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Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: rowls1958 on June 06, 2008, 13:09:29 PM
Could anyone tell me which harbour the ferries go from in Fethiye to Rhodes ? I understand the cost is 85 euros for an open return. Also does anyone know the nearest hotel to the harbour for an overnight stay before the early morning crossing.
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 06, 2008, 16:20:27 PM
Almost opposite the Tourism Office near the Ampitheatre,moors at big concrete jetty that sticks out into the sea. Lots of places to stay nearby....depends entirely on your budget. 0900 is hardly an early morning crossing:D
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: CeeDee on June 06, 2008, 16:42:40 PM
How long is the crossing ?, and is there only one crossing a day ?
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 06, 2008, 16:55:01 PM
One crossing per day leaves Fethiye at approx 0900.  Crossing is normally about one and a half hours but depending on sea conditions.  Went yesterday and took nearly three hours due to choppy seas and could only travel at about 14 knots instead of the usual 30+  They delayed the return by one hour to compensate and it was 90 minutes coming back. :)
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: Anne on June 06, 2008, 17:11:23 PM
How much does the ferry cost?
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: KayteeLouise on June 06, 2008, 17:12:25 PM
Really wanted to do Rhodes but don't know if i can go in july because of money and stuff.
Hoping to do it next year, worth the money?
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: rowls1958 on June 06, 2008, 17:24:58 PM
Thnaks for the replies - this is a very helpful forum ! My budget would be up to about £50/60 for a double room - any suggestions on nearby hotel, its only for the night before the crossing - preferably walking distance to harbour ! Thanks
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 06, 2008, 17:33:30 PM
In round figures £50.......is it worth it ...yes but only if you can afford it  To get the most benefit consider staying one or two days, Rhodes is a very interesting place although a bit more expensive than we are used to in Fethiye.  Watch out for the small beer(http://)(http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s233/tribalelder/P1040552.jpg)
It is one litre and there is the bigger large Beer as well!:D 8)
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: Scunner on June 06, 2008, 17:35:36 PM
The Doruk is pleasant and overlooks the harbour, prices are good but you would need to get a quote:

http://www.hoteldoruk.com/
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: rowls1958 on June 06, 2008, 18:08:03 PM
Sorry tribalelder, I think I mislead you !! We are staying in Fethiye for 1 night and was looking for a hotel close to Fethiye harbour ! We are staying in Rhodes for 5 nights and then coming back to Calis Beach !
Thnaks Scunner, have tried the Doruk but appear to be full, any other suggestions within walking distance of harbour ?
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 06, 2008, 19:18:46 PM
Ata park Hotel 20 minutes walk Mediterane Hotel about 25 minutes and Artemesia about 5 minutes but if you book the hydrofoil through Yesil Dalyan they will transfer you both ways from and to your hotel. :)
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: Liz 101 on June 07, 2008, 08:39:19 AM
Other nearby hotels include Prenses, Irem, Yacht, Yeni Yacht & if you want to push the boat out (& I don't mean the Rhodes ferry!!) Ece Saray
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: jackstee on June 07, 2008, 20:00:23 PM
Hi all

We did a walk in at the Kemal and Jackie told them she wanted a good room Can't complain we got the equivelent of a suite overlooking the cordon for 50 YTL stayed about 5 nights.

Steve
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: dycedon on June 08, 2008, 09:24:14 AM
Would recommend the Yeni Yacht, we stayed there a couple of times when our place was getting built, good, clean and friendly also breakfast by the sea.
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: Liz 101 on June 08, 2008, 11:15:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by dycedon

Would recommend the Yeni Yacht, we stayed there a couple of times when our place was getting built, good, clean and friendly also breakfast by the sea.


My personal favourite too, but it's pretty much full for the season. The Yacht has undergone a major overhaul during the winter, is owned by the same people & is being managed by Banu's husband

Maybe we've met Dycedone, I also stayed at Yeni Yacht when my place was being built & I often drop by when in town to use the bar
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: rowls1958 on June 09, 2008, 22:52:36 PM
Thanks everyone, but I understand that there is a hotel right at the end of the concrete pontoon that the ferry goes from, just across the road. Looking from the pontoon inland it is the 2nd building to the right of the amphitheatre ? Anyone knows what it's called ? Failing that, can anyone let me know what is the closest hotel to the ferry pontoon ??

Thanks
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 10, 2008, 05:45:31 AM
That would probably be the Prenses Hotel. :)
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: rowls1958 on June 10, 2008, 08:58:28 AM
thanks - again ! Anyone knows what its like (we'll only be there 1 night !) Also, I cant seem to find any mention of it anywhere - I've tried googling but nothing comes up. Anyone know its website or failing that, a telephone number !!!

Thanks
Title: Ferry to Rhodes
Post by: tribalelder on June 10, 2008, 10:05:46 AM
Can't post telephone numbers on the Forum.....have sent you the info direct. :)