MAIN FAQ TO KNOW BEFORE RENTING A LUXURY GULET IN TURKEY
Renting a luxury gulet in Turkey means you like to cruise at your own pace and see the places you would like to see. The food is modified according to your liking and the route completely tailored to your group. In Turkey, we will provide you with a great variety of all types of luxury gulets. This is one of a kind vacation experience great for couples, groups of friends, or families who like to bond and spend quality time together.
Just thinking of this type of holiday means you are ready to sail in a big style. You want to cruise in a comfortable way and enjoy the escape from the everyday stress and hectic life. One thing is sure, and that is that the fact you won’t be disappointed. You will be treated like on top of the world and come back home with a nice tan, great memories, and unique experience.
What type of vessel is gulet and how does the procedure of renting one look like? These are just some questions we will try to answer in this blog?
- Is it suitable for your type of group?
- How is food organized?
- Why not rent a villa instead?
If you are looking for those answers, you are on the right page. Find out what is so unique that more than 80% of our clients describe this experience as “Must do or would do it again!” Why after the cruise with the luxury gulet in Turkey you simply say “LIFE IS GOOD!”
All the Frequently asked questions:
2- How much does it cost to rent a luxury gulet in Turkey?
3- Is Luxury Gulet Rental good for families with small children or teenagers?
4- Why is renting a luxury gulet better than renting a villa or going to a hotel?
5- How is food organized on a luxury gulet in Turkey?
6- What is the Difference between standard all-inclusive and deluxe all-inclusive menu?
7- What is the booking procedure like? How do I find the best gulet for myself?
8- What type of crew is there usually on board and what do they do?
10- What are some of the best things we can experience during a gulet cruise in Turkey?
11- Why would I book with your company?
12- What happens after the booking procedure and in the “final preparations” part?
Luxury gulet means you will enjoy a modern sailing gulet vessel, offering you all the luxury you can imagine. The cabins are suites, spacious, classy, and richly furnished. There are not more than 5 maximum of 6 suites, comfortable and cozy. Fully air-conditioned and fully equipped with TV and large bathrooms. You will be enjoying your meals in an exterior open wide area and a nice summer breeze in your hair. The food is carefully chosen, you will meet on your plate only fresh and local ingredients. Carefully designed menu tailored according to your preferences. A real stunning food will take you to the new dimension of food experience. Cruising with luxury gulet in Turkey means there are on every two passengers one crew member that takes care of your needs promptly.
Apart from the captain, you will meet:
- Chef,
- Sailor,
- Waiter,
- Hostess and
- anyone else you may need (a babysitter, animator, or scuba diving instructor…)
You can choose between a huge variety of water amenities onboard or relax in a jacuzzi on the open deck. The Gulet service on luxury cruising in Turkey is exceptional and the whole cruising experience as one of a lifetime moments. Cruising with the luxury gulet in Turkey is for high demanding clients who know what they want.
You can find standard gulets in the range of 20.000€ or even less. But if you are looking for luxury ones the prices start from 20.000€ to 50.000€ and for Ultra-Luxury 50.000€ and up. But once you try this one, you understand what you are paying.
The price depends also from the time you are booking your gulet. Early booking may bring you some extra discount, as well as the season of your cruising:
- Low season; the prices are the most attractive in May and October
- Midseason; a bit higher but still affordable; June and September
- High season; when the requests are on top; July and August.
It is always good to book as soon as possible when there is still availability. You can book a real luxury gulet for a good price if the moment is right. The luxury gulets that we are offering are hand-picked from our top experts according to their experiences and customer demands.
We listed the top 14 most luxurious gulet in Turkey, that you should check out.
After you book your luxury Gulet in Turkey you are precisely informed of what is included in your price and what isn’t. Ultra Luxury Gulet in Turkey operates with A.P.A. (Advanced Provision Allowance). Meaning you pay from 7.000€ to 25% of your charter fee and from this amount, all the Mandatory and Non-mandatory extras are covered.
Mandatory extras are:
- Food and Beverages
- Port and Tourist taxes
- No mandatory extras are:
- Port in Private Marinas
- Port and taxes outside the Turkish waters
- Water sports amenities where fuel needed
If the amount at the end of cruising is still in A.P.A., you receive it back and if you exceed the amount, you pay extra on the spot. If there is no A.P.A., the owners of gulets charge extra for an All-Inclusive or Deluxe food package. All-Inclusive food package you pay on the spot or is included in your charter price. Even the Luxury Gulets differ between them, so it is strongly advised to check thoroughly the price breakdown and consult with your booking adviser.
