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Day sails on the Lycian coast. Themed days at sea, with hosts and other interesting guests.

Aerial view of Butterfly Valley, a regular stop on Oludeniz day sails

Half-day and full-day sailing experiences out of Fethiye, Göcek and Kaş — themed for solo travellers, founders, women, language-exchangers and sunset romantics. Curated guests, small groups (6–8 per boat), local captains.

Typical price
£70–90 / seat
Length
4–7 hours
Group size
6–8 guests
Season
April–November

Upcoming sails

Book a single seat — we curate the rest of the boat. All sails include captain, host, snacks and one drink. Cancel free up to 7 days before.

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How this works. Day sails are operated by licensed Turkish day-tour operators we've partnered with directly. Explore Lycia handles booking and curation; the boat, captain and crew are local. Your seat is confirmed the moment your payment clears.

Frequently asked

What's a "themed" sail?

Same boat, same captain — but the guests are curated around a shared interest. A "Founders" sail puts you on board with other early-stage founders. "Singles 30–40" is age-banded for solo travellers in that bracket. Themes self-select; we just hold the line on the curation.

Can I book just one seat?

Yes — that's the whole point. Most day sails on the Lycian coast are sold whole-boat (so €600+ for a small group). We sell by the seat (£70–90 per person) and fill the rest of the boat with other curated guests.

What's included in the price?

Captain and on-board host, snacks, one drink, snorkel equipment if available, and pre-trip WhatsApp group with your fellow guests. Lunch is sometimes included (varies by sail — check the sail page).

What if the weather's bad?

If we cancel for weather, you get a full refund or free rescheduling — your choice. If you cancel: free up to 7 days before, 50% refund 7–2 days before, no refund inside 48 hours (but you can transfer your seat to another date).

I'm hiking the Lycian Way — can I sneak in a rest day?

Yes — look for the "Rest day for hikers" theme. Half-day sails out of Kaş or Fethiye, lower price, designed for tired feet and quiet swimming. More on the trail itself ↗.

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