🌊

Cleopatra 07

🌊 INFO TRIP – Dates & Prices 2026

24 October 2026 – 31 October 2026
(8 Days / 7 Nights)

€ 590,- per person in a double cabin
Single cabins available upon request.

✨ Special Info Trip Rate

Please note:
The highly reduced weekly price is a contribution toward operational expenses and secures your place on this exclusive Info Trip.

This special rate is offered only to yoga teachers and studio owners who wish to get to know our yachts, routes and retreat concept — and explore future cooperation.

Limited availability – first come, first served.

We look forward to welcoming you on board in 2026. 🌊

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🌊 GROUP BOOKING

Would you like to organize a retreat at sea for your own students?

You can charter one of our YogaCruising boats in Turkey or Greece by completing our Special Group Booking Form.

🛥️ Private Yacht Charter for Your Group

• Flexible dates available
• Traditional wooden gulets (6–12 cabins)
• Professional crew included (captain, cook & sailor)
• Fresh vegetarian Mediterranean catering
• Customized routes & retreat planning
• Airport transfers available upon request

You focus on teaching and guiding your students —
we take care of the yacht, logistics and organization.

🌴 Alternative: Partner Resort Option

Group bookings are also possible at one of our YogaCruise Partner Touristic Resorts — ideal for land-based retreats in a peaceful setting.

Complete our Group Booking Form to request availability and receive a personalized offer.

We look forward to creating your next group retreat together. 🌊

General Information: CLICK HERE

🇹🇷 Turkey – South Aegean Bodrum

Bodrum • Datça Peninsula • Knidos

Exclusive Group YogaCruise Retreat – 8 Days / 7 Nights

📍 Location

This special route unfolds in the South Aegean between Bodrum, the Datça Peninsula and the ancient city of Knidos.

Turquoise waters, pine-covered hills and millennia-old history create the perfect setting for a private yoga retreat at sea.

👥 Group Retreat

Designed for yoga teachers and group organizers who wish to charter a yacht exclusively for their own students.

Minimum group size: 12 participants

German- and English-speaking excursions and guided tours are led by Ibo Öztop or equivalent professional tour guides.

🛥️ Accommodation

• 30-meter Bodrum-style wooden gulet
• 8 double cabins
• Each cabin with private toilet
• Professional crew: captain, cook & sailor

Authentic, spacious and comfortable — your floating retreat center.

🧘 Daily Yoga Practice

• 2 yoga sessions per day
• 70–90 minutes each (morning & evening)
• Practice in secluded bays — on board or on land
• Yoga mats provided

Yoga begins Sunday evening and concludes Friday morning.

🛬 Travel & Embarkation

Embarkation: Saturday until 19:00
Return to harbor: Friday 19:00
Disembarkation: Saturday at 09:00

Nearest Airports:
• Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
• Dalaman Airport (DLM)

✨ Highlights of Your Yoga Cruise

• 2 daily yoga classes (60–90 min)
• Visit to Sedir Island – Cleopatra’s legendary island with its unique coral sand beach
• Exploration of Bodrum & Knidos
• Healthy Turkish & Mediterranean cuisine
• Yoga, meditation & optional massages under open skies
• Optional sleeping on deck under the stars (bring sleeping bag)
• Hiking & cultural excursions
• Snorkeling & water activities

🌅 Daily YogaCruising Program

07:00 Herbal tea or hot water with ginger/lemon & sea view
07:30 – 09:00 Morning yoga session
09:30 – 10:30 Rich Mediterranean brunch
11:00 – 17:00 Sailing, swimming, fruit lunch, relaxation & excursions
18:00 Evening yoga session (seasonal adjustments)
19:30 Evening swim in the calm sea
20:00 Dinner together on board
22:00 Relax under the starry sky
Optional: Sleep on deck beneath the night sky

(Times are indicative and may vary depending on season and route.)

🌊 Your Private Retreat at Sea

Between ancient civilizations and endless horizons,
create a powerful and inspiring group retreat in one of the most beautiful sailing regions of Turkey.

Charter the yacht.
Gather your community.
Sail into presence.

