🌊 Welcome to YogaCruising

Sailing, Yoga & Transformational Journeys in Turkey, the Greek Islands & Bali

At YogaCruising, we unite the freedom of sailing with the depth of yoga and the beauty of the world’s most inspiring coastlines.
This is not mass tourism.
This is curated, conscious travel — designed for those who seek presence, connection and effortless flow.

YogaCruise is certainly one of the most fascinating ways to travel the Turkish & Greek Mediterranean Aegean Coast, and the Exotic Coasts and Cities of Bali.

🛥️ Our Yachts – Traditional Gulet Comfort at Sea

Our yachts are traditional Gulets — handcrafted wooden sailing vessels, 25–45 meters long, carrying the wisdom of the Mediterranean winds.

With 6–12 cabins, each space becomes a private sanctuary:
• Twin or double beds
• Private WC & shower
• Air conditioning
• Hair dryer

Warm wood, soft light, open horizons.
Here, you don’t just travel across the sea — you surrender to it.

🥗 Nourishment from Sun & Soil

Each meal is freshly prepared on board — infused with the colors and vitality of the Eastern Mediterranean.

The Brunch Ritual
A generous table of life:
• Golden local honey
• Handcrafted regional cheeses
• Sun-ripened vegetables
• Olives, herbs & homemade delicacies

Evening Dinners
Abundant vegetable dishes, starters and vibrant salads, accompanied by:
• Bulgur
• Rice
• Potatoes

Seasonal fruits complete the day — simple, pure, aligned with nature’s rhythm.

Food becomes part of the practice: grounding, cleansing, balancing.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Between Sky & Water

At sunrise and sunset, we gather on the deck — where sea meets sky.

Two daily sessions guide you into:
• Fluid movement
• Conscious breath
• Deep stillness
• Inner expansion

Sometimes we practice on quiet beaches, barefoot on warm sand.
Between sessions, time softens.
You float, read, swim, dream — beneath the gentle shade of the sail.

The sea becomes your teacher.
The horizon, your meditation.

🌿 Encounters with Ancient Lands

Beyond the water, the land calls.

Optional excursions open doors to hidden stories of the Eastern Mediterranean:

• Ancient archaeological sites
• Wild herb hikes
• Nomadic village visits
• Traditional Turkish hammam rituals

Each experience carries echoes of history — whispers of civilizations that once moved with the same sun and sea.

🌊 YogaCruising

Not just a journey.
A return — to nature, to silence, to yourself.

🌊 GROUP RETREAT

Organize Your Own Special Retreat at Sea

Create a unique and unforgettable yoga retreat for your community — on board a private wooden gulet in the Mediterranean.

As a yoga studio or freelance yoga teacher, you have the opportunity to charter an entire yacht exclusively for your group and design the journey exactly as you envision it.

Your retreat.
Your rhythm.
Your concept.

🛥️ Your Private Floating Retreat Space

Our traditional handcrafted gulets offer:

• 6–12 comfortable cabins (twin or double beds)
• Private WC & shower in each cabin
• Air conditioning
• Spacious sun deck ideal for yoga sessions
• Professional crew: captain, chef & sailor

The yacht becomes your private retreat center — surrounded by turquoise bays, peaceful anchorages and open horizons.

🧘‍♀️ You Focus on Teaching – We Organize Everything

We take care of all logistics from beginning to end:

• Airport transfers
• Yacht charter & full board vegetarian Mediterranean cuisine
• Route planning
• Harbor taxes & formalities
• On-site coordination and support

From your group’s arrival at the airport until their return flight — everything is seamlessly organized.

You can fully concentrate on your students and your practice.
No operational stress.
No hidden risks.

🌿 Flexible & Tailor-Made

Enhance your retreat with optional experiences such as:

• Visits to historical and archaeological sites
• Nature hikes and herb walks
• Village visits
• Traditional Turkish hammam
• Swimming stops in secluded turquoise bays

Every route along the Turkish coast or the Greek islands can be adapted to your group’s needs.

✨ Why a Retreat at Sea?

Because the sea creates connection.
Because nature deepens the practice.
Because shared sunsets transform a group into a community.

> VISIT THE GROUP BOOKING PAGE

We organize your yoga-sailing cruise with the highest level of care, precision and heart.

Every retreat is unique — just like you and your group.
That is why we offer flexible planning, personalized service and individual pricing conditions tailored to your needs.

From the first idea to the final farewell at the airport, we are by your side — reliable, experienced and fully dedicated to creating a seamless and inspiring journey at sea.

Let us design your retreat together.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us — we look forward to hearing about your vision. 🌊

🌊 YOGA HOLIDAYS FOR INDIVIDUAL TRAVELERS

Join one of our curated yoga-sailing journeys — designed especially for individually booking guests who wish to become part of a small, inspiring community on board.

You will join a mixed international group and be guided by an experienced, internationally renowned yoga teacher throughout the journey.

