An Orhaniye sailing vacation on Turkey’s Carian Coast is a cruise through paradise.
This Travel Notes page provides useful information about Orhaniye. From airport procedures to currency exchange it will tell you what to expect to make your vacation smooth and worry free.
TURKEY SAILING REQUIREMENTS:
- Moorings crew list
- Two Resumes of Sailing Experience - (Moorings first-time charterers only)
One Sailing license is required: Please email or mail a copy of your licenses to The Moorings 30 days in advance (fax copy not accepted). Please bring the original license (no photocopies accepted) with you on your charter and present it at the base.
If you do not have a Sailing License, the base will produce a document (equivalent to a sailing license) which you will receive upon arrival. The following documentation is required 30 days in advance to produce this document:
- Copy of Passport (name, date of birth, nationality)
- Address
- Passport Photo
Base Manager
Erwan Her
Address
Palmiye Hotel
Orhaniye, Koyu
Marmaris, Mugla, Turkey
Tel : +90 252 487 11 64
Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday: 8.30 am to 6.30 pm
Friday & Saturday: 8.00 am to 8:30 pm / Sunday: 8.00 am to 6.30 in case of embarkation
Base Facilities
Your comfort is assured by extensive facilities including a hotel, restaurant, small supermarket, showers and toilets.
Base Map
How to get there
Dalaman Airport is the closest and most convenient airport. Approximately 2 hours from the base.
Bodrum Airport to Orhaniye: Approximately 2 hours 30 minutes
Antalya Airport to Orhaniye: Approximately 6 hours
Servicing Airlines
Turkish Airlines
Air France
British Airways
Lufthansa
Swissair
Alitalia
Due to the number of flights which we organise, the Moorings can offer some great rates to many destinations. Please make sure you contact your Vacation Planning Specialist before you book your flights.
Customs & Immigration
Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Turkey required by all. U.S. citizens must have a visa to enter Turkey. U.S. citizens may obtain a visa upon entry into Turkey or prior to departure from one of the five Turkish Consulates in the United States. The cost is $45 USD per person.
Visas issued upon entry are valid for three months.
Non-U.S citizens must apply for tourist or business visas before traveling to Turkey. Applicants should contact the relevant Turkish Consulate in person, by mail or by a courier service.
Airport
Dalaman airport; Bodrum airport; Antalya airport; Izmir airport
Airport Transfers
Transfers from the airport to the base are not included.
Dalaman airport - For a group of 4 to 12 people, it is better to arrange a minibus transfer. The price one way is 150€, one way. Reservations are required.
Bodrum airport - For a group of 4 to 12 people. The price for one way is 200€. Reservations are required.
Antalya airport - For a group of 4 to 12 people. The price for one way is 285€. Reservations are required.
Arrival & Departure Procedure
Embarkation: 3.00 pm is the contractual time when you can board your boat.
Briefing Times: Boat & Chart briefings are scheduled before at 1.30 pm.
All head charterers are required to attend the briefings.
Disembarkation: Return to the base: 5.00 pm is the contracted time when the boat must be returned and ready for debriefing and checks. Disembarkation is at 8.00 am the following day.
Late Arrival Procedure
The base personnel will wait for you until 8.00 pm. After 8.00 pm, go to the pontoon, where you will find your boat with a sign with your name on it; the lights will be on. The base personnel will be at your disposal the following day from 8.30 am and will then hand the boat over to you.
Car Rental
A rental car can be collected upon your arrival at the airport, or at the base. Please contact your Moorings agent for reservations. Price: from 80€ per day from Bodrum and Antalya airports.
Area: 783,562 sq km
Population: 76,805,524
Capital city: Istanbul
People: Turkish, Kurdish, and other minorities
Language: Turkish (official), Kurdish, and other minority languages
Religion: Muslim (mostly Sunni), and other (mostly Christians and Jews)
Government: Republican Parliamentary Democracy
Major industries: textiles, food processing, autos, electronics, mining (coal, chromite, copper, boron), steel, petroleum, construction, lumber, paper
Tipping: In tourist or up-market restaurants a tip of 10% will be appreciated, but otherwise it is usual to round up the bill if the service has been good unless a service charge has already been added. Tour guides expect to be tipped. Most services receive a small tip by rounding up the bill.
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY).
Electricity: voltage 220V/50Hz (European Plug).
Time: UTC/GMT +2 hours. Daylight saving time: +1 hour
Festivals & Holidays
New Year's Day
National Sovereignty and Children's Day
Commemoration of Atatürk and Youth and Sports Day
Freedom and Constitution Day
Victory Day
Republic Day
Hotels
Palmiye Hotel – located at the base
Dogan Hotel
Orhaniye Kizkumu Motel
Iskele Motel
Restaurants
Palmiye - Orhaniye Village
Club Mistral - Marti Marina - Orhaniye Village
Fanari - Marti Marina - Orhaniye Village
Dogan Restaurant - Orhaniye Village
Bük - Orhaniye Village
Iskele - Orhaniye Village
Marti Marina Yacht Club - Orhaniye Village
Post Office
There is no post office in the village.