🇹🇷 ITINERARY / ROUTE

Akyaka • Gökova Gulf • Cleopatra Island

8 Days / 7 Nights – Two Yoga Sessions Daily
(Yoga starts Sunday evening – last session Friday morning)

This route unfolds in the magical waters of the Gulf of Gökova, one of the most beautiful sailing areas of Turkey.

🛥️ Day 1 – Saturday

Arrival & Embarkation – Akyaka

Embarkation in Akyaka by 2 PM
(We recommend arriving one day earlier. Hotel accommodation in Akyaka is possible.)

Please book your flight to:
• Milas-Bodrum Airport (BJV)
• Dalaman Airport (DLM)

Check-in between 2-4 PM, welcome drink and voyage briefing.
Dinner on board — lovingly prepared by the ship’s chef.
Overnight stay near Sedir Island (Cleopatra Island Bay).

🌅 Day 2 – Sunday

Cleopatra Island – Löngöz – Tuzla

Morning yoga in a tranquil bay.

Visit Sedir Island, home to the ancient city of Cedrae (entrance not included).
Legend says Mark Antony had fine sand brought from the Nile for Cleopatra — the famous Cleopatra Beach still carries this myth.

Swim in crystal-clear waters before cruising to Tuzla Bay.
Evening yoga on board in peaceful surroundings.
Overnight in Tuzla Bay.

🌊 Day 3 – Monday

Tuzla Bay – Seven Islands

Morning yoga in Tuzla’s calm waters.
After breakfast, sail toward the famous Seven Islands area.

Swimming and relaxation in pristine bays.
Evening yoga and overnight stay in a secluded anchorage.

🌿 Day 4 – Tuesday

Seven Islands – Çatı Bay (Pure Nature)

Morning yoga in silence.
After breakfast, sail to Çatı Bay.

A day dedicated to swimming and deep relaxation.
Evening yoga as the sun sets over untouched coastline.
Overnight in peaceful nature.

⛵ Day 5 – Wednesday

Sailing to Çökertme

Morning yoga in beautiful Çatı Bay.
Breakfast during the sail to Çökertme.
(If wind conditions allow, we sail.)

Stroll through the small fishing village of Çökertme.
Evening yoga and overnight in the bay.

🌊 Day 6 – Thursday

Çökertme – Akbük Bay

Morning yoga and breakfast in the bay.
Sail to Akbük Bay.

Swimming and relaxation in crystal-clear waters.
Evening yoga and overnight stay in a quiet anchorage.

🌄 Day 7 – Friday

Nomadic Mountain Villages – Muğla – Turkish Bath

Morning yoga on the sun deck (final session).

Optional excursion by minibus (dolmuş) to nomadic mountain villages to experience authentic local life.
Visit a village teahouse and mosque, then continue to Muğla for a traditional hammam and massage.

Lunch in a local restaurant with homemade specialties.
Explore narrow streets, artisan workshops and spice shops.
In the evening, reunite with the yacht in the bay.

🌅 Day 8 – Saturday

Return to Akyaka – Check Out

Breakfast on board.
Cruise back to Akyaka.

Check-out at 10:00 AM.

🌊 A Week of Sea, Myth & Stillness

This route combines:
• Twice-daily yoga practice
• Legendary Cleopatra Island
• Secluded natural bays
• Cultural village experiences
• Sailing, swimming & deep relaxation

A journey where myth, movement and Mediterranean light meet.

  • 🛥️ ACCOMMODATION ON BOARD

    During your YogaCruise you will live on our traditional wooden gulets, ranging from 23 to 45 meters in length with 2 or 3 masts.

    Spacious decks, warm wooden interiors and panoramic sea views create an authentic and comfortable atmosphere at sea.

    👨‍✈️ Professional & Attentive Crew

    On board you are accompanied by our experienced, friendly German- and English-speaking team:

    • Captain
    • Cook
    • Boatswain

    The crew ensures smooth sailing and attentive service throughout your entire journey.

    🍽️ Fresh Mediterranean Cuisine

    Our ship’s cook prepares a varied breakfast, lunch and dinner daily, using fresh, high-quality local ingredients from Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine.

