Testimonials

We commenced discussions with Necmi from Boating Turkey some 9 months before our holiday in Turkey and found him to be extremely helpful in planning our yacht charter in terms of selecting the type of yacht, planning the itinerary and general information on holidaying in Turkey. We selected a luxury Gulet “ Sagapo “ from Bodrum and the experience exceeded all our expectations. From the moment we boarded the Captain and crew went out of their way to ensure we had an experience we would never forget. I can certainly recommend Boating Turkey and will use them again if ever planning a boating holiday in Turkey . Graham Moss Tourism Council Western Australia Mob: 0419 851 140 gmoss[at]tourismcouncilwa.com.au

Caro Necmi, Molte grazie per averci dato anche quest'anno il tuo fondamentale apporto per organizzare la nostra vacanza in Turchia, con la tua solita efficienza e disponibilità per assecondare le nostre esigenze e perchè ci sentissimo a nostro agio, in barca e a terra, anche con i bambini. Per una vacanza memorabile in barca e non solo, per la grande professionalità, efficienza e cortesia consigliamo a tutti la Boating Turkey! Laura e Janos Celesti-Grapow Roma, Italia laura.celesti[at]uniroma1.it

I'd like to thank Boating Turkey and Necmi in particular! It happens very rarely when I'm completely satisfied with the services offered, but this was the case. In the beginning of may 2008 I was getting completely annoyed with constant delays and misinformation after numerous attempts to charter a catamaran via Russian or Greek companies. It was then I found Boating Turkey website, which straight away proved to be well laid-out and informative. So I sent a request for a catamaran charter and expected to wait another week or two for a reply, the usual time for the other companies. Imagine my surprise when 3 hours later I got my reply! One week later our holiday was fully booked and paid for. I was very pleased with this punctuality and thoughtfulness. I felt like I was talking to a friend rather than a company that's trying to sell me something. Another advantage of Boating Turkey was a very detailed contract, with no hidden costs, everything laid out clearly (apparently this happens very rarely). Our first charter with Boating Turkey was on board Lavezzi 40 catamaran, my husband and I, accompanied by a Turkish skipper Umit. Turkey, weather, wind - everything was great. Umit showed us a lot of beautiful little places which we would have never found ourselves. Our next charter was with a larger crew of 6 people, with a skipper named Hans. This trip was even better than the 1st, it was a perfect mix of active sailing, chilling in the little deserted bays, practicing various maneuvers on a catamaran, and discovering places of cultural interest. Hans impressed us with his complete knowledge of sailing and Turkey in particular, as well as his great sense of humor. About us: we are a married couple in our early fifties, my husband got his RYA Dayskipper qualification last year, I completed a RYA Competent Crew course. We decided to charter a few boats first with the skipper to feel completely confident when we charter the boat for ourselves. I'd like to thank Boating Turkey, and Necmi, Umit and Hans in particular for a great time we've spent this summer! We hope to work with Boating Turkey again in the future! Tinatin and Alexey Russia tinatin58[at]yandex.ru

Our holiday was the most relaxing, laid-back and enjoyable holiday we have ever had. Everything ran smoothly from the moment we were greeted at the airport to our last day when the crew spent their free time with us just to make sure we got away okay. Our crew were fantastic - friendly, easy-going and happy to accomodate and anticipate our needs. The food was fantastic and while it was at first strange to let the crew do everything for us, by the end of the week we were so thoroughly relaxed we found it difficult to fend for ourselves when we returned home! We spent every night in a different bay and saw some of the most amazing, blue waters we have ever seen. There is nothing quite like waking up in a beautiful little bay to dive off the boat for that first swim of the day. We even go to meet Bardem the very friendly seal who put his head in our boat and was rewarded with a pat on the head. I have been raving about our Turkish holiday to anybody who will listen and I would highly recommend Boating Turkey to anybody considering a Turkish sailing experience. We hope to return one day! Keri O'brien England keri.obrien[at]gmail.com

I hereby would like to express my fantastic charter experience with your company. Everything was from the beginning to the end TIP TOP arranged. When I will charter a boat next year I will definitely do it true your company, again thanks for everything. Roland Slootmans Holland r.j.slootmans[at]hotmail.com

Dear Necmi Our recent two week holiday with Captain Cevat, Hassan & Bulent onboard Yildizhanlar 11 with 3 other couples from Australia, I would describe as a wonderful life experience that was thoroughly enjoyable with lovely memories! Where to start? The scenery from Bodrum to Gocek was incredible, the swimming in such clear tranqual waters amazing. The food Bulent cooked was absolutely devine, always varied and obviously lots of preparation and thought put into each meal, we ate like kings and queens! The chips in the morning omelette, the fresh fish and chicken dishes were a real hit! Captain Cevat was a delight, his knowledge of the areas we travelled, his expertise sailing and handling his gulet was obvious and reassuring, we felt very safe and looked after. We appreciated that Captain Cevat took the time to accompany us on some of our excursions, we obviously learnt more about the surroundings by having him with us to ask any questions and knowing where to go to get the best view. But the real hidden treasure onboard Yildizhanlar 11 was Hassan, his gentle, obliging manner to our every whim was just amazing. Hassan made a point to remember what each of us liked to drink upon waking, he would have a lovely cup of turkish tea, coffee or apple tea ready for us. All throughout the day, Hassan made sure we were comfortable, well fed and watered (including the best “knock your socks off” gin and tonics!) he took care of “all” our domestic duties. Hassan did this in a very unobtrusive and professional manner, it was an absolute delight to of met him. (His smile is priceless!) I could not fault our trip, it was just what we were looking for, lots of relaxing, reading, eating, relaxing, sleeping, eating, drinking, sleeping! I hope other Australians take advantage of this wonderful adventure and have a wonderful trip on a gulet like us. Russell Harrison Australia harro[at]omninet.net.au

