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Det finnes mange “flaggstater” som det er verd å vurdere. Hvis man ønsker å chartre ut båten i Tyrkia kan det lønne seg å seile under tyrkisk flagg. Da slipper man den årlige cabinavgiften som båter med andre flagg må betale. Ellers er det mange som ønsker å seile under “Stars and Stripes” og registrere båten i staten Delaware. Det gir andre typer fordeler.

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Ta mye solskinn og blande sammen med krystallklart vann fra Middelhavet, legg till alle nyanser av grønt og blått fra turkis til smaragd, så en liten dash sommerbris, noen skyggefulle  Pinjetrær på en solrik sandstrand, legg til stille  bukter  og sandstrender du kan ha for deg selv, bland alt sammen med eksotiske øyer og legg til oliven og appelsiner, og til slutt et sitrontre.
Server med tindrende blå himmel , en romantisk solnedgang og fortryllende stjerneklare netter sammen med gode venner ,til bords, med verdens beste og sunneste mat, pluss  førsteklasses lokal vin i glassene.  Kan det bli bedre?  Jo da!
Legg så til en fullvoksen ketchrigget motoryacht på 30 meter, også kalt Gulet. Ei skute bygget med lange tradisjoner i tyrkisk maritim historie, med rommelige lugarer , med aircondition og et  mannskap som tar deg med på ditt livs opplevelse.
Da er du på Blue Cruise! Hele konseptet Blue Cruise, en blanding av det vi ønsker oss aller mest når vi er på ferie. Blue Cruise er også en reise gjennom et 3000 år gammelt historisk landskap, med ruiner helt tilbake til greskromersk tid.
Dette er en privilegert form for ferie, fjernt fra daglige rutiner og helt fri for stress, en ferie som du aldri har opplevd maken til! Det finnes ingen annen form for ferie hvor du kan slappe av og bli skjemt bort av et mannskap som seileer deg dit du ønsker.
Dette er den ultimate formen for ferie!
Den gir deg anledningen til å være sammen med gode venner, om bord i en luxuriøs Yacht, på vei i et landskap med bukter med krysstallklart vann og med sandstrender helt for deg selv og dine venner, eller  ankret opp i en liten kystlandsby uten andre turister enn dere. Siden det tyrkiske kjøkken er et av verdens beste, kan du forvente måltider som i seg selv er et minne for livet. Når de blir servert av et mannskap, hvis eneste oppgave  er å sørge for at du trives, er du så nær den mest perfekte dagen i ditt liv du kan komme. Avslutt så dagen på akterdekket, med et glass Kappadokisk vin, eller et glass lokal Raki, også kalt Løvemelk, så  er du bokstavlig talt i himmelen, men vi velger å kalle det “Blue Cruise”.

A DELICIOUS SUMMER RECIPE

Take plenty of sunshine and  mix them throughly with chrystal clear waters of the mediterranean, add all the colors of the green and  the blue  from turquoise to emerald, put a little soft  breeze, few shaded beaches with pine trees,  add  some lonely  bays and some   rugged coastlines, stir them with  exotic islands and generously  add,  lush green olives, figs and lemon trees. Then serve generously with  bright blue skies,  romantic sunsets and  enchanting  starry nights.
How did you like it so far ? Well, if  yes  then  how about a boat trip called  “blue  Cruise” on a wooden yacht  called Turkish GULET,  which is  completely  custom  made of special woods,  the gulets are the products of centuries old  mediterranean boat building  experience  and  the blue cruise is a journey full of surprises …
The intimacy between  mediterranean sea  and the nature,  the ancient civilizations of three  thousands  years with classical arts and mythology creates exciting new adventures in your soul. Furthermore  the exotic  colors and smells …
This is a privileged holiday away from the daily routine,  more refreshing than any other holiday you have spent before. There is literally no better way to relax, to dream and feel what  life is all about ! The taste of unlimited freedom in the middle of turquoise waters to be shared  with friendly people around you, just feel the peace and joy!
while you are resting  a lot of goodies will be prepared for you. Since the Turkish cuisine is one of the best in the world, enjoy the delicious food and exotic flavors , At night, enjoy a glass of  cappadocian wine or Turkish raki (lions milk) and let the unforgettable moments pass in review and spend some time with your loved ones, Show them that you have a real taste for romance and fantasy on board a Turkish gulet.