Yes, of course, it is. It is more than good for a family vacation with small children or teenagers.
Gulets are very comfortable, stable vessels, and the captains are professionals who know what they are doing.
Your kids will fall asleep at 9.00 PM from exhaustion and teenagers will maybe have a chance to try or discover some new sport activity. If you are looking for a vacation where you can actually please everyone, cruising with a luxury gulet in Turkey is the right answer.
Your vacation will be packed with full days activity, a route tailored to your preferences and food…simply divine. Fresh, local with carefully chosen ingredients. Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey means you don’t worry about anything. No worries about safety, cleanliness, food, activities… Everything is taken care of by the carefully chosen crew. The crew that loves kids and knows how to motivate the teenagers.
Before you step onboard, we ask you what is your favorite food, what your kids like to eat, and what absolutely don’t like. This way the chef is ready to prepare a menu tailored by your taste and preferences. At the end of the day, the kids will be filled up with food and tired of different activities. And on top of this, you will be able to steal the moments just for yourself, have a glass of wine with your spouse, somewhere far away from this hectic world and mobile phones. If you like, we can provide you with a babysitter or animator on board, so you can take your time for a massage or jacuzzi while passing by the idyllic scenery of the Turkish coast.
Our crew will take care of your kids, show them how to sail, and make them captain for one gulet. The cruising from one destination to another won’t take long, so they won’t have to wait too long before jumping in the sea. Before the:
- Snorkeling
- Jetski
- Subwing or scuba dive or
- Discovering the secret bays
Do you like hiking or cycling with your family? We can deliver for your family bicycles or organize nice hiking/biking trails according to your ability. With your private guide, we organize sightseeing tours that are not too boring for kids and still interesting enough to fulfill your curiosity. Is there a special moment you like to commemorate? We prepare the festive atmosphere and make it memorable. During your whole cruise, there are many game boards on your luxury gulet, so no excuse for not letting the inner child out from you.
As well in the night we can organize a real disco night, with a DJ, karaoke show, and diversify your cruising moments. There is no sweeter melody for your ears as family laughs. You like Turkish food and want to enlarge your cooking abilities? We bring you the cook with enough patience to teach you from basics to master plates or to enthusiast your teenagers. Not all gulets are suitable for kids, especially not for small kids or toddlers. That’s why our expert adviser is here to help you and find you the right one for you and your family. With the safety net around, not too many steps and a crew that simply adores kids and will have an eye on all of them.
Different destination in short time
You can see so many different places in a short time. The route is tailored according to your preferences and is changeable on a daily basis. You like one bay more, stay a day longer or you don’t like the port where your gulet anchor… Just spread the wings and just sail to another one. As long as the route keeps some kind of a prearranged frame, there is nothing that couldn’t be rearranged. Except for the weather. On this, unfortunately, we still have no influence. And the best part is, you unpack your suitcases only once.
Family-friendly type vacation
Cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey you can connect or reconnect with your family the most possible way. There are so many possibilities for different activities, for all ages and for all kinds of tastes. Your kids are with you and a friendly crew is there to assist you whenever needed. You need a moment for yourself and your spouse, the babysitter on board will gladly watch over your kids while you will enjoy a glass of wine in a quite new town. Carefully prepared food on your plate, according to your liking only and crew to serve you and make sure your glasses are non stop full.
No waiting line
There is no waiting line to check-in or at the dining area. Your personal driver will take you from your airport straight to your luxury gulet where the smiling crew will be waiting for you. After the welcome drink and short formalities, you are headed straight to the closest bay where a romantic dinner is ready for you to be served.
Activities you like
Luxury gulets offer so many water sport amenities as long as you are water sport enthusiastic. And if you aren’t, the jacuzzi is always there for you, to enjoy and observe the picturesque landscape passing by. Are you into some extra activity on the ground? A private guide will take you and show you all about:
- History
- Archeology
- Architecture
- Local gourmet experience…
And much more if you like. You like to do hiking or biking tours, we can prepare it for you and deliver bikes on your gulet. But if you like:
- Snorkeling
- Jetski
- Diving
- Subwing
Most of the gulets have all this already on board and ready to use whenever you want and as much as you want. Cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey is the most romantic and exotic type of vacation. There is no villa or hotel that could compare with the feeling when you dine under the sky, with thousands of stars above you, just you and your beloved ones. And the crew that is there with one goal only. To make unique and memorable moments for you.