🧘‍♀️ Daily Practice at Sea

Each day includes two yoga sessions (70–90 minutes) combining:

• Yoga
• Meditation
• Breathwork
• Deep relaxation

Morning sessions energize you for the day ahead.
Evening sessions invite you into stillness as the sun sets over the sea.

⛵ Carefully Designed Sailing Routes

You can choose between several sailing routes along the Turkish coast or Greek islands.
Each itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to combine:

• Pristine nature
• Historical and archaeological sites
• Quiet mooring places far away from mass tourism
• Authentic local culture

Hidden bays, turquoise waters and peaceful anchorages become your temporary home.

🌿 Small Groups – Personal Attention

We travel in intimate groups, allowing us to give you personal care and attention.

From the moment you arrive:

• Airport pickup is organized for you
• Transfer to the yacht is included
• Time is given to settle in, relax and “arrive”

Your yoga journey begins on the following day — together with your first sailing experience and a gentle immersion into the famous Turkish joy of life and hospitality.

✨ A Holiday for Body, Mind & Soul

Swim in crystal-clear water.
Practice yoga under open skies.
Share meaningful conversations.
Slow down with the rhythm of the sea.

Enjoy a holiday that nourishes body, mind and soul.

We are looking forward to welcoming you on board. 🌊

WE HAVE 3 YOGA TOURS FOR INDIVIDUAL BOOKERS

🌊 About Us – YogaCruising

A Family Journey Since 06.06.2006

YogaCruising is a small family business, born on June 6, 2006 — with one simple intention:
to create journeys that bring people back to themselves.

For nearly two decades we have been guiding retreats and tours that unite sea, movement, nature and culture.
Every itinerary is planned with great care, and every journey is shaped with a personal touch — because true travel is not “one-size-fits-all”.

🛥️ Our Gulets – Wooden Sanctuaries on Water

We sail on traditional Gulet wooden yachts (approx. 25–35 meters), crafted with timeless Mediterranean spirit.

On board, each cabin is your private cocoon:
• Single or double beds
• Private bathroom with hot-water shower, WC & sink
• Comfortable, airy interiors

Meals are served at a large table with a view over the sea — where conversations soften, laughter rises, and the horizon becomes part of the experience.

🥗 Nourishing Cuisine – Fresh, Healthy, Mediterranean

Our meals are freshly cooked with high-quality Turkish and Mediterranean ingredients.
Vegetarian cuisine is at the heart of our journeys — light, colorful and grounding.

We gladly adapt to different dietary needs, so your body can feel supported and in balance throughout the retreat.

🧘 Yoga & Touring – Practice that Breathes with the Journey

YogaCruising offers “Yoga & Touring” trips in Turkey, Greece and Bali — as well as special yoga retreats in Bali.

Depending on the destination, your days may include:
• 1–2 yoga sessions daily (sunrise and/or sunset)
• Practice on the sun deck, on quiet beaches, or on dedicated yoga platforms in Bali
• Meditation, relaxation and mindful movement guided by experienced instructors

The rhythm of the sea becomes your teacher.
The sky becomes your ceiling.
The present moment becomes your home.

🌺 Bali – Temples, Jungle Silence & Ocean Depth

In Bali, the journey turns even more inward.
In Ubud, sacred temples and rituals invite reflection and renewal.
In Amed, yoga meets the ocean — with opportunities for snorkeling and underwater exploration.

A retreat in Bali is not only a holiday —
it is a soft awakening.

🌿 For Individuals & Groups

Individual Travelers
You can join a mixed group — on a yacht or at our Bali retreat hotels — and become part of a small, international community.

Private Groups & Retreat Leaders
You can charter an entire yacht or create a tailor-made yoga holiday for your own group in the Turkish Mediterranean or in Bali.
You bring the intention.
We take care of the organization — from arrival to departure.

📩 Reservations & Contact

For group reservations, you can fill out the group request form, or contact us directly via WhatsApp or e-mail.
Each tour page also includes its own reservation form.

Visit our About Us and General Information pages for more details — or explore the menu to discover all destinations and journeys.

📲 WhatsApp: +90 532 404 54 44
🌍 www.yogacruising.com

YogaCruising
Where the sea carries you — and your journey becomes transformation.

NEWS | 06-11-2023 | Interview with German TV Channel ZDF...

🌊 About the Founder

The German-Turkish founder Ibrahim Öztop ( İbo ) created YogaCruising from a deep love for the sea, movement and meaningful travel.

With YogaCruising, you do not simply travel along the breathtaking coasts of Greece, Turkey and Bali —
you enter a space of relaxation, awareness and renewal.

Each journey is designed to nourish both body and soul:

• Sailing through turquoise bays and quiet anchorages
• Practicing yoga under open skies
• Discovering ancient cultures and sacred landscapes
• Sharing authentic Mediterranean hospitality

Ibrahim combines German precision with Turkish warmth — creating retreats that are both professionally organized and deeply heartfelt.

YogaCruising is more than a holiday.
It is an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect with yourself — carried by the rhythm of the sea. 🌅