Flaka began in the 1980s when Captain Mehmet Yavaş launched one of Bodrum’s very first Blue Cruises. His vision was simple: share the beauty of Turkey’s south-west coast with guests aboard honest, seaworthy wooden yachts.
Years later, world-sailors Edith & René took the helm. After more than eight years living aboard their classic yacht Alondra crossing oceans and welcoming their daughter Devi at sea they returned to the Mediterranean and chose Bodrum as home. Today they live here year-round, manage the ships daily, and greet guests on the quay. No distant agents, no guesswork just a family on the ground making sure your week is flawless.
• The First Blue Cruise Company in Bodrum, carried forward with care
• Dutch owners on site: clear communication, promises kept
• Own yachts & own crew: consistent quality, no surprises
• Real sailing when the wind allows because the journey matters
• Fair, transparent pricing with generous all-inclusive dining & drinks
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• Morning light. You wake to a soft breeze. A swim before breakfast, then coffee, fresh juice, yoghurt, fruit, eggs just the way you like them. The captain shares the day’s plan; you take one more dip or paddle a SUP across glassy water.
• Under sail. We lift the anchor and set canvas toward a quiet cove. The only noise: wind in the sails, water along the hull, clinking of ice in a steward’s tray.
• Lunch in a hidden bay. Seasonal salads, Turkish rice dishes, handmade pastas, and line-caught fish. After lunch: hammocks, books, naps, or snorkeling.
• Golden hour. We moor in a tranquil inlet or a small Greek/Turkish harbour. The grill glows. Mezes appear. Maybe a three-course dinner under violet skies. When the stars blaze, your bed can be made up on deck—fall asleep to the Aegean.
• Families & kids. Extra swim stops, helping raise sails, treasure-hunt walks ashore, SUP races. Crew are patient, playful, and safety-minded. Quiet time? Cabins are cool and calm.
• Private Charters Your group, your route, your rhythm. Best value for families, friends, clubs, or retreats.
• All-Inclusive Blue Cruises Saturday–Saturday departures, per-person options available. Generous dining & drinks included. Children enjoy up to ~40% F&B discount.
• Kids Weeks Selected school-holiday dates with family-friendly routes, extra activities, and child-approved menus.
• Singles Weeks — June & September departures with a relaxed, social vibe (25–45 mixed).
• 50+ Sailing Gentle routes, plenty of swim time, cultural walks, and unhurried comfort.
• Incentives & Corporate Turn-key events (flights, transfers, multi-yacht regattas, beach BBQs, live music). Proven delivery in Bodrum & the Greek isles.
• Photo / Film Location Iconic wooden gulets, cinematic light, and remote bays that make campaigns sing.
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We sail whenever we can and keep our footprint light: solar, black-water systems, careful waste management. We source locally from Bodrum’s fishermen, markets, and small farms (including olive oil from crew families). We employ crew year-round, invest in training (safety, hygiene, service), and run a small Sailing-for-Charity program to share the sea with guests who couldn’t otherwise afford it. Your booking helps make that happen.
In Bodrum for smooth arrivals and personal welcomes
A/C in cabins, personal safes, 220V + USB
SUP's, snorkels, RIB tender; extras (waterski/sailing dinghy) on request
no surprises, just a well-stocked galley and happy crew
Trained for safety, service & sailing
Adjust your route around hidden coves, Greek or Turkish islands