MOTORYACHT CHARTER IN TURKISH RIVIERA

Chartering a modern motoryacht in Turkey is entering a world of wonders where you and your guests would be pampered with utmost care.  just  imagine the warm climate and the traditional  Turkish hospitality plus the eternal intimacy between  Turkey (Anatolia)  and the mediterranean sea.
The  combination is unique with breathtaking scenery and excellent weather for cruising in Turquoise waters with a luxury motoryacht in  deep blue waters of  southwestern Turkish coasts  and the joyfull taverns of  Greek islands in the Aegean or more precisely Dodecanes.Motoryacht charter in Turkey is not only possible but well affordable compared to Antibes, monaco, cannes or San Remo where you can see all the European jet-set, the rich and famous however the marinas are full and there are no comparison when it comes to natural beauty and calm seas of the southwestern Turkish coastal waters.
You can experience the magic of  Turkey on your luxurious floating villa, Cruise the hundreds of miles of picturesque, unspoiled and uncrowded coastline, cooling off swimming in sparkling clear waters, sipping an icy coctail on board one of our motor yachts where we assure your privacy and unrivalled comfort. Atol yachting is ready willing and able to provide you different size of  motoryachts, to fullfill your expectations from a luxury motoryacht cruising in the mediterranean.
please donot hesitate to contact us by phone or e-mail before chartering a motoryacht or planning your holiday on a blue cruise ,  just decide on how you would like to spend your holiday with  your loved ones on a professionally crewed motoryacht providing silver plate services in Turkish Riviera.

Leter du etter total avslapping for å lade opp batteriene? Da er et cruise i Tyrkia, om bord i en Yacht med eget mannskap tingen.
Med fred i sinnet, forfrisket av et bad, kan du ta en spasertur på en øde sandstrand eller slappe av på akterdekket blant myke puter.
Så til bordets gleder, for mat og drikke er viktig om bord i en Yacht! Med egen kokk som tilbereder de lekreste retter, servert med god og forfriskende lokal vin, er bordet fristelser ofte i sentrum for dagens diskusjon. Og kokken sparer ikke på noe, og når vi vet at tyrkisk mat er verdens beste, da står fristelsene i kø, hvis du ønsker det.
Dette er et lite innblikk i dagliglivet om bord.
Yachten, stedene dere besøker, aktivitetene, selv måltidene er planlagt ned til minste detalj for å glede deg og dine.

Er du klar for et spennende “Blått Cruise”? Med mye sol og krystallklart vann, masse fysisk aktivitet i vann og på land, utforsking, historie steder, paragliding og dykking, shopping og fest.
Et Cruise er en seilas fra havn til havn og fra bukt til bukt. Det er fysisk aktivitet, fred og glede.

Programmet for en ukes cruise blir satt sammen av kapteinen i samarbeid med deg.

Kanskje vil tilbringe litt ekstra tid i en havn, eller gå på fottur til et historisk sted ! Du sier hva du ønsker og så tilpasser mannskapet seg etter deg.
En typisk dag i et Cruise kan inneholde følgende:
Du starter dagen med et morgenbad i det krystallklare vannet, så ned i lugaren for å skifte til favorittshortsen og en behagelig trøye, før du inntar litt frukt og en kopp kaffe, fulgt av frokost, tilberedt etter ditt ønske.
Så en hyggelig prat med kapteinen hvor dere bestemmer dagens program. Dit du vil og det du ønsker å gjøre, blir vanligvis til dagens program. Så en samtale med kokken om bord og så er dagens meny fastsatt.

