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What our clients say!
Please do not hesitate to contact any of our clients to get reference.
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Just an email to say a big THANK YOU for your advice.
Just returned from THE BEST EVER bareboat charter. Your service and the boat were excellent,
Will hopefully be in touch next year, once again a big thank you !
Robert Heseltine
England
Russia rob.heseltine[at]hotmail.co.uk
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Hi Necmi,
we just arrived home after a visit to Istanbul. We had a great trip on the gulet; great boat, great crew, and fine food. Thanks for all your help in setting everything up and responding to all our queries. We'll do it again one of these days.
Paul Gerhardt
U.S.A
saltysailor22[at]yahoo.com
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We had a great time. Boating Turkey were very professional and helpful at both ends. Halcyon was also a good boat, albeit I reckon a lazyjack mainsail rather than vertical battens might be preferable next time. We were pleased with all the other features of the boat. We have recommended the trip to our friends here.
Andy Philpott
New Zealand
a.philpott[at]auckland.ac.nz
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A very satisfiying and memorable experince and definitly value for Money. We hope to be back over this side of the world for another Turkey adventure. Well done the staff and crew of Boating Turkey. We wish you the best for future.
David Barry - Courtney Clark
25 Dally Street Kurrabla Park Adelaide
5037 Australia
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Private Gulet Charter & Cabin Charter FAQs
Which
type of charter is suitable for us ?What is
included in charter fees ?What charter
fees exclude ?Do all cabins
have private shower and W/C ?What are the
differences between Standard, High and De Luxe classes
?Shall we
embark or disembark from different harbours ?Shall we visit
some Greek Islands ?Can we plan
our own itinerary ?Do we have to
leave deposit ?What is
included if we book a gulet Full Board ? Are we allowed to
bring our own drinks ?What is
included if we book a gulet All inclusive ? Are we allowed to
bring our own drinks ?Shall we
bring our own food and beverages if we have only gulet
rental ?Are we
allowed to bring our own drinks if we book cabin
charter ?Are we
allowed to bring our own drinks if we book a Full Board
charter package ?Are we
allowed to bring our own drinks if we book a All Inclusive
charter package ?Shall we book
a gulet Bed&Breakfast or Half Board ?What are the
differences between Gulet and Aynakic ?What about
provisioning ?What is the
bar tariff on board ?Can you cater
special diets ?How much do I
tip the crew ?
Bareboat
& Catamaran Charters FAQs
What is
included in charter fee ?
What
qualifications do I need to charter a sailing yacht
?
What is the
security deposit ?
Do I need a
professionel skipper ?
Which days of
the week can I begin and end my charter ?
Shall I
embark and disembark from different bases ?
I have a
problem with the engine/sails/electric equipment and cannot
sail on. What now ?
I am at sea
and in need of assistance. What do I do ?
Can we sail
to Greek Islands ?
How much will
I pay for berthing in Marinas ?
What about
provisioning ?
General FAQs
How do
we book ?Do you
arrange transfer ?Do you
arrange Hotel & Villa booking ?Is this a
suitable type of holiday for children ?Is this a
suitable type of holiday for a disabled person ?Will I
experience seasickness ?Is there
anything special I need to bring ?
Private
Gulet Charter & Cabin Charter FAQs
Which type of
charter is suitable for us ?
Private Gulet Charter: Chartering a private gulet offers
you ultimate in comfort, privacy and flexbility on the menu ,
itinenary, provisioning. The Gulet and crew are dedicated only
to your party. On our fleet you can choose a gulet starting at
minimum 3 cabins to 12 cabins for your party. Cabin Charter:
An alternative to chartering an entire boat is to join one of
our regular departures and charter one cabin. You will have a
chance to meet people from around the world while enjoying one
of the most unique and relaxing holidays in the Aegean. The
itineraries and ports of embarkation and disembarkation are
fixed and cannot be altered.
What is included
in charter fees ?
. Private Gulet Charter: Harbour
taxes and Mooring expenses in Turkish waters. Yacht insurance.
Diesel. 4 hours sailing per day. Yacht's laundry. Using water.
