We booked in advance, on-line; confirmation/'tickets' arrived after we had left for Turkey (a week later). We never found out who Sea Service are; locally bookings for the only ferry out of Fethiye were handled (v efficiently) from an office by the port. We thought we had booked with a new ferry service, but not so. We failed to find out where the ferry left from over the phone and online before we left, but reconnoitred a couple of days before departure. We queued (to get on) in the sun, and the ferry (Poseidon) was a bit dilapidated, but happy with the ferry journey itself.

Overall it was a good experience. Lots of people in line for check in but went relatively quickly. It was a hot and sunny day and sat outside for the crossing. As a result unable to comment on interior and services. More outside seating would be a good idea and I suggest people check in early to get an outside seat if desired as they filled up quickly.

Upon checking in we found the ferry company had no record of our reservation in their computer and we were not listed on the paid passenger list. The confirmation numbers meant nothing to the person checking us in. We were a bit concerned that we had been scammed. Upon presenting our printed reservation all went well - other than the delay. (We had to wait for everyone else to be processed first.) Make sure you take a copy of your printout with you - another couple had lost theirs and almost didn't make the crossing. The harbor management (not the ferry line) let then use their internet and printer to make a copy and they were allowed on the ferry.

Check-in didn't open until after 4pm for a 4.30pm sailing, even though according to the e-ticket you had to be there at least an hour before sailing. Once open only the first 4 people in the line (of which luckily we were) who had bookings on the 4.30pm sailing were given tickets, the other 6 or so people in the line were told to get the next boat at 6pm, even though they had bookings for the 4.30pm.

I did this day trip last year and plan to go back angain with my girlfriend. When will the 2011 schedules be available. Can't wait!