About the Knidos flotilla
The Knidos flotilla is an occasional 1 week route from Orhaniye. It is an intermediate flotilla.
Quick Choices - Turkey Flotillas
| Difficulty: | Easy | Base: Orhaniye | Airport: Dalaman |
| Flights from: | Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stansted, Manchester, Bristol, Birmingham, East Midlands, Leeds, Newcastle, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Belfast |
| Qualifications: (to self sail) | Minimum RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC. Those without qualifications may be accepted |
| Other options: | Skippers available for hire |
The flotilla travels along the Hisaronu Gulf then along the full length of the Datca peninsula. It reaches as far as the historic ruins at Knidos. Here you can wander amongst the remains of temples and view the two amphitheatres.
Along the way, it’s a mix of small towns and isolated bays. You can walk up the hill at Dirsek and drink in the superb panoramic view. Sailor’s Paradise is so peaceful it’s like heaven on earth.
For livelier nights, explore the bars in Datca or socialise with the locals in the small fishing town of Palamut. Datca is also a good place to provision.
And of course there are plenty of swimming opportunities, whether you prefer beaches or a dip off the back of the boat. The Knidos flotilla has something for everyone and is an excellent taster for cruising in Turkey.
2024 Dates
Flotilla itinerary
View the Knidos flotilla on a map
See About the maps for Key and more information. You can see photos of the area in the Carian gallery. For details of what’s included see Flotilla inclusions and options.
| Day | Miles | Destination |
| 1: Sat | 0 | Check in. - Orhaniye / Keci Buku
This large bay has become a base for several charter companies, encouraged by the development of the marina. For marina-phobics there are several other restaurants with their own quays clustered at the end of the bay.
The cost of using the marina has resulted in a number of the charter companies basing themselves at the restaurants ... Read more
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| 2: Sun | 11 | |
| 3: Mon | 15 | - Datca
This is a small town of contrasts. Walk around the harbour to the sandy beach and it’s a tranquil harbour town. Head in to the town itself and it’s a thriving commercial centre. Moor opposite the bars and come evening it’s a thriving tourist spot. Fortunately, it’s too far from an airport to have suffered ... Read more
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| 4: Tue | 20 | - Knidos
Knidos is an ancient Greek city. It is located at the end of the Datca Peninsula though the current site is probably a sucessor to the original city, thought to have been located near present da Datca.
Knidos: Roman ruins, looking across the north bay towards the lighthouse
Boasting two amphitheatres and other significant ruins including the ... Read more
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| 5: Wed | 8 | - Palamut
The village is named after a local fish, which we would call Bonito. Though it boasts a number of guest houses, other than yachtmen, most visitors are Turks.
Many yachts that call here are refugees from Knidos who appreciate the more sheltered moorings. Once tied up you can relax on board or head to the long ... Read more
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| 6: Thu | 27 | |
| 7: Fri | 9 | - Orhaniye / Keci Buku
This large bay has become a base for several charter companies, encouraged by the development of the marina. For marina-phobics there are several other restaurants with their own quays clustered at the end of the bay.
The cost of using the marina has resulted in a number of the charter companies basing themselves at the restaurants ... Read more
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| 8: Sat | 0 | Check out and depart |
| Average | 13 | Note: you will do more miles than this! |
All routes may be subject to change for weather and operational reasons. Your Lead Crew will keep you advised during the week. Route names may differ from those used by the operator.