24 hours crew service. Use of equipment on board. Cabin Charter: Full board accommodation for a week on a
gulet, welcome coctail, breakfast-lunch-dinner and afternoon
tea-cake service per day on board. Use of equipment on board.
Diesel. 4 hours sailing per day. Using water. Crew service.
Yacht insurance. Yacht's laundry. Harbour taxes and Mooring
expenses in Turkish waters
What charter fees
exclude ?
Private Gulet Charter: Harbour taxes and Mooring expenses
in Greek waters, the meals, soft drinks, drinking water and
alcoholic beverages. Land excursions and airport transfers. V.A.T Cabin Charter: Soft drinks, drinking water
and alcoholic beverages; these can be bought from the bar on
board. Land excursions. Airport transfers. V.A.T
Do all cabins have
private shower and W/C ?
Yes, all with private shower and W/C
What are the
differences between Standard, High and De Luxe classes
?
2 / 3 Star Economic Gulets: In this category Gulets show the same
special features as all others but within economic standards.
Each cabin is equipped with private W/C and shower. Prices are
economic. 4 Star Luxury Gulets: Those Gulets are bigger and more
comfortable, cabins and decks give more space as well. Each
cabin has air condition, private W/C and shower. Appropriate
prices. 5 Star Boutique Gulets: The yachts in this class are special
Gulets with luxurious, air-conditioned, spacious and
comfortable cabins. Construction and design have been done
with more attention and decoration is delightful. In these
boats our nautical equipment reaches top modern standards, so
does the prices.
Shall we embark or
disembark from different harbours ?
This may be possible except cabin charter, but you will be
charged an additional cost. The cost varies according to the
distance between the two harbours. Please ask for the one way
supplements.
Shall we visit
some Greek Islands ?
We can design an itinerary that includes one or more of the
following Greek islands: Samos, Patmos, Leros, Kalymnos, Kos,
Rhodes and Symi. Please be aware that Greek port duties not
included in the prices. Those fees must paid by charterer when
entering Greek harbours.
Can we plan our
own itinerary ?
Generally yes. Weather is unpredictable, and your captain
may suggest an alternative itinerary to your first choice. We
will try to accommodate your requirements and desires, weather
permitting
Do we have to
leave security deposit ?
No, deposit is not required for private gulet & cabin
charters.
What is included
if we book a gulet Full Board ? Are we allowed to bring our
own drinks ?
Yes, you are allowed to bring your own drinks. Booking a
gulet full board includes full board accommodation for a week
on a gulet, welcome coctail, breakfast-lunch-dinner and
afternoon tea-cake service per day on board. Use of equipment
on board. Diesel. Using water. 4 hours sailing per day. 24
hours crew service. Yacht insurance. Yacht's laundry. Harbour
taxes. Mooring expenses.
What is included
if we book a gulet All inclusive ? Are we allowed to bring our
own drinks ?
Yes, you are allowed to bring your own drinks. Booking a
gulet all inclusive includes full board accommodation for a
week on a gulet, welcome cocktail, breakfast-lunch-dinner and
afternoon tea-cake service per day on board. All kind of soft
drinks, all kind of hot drinks, all drinking water, all kind
of local alcoholic drinks. Use of equipment on board. Diesel.
Using water. 4 hours sailing per day. 24 hours crew service.
Yacht insurance. Yacht's laundry. Harbour taxes. Mooring
expenses
Shall we bring our
own food and beverages if we have only gulet rental ?
Yes, you can bring your own food and beverages.
Are we allowed to
bring our own drinks if we book cabin charter ?
No, you are not allowed to bring your own drink on a cabin
cahrter programme. You need to buy your drinks from on board
bar.
Are we allowed to
bring our own drinks if we book a Full Board charter
package ?
No, You are not allowed to bring your own drinks on a
charter package programme. You need to buy your drinks from on
board bar.
Are we allowed to
bring our own drinks if we book a All Inclusive charter
package ?
Yes, you can bring your own drinks.
Shall we book a
gulet Bed&Breakfast or Half Board ?
No, sorry this is not possible.
What are the
differences between Gulet and Aynakic ?
