Any recommendations /experiences / suggestions for a 3 or 4 night cruise on a Gulat charter either on the west coast of Turkey or the eastern islands of Greece?
Thanks!
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Gulet cruises on the Aegean coast of Turkey leave from either Bodrum or Marmaris. (We did a fabulous week long one two summers ago, but it was on the Mediterranean side.) Try contacting a good travel agency for advice on gulet services. Argeus Travel is good, and has a web presence I think. Anker Travel handles both Greece and Turkey, and also has a website.
Are you planning on chartering a whole gulet or just renting a cabin? If the latter, consider the nature of the cruise--a lot of hard partying folks or a more laid back vibe? Long stops at ports and villages, or mostly swimming and snokling? Do they have a significant English speaking clientele? What is included--all meals, some meals, all drinks, only non-alcoholic drinks, etc. How much control do the clients have over meal choices? Does the crew sail the boat when possible, or mostly use engine power? Will each cabin have individual toilets, individual showers? (Separate toilets are pretty standard these days, but communal showers were the norm when we cruised a couple years ago.) Most gulets ban the wearing of street shoes on deck--so rubber soled flipflops or sandals will be needed.
Have fun...the "blue cruise" is an incredible experience.