About our boat charter try in Turkey, Boating Turkey have found the most suitable boat and itinerary for us. I can say the crew was very nice people and the cook was perfect. Necmi, please take care to continue give this excellent service and I will recommand to my friends your company. See you next summer. Pascal Aznar France pascal-aznar[at]club-internet.fr

Dear Necmi, We really loved sailing in Turkey and everything was very professional. The boat was excellent and in fine conditions and the skipper was technically, as far as we can evaluate, very good. In the first day we change the itinerary that was initially (Marmaris – Bodrum) agreed with no problem and we did a bigger course and went to marvellous places and paradisiacal bays. We were so lucky that we even saw two Dolphins and one sperm-whale!! Patricia Aguiar Portugal patricia.aguiar[at]db.com

On behalf of my frinds as well, I want to give you a feedback of our holiday through Boating Turkey: The boat was nice, clean, all the stuff was in order: They did a very good job; The skipper was professional, kind, nice, patient and prudent. The gokova gulf is a tour that I will recommend to my friends and people that I know. Our sailing holiday in Turkey has been very very positive with Boating Turkey. I will recommend Boating Turkey to my friends.. Thank you and best regards Filippo Canesso Italy fcanesso[at]uannabe.com

Dear Necmi, Thank you very much for arranging our Turkish Gulet holiday in July, 2009. This was our second boating holiday with Boating Turkey, and we absolutely loved it! We chartered the Miriam Sophie, a 28 metre luxury gulet with two other families, and cruised from Marmaris, through Turkey, to Symi and Rhodes. Our captain and his family, who were the crew, were very amenable, and did everything they could to make our trip fantastic. The food was superb, you really wonder how they can whip up such great dishes on a boat! The coves and islands we visited were all gorgeous, and the highlight I think was our 3 nights in Symi, the harbour was just gorgeous, with Italian colonial architecture and brilliant cafes, then the following 2 nights were spent in little coves with the most magnificent blue water to swim in. The captain also took us to his home port in Turkey, Green Village, which was delightful. The itinerary was very flexible, and crew happy to accommodate our choices. The boat was immaculately maintained, the cabins were large and roomy, the bathrooms were spacious and had a proper shower and toilet. There was loads of deck space both up front with sunbeds for all, and at the rear, which was enormous. We loved to sleep on deck, falling asleep with the stars at night. The captain was very skilled, we were amazed how he could manoevre such a large boat into tight spaces. All in all, we had a brilliant experience. The booking and organization process was extremely simple, easy and smooth, and Necmi was very patient with us as we changed plans several times during the booking and departure period. The drinks etc were all pre-ordered via the net. If you want a truly relaxing holiday, the sun and breeze in your face and not a care in the world, you can't beat this. No TV (they did actually have TV but we didn't tell the kids that) no phones, no worries..... Fiona Vandernagel Australia fionaofarabia[at]yahoo.com.au SYMI Harbour

Dear Necmi, We had a wonderful vacation. The boat was very nice and clean when we arrived. We had a defect of one of the engines, but that was correctly taken care off. Also the inspection of the boat in the beginning and at the end went very efficient and kind. We would certainly recommend your services to other people. We are even thinking of coming back next year, but then starting in Fethiye. I have set my husband in cc, maybe he can still add some comment. Ilse Vanderschueren Belgium Ilse.Vanderschueren[at]ae.be

This was the most relaxing and unforgettable holiday ever! Great boat and broker, beautiful scenery, weather to match, delicious food and our crew went out of their way to be as helpful, friendly and flexible as possible. We felt like Royalty with the way they treated and spoilt us. We can only describe our experience as perfect! Boating Turkey Çok teşekkür ederim. Anel Burgers England 04.07.2009 wcavdm[at]yahoo.co.uk

Before we decided on our blue voyage we went through the people's comments on the net and decided on Boating Turkey. We found out that all those people who recommended Boating Turkey were right. We started from Marmaris heading Fethiye. The Kemaloglu I was a beautiful and comfortable 29 meter boat built 2-3 years ago. The cabins and ensuites were very well appointed. We had plenty of space in the cabin and out on the decks. The food prepared by owner's wife Inci was delicious and healthy. The crew were polite and helpful. We don't want to comment much on the scenery, atmosphere and the beauty of the bays we visited. The words (at least our words) are not enough to describe it. But, let us quote from an Australian couple from Melbourne we met on the boat: "This is bliss, something you need to repeat every year, I'll suggest to my daughter to have her honeymoon on this cruise" We already booked another blue voyage in September, starting from Bodrum. Engin & Sunay Selcuk Sydney, Australia 29.06.2009 eng.selcuk[at]gmail.com