Kanskje ønsker du å gå i land og shoppe før dere seiler videre, eller så setter dere seil og stevner ut havnen med kurs for ennå en fantastisk bukt der ute et sted i solen.

Eller kanskje ønsker du å spise lunsjen under et skyggefullt pinjetre.
Det er bare å si hva du ønsker, så blir ønsket oppfylt. Slik er det å være på et privat Cruise arrangert av oss i Atol Yachting .

Senere på dagen kan det hende at du ønsker å fordrive tiden med litt vannsport, og ombord det mange “Water Toys” Du trenger bare å si ifra, så hjelper mannskapet deg.

Hele tiden er det mulighet til å kjøle seg med en kald drink, servert i skyggefulle omgivelser på akterdekket.

I kveld har du kanskje ønsket deg en romantisk middag, om bord, med stearinlys og dempet musikk.
I morgen kan du ønske deg noe annet, kanskje et Barbecue-selskap på dekk, i solnedgangen med glad musikk og godt drikke?

Mens du nipper til en Raki, eller løvemelk som tyrkerne kaller den, dukker stjernene fram i tusentall og opplyser bukten og vannet. Mystisk og stille innhylles dere av nattens lyder.
Stille og fredelig kan du gå til ro i lugaren, og drømme om neste dag.
Jack Coustau, den berømte franske marinbiologen, sa det så vakker: “Den tyrkiske rivieraen er det vakreste stedet på jord, så vakkert at ingen ord kan beskrive det.”

CREWED YACHT CHARTER IN TURKEY

If  you are looking for complete relaxation, and  refresh yourselves,  Your yachting holidays will be the best way to recharge your batteries. The peace of mind and  leisure with plenty of swimming, walk the beaches, a short nap in the sunshine on the pigeons nest then dining and wining onboard a luxury yacht,  delicious meals prepared to your hearts desire would be routine on board a luxury yacht.

The yacht, the places you cruise, the things you do, even the meals you eat ,  all are planned just for you and your loved ones.

Are you ready for an exciting blue voyage often called blue odyssey  with plenty of swimming, exploring, lots of water sports, and cruising from port to port? The itinerary for your yachting holiday  will be designed to your requirements offering  new places, new bays every day.

Or perhaps you would like a little fun and adventure  Your wishes are our command. we shall match you the right crewed yacht with the right crew, and the right destinations. a typical day on a luxury blue cruise might go something like this…

You start the day with a quick dip in the chrystal clear blue water, and dry yourself up with a clean towel handed over to you upon climbing the sea ladder, return to your cabin and put on your favorite t-shirt and place yourself at the stern couches known as the pigeons nest to find fresh fruits and just-brewed  fresh coffee waiting for you. Breakfast follows, prepared to your hearts desire .

You chat with our captain over a second cup of coffee, deciding what you’d like to do this morning. Perhaps you willl go ashore for a little shopping before getting underway. Then your yacht is off to a magnificent bay for a new anchorage framed by a curving white sandy  beach just right for a picnic. Your chef prepares a delightful lunch and crew takes you ashore to enjoy a relax walking undisturbed.

Later, you decide it’s time to try out the water toys  If you’ve never done it before, your crew happily gives you a lesson and if you donot care watersports just read your latest book or snooze.

The crew will be happy to prepare you coctails and cooling drinks accompanied by tasty hors d’oeuvres to tide you over till dinner. Tonight you’ve decided to go a little formal, and dine by candlelight. Tomorrow you may ask for a sunset fish barbecue on deck.

while you sip a lions milk under the stars, the captain tells you the possibilities for tomorrow. perhaps you may order for an invigorating passage to another island, or stop in a fashionable resort town. on another day you’ll visit a fascinating historic site, or  watch artisans create traditional crafts. It’s always your choice. This is your dream yachting vacation — and we’ll do everything we can to make those dreams come true.

