Ferries
Nearly all Turkey's ferries are run by the Turkiye Denizcilik Isletmesi (Turkish Maritime Lines or TDI), who operate everything from inner-city shuttles and inter-island lines to international routings. Overnight services are popular, and you should buy tickets well in advance through authorized TDI agents. There are five classes of cabin on long-haul ferries, where it's also possible to reserve a "Pullman" reclining seat, but if you leave booking to the last minute you won't even get one of these. Sleeping on deck is viable - but you need a seat booking before you'll be allowed on board. Fares are reasonable; for example, a third-class double cabin from Istanbul to Izmir costs about $60 per person, with a car costing roughly the same. Students aged 28 or under get a thirty-percent discount with an ISIC card.
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