The food in Turkey is simply divine. So many spices, herbs, and colors on your plate must awaken up your taste buds. It is derived from Ottoman cuisine and presents a place where the east meets the west. It presents a fusion of:
- Balkan
- Eastern and Middle Eastern Europe and
- Central Asia
They may use the same spice in different dishes but they all taste unique and special. Food lovers will feel like in heaven. No matter if you are a seafood lover or you adore meat, your taste buds will be thankful.
We give special attention to food during your cruising on a Luxury gulet in Turkey. We want to bring you closer to this magnificent cuisine and that you take some of this taste back to your home. Most of the Gulets in Turkey prefer an All-Inclusive food package. The reason for this is that the chefs on board are one of the top ones and bring you the whole palette of different flavors and spices. They introduce you to Turkish cuisine in a relatively short time.
Although it sounds tempting to dine outside in the restaurant, it might be quite expensive and stressful. Many times during your cruising you are anchored in remote bays or secluded beaches where it is also hard to find quality restaurants. The food might be much more expensive if you compare it to the food on your luxury gulet and half not so good and quality. Our experience showed that it is much more convenient to offer our customers an All-Inclusive package and spare them the stress for food. During your booking process, you can choose between Standard All-Inclusive or DeLux All-Inclusive menu.
All-Inclusive means you have:
- Breakfast; 08 AM – 10 AM
- Lunch; 12 AM – 2 PM and
- Dinner; after 8 PM
Of course, the time is changeable as long as there is some kind of general agreement. During the daytime, you are served with different snacks, fruit, and pastries along with coffee and tea. Before you even step on your Luxury Gulet in Turkey we ask you all about your preferences.
What type of food:
- You like to eat or absolutely dislike
- What are your favorites and what type of desserts, snacks you like
- You prefer more meat or seafood
- If anyone on board vegetarian or vegan
- If anyone with ANY ALLERGIES on board
We send all your suggestions, ideas, and preferences to your chef and he carefully tailored the menu for the whole time of your cruising. Of course, he can not prepare 10 different appetizers or main dishes, but he will do his best to satisfy all tastes and make everyone happy.
For kids will give special attention because we all know that kids are the hardest food critics. If you like to have a Hallal or Kosher food can be prepared as well, as long as we are informed at the right time. Namely not all the ingredients are available all the time of the year in Turkey.
All the ingredients are carefully selected by our food manager in Turkey. The difference is mostly in diversity.
Standard All Inclusive menu:
You will get a more standard tailored menu, with traditional breakfast, more classic lunch, and dinner, with a different type of soups, meat, and salads.
All Inclusive Deluxe Menu
You will start your day with the caviar and champagne in a really deluxe style. Much more variety of fresh vegetables and fruits on your plates, with more seafood and different selection of pastries on the side. Dining on a gulet is a really unique experience. Somehow, sometime everybody should experience it. Sitting on the deck with the salty breeze in your hair, the sound of the sea, and crickets while tasting the food of the Gods, is something that will stay in your heart forever.
Therefore our well-experienced advisors are more than happy to help you with the decision. Sending an inquiry and telling us more about you and your group, easier his job will be. Our experts know the gulets very well and they are just missing the information about you and your expectations of cruising. On our page you can find first information about:
- The fleet we are offering
- Destinations we are cruising
- Routes
- How the cruising look like
- What to expect
- Most FAQ
You can even check if you are a type for cruising at all.
Therefore our well-experienced advisors are more than happy to help you with the decision. Sending an inquiry and telling us more about you and your group, easier his job will be. Our experts know the gulets very well and they are just missing the information about you and your expectations of cruising. On our page, you can find first information about the fleet we are offering, destinations we are cruising, routes, how the cruising look like, what to expect, and most FAQ. You can even check if you are a type for cruising at all. Every booking starts by sending us an inquiry.
Telling us more about:
- Where would you like to go
- How many people are in your group
- Are any kids on board
- What type of group you are (family, couples, friends)
- About what is your budget
What type of cruising you expect:
- For food lovers
- To retreat yourself
- Many activities
- Or just leisure cruising among secluded bays and beautiful beaches
After the sales expert gathers all this information, according to his experiences, he will send you his top choices of gulets. Together you check one by one gulet and you tell him your opinion. Until you find the perfect gulet for you the booking procedure doesn’t proceed. The sales expert will try to get the best deal for you and book the top gulet for you and your group.
Then it starts the best part.