Internet Connectivity
Most hotels, inns, pensions and hostels either have a computer dedicated to the Web and email for guests' use, or the owner will allow you to use an office computer. If you travel with your own laptop computer, most hotels, particularly the small and medium-sized ones—offer fast (ADSL) wireless Internet access (Wifi) in at least one public space, such as the lobby or lounge.
Cellular Phones
Companies in Turkey will rent you a GSM mobile phone all set to make and receive calls. You can usually arrange such rentals at your hotel, or on the Internet before you even arrive in Turkey.
Tourist Information Centres
Fethiye - Tel: 0252-6121975
Banks
Currency used: Turkish Lira (TRY)
There are no banks or ATM machines in Orhaniye. We suggest you exchange a small amount of money into Liras at the airport. The two closest locations to exchange more money (at a better exchange rate than the airport) after setting sail from our base in Orhaniye are Bozburun and Marmaris.
Currencies / Money Exchange
Currency used: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Credit Cards
When you travel to Turkey, you can use your major credit card to pay for most purchases. The most popular card is VISA, followed by MASTERCARD / EUROCARD. AMERICAN EXPRESS is accepted in many of the more expensive places, such as the luxury hotels.
Credit card fraud can be an issue in Turkey so it is a good idea to tell your card supplier that you are travelling.
Snorkeling & Diving
In order to save you from carrying extra luggage, The Moorings provides snorkeling equipment: flippers, mask and snorkel for your use. The equipment will be provided on arrival on request and subject to availability (just indicate the shoe sizes of your crew). In Féthiye:
Scuba diving on your own is strictly regulated in Turkey: Diving is only permitted with a registered diving club. Underwater fishing is forbidden when scuba diving. It is also forbidden to collect archaeological objects whether scuba diving or not.
Marina Information
Prices for Monohulls and catamarans vary. The price is determined by the port authority and is based on the size of the yacht.
Ports & Marinas
The Moorings has berths in the Marina near the Moorings office. The berths at Club Marina are free during your charter period.
Sailing Area Restrictions
Electricity Information
All yachts are equipped with power cords, a battery charger and 220 V plugs. The piers in the Marina are equipped with 220 V outlets. The inventory includes an adaptor. The piers of other marinas are generally equipped with 220 V outlets.
Interesting Sites
Please visit the Itinerary Page for more of the best places to visit on your trip. While you are in Orhaniye take the opportunity to visit these other cultural attractions.
In Orhaniye you will discover the true unspoilt Turkey, a peaceful haven away from the bustle of modern life, a world away from Turkey’s mass tourism resorts.
In the next village down the peninsula from Orhaniye called Turgutkoy there is a lovely waterfall that is beautifully cool in the heat of a summer's day. It can get busy during the peak times of the day during high season so please go first thing in the morning when you will have it to yourself.
Exploring In & Around Marmaris
North of Marmaris on the road to Mugla is Gökova, which is dotted with clusters of picturesque wooden houses built in the two-story Ottoman style. Just outside of Marmaris is the beautiful resort of Içmeler, magnificently situated in a sheltered cove at the base of rippling pine-covered mountains. You may want to sample a portion of the scenic trail that runs all the way from Içmeler to Degirmenyani, about 19km (12 miles) west. The village of Turunç, farther south, sustains the charm of tradition and the comforts of modernity. A popular stop for yachts, it accommodates its visitors with handcrafted products such as honey, garden thyme, and sage tea. The long and winding road southwest to Selimiye is well worth the effort. Frozen in time, this settlement is an ideal spot for enjoying local fish, village wine, and magical sunsets following a day on Siliman Beach. Travel south from Hisarönü, where you can walk on water at the beach of Kizkumu in Orhaniye, just beyond Hisarönü, where a lengthy sandbar extends 800m (2,625 ft.) into the bay. In the heat of summer, you may want to stop off at the waterfall near Turgut village, stroll through the Carpet Weavers Corporation. Explore the Marmaris Castle Museum, in the fortress in the old section of Marmaris which is perched above the harbor. Here the views of the harbor and castle are worth the trip.
Moorings Provisioning
If you don't want to spend your holiday in supermarkets or buying food, Moorings offers a fantastic range of Food and Drinks packages which can be pre-ordered and will be on your boat when you arrive.
Supermarkets
There is a supermarket located in the town.
Travel Insurance
Moorings offers 'Charter Care' which is a comprehensive travel insurance scheme for your complete peace of mind. If you have your own travel insurance, please make sure that it covers all of the destinations and activities of your Moorings vacation.
Vaccination and Immunization Information
Turkey is generally risk-free of contagious disease.
At time of publication, an International Vaccination Certificate is not mandatory.
Medical Information
Useful information on medical emergencies abroad, including overseas insurance programs, is provided in the Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs brochure, Medical Information for American Traveling Abroad, available via the Bureau of Consular Affairs home page at www.travel.state.gov or autofax: (202) 647-3000.
Medical Facilities
Hospital: Letoon Hospital a Fethiye 0252-6125480
Hospital: Ahu Hetman a Marmaris 0252-4131415
No pharmacy in the village.
Emergency Information
Police: 645 22 22
Ambulance: 645 11 77
Fire: 645 22 22
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