Useful information

What’s the best time to book a yacht?

One of the most common questions we get from our guests planning a sea trip is: “When should I book the yacht?” Here’s what you need to know: Motor and sailing yachts for short day trips:The ideal time to start planning is about a month in advance during high season. There’s usually a good selection [...]

Essential Safety Tips for Riding a Jet Ski: What You Need to Know

What You Need to Know Before Riding a Jet Ski You must be at least 18 years old to operate this watercraft independently. For safety reasons, riding is only allowed while wearing a life jacket. Before getting on the jet ski, it is MANDATORY to wear a wristband with the key. This ensures that if [...]

Alcohol rules on board

In different regions of Turkey, the "alcohol" rules vary depending on the yacht. Here are some options: Local alcohol is included in the cost of the tour — unlimited wine and beer, while imported alcoholic beverages can be purchased optionally on board. Only non-alcoholic drinks are included in the tour price, and there is an [...]

Catering on large yachts

There are yachts that can accommodate 35-40 guests. But it does not mean that all 35 people will eat at the same table. The hostess may not be able to serve you by coming to everyone's plate, but on such yachts they organise even more conveniently - a real buffet! As a rule, the buffet [...]

What Determines the Cost of a Yacht Trip? Top 3 Key Factors Explained

Top 3 Factors That Make Up the Cost of a Yacht Tour Planning a yacht trip and wondering what drives the price? Whether you're booking a motor yacht, a sailing yacht, or a gulet, the total cost usually comes down to three main components. 1. FuelThis is often the biggest expense — not only for [...]

The right questions to ask while choosing a yacht

When chartering a yacht, sometimes clients ask these WRONG questions: "Are you sure it will be the yacht you showed me?" "You won’t escape and the yacht will be there?" "Will the transfer come and take us back?" "Are you sure our money won't go to waste?" Instead of the above questions, ask agents these: [...]

Heat stroke. How to avoid it?

Heat stroke is a general overheating of the body, the symptoms of which are weakness, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, hot and dry skin, and shortness of breath. However, the main problem is that if a person is on a yacht, all of above symptoms can easily be confused with ordinary motion sickness, while heat strokes can [...]

Charter expenses: APA system

The APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance) system, or in simple language, is a cash deposit that a guest pays additionally when chartering a yacht, but very often does not realise what they are paying for. The cost of yacht charter includes, usually, only the rent of the vessel itself and the crew service fee. But apart [...]

Servis on daily tours: what is included

Route Route is always announced by our managers and written in the contract. It should include specific stops, suggested leisure activities (meal time, swimming, water toys entertainment, etc.). Full meal  This will be lunch or dinner if it is a few hours tour or both if it is a full day tour. There will also [...]