we offer all year round Gulet charters in  Turquoise  waters of mediterranean, Other options with us besides Gulet charter in  turkey is Gulet  sales with a large portfolio of Gulets for sale list…  with  our extensive market experience and know-how we can offer you different size of  gulets and motoryachts which you might want to check it out before making a final desicion .
The new generation Gulets are built with state of the art technology and they all come in with full air conditioning , hot,  cold water and some gulets even with jacuzzi on board.  They are the rolls royce of the seas . The number of passengers of a gulet varies,  according to her  size, between 8 and 16  berths and from 19  to 45  meter boats, that is quite a breathing space for each person considering that every passenger has private quarters and showers jointly used decks, saloons, etc. are quite spacious.
A gulet can be compared to a small floating hotel, there are double berths in each cabin and  Every cabin has its own shower. The crew sleeps and uses the facilities in their separate cabins. Common quarters include a large saloon, a fully equipped galley operated by a chef , lots of uncluttered deck space, sun mattresses strewn all over to laze on while tanning. Round sterned gulets have a mattress covered perch in the aft that is called a “pigeon’s nest”, the most comfortable place to lounge or nap on the boat,  protected by awnings. Unlike a bareboat, a gulet offers the chance to wash off the salt after every swimming party, as they can store up to 5 tons of fresh water.

Atol yachting offers crewed or bareboat sailing yacht charter in Turkey and greek islands covering aegean and eastern mediterranean waters .  call us or drop a line to compare our prices and services before chartering a sailing yacht.

First of all it’s  advisable to establish an overall budget of how much you would like to spend on your very special yacht charter.  The next thing to determine is when are you looking for a boat, just  to make sure that the boat that you have selected  is available, inspected and certified for the number of guests you will be accomodating on board.
The main frame values would be :
When would you like to charter a yacht ? ( your exact dates for a week or two )
How many cabins would you need  or how many persons you want to accomodate ?

How much you are planning to spend  just let us know in order to offer  the right one for you.

There are two main  elements on chartering a yacht.

1.   The cost of the yacht itself, (usually fixed)

2.  The Fuel and food & beverage,  ( excluded in charter price, with  MYBA contracts)

If chartering a motoryacht , keep in mind that charter price never includes the fuel for cruising nor airconditioning
there is an extra 25% of the charter fee added on the motoryachts price as APA (advanced provisioning allowance)
and this is given to captain as advance fuel and provisioning allowance in order to keep the yacht running and if the consumption is less than what you have paid,  you get the balance back or leave it as gratuity to the crew.

If chartering a Gulet ( Turkish motor sailors) Most of the time we buy the provisions and the beverages according to your hearts desire and Present you the expenditure invoice which is payable when boarding the vessel.  otherwise  upon your arrival  you may take a  few hours of your time and simply buy all what you need from the local stores and  enjoy your own shopping.  All  of our yachts offer excellent cuisine with blue ribbon chefs and  accommodate formal seating for all of our guests.

If  chartering a Luxury Gulet The cost of the yacht includes crew wages , insurance , Fresh water and the Fuel  for the main engines  for  4 hours of  motoring daily and power generators ( for 24hrs  air conditioning )

If chartering a Motor yacht
The charter price Never includes the fuel nor food and beverages, there are two powerful engines for cruising and twin power generators to run the airconditioners and to navigate .

The delivery fee, is aplicable when you decide to call the Yacht to your preferred place such as a hotel  jetty or a marina of your choice  to aboard the yacht which is other than her home port/marina.

Redelivery fee, is aplicable when you decide to leave the yacht in other  port than her home port/marina.

Either motor yacht  or a motor sailing yacht ( gulet) the charter price excludes  food and beverages as well as  foreign port disbursement fees and outward / inward  clearance  which  are aplicable when you take a chartered yacht abroad such as greek islands or elsewhere means outside Turkish  territorial waters.

Yachts home port dockage fee, the crew’s salary, Yachts insurance , fresh water and Local marina/port mooring fees and local inward /outward clearance fees are on the owners account and The captain will take care of these issues, So you dont have to worry about it.