Gulet is a two-masted, ketch or schooner-rigged traditional
aegean sailing boat with widely varying sails. gulets are
characterized by a wide rounded stern. Aynakic is almost same
of a gulet but the main difference is the transom aft end of
vessel. The primary advantage aynakic over a gulet is to the
crew and passengers in the increased cabin space with an aft
master cabin or separate crew cabins
What about
provisioning ?
If you list your requirements two to four weeks before your
charter, your shopping will be brought directly to your yacht.
You will be charged for the shopping at cost price & there
is usually no extra charge for the service.
What is the bar
tariff on board ?
Bottled Water (0.5 lt) 0.6 Euro
Bottled Fruit Juice
1.50 Euro
Bottled Beer 1.80 Euro
Bottled Wine (70cc) 12.00 Euro
Raki (4 cl) 2.00 Euro
Gin (4 cl) 2.00 Euro
Vodka (4 cl)
2.00 Euro
Imported drinks 5.00 Euro
Nescafe 1.00 Euro
Tea 1.00 Euro
Can you cater
special diets ?
No, only for vegeterians we serve alternative menu.
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.
Bareboat
& Catamaran Charters FAQs
What is included
in charter fee?
All charter& berth taxes, transitlog, autopilot, end
cleaning, base mooring fees, gas & water, bed linen
equipments, dinghy with outboard.
What
qualifications do I need to charter a sailing yacht ?
It depends where you want to charter but, generally,
relevant experience is more important than paper
qualifications. Certificates are useful. You should have
sailing experience equivalent to Day Skipper standard, i.e.
basic navigation, sailing and boat handling skills, on a
similar sized yacht and will be assisted by at least one
competent crew If you have no certification, a short sailing
resume, extract of your log, yacht club reference, or similar
documents to verify your sailing competence may be required.
Even on flotilla you have to be able to skipper your own yacht
so again you should be Day Skipper standard. Some port
authorities in the Mediterranean - currently Majorca,
Tenerife, Croatia and Greece - do require an internationally
recognised certificate of competence for the skipper, e.g. RYA
International Certificate of Competence or Day Skipper
Practical. Greece also requires a certificate for 1 crew
member, e.g. RYA Competent Crew, although a short resume of
crewing experience will usually suffice. For bareboat motor
yacht charters an international certificate of competence,
e.g. RYA ICC is required by the port authorities in Greece,
Croatia and Majorca. If you don't have the experience to
charter bareboat we can recommend and help you book sailing
courses to get your Day Skipper qualification or to get the
family up to Competent Crew Standard
What is the
security deposit ?
All Boating Turkey vessel is comprehensively insured,
including third Party cover, beyond a deductible excess
figure. This amount is published in the price list for every
yacht in the fleet, under Security Deposit. You must indemnify
the company against such possible loss.The Refundable Security
Deposit is held against the yachts insurance excess and, if
there is no damage or loss to the yacht or her equipment, this
figure is returned to you. Normally, Boating Turkey will
refund the Security Deposit immediately at the end of the
charter. However, if any damage and/or loss is extensive, the
deposit or appropriate proportion will be returned, if
applicable, as soon as possible after full assessment of
rectifying such damage or loss has been made
Do I need a
professionel skipper ?
Boating Turkey is in the position to select, recommend and
hire on your behalf a professional skipper for as many days as
you wish. Even if you have experienced sailing, you may still
require the services of a professional skipper to make your
cruise more relaxing and benefit from the skippers' local
knowledge. There is a set daily fee ( 100 Euro per day ) for the
professional skipper regardless of the number of people on
board. Please remember that the professional skipper needs to
be provided with his own cabin, as he is obliged to sleep on
board.
Which days of the
week can I begin and end my charter ?
Bareboat and Catamaran charters begin and end on Saturdays
for multiples of seven days. In the low season period
depending on yacht availability this may be flexible.
Shall I embark and
disembark from different bases ?
This may be possible, but you will be charged an additional
cost. The cost varies according to the distance between the
two bases. Please ask for the one way supplement fees.
I have a problem
with the engine/sails/electric equipment and cannot sail on.
What now?