I have organised my 40th birthday celebrations renting a gulet for a week with Boating Turkey. The trip was a dream come true and exceeded my expectations! From beginning to end, the trip was perfect. We were welcomed by Gursel who is the representative of Boating Turkey in Gocek who was very friendly, relaxed and helpful. This was the tone for the whole trip. The boat itself was clean, in excellent condition and more importantly, the Captain Cevat, the Chef and Hasan were amazing. They really made the trip very special: helfpul, friendly, excellent... They seemed to be attentive to our needs and respond to them in a discreet way. Everyone on the trip agreed that they were great. The food was delicious and varied. I would highly recommend this kind of trip in general, it’s paradise for anyone who wants to relax and discover the southern coast of Turkey and live on board. I would also highly recommend Boating Turkey to anyone who wants to organise such a trip. Olivier Lacheze-Beer Spain 27.06.2009 olachezebeer[at]mac.com

Mavi yolculuğumuzdan çok memnun kaldık. Yemeklerden lezzetli ve çeşitliydi. Tekne çok güzel ve temizdi. Gezdiğimiz koylar temiz, sakin ve bize ait gibiydi. Kaptanın her yeri karış karış biliyor olması gideceğimiz koylarda hayal kırıklığına uğramayacağımızın garantisiydi. Uyumlu ve güleryüzlü ekipten yolculuk boyunca memnunduk ve sorun yaşamadık. Popüler mavi tur rotaları haricinde berrak denizde yüzmek ve sakin koylarda geceleyip sessizliği dinleyerek yıldızları izlemek isteyenler Bozburun rotasını tercih etmeliler. Dimitri, Hurmalı, Serçe, Bozukkale ve Kadırga koyları harikaydı. Sığ limanda denize girmeyi unutmayın. Teşekkürler Boating Turkey Ömer ARI İstanbul Haziran 2009 omer[at]portfolyo.com

We had a great time. Your company and your staff were all very helpful and we hope to return soon! David Bennett Canada 27.05.2009 bennettd[at]ualberta.ca

Thank you Necmi, The boat was impeccable and the places we went were very beautiful. Really one in a life time experience and definitively worth it. Jose Payet Peru 25.05.2009 jap[at]prc.com.pe

Thanks so much for working with us on the gulet rental. We had a great time on the boat and the crew was excellent. We loved the itinerary and the weather was perfect. We thought the water was perfect for swimming but maybe a little too cold for snorkeling. Gregory Fish Minnesota - USA 23.04.2009 gregorymfish[at]yahoo.com

Good day, My name is Sergey Dobrovoliskyi. I want to express enormous gratitude for your work! It was pleasantly surprised a clearness and professional going near the matter of employees of Boating Turkey. On all stages works are a complete order and attentive respect to the clients! Thank you so much. I will advise Boating Turkey to all my firends Sergey Dobrovolsky Ukraine 12.05.2009 ds[at]uni.net.ua

Our time in the Bodrum Peninsula aboard BoatingTurkey Vessel for us was definitely the high point of the year – the vessel was a new boat and we found her to be in excellent condition, with all the little facilities that make such a difference already organized. We appreciate the high level of professionalism you bring to the sailing as well, from the early arrangements to the preparation of the boat and review of the region we would be sailing in - your people did a very good job of both alerting us to local navigational concerns, and sharing their enthusiasm for the many wonderful places we visit. We're happy to recommend you to anyone who might be considering chartering in your area, and look forward to the next time we can do it again! Ofer Elbaz and family Israel 15.04.2009 ofer[at]shorlog.com

Boating Turkey is indeed the correct choice, we had a fantastic boating holiday. Everything was up to expectation, the material was in perfect condition and the people did a very good job in introducing us. I wish you a lot of success with your business Francis Dams Belgium 08.04.2009 francis.dams[at]belgacom.net

Dear Necmi, We were dellighted with the week sailing on this wonderful gulet. The staff , Saleh, Oechler and Willy were very helpful, friendly and professional. The boat was clean, the food turkish and good. Although it was already mid October we had most of the time wonderful weather. We did enjoy the week on the boat. Goekova bay is very beautiful. We might even return. Barbara Houminer Israel houminer[at]zahav.net.il

Thank you so much. Everything was perfectly organised. The boat was beautiful and maintained to a very high standard. All of the staff were friendly and helpful. And the Bodrum & Datca peninsulars are such a wonderful cruising ground. We will be back! Best regards Alan Proto England alan.proto[at]dial.pipex.com

Dear Mr Artar, Just a quick note to let you know how very much my kids, friends and I enjoyed the La Mer and her crew. The chef was absolutely superb, and has converted all of us to the delights of Turkish cuisine. Abdullah could not have been more jolly and delightful, and JJ was all a captain should be. Please tell them how much we all enjoyed their efforts, and pass on my good wishes to them. Many Kindest regards Georgia Campbell London England georgieziadie[at]aol.com

