Q: Why charter a yacht?

A:Yacht Charter is more economical, relaxing, hassle free and enjoyable than a hotel holiday. You do not much chance to spend much money when you are onboard, better chance to see and visit the region, making the most of the sun and sea, a great chance to make new friends (cabin charter), relax with your loved ones around.

Q: Which type of charter is for me?

A: If you can make up a group of between 6 - 16 person, you can rent a whole both just for your group which is called Private Charter. There will be no other guests onboard but your party and you have flexibilty about the start and finish dates, route, menu, etc. If you can not make up a group but still want to go a yachting holiday, you are welcomed to join one of our quaranteed departure cabin charters. You can choose one of our programes and reserve your cabin on this itineary to join other guests onboard.

Q: Which yacht is for my group?

A: That is all depends on your budget and the size of your group. On all the yachts 2 person can accomodate in 1 cabin. So if you are 8 person than 4 cabin yacht will be enough for you but you may choose the charter a bigger yacht to be more spacious. It is all upto you really! Keep in mind that the bigger the yacht (in cabins and in size) more spacious it is.

Q: My party is more than 12 person,can we visit Greek Islands?

A: If a yacht has 9 cabins that means she can accomodate 18 person. The yacht can cruise with 18 person onboard in Turkish waters but can only leave Turkish waters with max. 12 person to foreign waters (same vice verse). But if you plan to cruise in Greek waters only and not plan to visit the Turkish coast, than your group can be 18 person. Again you can only be max. 12 person onboard to enter Turkey with a yacht (the rest can take the ferryboat!).

Q: On cabin charters, what time the yacht leaves on the first day and what time it arrives      back at the end of the week?

A: All our yachts on cabin charter spend the first night in the harbour because our guests comes from different airlines and different times. The yachts will leave next morning after breakfast about 10.30am. On the last day of the week, they come back to harbour at around 10.00am (after breakfast). But if you have an early flight or need to take a ferryboat or something we can arrange you early departure.

Q: What are the sizes of the boats in Cabin Charters?

A: In Private Charter you know which boat you are on because you rent the boat with the name. In Cabin Charter we can name the yacht and its size because the number of guests will not be definite till last minute. It all depends on the number of guests that week on that crise. All our boats are between 16 to 30 meters long and have between 4 to 9 cabins with private shower/wc.

Q: What information you need to help me?

A: For Private Charters please do not forget to state the number of people, start/finish dates, dep/arr ports (if any you specially request) and full-board or not. For Cabin Charter, please state the number of person, how many cabin you need, the programme name (or route) and departure date. This information will help us to help you.

Q: What should I pack? What will I need on the boat?

A: Camera with lots of film, Several bathing suits, T Shirts & shorts, Sunglasses, Casual wear for your evenings off the boat, Mosquito and Bee Repellant, you might not need them, but if you do, you'll appreciate them, lots of suncream, at nights it might be chilly sometimes therefore do have a sweater with you, We do carry some, but if you like diving or staying in the water for a long time, and use your own personal equipments then do bring your MASKS, SNORKELS and FINS with you, however, you can buy them here in local stores for very inexpensive prices as well, books, music tapes and cds, and we do advise to pack in soft luggages.

Q: What water-sports onboard?

A: The yachts have some snorkels, simple fishing equipments, windsurf or a canoe for free of use. Some of the have also water-ski but they are usually with extra charge.

Q: What about meals?

A: Your cruise is full-board on Cabin Charters, excluding all beverages. On Private Charter you the option; If you wish to spend your holidays without even having to decide what is going to be on the menu let us to do it for you for against a small additional charge per person per day basis or you may choose to do the shopping for your group, crew's and cleaning materials than the crew will cook , serve and wash the dishes for you!

Q: Is this holiday suitable for a disabled person?

A: We do not recommend yacht charter for the persons who has serious mobilty problems.

Q: Can you cater special diets?

A: Except vegeterians, no.

Q: Passport & Visa?

A: All U.S. and most European citizens, even infants, need a valid passport to enter Turkey for stays of up to 90 days. U.S. citizens also need to purchase a visa, which can be done at the official point of entry for $20 USD (as of 01 April 2004), UK citizens purchase visa for 10 GBP, most European nationals purchase visa for 10 Euro. Canadian citizens need only a valid passport to enter Turkey for stays of up to 90 days. Children under 16 may be included on a parent's passport but must have their own to travel alone. Citizens of the United Kingdom need a valid passport to enter Turkey for stays of up to 90 days. Children under 16 may travel on an accompanying parent's passport. U.K. citizens also need to purchase a visa, which can be done at the point of entry for £10.

Q: Time?

A: Turkish standard time is 2 hours ahead Greenwich Mean Time, 1 hour ahead of Central European Time, and 7 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time.

Q: Money?

A: In resorts there are ATM machines near every bank and large supermarkets like Tansas and Migros, also in most places you will be able to pay by credit card, be it a shop or a restaurant. Most Turkish banks charge commission on cash back and cash advances so may be asked to cover this cost. Also most places accept foreign currency for payments. You can cash your Travellers cheques at any exchange bureau, however check the commission rates, as the exchange rate displayed outside is usually the Selling rate. You can also check the daily rate of TL on our website.

Q: Banks?

A: Opening Hours: Mon - Fri 09.00- 12.00 and 13.30 17.00 Certain Banks open on Saturdays half day and during lunch hours. Exchange Offices are open everyday until around 11.00pm. Foreign Currency, Travellers Cheques, and Credit Cards are accepted in Turkey except the Scottish Pound and torn or damaged notes.

Q: Communication & Phone System?

A: Turkey has international direct-dial telephones, telegraphs, telex, facsimile, and express mail. You can place international calls quickly and easily from your hotel. As hotels sometimes add service fees to telephone charges, it is wise to ask about cost before you call. City newsstands carry most international publications. Public telephones are conveniently located throughout the country. Pay phones are available operated with telephone cards, recognized by the green color and Turk Telecom sign on them. The telephone cards of 30, 60, 100 and 120 units are sold at the post offices, small markets, book stores.

Q: Sun Protection?

A: The temperatures rise to a high of 45oC in August so high factor suntan lotion is essential. Keeping hydrated with water only is a must! Children should be well covered with hats and hydrated.

Q: Medicine & Health Services?

A: In the resorts there are private and state hospitals and many private clinics. Medical facilities are up-to-date and equipped to cope with the majority of medical problems. There are multilingual doctors and dentists all around the resorts open during weekly business hours. For emergency medical care, you may contact your hotel reception to request a doctor's visit in your hotel room.

Q: Shopping?

A: Turkey is known by many as a shopper's paradise with rich variety of the craft mean that it is impossible to resist buying. Main shopping resorts are Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Alanya, and Istanbul Grand Bazaar.Unlike a European country there is a great range of places in which to shop in Turkey, from modern boutiques to colourful bazaars and bustling markets. In virtually every instance, carpets, fine leather, precious jewelry, gold in particular are a better buy here in Turkey than they are in other parts of Europe.

Q: Language?

A: Most of the Turks you will meet -- crew members, hotel and restaurant staff, shop-keepers will speak at least some English, and many will be fluent. German and French are also widely spoken in Turkey.