This shouldn't happen on any sailing holiday, but
unfortunately, on rare occassions, it does. Please contact
with the base of company as soon as possible, so that the
problem can be taken care of in an expedient manner and you'll
back in holiday mode in as short a time as possible. If these
problems are not caused by yourselves, you may be entitled to
compensation, either in the form of a refund or free sailing
time - on this holiday or a later one. I am at sea and in need
of assistance. What do I do? The safety of crew and yacht is
your first priority, so if necessary use the VHF on channel 16
to ask for assistance. However, if at all possible, try to
contact the base of company . Here you will find experienced
sailors who know how to handle an emergency.
I am at sea
and in need of assistance. What do I do ?
The safety of crew and yacht is your first priority, so if necessary use the VHF on channel 16 to ask for assistance. However, if at all possible, try to contact the base of company . Here you will find experienced sailors who know how to handle an emergency.
Can we sail to
Greek Islands ?
Yes, of course but to enter Greek waters you have to follow
the procedure below: You must have the appropriate visa's to
enter greece. The yacht must check out of Turkey from a main
custom port and check into Greece in a custom port. When you
want to leave Greek waters you must check out of Greece and
check back into Turkey at a main port. Please note that you
have to buy a new Turkish transit log. In case of the above
procedure is not followed correctly by the charterer and if
the yacht or charterer are fined all responsibilities belongs
to charterer. In that case we Boating Turkey will not hold any
responsibility.
Also in case of any breakdown occurs charterer must solve
this out himself. Boating Turkey can not operate in Greek
waters or ports.
How much will I
pay for berthing in Marinas ?
Rates are varies depends on Marina which you will moor.
Below approximate daily berthing rates range are
given.
Monohulls : 18 - 58 EURO / day ( according to L.O.A
x beam )
Catamarans : 30 - 90 EURO / day ( according to
L.O.A x beam )
Rates includes water and 16 amper elecricity
supplies. Please note : These prices are meant only to be a
guide for charterers and are subject to change
What about
provisioning?
If you list your requirements two to four weeks before your
charter, your shopping will be brought directly to your yacht.
You will be charged for the shopping at cost price & there
is usually no extra charge for the service.
General FAQs
How do we book
?
We will help you to find, which yacht is the most suitable
for you , where and when you want it.
The booking itself
can be done by e-mail, fax or phone. Either way, we will send
you the booking confirmation and other documents right away,
please see our how to book section
Do you arrange
transfer ?
Yes, we do arrange transfers. The transfer rates are
follows:
Bodrum Airport (BJV) - Bodrum 15 Euro per person one
way, 40 min.
Dalaman Airport (DLM) - Gocek 15 Euro per person
one way, 30 min
Dalaman Airport (DLM) - Fethiye 20 Euro per
person one way, 60 min
Dalaman Airport (DLM) - Marmaris
30 Euro per person one way, 90 min
Please ask the rates for
other destinations.
Do you arrange
Hotel & Villa booking ?
Yes, We do. Please inform us with the necessary
information.
Is this a suitable
type of holiday for children ?
Most definitly ! Some of our clients sailed with children
from 7 months of age and upwards, have had clients sailing with
even younger ones. Parents have three worries : Safety,
seasickness, and that children will become bored. Our
experience tells that they are never bored, seasickness is
rarely a problem and can be dealt with in different way, and
with the necessary safety precatuions, few things are safer
than sailing. But please do not hesitate to ask for our
recommendation, we will help make this a worry free experience
for parents and children alike.
Is this a suitable
type of holiday for a disabled person ?
It is not recommended for a person who has serious mobility
problems.
Will I experience
seasickness ?
This situation is hard to predict. In fact you may be the
best judge based on previous experience. If you are worried
about seasickness check with your local pharmacist for special
medication before you leave home. If you are new to yacht
chartering, let the crew know; they will make your trip as
comfortable as possible by recommending itinenaries in
protected waters and keeping tabs on changing weather
conditions.
Is there anything
special I need to bring ?
This may sound strange, but the most common problems on
sailing holidays are related to what many come for: The Sun!
Please do bring (and wear!) adequate protecion for eyes and
skin. As for sunscreen, while sailing you should use twice the
factor you would on a holiday ashore, due to the reflection
for the water surface and the fact that the breeze will make
it very easy to get sunburn without even noticing.
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