Dear Necmi, Our group of six travelled from the USA to charter the 3 cabin Oceanis 50 that you arranged for us. I have chartered yachts many times over the last 30 years. Our experience with your agency was flawless, from the information provided about our yacht, her equipment and condition, to your timely response to my many inquiries. The Port of Gocek, and the Skopea Marina operation is truly impressive, which comes as no surprise when you see some of the fine yachts that are berthed at the facility. Your contractor that handles the inspection, care and maintenance of the fleet is extremely professional and patient. We were able to get underway early on the first day of our charter. Our group likes to sail, and over the course of the week we were able to sail as far East as Kalkan and as far West as Ekincik, enjoying the beautiful and rugged scenery along the way. It was also a pleasant surprise to be able to communicate with such ease everywhere we visited. While we had the capability of six languages on board, the easiest for us was English, and it was spoken everywhere we went. In summary, our yacht was well equipped and in excellent condition, and our group had a terrific experience that I would recommend to others without reservation. Jon Golden U.S.A jgolden[at]neo.rr.com

We did have a very succesfull sailing. The boat was new and clean. There was also plenty of room to four families. Handlin of the boat was easy and pentry was big enough. We sailed to the sunken city and visited many interesting places. Weather was good with two thunder storms in the night. As a total we were very satisfied with sailing in Turkey and some day many of us will come again to you. Hartman Kaarlo Finland kaarlohartman[at]netscape.net

Dear Necmi, Everything went very well. The yacht – Dufour 385 – was in a good condition and, as I discovered, very easy to steer, also when pushing back. Gocek is always a good place to start, with a lot of restaurants in small bays nearby. Fethye is only a few hours sailing away. The one-way charter is not a bad choice, because the relatively long way from Fethye/Gocek gulf to Marmaris with less places convenient to stop has to be taken into account only once. That offers the chance to visit more places, drop the anchor in more bays, than in case one has to think about returning to the marina of origin in time. All in all, we enjoyed the trip very much and unexpectedly, it was as warm in September as it was end of July. This year I don't think I have a chance to sail once more, but next year at the earliest convenience, when weather condition are preferable I will…. Prof. Werner Ricke Budapest Hungary werner.riecke[at]gmail.com

Dear Friends, I am also very satisfied with this years charter aswell. - The transfer service to and from Dalaman was comfortable and on time. - Your staff in Marmaris was friendly and helpful. - The Gulet was very comfortable and of high class. - The crew, all four of them,were very friendly,service oriented and helpful. Especially I would like to mention the captain, who communicated very well about alternative routs and destinations.We felt all the time updated. Also the cook, who prepared excellent food all week, and also cooked alternative food for one of our party with an allergy. We are very happy with the arrangement again, and will not hesitate to come back and recommend you to our friends. Ulf Ingelson Stockholm Sweden ulfingelson[at]hotmail.com

Dear Necmi Well what can I say but: SUPER BOAT AND COMPANY We all had a memorable trip with great winds to make it more enjoyable. Thank you and your staff in Goeck for all the friendliness shown to us. I will reccommend your company to my friends for sure. Regards Dennis Lapham Zimbabwe dendon[at]zim.co.zw

We've been back in Australia for 2 weeks now. It's winter here and the hot sunny days in Turkey seem like another world. We all had a wonderful week on the catamaran, 'Sweet Kitty' . The friends who sailed with us thoroughly enjoyed it and have thanked me for making the booking. The wind was a little elusive and we had to motor more often than we had hoped but she sailed well when we were able to. We found good moorings and enjoyed the local cuisine as well as visiting local shops and cooking on board other nights. The clear sea was a pleasure to swim and snorkel in. The transport to and from the airport worked out well, as did the accommodation you booked for us for 2 nights after returning the boat. One couple left by hire car, booked through you, and that arrived as requested too. You have eight very satisfied clients. Thank you. Anita Clayton Australia anitaclayton[at]bigpond.com

Everything was excellent; your site provided us with easy acccess to lot od boats and simple booking procedure. Friendly staff in the base, sailing boat in very good conditions and favorable weather; what else needed to make your vacations unforgettable? Eduard Zorov Israel eduardz[at]gmail.com

I like to thank you for your service regarding our stay in Turkey 28,July to 11.August 2007 Everything went as planned. The pickup at the airport, the apartments you booked for us and the 50 foot Bavaria , everything was great. Your staff in Göcek gave us an excellent service. This was the first time we rented a boat in the Mediterranean and our first visit to Turkey. These two weeks we sailed in Turkeys waters were wonderful. Going to sleep under the star bright sky every evening, was a joy. If any one is looking for good service, good boats, talk with Boating Turkey. Best regards Gudmundur Thorlákur Mosfellsbær Iceland muggur[at]mmedia.is

Dear Necmi, Thanks for your all help.We enjoyed our holiday very much. Here is a short overview of our trip:) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ1MviKl7XE Janno Luurmees Estonia janno.luurmees[at]gmail.com

