Didim Today

More tourists have come to Kuşadası by sea this year compared to the same term of last year, a local official has said.Kuşadası Port offers one of the most qualified services among all the ports in the world,” Mustafa Esen, local head of Kuşadası, reported.In 2007, 600,00 passengers in 615 ships arrived at the port. We estimate that the number of passengers will exceed 700,00 with 700 ships by the end of this year.Özer Esenkaya, owner of a shipping agency, said ships that dock in Kuşadası are the biggest cruise ships in the Mediterranean. Altinkum Didim Today News

”Özer Esenkaya, owner of a shipping agency, said ships that dock in Kuşadası are the biggest cruise ships in the Mediterranean. “That is why the service should be top quality,” he said. “And the port provides that. The feedback we receive from the captains of ships is very positive.” Port officials said 319 ships brought 237,738 people to Kuşadası in the first seven months of last year, while the number has increased to 285,123 in 322 ships this year as of the end of July.

Little About Kusadasi Marina Port

Kusadasi Yacht Marina Port Kusadasi Marina, which is located at the south of Turkiye, on 37’ 52’ 20” northatitude and 27’ 15’ 46” east longitude position, is 90 kms. From International Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport. It has a capacity for 629 yachts. Its message sign is  Kusadasi Marina and 11^th and 16^th channels are always open for message. The minimum depth is 2.5 m., maximum 7 m. All authorities [Custom, Port Directorate] serve inside the marine.

Approximately 2500, 3000 boats visit the marine every year. The marine is guarded for 24 hours by sailors and security officers. Every kind of mechanical services are possible with 60 ton mobile crane, 20 ton mechanical lift and 2 ton jeep crane.

Daily weather reports can be obtained from the Marina office [both in Turkish and English]. Subseguent weather reports are possible from the Marine office just by applying one day before. 10/09/08