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* How do I select a yacht that is right for me?
* How do I book a charter?
* What does the charter cost? What are the different terms ?
* Do I need insurance?
* What should I pack?
* Can I bring children under 12 ?
* Can I bring pets?
* Starting Your Cruise
* What cuisine is served?
* Who plans my itinerary?
* Is smoking permitted onboard?
* Will my family and office be able to reach me on charter?
* Will my privacy be respected?
* How much do I tip the crew?
* What is special about "Gulets" ?
* How can I arrive?
* How do I select a yacht that is right for me?
The more you can tell us about your interests, period and duration of
travel, number of people participating, budget, and even about your dreams,
the better we will be able to guide you to the perfect selection. We
personally inspect all the yachts we offer, know the crew and itineraries
well, and try to find the perfect match.
* How do I book a charter?
Take some time to view the different choices available for yachts and
itineraries. Before finally making your decision, it is often helpful to discuss
your charter plans with us. Once you have decided which yacht is the most
suitable, ports you wish to embark and disembark, and the dates of your
cruise, and we negotiate the scheduling with the yacht owner, we will
draw up the appropriate contract for you to sign. This is a legal contract
and stipulates the responsibilities of the Owner to the Charterer and vice -
versa. The conditions concerning the yacht's readiness for sea and the
financial agreements are itemized so that both parties understand their
commitment. Typically, a fifty percent deposit is payable to our Client
Account to confirm the booking with the balance fee due prior to
embarkation. In certain cases, i.e. motor-yacht charters, your agreement will
also include an advance provisioning allowance to the yacht, and this is
usually sent to us at the same time as the charter balance. The conditions
are standard yacht charter practice throughout the world. Click to review a
sample yacht charter agreement .
* What does the charter cost? What are the different terms ?
The charter rates will vary depending on the type, size of the vessel, its
amenities and location in which you charter.
Motor yachts generally quote their rates as a yacht charter fee "plus all
expenses" known as Western Mediterranean Terms, WMT (i.e. fuel,
dockage, food and beverages, taxes, customs fees and telephone charges,
water-sports expenses are extra).
Most motor-sailer and gulet chartering agreements are on "Gulet Terms"
which not only includes the hire of the yacht but also the yacht's insurance,
crew wages, fuel and lubricants for an average of four hours cruising per
day, ship's laundry and general use of water. Excluded from the charter fee
is food and beverages and Turkish VAT where applicable.
Some yachts offer "all inclusive" pricing - which only excludes cost of
alcoholic beverages.
Eastern Mediterranean Terms (EMT) stipulate that apart from dinners,
beverages and local taxes all other expenses are included in the charter
fee.
* Do I need insurance?
Travel insurance is always recommended while traveling in case of
unforeseen circumstances. Your charter agreement will detail insurance
provisions onboard: the yacht remains insured by the owner during your
charter, however it is recommend that you purchase additional liability
coverage to protect you and your guests from any unforeseen mishap.
* What should I pack?
This depends on which part of the world you are traveling. For the
Eastern Mediterranean, you can bring bathing suit, shorts, non slip foot
wear, T-shirts and comfortable sweaters for evenings. You might also like
to have the option of more formal attire for elegant dining and evening wear.
The crew appreciates soft luggage since on-board storage may be limited.
* Can I bring children under 12 ?
Yes, most yachts are child-friendly, however, the crew are busy with
their assigned duties and usually are not at liberty to offer childcare service,
hence a nanny might be appropriate in certain cases.
* Can I bring pets?
Most yachts will not permit guests to bring pets on board in order to
maintain rigid cleanliness standards. Please check with us prior to your
arrival.
* Starting Your Cruise
When you arrive at the nearest airport to your yacht, our staff can
arrange for you to be met on arrival and escorted to your yacht. Before you
arrive, your captain will have received an information sheet giving the
names and the approximate ages of your party, when, where and which
flights you arrive on and also the details of any food, drink or special dietary
requirements you may have, so that your yacht is fully stocked and you can
commence your cruise with the minimum of fuss.
* What cuisine is served?
Prior to embarkation, we will send you a food preference sheet for use
in letting us know your favorite foods and beverages. Also, it is critical that
we know about any allergies or serious aversions to certain substances in
advance. Your personal chef will prepare the menu to meet your requests,
and will usually provide a sample menu of the yacht's cuisine. Chefs take
great pride in their dishes and try to use the freshest ingredients available.
One particular note : Turkish cuisine is said to be one of the three great
cuisines of the world ! Click to have a taste of Food choices. * Who plans my itinerary?
Once your captain has received your "Preference Sheets", he will be
very happy to suggest an itinerary that suits your interests. However, you
are free to change this route at any time, weather permitting, and provided
that the charter contract is not violated.
* Is smoking permitted onboard?
Smoking is rarely permitted inside the yachts due to fabric damage and
lingering odours, however, most allow you to smoke on the outside deck
areas. Substances that are illegal on land are also illegal on the yacht.
* Will my family and office be able to reach me on charter?
Most charter yachts are equipped with some of the latest
communications equipment including cellular phones, global satellite
communications and radio telephones.
* Will my privacy be respected?
Charter yachts are accustomed to entertaining prominent guests and
celebrities onboard. The professional crew are discreet and will maintain a
low profile waiting on you from the moment you board appearing when
needed, disappearing when you want privacy. Confidentiality is an
important part of the service we offer.
* How much do I tip the crew?
A crew gratuity is both customary and discretionary. 5% - 10% of the
base charter fee is usually the norm depending totally on your discretion. It
is usually given to the captain at the end of the charter and divided equally
among the crew members.
* What is special about "Gulets" ?
The singular design of the gulets, Turkeys indigenous sea-going vessel,
blends practicality and tradition in a relaxed style that embodies a "Blue
Voyage". A gulet is a traditional Turkish style motor sailing yacht built for
cruising ashore in the calm warm waters of the Mediterranean. These
yachts are built to center life on deck during the charter. Spacious decks
and housing a large aft for dining and lounging area are their main features.
Over the years gulets have evolved from traditional crafts for fishing and
transport into their present profile with a broad beam and wide deck.
Constructed mainly in shipyards in Bodrum, Bozburun, Marmaris and
Istanbul, and along the Black Sea Coast, the boats are equipped with motors
as well as fully functional rigging. The number of passengers a gulet carries
depends on the boat's size, although most of them accommodate between
eight and twelve people. These vessels offer their passengers separate
accommodations with ensuite facilities. Modern gulets are comfortably
equipped with all of the amenities of home and encourage an environment in
which you are expected to do nothing but enjoy yourself. Gulets used for
cabin cruises give you the chance, unlike cruises on large ocean liners, to
explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline.
The small harbours and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life
which large ships cannot replicate authentically.
* How can I arrive? Via Airlines: You can use Bodrum airport for Bodrum, Dalaman airport for
Marmaris and Fethiye. Dalaman airport only 45 km. away from Fethiye and
90 km. away from Marmaris. There are flights from Ankara and Istanbul to
Dalaman everyday. Via Land road: you can arrive Fethiye via Dalaman way. They can arrive via
Korkuteli Yayla road in 3 hours who come from Antalya. They must face up
to 7 hour travel who come from Istanbul. Via Bus: You can easily arrive to Bodrum, Marmaris, Fethiye and Göcek
from Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir. It takes from Istanbul avaregely 9 hours,
from Ankar 9-10 hours, and from Izmir 4-6 hours. Warning: you can see the bus companies phones. In intencive seasons it is
hard to find ticket.
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