We spent a lot of time going through travel brochures and surfing the internet in researching our Turkish boating holiday. After lots of false starts with other boating brokers who did not respond speedily or who only answered one or two of our questions, we found the Boating Turkey website and never looked back. The site was very clearly laid out with an extensive list of available boats along with quality photos. Our questions around boats and suggested itineraries were responded to quickly and effectively, and we always felt that we were getting considered opinions and advice rather than rushed and incomplete responses. The result: The boat and her crew were outstanding - a perfect match to our requirements and exactly as promised by the staff who helped us at Boating Turkey. Their staff could not have been more courteous and helpful, both in the booking process, and helping with some extra supplies on the day of departure and getting our family to the boat quickly and efficiently whilst making sure everything was in order with the captain and boat before they waved us off. We recommend their services with confidence and pass on our thanks for helping with a great holiday experience. Mark & Clare Rizzuto Sydney, Australia mark.rizzuto[at]interglobe.com

Yesterday I received information & opinion from our client Heel. They are very very satisfied with the service you gave to them. THANK YOU so much Necmi. They loved you gullet & food. Everthing!!! Once again: THANK YOU my friend. Maciej Stryjski Incentive Concept Poland mstryjski[at]icpgroup.pl

We were very happy with Boating Turkey and felt that they represented us well. First of all they were quite responsive to our emails and patient with all of our many questions. When it came time to choose the Gulet they recommended the ones that they thought would best suit us, subject to our needs and budget, and did a very good job of guiding us toward the best one for us. I felt that they had good knowledge of the gulets and when we arrived at our yacht on the first day it was exactly as they had represented it, so that we had no disappointments. Most of the information exchange such as beverage selections, crew lists, requests for transportation, itinerary selection, etc. were dealt with efficiently and therefor the entire trip went very smooth. I also found that they had the best web site for viewing facts, pictures and floor plans of the boats. Our group highly recommends Boating Turkey to any traveler planning a trip to this wonderful country Sharon Bands New York U.S.A SBands[at]MARCUSMILLICHAP.com

Thank you very much for your mail of September 29. I planned to send you a mail as well to say how much we enjoyed our holidays. The boat was great, so was the wheather, but we especially really admired Marina and Simon, what a great couple and what great service they provided. Thanks very much for booking this great ship and arranging all other facilities around our stay in Turkey. Mieke Zoetemeyer Holland miekezoe[at]zeelandnet.nl

Thanks again for all the help arranging our boat holiday! We had a blast! Nice boat, fantastic food, lovely crew with excellent service on board. When you include what you get for free: the fantastic sea and nature surrounding Bodrum... Our best holiday experience ever! I'm quite sure we'll do this again next year and most certainly use Necmi and Boating Turkey. No one can do it better! Until next year... Love, Hege Strand Oslo, Norway hege.strand[at]smartcall.no

Dear Necmi, As you already know I’m really satisfied regarding everything. First of all I would underline your professional and the kindness of all the member of the base crew in Gocek. It will be my pleasure to be your testimonial and since know I’ll be sure that the next year I’ll back to Turkey and I’ll get in touch with you. Thank you so much again. See you soon Marco Banca Italy mbanca[at]californiabiz.it

"Whilst booking Boating Turkey were professional and efficient and provided a number of alternative options for us. The booking process could not have been smoother. Even though we arrived early the boat was ready to go and the staff where extremely helpful. When we next arrange to sail in Turkey, we will use Boating Turkey without hesitation" Matthew Squire England MATTHEW.SQUIRE[at]tescokipa.com.tr

Dear Necmi, I want to thank-you very much for all of your help and organization of our boating trip. It was organized perfectly. The boat was beautiful. It was very clean, spacious and in perfect shape. Sailing along the Turkish coast was beautiful. Great anchorages, towns and bays. Everyone we met was very friendly and the food was delicious. We appreciated all of your help with our on shore arrangements also. The tour of Ephesus and the transportation to Bodrum worked very well. I would highly recommend Boating Turkey to anyone looking for a sailing trip along the Turkish coast. Thank-you Necmi. Your service was excellent. Jan Canning Canada jan.canning[at]nbpcd.com

Thanks once again for all of your help. We had a fabulous trip. Everything was very smooth, including all of the transfers, beverage stocking, and Dalyan river tour (Suleyman Toker, the guide, was very excellent). Captain Cevat and the crew were all excellent as well; as you had mentioned, Hassan, the cook, was fantastic. Peter Holland U.S.A peter.holland[at]columbia-imc.org

This has been our first experience of sailing the Turkish coast and after that I have to recommend Boating Turkey. The booking procedure went fine, Necmi provide us with all the information we requested, and all the process was as expected: they were waiting for us at Dalaman airport with a first class vehicle, the boat was in perfect conditions and well equipped, the people at the Marina was very professional and efficient, and the sailing experience at the Lycian coast was simply marvelous, beatiful weather, cristal clear waters, superb landscapes and very friendly people. I strongly recommend to sail Turkey and do it with the help of Necmi at Boating Turkey Jaime Ros Spain jaime_ros[at]telefonica.net

