PRIVATE YATCH RENTAL
Turkey Cruising Tours

 All vessels are registered in Turkey and comply with national and international safety
 standards for cruises.

What is The Blue Voyage ?  Cruising the Aegean Coast began as a fad among Turkish intellectuals and a few of their foreign friends in the late 60's. This form of holiday making, dubbed the "Blue Voyage", was then more an intellectual pursuit than a more vacation. It was indeed, a cuit. The Blue Voyage is an adventure that takes you to magic of myths three millenia old. You walk on the prints of Aphrodite's nimble feet, visiting a ruin, listening to the breeze playing pan's flute while dozing in a pine-shaded cove. To the sensitive, the uniqueness of the sensations evoked by the experience of any particular moment is revealed once more in the memories. The Blue Voyage is no passing affair. No Voyage is a dejà vu, each time, of visited cove whispers a new secret, lays bare a new allure. What is Gulet ?  The Gulets described previously as yachts which evolved from traditional wooden craft are typical to Turkey. The Number of passengers a gulet carries varies, according to size, between 8 and 18, most of them accommodate 8 to 16 people. On a 17 to 25 meters boat, that is quite a breathing space for each person considering that every passenger has private quarters and jointly used decks, saloons etc. are quite spacious. This combines the relative privacy expected of a yacht with the feeling of security a bigger vessel affords There are double berths in each cabin has its own WC and shower. The crew sleep and use the facilities in their separate quarters.  The crew consist of a captain, a cook and one or two deckhands who are experienced in their work. The durations of the daily cruises are aimed to be as short as possible letting the passenger have enough free time to spend as they wish. That is why, as a rule, longer distances are cruised, but your captain is ready to set the sails whenever a suitable wind blows.   Life on Board  The modern gulets offer the perfect atmosphere for a lazy holiday in which you are expected to do nothing that you do not wish to do. Days are spent swimming, reading, eating, drinking, sunning playing cards, windsurfing and generally relaxing. Everyday the scenery keeps changing from bay to bay.  Anchoring in a cove and trekking in the wild nature, visiting a nearby village and coming closer to the native people and their traditions or visiting one of the numerous ancient sites, which are accessible from nearly every cove. Here, in the midst of the idyll, you can feel the touch of nature and history and you consider your existence from a completely new point of view.   "Incentive" cruising & yachting tours with no fixed   itinerary, modifications to accommodate your   schedules or leave yacht in Bodrum, Marmaris,   Fethiye, Antalya, or nearby Greek ports.   For these tours DEEP NATURE offers you a wide       selection of vessels for any budget.

  PRICES FOR SAMPLE YACHTS:
 The below listed yachts are a small example of what you can charter. For details and pictures of the
 boat click her name in the list.

All rates are in US dollars per day for the entire boat. Valid for year 2005.

 *Standard: Yachts in the standard category have private WC/shower in the their cabins, separate
 quarters for the crew and are equipped with sun mattresses, sun awnings, dinghy, surf boards, fishing
 tackle, fins, snorkels and stereo

 **Superior: Yachts in the Superior Category are over 22 meters with large cabins and indoor spaces.
 They all have the equipment listed under the Standard Category and additionally have such extras as 
 220 V DC power, outboards, deep freezers, hot water round the clock.

 ***De Luxe: De Luxe Category yachts have all the equipment in the above categories and 
 additionally, are equipped with air conditioning, ice makers, modern sailing gear, superior service and
 optional water ski and jet ski.

 The rates include :
 - Crew
 - Fuel for 4 hours engine cruising daily
 - Usage water
 - Harbor taxes in Turkish waters
 - Turkish transit log

 Meal plan : Meals are available at USD 20 per person / per day / Standard
                                                    USD 25 per person / per day / Superior
                                                    USD 35 per person / per day / De Luxe

 This rate includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and 5 o'clock tea time with snacks.  
 No charge for meals for children under 6.  A  50 % discount on meals for children 6-12 years old.
 Drinks are excluded and can be bought at the yacht's bar.

YATCH PHOTOS

  Tips for Blue Voyage

 - Easy luggage bags.
 - Cameras (your way of relieving unforgettable moments, once you are back home) .
 - A couple of light sweatshirts and a thicker woolen sweater "just in case" are advisable.
 - Shorts are as important as swimming suits.
 - T-shirt in the daytime and often at night as well .
 - Mosquito repellents.
 - Tough shoes for trekking, sandals on board.
 - Swimming shoes.
 - A warm windproof waterproof anorak and jacket.
 - Sleeping bag if you want to sleep on deck, under the stars.
 - Your own private towels.

   Payment:
   A deposit corresponding to 30 % of the full amount must be paid at the time of confirmation. 
   The remaining portion must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to departure date.

  Availability and Reservation info:
   For further inquiry please send mail
   We will send availability info, yacht suggestion and other related information within a day.