Personalizing your route, activities, food, and beverage preferences. We put all this information together, send them to the captain of your gulet and all you have to do is get ready for your adventure. The crew and the captain are more than ready to welcome you in a big style and make your cruising memorable and unique.
After the sales expert gathers all this information, according to his experiences, he will send you his top choices of gulets. Together you check one by one gulet and you tell him your opinion. Until you find the perfect gulet for you the booking procedure doesn’t proceed. The sales expert will try to get the best deal for you and book the top gulet for you and your group.
Then it starts the best part.
Personalizing your route, activities, food, and beverage preferences. We put all this information together, send them to the captain of your gulet and all you have to do is get ready for your adventure. The crew and the captain are more than ready to welcome you in a big style and make your cruising memorable and unique.
Choosing the right gulet doesn’t help you much if the crew isn’t. According to your answers on your Finalizing lab, you tell what type of crew you prefer:
- You like the crew to mingle with you
- You prefer your privacy or
- A little of both
We chose the right crew for your group.
If you are cruising with your kids it is important for the crew to like the kids and if you like to party all night long, the crew to handle this. We definitely don’t want to leave anything by chance.
More luxury gulets in Turkey offer more luxury service by the crew. You can expect on every two passengers one member of the crew that will take care of your needs promptly. The crew is there with one goal only. To make you feel great and you come back home with nice memories. Almost everybody on the board speaks English, so communication can not be an issue. Maybe you might have some difficulties if you want a deeper debate, but the basic conversation was never a problem.
On some luxury gulets in Turkey, the crew might speak even more languages. Apart from English, some speak French, German, or even Russian. If this is an important issue for you it is good to be noted in advance so we can find the right crew for you. The bottom line, they are all very professional at your service, to make your cruising magical and unforgettable. We like to pay attention to the smallest details and make your Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey magnificent.
Preparing the route is one of the most exciting parts when finalizing your adventure. You tell us your expectations, your preferences, and everything you want to see or visit at your destination.
Our top destinations in Turkey are: Bodrum, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Dalyan, Datca, Bencik, Knidos, Cleopatra beach, Oludeniz, Butterfly Walley.
According to your information and our many experiences, we prepare the most special route just for you. We all know a friend who knows a friend and suggests to us where to go. The best is to trust our sales experts with a lot of experience and who are more than happy in helping you to organize the route. Not all the gulets can go everywhere and not all the glutes can do the same route. Therefore we always consult with the captain as well and ask him for his opinion.
Every route is changeable and everything is doable as long as the weather is on our side, but Turkey has a nice climate. Each day or night before, you will check with the captain the next day route. If you like to stay in one bay more as you planned it is not a problem. As well as if you don’t like the scenery or atmosphere where your gulet is anchored, you just lift it up and go further.
The only thing we can not do is to influence the weather. And if the captain says some route is not possible, due to the weather, trust in his decision. He is a professional and knows his job very well. He also has all the professional equipment and radars to help him take this decision. Safety first. This is our number one priority while cruising on a luxury gulet in Turkey.
Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey is the best experience by itself already. But there are some points that make it really exceptional. The best part is not only the food which is divine but seeing so many destinations in a short time, and the crew that is at your service all the time.
The part that nothing can compare is activities during your luxury cruising. The route where you cruise is tailored just by your interest. You stop in a bay you like or swim in secluded beaches that attracts your eye. You visit sightseeing that you are interested in and skip the uninteresting parts.
You are into history, archeology, culinary, hiking, or biking, everything is tailored according to your preferences. And if you are into water sport activities, here the enthusiasts will really enjoy it. Most of the Luxury gulets in Turkey can praise themself with a huge variety of watersport amenities on board.
Apart from swimming and snorkeling, there is a possibility as well for scuba diving, banana ride, donat ride/Ringo ride, wakeboard, kayak, Kanu, paragliding, paddleboard, inflatable sea-slide, sup. And with no waiting lines or time limits. Activities for all generations and all tastes. But you can always just sit in your jacuzzi or read your favorite book and listen to music.
How the whole luxury cruising in Turkey is going to look like it really depends on you. We just bring your dreams to come true. According to your ideas, we advise you the right destination and point you in the right direction.
Important is you tell us what you like. Since not all gulets have all the possibilities and we will do our best to make it happen. Our sales experts will look for so long until they find the perfect one for you and your company. The whole cruising with luxury gulet in Turkey will be enriched with the activities according to your liking to make your vacation unforgettable and one of its kind.
