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1- What is a Turkish Gulet ?
2- Why is a Gulet Sailing Holiday so special ?
3- Does Turkish Gulets have crew ?
4- What are the charter departure days ?
5- Do you arrange tailor made tours ?
6- What includes the gulet group charter prices ?
7- What is cabin charter and cabin charter prices ?
8- What includes bareboat charter prices ?
9 -Do you have diving courses ?
10- How we can make reservation and payments ?
11- Do you have cancellation plans ?
12- Which currency I can use in Turkey ?
13- Can we use our credit cards in Turkey ?
14- May I take a yacht tour during my stay in a resort hotel ?
15- How about the skipper and the provisioning in a bareboat ?
16- How the clients share the expenses ?
17- What are the other activities you organize in Turkey ?
18- Do you have additional charges ?
19- Do you have some amenities in the yachts ?
20- Food on Board ?
21- Can we find the international meals in cruising sites during
charter ?
22- What to bring with me ?
23- Is history still alive in Turkey ?
24- What are the special features of cruising in “Turkish Azure
Seas” ?
What is a Turkish Gulet ?
The Turkish
gulet is very similar to the working boats of old times and,
equipped with engines and modern facilities, they allow you to
explore the beautiful Turkish coast in comfort and style and relive
the spirit an age long past.
Imagine wooden
sailing boats thousands of years ago carrying cargos of wine and
copper across the Aegean to trade with ancient civilizations, or
fishing boats earning a living from the Mediterranean teeming with
fish.Such boats were built along the Aegean coast of Turkey and many
of the skills and designs used then have been passed down to today’s
boat builders.
Our gulets,
from 14-35 metres long. They have: beamy wooden hulls, very spacious
and airy; high headroom which improves air circulation in a warm
climate; high booms and bulwarks, very safe, especially for children;
very spacious cabins, almost hotel comfort; spacious uncluttered
sundecks, fully covered with sunmattresses; sheltered aft deck with
coach roof; outside dining area covered with sun awnings; powerful
engines for safe cruising and accurate itinerary planning; large
water capacity; fully equipped professional galleys; pressurised hot
and cold water system; adequate space and facilities for
recreational equipment.
What could be
more romantic than cruising on a traditional wooden boat with all
the sails up under blue cloudless skies?
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Why is a Gulet Sailing Holiday so special ?
We make sure
your holiday really begins as soon as you arrive at the airport in
Turkey. A host or hostess will meet you holding a sign with your
name on it. A private vehicle will take you to your boat and you may
wish to stop on the way to visit interesting sites or just to enjoy
the countryside. Your host or hostess will serve you complimentary
soft drinks during the journey. You will arrive at your boat to a
champagne welcome and after meeting one of our staff will give you a
briefing about the cruising area and life on board. Then it’s
entirely up to you, we tell you the possibilities but we don’t fix
your route, after all it’s your holiday.
Once you step
aboard our gulet becomes your own private boat. You can visit
historical sites, bustling market towns and country villages, enjoy
windsurfing and swimming in clear water or just relax in the shade
with a good book.
If you have
children with you, no matter what age, they will always be safe on a
gulet; the ropes around deck are high enough so they won’t be in
danger of falling overboard, and none of the deck fittings are low
enough for them to hit their head. Turkish people love children and
yours will be looked after by our crew, we’re used to having
children on board.
During your
cruise three to five people will be working very hard to make sure
your holiday runs just the way you want it to. The gulet crew are
specially chosen for their experience, the captain holds an
international license and knows the Turkish coast. They are gentle,
hospitable people who will be friendly, helpful and always there
when you need them with a quiet presence which never disturbs your
privacy.
At the end of
your holiday we sadly say goodbye, a host or hostess will once again
accompany you, until you safely delivered to the airport.
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Does Turkish Gulets have crew ?
Yes, all
traditional Turkish Gulets are crewed, consisting of a captain; cook
and a deckhand(s) ...All cabines have ensuite bathrooms. Super
deluxe yachts and gulets has extra crew, including hostesses..