When you make an online booking with Boating Turkey you are ensuring more than a top class holiday, you are establishing contact with Necmi Artar. So what, you might think!! Well, not only will Necmi look after your Gulet cruising requirements, he can sort out many more of the associated things that are essential to your break, such as transfers from & to the Airport, hotel accommodations, excursions while you are shore-based, transfers from the hotel to the Bodrum marina and back again on completion of your cruise. On our behalf he even checked availability and booked us into the hotel we had found on the internet and specifically wanted to stay at!! With service like this, it will come as no surprise to learn that the Gulet cruise through the Gulf of Gokova was brilliant. The service was great – Captain and 2 crew to look after just 9 of us – fresh food every day, plenty of cold drinks and beautiful scenery and swimming opportunities. I can thoroughly recommend this holiday for total relaxation and enjoyment and cannot thank Necmi enough for ensuring that all worked out perfectly Micheal Bendeaux England mickbendeaux@hotmail.com

This is the second year that we have organised our sailing holiday through Boating Turkey. When we were planning our holiday in 2005 we stumbled across their website and were very glad that we did so . Necmi was extremely helpful providing us with lots of options to choose from and the prices were quite reasonable. In 2005 we sailed from Bodrum and this year after discussing our options with Necmi we sailed from Dalaman. Both times the process ran extremely smoothly. The filling in of forms took next to no time and it was very easy to transfer our deposit and final payment from a UK bank account. The yachts were in excellent shape and the service on the ground each time was very professional and welcoming. We would definitely choose Boating Turkey again for any future sailing trips. We haven't yet planned our holidays for 2007, but rather think that we might be emailing Boating Turkey once again. Nicole Munro England Nicole.Munro[at]LOVELLS.com

Dear Necmi, I would like to tell you how delighted we were with our wonderful yachting holiday in Turkey. The service from you during the booking process was outstanding. In particular we appreciated how flexible and accommodating you were about working in with our travel dates. Everything was exactly as you described it. The Dougie T was immaculately presented and the service was very professional. Nothing was too much trouble. A delightful touch was the “welcome pack” they provided. We had a marvellous holiday and look forward to repeating it. We also thoroughly enjoyed our stays in Marmaris and Bodrum Thank you for your help. We would be happy to recommend you. Kind regards Kevin and Sally Luttrell Perth Western Australia luttrell[at]iinet.net.au

I found your service to be very good. All arrangements were made very efficiently and all the information supplied was clear and easy to understand. The boat was equipped exactly as specified and was in excellent condition. We had a very enjoyable in week and some great sailing in beautiful waters. Kind regards Chris Merchant Belgium chris_merchant[at]merck.com

Salute to Capitan Yavuz Kose and Cook Serkan Babayigit (nicknamed Captain Cook by our group). Along with Boating Turkey they were responsible for one of the most enjoyable weeks we as a family with our in law children have had in our lives. This was a dream come true to us as we have been dreaming about this cruise for 6 years as we did plan a similar trip 6 years ago, but had to abandon it as 2 of the couples pulled out. My first contact with Boating Turkey for this trip was already in May last year and I had a very responsive feedback from Necmi on every e-mail that I have sent to him. He was very helpful in assisting us in all the arrangements. Due to a limited budget we chartered the smallest boat that we could get hold of, but we were pleasantly surprised with the spaciousness of the interior of the boat. The two smaller cabins were a bit uncomfortable but fine for the two younger couples in our group. We fortunately experienced excellent weather and could therefore spend all the time on the deck. Gathering as a family on the foredeck while cruising was a real family binding experience. Our captain and chef were excellent hosts as they were always there but never intruding into our privacy despite the limited circulation space. Yavuz gave us a feeling of having everything under control at all times even during a very rough spot on the open sea when we were cruising against a very strong wind. Compliments to our wonderful chef Serkan who had the ability to prepare the most wonderful meals in his small kitchen. Lunch and dinner was always a pleasant surprise with the fresh fish speared by then at night something very special. Even to us as South Africans with a very weak currency the trip was very affordable and goes highly recommended. It was an unforgettable week on the Turkish coast. Carl and Santjie Geldenhuys and their three children and three in-laws. Pretoria South Africa       CarlG[at]ssi.co.za

Hi Necmi, James has been very happy with the service you have offered. He says the boat is the most beautiful he has ever seen and I know he is having a wonderful time. Many, Many Thanks for your help in organising everything. I am sure we will be using your service again. Michelle T England

Dear Mr. Artar, You get this answer from very satisfied clients. We really enjoyed our holidays. All the people we have met were friendly and helpful. The area around Göcek is particular beautiful. The weather has been as in the catalogues. Sailing in the smooth spring time winds on a well equiped boat was so easy. And you did a big deal to our satisfaction! Already during our e-mail-contact you built up a warm and friendly atmosphere. We have always felt being well informed. Whatever you told us, it has been correct. There have never been any problems, in contacting, booking, changing, paying, in- or outchecking. Again we thank you a lot for the free ride to Antalya - more than 200 kms! - in a quite new and comfortable car with a wide luggage boot and big windows to be fed up with a marvellous landscape. It was a fortune to change the harbour because we like the small city of Göcek. Mr. Turgut is a smooth and gentle man, he did everything to comfort us. He has always been reachable if we tried to contact him. And we were lucky to get a bigger boat, so we took profit from a lot of space. The "Hey Joe" is a boat without useless things but good sailing equipment. Roll-Fock and Roll-Groß make sailing easy, especially the autopilot because we always had a quite sea. As we had absolute good weather conditions we need not bring us or the boat to the limit. Though we think she would work greatly. The plotter and the gps might be helpful things then - we only used them to control what we could see by eye. The good cards and the detailed book about harbours and bays were best helpers to find a jolly good place in a bay for the night. However, we intensively used the platform for bathing and the dinghy for short trips. We loved to have good kitchen facilities to prepare the delightful Turkish fish and vegetables. A shower in the lighted and big dimensioned bathroom was always an enliven action. We never felt cold in the bed-linen. Best wishes for a good season Nikolaus and Ute Roggendorf Germany       Roggis[at]web.de