Because we are SIMPLY THE BEST. During more than 15 years of charter experience, we have proven why we are still number 1 Gulets Experts in the world. We cruise in 11 different countries and are present in 27 countries. In our fleet, we have 365 inspected Gulets and are partners with 673 agencies. The most important number we are so proud of is more than 40% of repeated clients. Our top sales expert team will search for so long until they find the best gulet and make the best deal for you. They will provide you with all the information about the cruising plan, gulets details and all details that even you don’t think about.
Our top customer support team is there to finalize your ideas. They are there to check out the gulet you have chosen and all the details are realized. They are the link between you and your captain and when anything goes wrong to help you out. Many times they become your friend even after cruising. Our top concierge team is In contact with you from the beginning until the end of your cruising. Available 24/7 during your entire cruising. They welcome you on board and help you to do all the necessary formalities.
Since Luxury gulet cruising in Turkey is one of the lifetime experiences everybody makes their best for you to say at the end of cruising LIFE IS GOOD! And to plan your next cruising vacation as soon as possible. Most important is that we are reliable and always put clients in front of everything. We listen very carefully to what their needs are and focus on their ideas 101%.
We try to make each client happy and be available for them all the time. If any problems occur we try to solve them the smooth and best possible way. Responsiveness and an eye for details are something that we differ from other yacht brokers
VACATION
Your personal assistant will help you through this sweet process and will get in contact with you about 8 weeks before departure. That gives us enough time to organize everything and think of all, even the smallest details of your cruising.
You start to think about:
- What type of food would you prefer
- What beverages would you like to have onboard
- What type of activities you are into
- What type of crew you like
- If you need a transfer as well
And the most important thing is where you want to cruise and what you want to see. All of this and even more we help to organize and prepare. So everything will be perfect and you will enjoy your life moments. You will receive Finalizing LAB, a very easy to use an online questionnaire, where you are asked about all this information. And in case of any questions, your personal assistant is always available for you. After you fill your personal finalizing lab, we get in contact with the captain of your chosen gulet and transfer him all the information. He gets informed about your preferences and ideas about cruising. Important is that we have a good relationship with the owners of gulets and great communication with you. Only this way we can provide the best customer support. Many times the answer NOT Possible turns into Yes, it is doable.
ROUTE
Planning the route is the most important part of finalizing your cruising. Since we usually have the idea of what we want to see on our vacation, we first ask you about this. After we tell you our ideas according to our experiences and ideas of the captain. In the end, we prepare the route that suits most close to your picture of cruising.
We discuss:
- one way or return way,
- must-see places or
- just an easy cruising adventures
- all the on land or onboard activities
And organize and tailor the route according to your preferences.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE
This is the sweetest part of organizing your cruising. Here all you need to do is close your eyes and imagine the food and drinks you want to have on board. The rest is on us. We take into consideration everything. Specially we give attention to allergies and no mistakes are allowed.
Secondly, we ask:
- if any vegetarians or vegans among you,
- If you like more seafood or you are more meat-lovers
- What type of desserts and snacks you prefer and
- What is your favorite drink on the side?
Nothing is left by chance. Even if you express a wish for Halal or Kosher food is of course available.
CREW
According to your preferences, we chose the right crew for you. If you are a group with children it is important that the crew like to work with kids around. Or if you like to party all night long, the crew shouldn’t be a party breaker. You like more to be anchored or sail, crew to mingle with you or you like your privacy… All these are matters to discuss during the final steps before your cruising begins. The next important matter is the transfer
TRANSFER
How you start your vacation is one of the important moments for successful cruising. The first impression is made only once. And our crew is very aware of this. If you need we send an air-conditioned vehicle for you and bring you to your gulet in a big style. Also on your departure day, your vehicle can be waiting for you to take you to your next destination. Important is, we are in contact and think of every detail possible. Only this way your cruising experience will stay memorable and unique. And only then, we say that our job is done. However, when you decide to come, the smiling crew will be waiting for you to start your luxury cruising in Turkey, with the welcome drink and your tip-top ready gulet to embark from the port.
If you have any questions, thoughts, ideas, please get in touch with us. Chat with us, send us an email, send an inquiry… Our experts are more than happy to advise you or help you to find the best solution. With their many years of experience and knowledge, they will make the best deal for you to book the perfect gulet. To experience these magical, unforgettable moments of your life is something not to trust just anyone. Since we are the number one gulet experts on the world, make your luxury gulet cruising in Turkey your number one experience.
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