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What are the charter departure days ?
We offer
guaranteed departures throughout the season, with embarkation &
disembarkations on Saturdays.Historical and cultural tours combined
with charter is possible upon request. Minimum charter period is one
week or times.We have also 3-4 days mini cruises from Bodrum,
Marmaris and Fethiye..
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Do you arrange tailor made tours ?
We can arrange
“Tailor Made Yacht Tours” according to client’s wishes.Furthermore
we have yacht cruises combined with hotel accommodations and
short land tours along the charter cruise routes upon request..
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What includes the gulet group charter prices ?
The crewed
charter prices include; daily yacht rates, services, linen, tender
boat, fuel, water, harbour fees in Turkish Waters, tax and crew.Prices
exclude; Land tours,transfers,meals and drinks. You can easily find
wine, beer, alcohol and premium liquors in the bar.
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What is cabin charter and cabin charter prices ?
Cabin charter
prices are per person per week on full board basis.Cabin charter
tours are designed for the small group/families who do not charter(rent)
a whole yacht privately.Single supplement is 50% who doesn't share
the cabin.Children discount is 50% for the children aged between
06-12, if cabin is shared with parents. Prices include; weekly yacht
rates, linen, tender boat, fuel, water, harbour fees in Turkish
Waters, tax, meal and crew. Prices exclude ; transfers, special land
tours and drinks.
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What includes bareboat charter prices ?
Bareboat prices,
except otherwise stated, include; weekly rates, tax and exclude;
transfers, fuel, harbour fees, food and transit log. Food
provisioning can be arranged upon request.
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Do you have diving courses ?
We have the
daily/weekly guaranteed departure diving tours and CMAS and PADI
certificate courses are made under the supervision of our
experienced diving instructors who have PADI or CMAS licenses
endorsed by the Turkish and international authorities in Turkish
waters. During the diving tours or courses we use Turkish Gulets
with special equipments..
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How we can make reservation and payments ?
In order to
make a reservation; a down payment (pre-payment) of the 50% of the
total to be paid as early as possible.The rest is to be paid 6 weeks
before the embarkation and a yacht charter agreement should be
signed by both parties.The payments will be via the Bank Transfer..
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Do you have cancellation plans ?
We have the
cancellation programs as follows :
* For bookings
cancelled 91 days or more before departure then 5% are retained
of pre-payments..
* For bookings cancelled (90-61) days before departure then then
15% are retained of pre-payments..
* For bookings cancelled (60-30) days or more before departure then
25% are retained of pre-payments..
* For bookings cancelled (29-22) days before departure then 50%
are retained of pre-payments..
* For bookings cancelled (21-15) days before departure then whole
pre-payment of fees are retained..
* For bookings
cancelled (14-07) days before departure then 50% of the whole
charter fees are retained..
* For bookings
cancelled (06-01) days before departure then 100% of the whole
charter fees are retained..
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Which currency I can use in Turkey ?
During the
payments you can use New Turkish Lyra, US.Dollars, Euro or English
pounds..The exchange rates for foreign currencies are published
daily.Eurochecks can be cashed immediately as can traveller’s checks
upon producing identification.The most widely accepted credit cards
are Visa, Master Card, American Express, Eurocard and Diner’s
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Can we use our credit cards in Turkey ?
Ofcourse…All
credit cards are welcomed, including VISA, Master Card and American
Express Cards..
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May I take a yacht tour during my stay in a resort
hotel ?
Yes you may..And
especially we can advise you to take a yacht charter trip or a land
tour to the very famous archeological sites under the supervision
of a professional guide.Mini cruises for 3 or 4 days or weekly tours
always possible..
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How about the skipper and the provisioning in a
bareboat ?
Normally you
must have an international yacht lisence during your trip with a
bareboat.But if you do not have it, it is not a problem..So we can
find a professional skipper for your needs..There is a daily fee of
the skipper regardless of the number of the clients on board.