Dear Necmi, I can’t thank you enough for all of your help in putting together the vacation of a lifetime. Everything was perfect. We loved our crew and all agreed that we have never been so pampered. The boat was very comfortable and captain and crew spoiled us rotten. Every day was interesting, but also relaxing. We will recommend your services to all of our friends. Susan Stowe U.S.A.       SEStowe[at]comcast.net

It has been great holidays, I did enjoy very much the top shape of the boat, the quality of the service and the beautiful scenery, nice weather and wind too. Thank you for your service and I hope to be back soon sailing in Turkey. Mateo Perez Spain mateo[at]oroyhora.com

Our experience: We would like to emphasize that from arrival until departure the whole trip was extremely well organized and arranged; pick up at airport, reception at hotel with room available to freshen up during our waiting time before boarding, lunch, transport to boat, were very helpulf and considerate. The reception on boat by crew was very warm, personal and helpful. The crew explained choices for departure which were left up to us, no pressure not throughout the whole trip. They accomodated us in any way and we can't emphasize enough how helpful and warm the crew was to us. The meals were every time a big suprise and delicious, to say nothing of the fantastic presentation!! The cleaning of the bathrooms was done at times so that it was no inconvenience to us, crew kept the boat tidy and clean. Trip was fantastic we got to see wonderful spots and we all felt sorry when we had to return. Sadly we said goodbye to the crew, but we were happy to have had such a wonderful experience for our first boat trip We are so enthusiastic that we encouraged quite a number of friends to book this kind of trip. We are going Again in 2006 with friends from the U.S.A. who after having seen our pictures and heard the stories immediately were up for making a booking. See you again in 2006 and thank you so much for a wonderful vacation. Henry & Saskia Thompson The Netherlands h.thompson[at]planet.nl

Thank you Necmi. We are now back home in Australia. I would like to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and friends for the holiday of a life time upon you Gulet. The service provided by the Captain and cook assigned to our boat was faultless In particular the food provided, The places we were taken,The beautifull coves and harbours and the information provided by the Captain. We have no hesitation in saying your companys professional approach,service and happy staff will always make our holliday to this particular part of Turkey a life time memory. Thanks again Hope to see you all again some day Wayne Vansleve Australia waynevan2[at]hotmail.com

Thank you so much for a wonderful vacation cruising the Gulf of Gokova. The gulet was extremely comfortable, the crew friendly, and the food exceptional! We had loads of fun swimming, snorkeling, and playing backgammon and Okey with captain and crew. Your company is very professional and provides excellent value. We will recommend you to our friends and family and will be sure to contact you when we return to Turkey. Mattie Hendrick & Tom Van Winkle Narberth, PA USA       mattie[at]vet.upenn.edu

Dear Necmi I just wanted to say a huge big thank you to you and Boating Turkey for the fantastic service we receive from the first email to the time we disembarked from your boat. Our trip on your gullet was an experience none of us will ever forget and the 'little extras' you provided so effortlessly are much appreciated. The staff on board the gullet the fantastic - attentive, caring and always just waiting to answer our every need. A special thanks to Memet Snr who provided fantastic and healthy meals out of the tiny and very hot kitchen, Memet Jnr for the all the cleaning and endless round of drinks of and of course our very capable captain - JJ - who took us through some tricky situations to say the least. The crew were pleasant and caring and just knew how to be there but not be intrusive. I would highly recommend you and your company to anyone who intends hiring a gullet for a holiday and would happily give a testimonial to anyone who asks. Many thanks for making my sons' 21st birthday holiday so special - as you know we thoroughly enjoyed the belly dancer you arranged at such short notice. Kind regards and once again a huge big thanks Adriana Martini & all who spent a fantastic week aboard La Mer in July 2005 Adriana Martini England       adriana.martini[at]ntlworld.com

Dear Necmi, Thank you very much for your very professional organization of our blue voyage. From the first e-mail you understood our needs and found for our family the best possible gulet. We enjoyed it thoroughly: the itinerary, the crew, the food, the cruise companions and we appreciated your assistance before and after the cruise. The Okan was clean and comfortable and its Captain made us always feel safe. We definitely recommend Boating Turkey and we will ask you to organize for us another cruise soon! Laura and Janos Celesti-Grapow Rome, Italy laura.celesti[at]uniroma1.it