The cost of the Yacht is fixed and does not vary with less  people on board.
The catering and beverages are variable costs and shown separately on a per person, per day basis and also include any other service charges.

All  our Yacht proposals and  price estimates show these hidden costs in a detailed breakdown.
please let us know about your personal  preferences when ordering provisions  such as red meat , white meat, fish or vegetarian so that we stock up your chefs stores with your favorite products in order to be served delicious food.

Basically, there are four ways to charter a boat or luxury yacht for your vacation:

First option , and  the best and most stress-free vacation, is to book a cruise on a fully crewed yacht, where the boat is exclusively yours for the duration. The vessel can be sail or power, and the crew will navigate, sail and prepare the beverages and meals. This is definitely the lap of luxury or as the Irish say  “Living the life of Riley”.
the whole boat is yours to go wherever you like, your crew will be responsible for serving you three meals a day plus preparing  many exotic or traditional  beverages and magnificent gourmet dishes for your evening meals. The chefs on board luxury yachts pride themselves in the quality and variety of their meals; This truly remarkable vacation has no equal on earth.  Sailing on your own private yacht with an attentive and knowledgeable crew to attend to your every need has to be the ultimate experience.

The second way to charter is with a captain-only arrangement under which the charter company provides a qualified captain, usually a person expressly chosen not only for their nautical experience but more importantly for their “people-skills” and ability to interact socially with a wide variety of guests. You and your party will be expected to do the meal preparation or to eat ashore at the many available local restaurants and watering holes on the different islands. You will be responsible for the captain’s meals as well. Many of our bareboats and crewed yachts can also be chartered as “Captain-only” vessels.

A Third alternative, is a “bare-boat” Charter without captain or crew. Under this arrangement you and your party will be the captain and crew. Of course, some prior experience will be necessary for your own safety, you and/or your guests will be required to fill out a form known as a “sailing resume”,  take out accident insurance and provide a security deposit before the Charter Company turns you loose with their rather expensive piece of equipment..

A final alternative is to book a cabin charter on a crewed yacht. Some of the larger private yachts allow bookings by the cabin: boats will typically leave their port of origin on a fixed timetable and itinerary, say, on Fridays at mid-day and return to the same port on the following Thursday at midday. You will be sharing the vessel with other guests and your fellow passengers will be basically “Pot-Luck”. This is a more economical way to have the fun without paying for the whole boat.

The best way to enjoy the real Mediterranean is from the deck of your own private fully Crewed Charter Yacht.
A fully crewed yacht comes with a captain, deckhands , steward/ess and a chef.
For the price of a cruise you and your friends sail in comfort, with first class food and service,  you decide the menu and where you sail. The emphasis is on visiting near by towns and beaches that are often inaccessible to large cruise ships or hotel guests.

Motor Yacht or Sailing Vessel?

This is a matter of personal preference. Many people prefer the silence of sailing, the closeness and oneness with the wind and the sea, and the satisfaction of using nature to power your boat and take you where you want to go. There is also a somewhat superior level of skill required to successfully navigate and anchor a sailing vessel. Power boats on the other hand, tend to be somewhat easier to handle, especially for mooring and navigating in close quarters if they have twin propellers. You are not dependent on the wind to get to where you want to go, plus, power boats tend to have more creature comforts like larger heads, and living accommodations. When chartering a yacht, people tend to charter what they are familiar with. Either Sail or power,

Whether you prefer the luxury of a fully crewed yacht or the freedom of a bareboat, chartering offers something for everyone…

. Honeymooners love being alone.

. Parents enjoy the security of a fully crewed yacht for their children.

. Young children love the beaches and all the activities a yacht has to offer .

. Teenagers enjoy the water sports, the night life and the chance to see a different world.

. Boat owners enjoy  the opportunity to sail a larger boat than they would normally own.

. Everyone loves the freedom which is absolutely unique that offers a yacht .