Before the charter begins we can also help you for your provisioning
from the big super markets in the town..
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How the clients share the expenses ?
If you rent a
gulet for a week, then the total amount expenses such as weekly
yacht rental, meals and transfers can calculate and the guests share
all the expenses equally..You may see which prices are include or
exclude in the total amount.Super yachts has their own price
tariffs such as All Inclusive Package (AIP) and Advance
Provisioning Allowance (APA)..
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What are the other activities you organize in Turkey ?
We have weekly
guaranteed departure Turkey Tours and daily tours, hotel and
thermal hotel accommodations, car rentals, adventure tours such as
balloon tours, safari tours, rafting and paragliding etc..
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Do you have additional charges ?
Yes we have..If
you visit Greek Island Harbors there is some additional fee..And in
bareboat rentals you have to pay cleaning and transit log fees.There
is also a refundable security deposit fee..
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Do you have some amenities in the yachts ?
Our yachts has
different amenities according to their classifications ..You can
find many amenities in our yachts such as masks, snorkels, fishing
tackles, satellite communications, entertainment centers, jacuzzi,
surf, jet-ski, canoe, sauna, fitness facilities and in some yachts
there is Turkish Bath, too.We can give you all details before
charter... We have ultimate technological facilities in our super
yachts..
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Food on Board ?
If you wish,
you can spend your holiday without even having to decide what is
going to be on the menu.Our management and cook will take care of
it for you against a small additional fee..You can also take a hand
in the matter and choose whether to eat on board or in a seaside
restaurant.But one thing is for sure : whether cooked by the crew,
or served in a restaurant, you will always have the best of the
world famous Turkish Cuisine and the most fresh sea food…
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Can we find the international meals in cruising sites during
charter ?
Yes…During the
visits of Aegean or Mediterranean antique cities, it is also
possible to have international food such as French Food, Mexican
Food, Italian Food, Chinese or Indian Food. Turkey recipes mixed
with Ottoman Recipes are ready to serve in the Turkish meat
restaurants or in the kebab houses as a main course... After the
meal a cup of thick strong “Turkish Coffee” is delicious.If you have
a chance to “Travel Turkey” then we can advise you not only kebabs
but also a delicious deep fry turkey…
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What to bring with me ?
Swimwear and t-shirts
are all you will need on board in the daytime, and casual trousers
and sweaters should keep you warm enough in the evenings even in the
cooler months.It is a good idea to bring a pair of light shoes or
sandals for using on the boat, and your sunglasses as well as hat
against the bright Mediterranean sun..In addition to them we can
advise also to bring soft sided luggages, mask, snorkel, sea
sickness pills&medical prescriptions and some smart casuals and
jacket for the restaurants..
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Is history still alive in Turkey ?
If you
interested in history and archaeology, you will love the Aegean and
Mediterranean coasts where every excursion could land you in the
middle of a scene right out of mythology.Each shore is like an open
air museum, and you will be treading the steps of the most famous
figures of antiquity.Throughout your voyage, you will see the
remains of theatres, markets, churges, tombs and many antic towns
dotting the landscape..You can swim over sunken cities, or windsurf
at the foot of ancient ruins.
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What are the special features of cruising in “Turkish Azure Seas” ?
We invite you
to an unforgettable vacation on the azure waters of the Aegean and
the Mediterranean .Beautiful nature, authentic village life, the
culture and civilization and mythology of eons..Sunny days, and
fantastic nights of full moon..
Wherever you
touch shore, you will be welcomed by pine woods, oleanders, or olive
trees painting the land a vibrant green.And by the warm friendship
of the local people whom you can visit on their untouched villages.This
traditional hospitality is also reflected in the industriousness of
the crew of your boat who will carry out every service before you
even have to ask for it.These peaceful days on the sea will probably
give you the most beautiful tan of your life..
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