Dear Necmi. We greatly enjoined the sailing and loved our skipper - Nizam. He is very good and very pleasant. Everything worked out perfectly - the boat, the routes, the sea, the weather, and above all - the service of your company. What else can I say, I would love to repeat the experience Prof Gavriel Salamon Israel gsalomon[at]research.haifa.ac.il

Dear Boating Turkey Team The boat was well maintained, Nizam was an excellent skipper and we also enjoyed his company -- A great fellow!The Apartment hotel was excellent. The woman who runs it was very nice to all of us and the place is clean and comfortable and priced right. We had a very nice vacation. Thank you for your help. We will try to do it again sometime with you. Prof David Berliner U.S.A berliner[at]asu.edu

I discovered Boating Turkey in the internet some months ago, since I was planning to go for a blue cruise in Turkey with a group of friends, this summer.Well, it proved to be a good choice. Quick information, efficient organization. And the gulet "Doruk Reis" was superb! We'll never forget the marvelous week we spend on board, in July. Maria Fonseca Portugal medronhal[at]yahoo.com.br

Dear Necmi We did want to thank you for all the arrangements. We found the booking process very efficient and the information provided very extensive. The boat was very well equipped and everything worked well. We didn't experience any problems. Your staff in Fethiye was very professional and helpful. I will be highly recommending your company to friends and colleagues. The Ece marina facilities were excellent as well. Tijen Taraf England 29.07.2005 tijen.tara[at]fubs.com

Fellow Boaters: I am writing to praise and recommend Boating Turkey and Necmi in particular for any chartering you may contemplate. They are efficient, professional and everything is just as they promised. The boat we chartered exceeded out expectations for condition and equipment. The marina was first-rate as well. If you are considering chartering in Turkey, go to Boating Turkey as they have a premier service and are great people with whom to do business. Tom Donohue U.S.A trdonohue[at]aol.com

I have had the intention to write this message when we are back to Norway. I had no clue about Turkish Gulets before, but after spending a week on a “Deluxe Class Gulet” in ultimate comfort, now I believe she highly deserves this classification. Many thanks to BoatingTurkey Team and the spectacular crew members on board who made our vacation memorable, stress free experience with full of generosity and friendship. Furthermore the itinerary was well thought of and the sightseeing was very impressive. Special thanks to Captain Mustafa for his kind hospitality and to invite all of us at the end of the charter to his home in the lovely village called “cilek” which means ‘strawberry’ in English. Jan Christian Feiring Maridalsveien 205 Leilighet 227 0469 Oslo Norway jcf[at]epost.no

Thanks a lot for all recomendations and orientating us to your cabin charter programme. As you know it was our first on board vacation experience and we spent great time on board of a nice Gulet. It went beyond all expectations, everything was excellent but most of all we enjoyed marvellous and quiscent bays of Gokova. You can definetly target us as potencial repeat clients for one of the next summers Karima Bonawiede Gröndalsvagen 157 11769 Stockholm Sweden

Me and my family were going to take a Windstar cruise in early July this year. One of the ports of call was Bodrum. Reading about the place and its tourist attractions, we decided to rent a gullet for the day. I am sure now that our decision couldn't be better. It was a most relaxing trip, in a typical boat, huge and comfortable, swimming in clear waters with no hurry at all. The crew members were very kind and helpful, and they cook wonderful meals. Everything was really well organized. Since I had arranged the gullet rental through an Internet site, having paid for their services in advance, I knew I was taking my chances. Specially because we would just have some hours in Bodrum, and it would be hard to rearrange the rental on the spot. I had no need to worry, the boat was waiting for us, corresponding in every detail to what they proposed us in their e-mail. We will certainly use Boating Turkey services again if we are fortunate enough to visit this wonderful Turkish beach once more in the future. Marilia Aguiar França rua Mem de Sa 230 Araçatuba - SP- Brazil mariliafr[at]hotmail.com

This great site made the choice easy. I have received great professional follow up prior to the rental and the cruise was excellent. The boat was brand new and equipped with first class gear. The rental team was nice and provided excellent help when needed Great cruise, great experience. Serious business. Highly recommended. Cédric Naintré 11 Rue du 29 Juillet 75001 Paris

Dear Necmi Thank you very much guys for arranging me absolutly fabuolus experience on a wooden floating beauty. I did many visits to Turkey before but I didn’t know it has such a amazing, beautiful, georgous coastal. It is definetely recommended everyone to see this part of Eden. I also thanks to Captain Umit and crew for their maximum attention and apprecaited sailing performance. Hopefully meet undersails again. Sven Erling Almancil - Faro Portugal erlingeriksen[at]hotmail.com

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

Dear Boating Turkey Team In one word it was "superb", very good product, professional service, very talented skipper who makes safety a priority so his passengers can relax by knowing they are being very well taken care of. I particularly appreciated your advice at the begining of our contact, and especially the speed with which you responded to my questions and concerns. Thank you, I will certainly be in touch with you for next sail away. Sietske Aussems Don Boscostraat 5W 5611 KV EIndhoven The Netherlands saussems[at]freeler.nl

Dear Necmi Thank you for your excellent service. Joost Okkinga Brederodestraat 46-III Amsterdam - Holland