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Turquoise (Turkish Blue): Meaning, Origin, Color Codes and Turkey’s Turquoise Seas
Turquoise, also called Turkish blue, is named after the "Turkish stone", not the sea. Its origin, meaning, hex and Pantone codes, shades and the…
Boat types & models
What Is a Gulet? The Turkish Gulet Boat, Its Types and the Gulet Cruise Explained
A gulet is the traditional wooden boat of Turkey's Aegean and Mediterranean coast. Here is what the word means, how gulets are built, their…
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What Does Vira Mean? The Most Famous Seafaring Term Explained
Vira is the order sailors give to haul in the anchor, a rope or a load. Here's what it means, where it comes from…
Destinations
The Best Beaches and Coves in Fethiye (2026)
From Butterfly Valley to the Yassıca Islands and from Ölüdeniz to Kabak Beach, the 21 best beaches, coves and islands in Fethiye: how to…
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7 Sailing Games That Bring the High Seas to Your PC (2026)
The best sailing games on PC right now, from realistic sailing sims to pirate adventures, with release dates, free picks and a few bonus…
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The Most Expensive Yachts in the World (2026)
From Dilbar, Azzam and Eclipse to the $4.8 billion History Supreme myth: the 15 most expensive yachts in the world, with 2026 price estimates.
Destinations
Yacht Marinas in Istanbul: The 2026 List
Istanbul has 7 marinas and 2 public boat parks. See which side of the city each one is on, berth capacity, Blue Flag status…
Life on board
Business Meeting Onboard
Business meetings are an essential component of work life and some require a little extra attention. Rather than the conventional conference room or office,…
Destinations
Explore the Marmaris Kumlubuk Cove Onboard
Renting a boat in the Mediterranean is one of the best activities you can do during summer. Located about 19 kilometers from the Marmaris…Out authors
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