    Meals are served in a relaxed setting with beautiful sea views.

    🛏️ Cabins

    Each cabin offers:

    • Comfortable double or twin beds
    • Small wardrobe
    • Private shower & toilet
    • Towels for cabin use

    Simple, cozy and functional — ideal for restful nights after a day of sailing and yoga.

    ☀️ Deck Areas

    • Spacious sun deck with sunbeds for relaxation and yoga practice
    • Rear deck with a large dining table for shared meals

    Life on board flows naturally between sea, sky and community — combining comfort with the freedom of sailing. 🌊

✅ Included Services

8 Days / 7 Nights on Board
Stay on the yacht from embarkation to return to harbor, including full crew:

• Captain
• Chef
• Sailor

🍽️ Vegetarian Half Board

• 7x Mediterranean brunch / breakfast
• 7x lunch
• 6x dinner on board
(1 dinner takes place in a local taverna or beach restaurant – not included)

At lunchtime additionally:
• Light snacks
• Fresh seasonal fruits

All meals are freshly prepared using high-quality local Turkish and Mediterranean ingredients.

🧘 Yoga Program

• Morning & evening yoga sessions (90 minutes)
• Practice on 5 days during the week
• First session: Sunday evening
• Final session: Friday morning

High-quality yoga equipment provided:
• Mats
• Blocks
• Belts
• Pillows
• Blankets

🛥️ Additional Included

• Yacht insurance
(We recommend arranging your own personal travel insurance.)

❌ Not Included Services

• Airport transfers, entrance tickets & local taxes
• Additional beverages (coffee, smoothies, fruit juices, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages)
• Crew gratuity (recommended approx. €50–€100 per person)
• Wi-Fi: €15 per person / week
• 1 dinner at a local beach taverna or restaurant (approx. €35 per person)

Everything is designed to offer a comfortable and inspiring week at sea — combining yoga, sailing, culture and Mediterranean hospitality. 🌊

🌿 Optional Excursions & Hiking Experiences

Complement your YogaCruise with inspiring land experiences that connect you to nature, history and authentic local culture.

• Mountain Village Visit, Turkish Bath & Massage
A journey into traditional village life, followed by a relaxing hammam ritual and soothing massage — a true cultural and sensory experience. 85€ p.P

• Hiking & Culture – Caunos & Dalyan
Explore the ancient ruins of Caunos, discover the unique river landscape of Dalyan, and enjoy natural hot springs and a revitalizing mud bath. 85€ p.P

• Guided Hiking Tours (3–4 Hours)
Scenic coastal and mountain trails with panoramic views over the Aegean — ideal for active guests who love nature and movement.30€ p.P

• Excursion to the Ancient City of Knidos
Walk through the legendary ruins of Knidos, once a flourishing center of art and trade at the meeting point of the Aegean and Mediterranean seas. 85€ p.P

All excursions are optional and can be arranged during the cruise (subject to availability and weather conditions).

A perfect way to enrich your sailing and yoga journey with culture, exploration and adventure. 🌊

🚐 Transfer Information

✈️ From Dalaman Airport (DLM) to Akyaka

You have two options:

1. Public Bus (approx. €5)
Regular airport buses operate from Dalaman Airport to Akyaka with:
• MUTTAŞ
• HAVAŞ

This is an easy and budget-friendly way to reach the harbor.

2. Private Transfer with YogaCruising
For a smooth and comfortable arrival, you can book a transfer with us.

In this case, the YogaCruising team will welcome you at the airport exit holding a “YogaCruising” sign and bring you directly to the yacht.

Please book your transfer in good time.
Private transfer prices are available upon request.

🚢 Arrival via Rhodes (RHO)

If you fly to Rhodes, please take a ferry from Rhodes to Marmaris.

From Marmaris Ferry Port to Akyaka and back to the ferry, we provide a free transfer (included).

🌿 A Beautiful Beginning

Your journey begins along a scenic coastal road, surrounded by mountains and sea — gently setting the tone for the relaxing and inspiring week that awaits you.

Enjoy the ride. Your YogaCruise has already begun. 🌊