Bareboat Chartering

Without a timetable, neither crew and an endless supply of beaches, coves and unique islands to visit, bareboat chartering represents the ultimate get away vacation. There are many bareboat companies in the Mediterranean but standards vary enormously and choosing the right boat and company makes all the difference. There are many enticing bareboat sites on the web  but in reality it is virtually impossible to judge a boat’s condition from a web site or a magazine ad.  As an independent brokerage firm that works with all charter companies,  we can tell you how they compare and describe each boat’s current condition. All companies have some boats that are better than others.
We specialize in Mediterranean yacht charters and know from first hand experience and feedback which companies regularly produce satisfied customers

Choosing a Bare Boat Charter Company.

We propose companies and boats that  fits best to your requirements and your price range.
We can give an independent opinion on the charter company and the boat you are considering and describe its current condition from first hand experience.

How do we find the most suitable crewed Yacht for you .

A charter brokerage house, such as our company, matches you with a boat that fits your requirements and a crew with experience. Rather than mailing long lists of boats,
we send you an initial selection of yachts that  we would recommend, based on the preferences you give us. This package will contain our own independent, detailed description and photos of the boat and crew,
We then discuss the features that you like in a yacht and the crew, sending you more options and selections as necessary. We have more than 1500 crewed yachts on our  file and only recommend  the boats that we know personally and feel that she would be the most suitable for you, Selecting the right Crew is often more important than the boat.
See why we book more Mediterranean charters than any other independent brokerage house in Turkey.

Where should we go, where are the best places?

There are marvelous places to tie up your stern rope or anchor all over the Turkish Aegean and Mediterranean We have tried to showcase some of these places in the form of cruising itineraries and  Destinations.
Please click here to go through our Destinations page and see the best among the rest, http://akasiayachting.com/en/Charter_Destination

Here’s how the whole booking thing works in practice.

By booking your charter through us, you pay no more than dealing with the Yachts head owner or the bareboat company directly, yet our unbiased advice and 20 years of experience provide you with additional security, more information and Fair prices.
We can quote instantly with on-line availability and simplify the whole booking process .

After you have chosen the yacht which will be your floating vacation home for a week or two, and after we have verified the availability of the vessel for the dates you have choosen, you will be E-mailed a charter party agreement or contract and asked to provide a deposit which is usually 50% of the value of the whole charter price.
While we wait for the check or wire-transfer, we will place a “working hold” on the vessel for a short period of time and you will be granted a “first option” or a “right of first refusal” from Our company on behalf of the yacht’s Head owner / clearing house or the bareboat charter company.

When we receive the pdf copy of signed contract by you and 50% deposit by wire transfer, we will place a firm booking with the Head owner , Clearing House or bare boat Company, transfer funds to them and/or to an escrow account and we will mail you the Food and Beverage list as per your Preference and  give you precise instructions on where and when to aboard  the yacht that you have chartered

We can arrange the Airport Transfers to and from the Yacht  which is extra payable.

Upon boarding the vessel on your arrival date, you will be required to provide the 50% remaining balance of the value of the charter in cash or credit card payment.

We expect you to send us The passanger list by e-mail before your arrival so that  we can pass your passanger list with names, surnames,  birth date and passport or ID card number to the captain for the outward clearance formalities which is imposed by the port authorities,  in order to organize your outward clearance before your arrival that you would be on your way out . Without any delay .!!!

please use the special Contact Form that provides us with important information about your preferences or call us at  90 252 612 6308 to talk to one of our charter specialists in english, spanish or french…

Trip Cancellation and Medical Insurance.

We recommend that you consider taking out a Trip Cancellation Insurance Policy.
Since the initial deposit is non-refundable for obvious reasons, i.e. the boat has committed a period of time to you and has essentially taken itself out of the market for that period that Cancellation Insurance will allow you recoup your deposit if you have to cancel your vacation for any reason.

Programmer for “Blå Cruise” er uendelige, siden det er så mange bukter og strender og små byer langs kysten. Derfor kan du velge og vrake i opplevelse som passer deg best. Vi kan tilby sport, kultur, shopping, party, ro, avslapping, sol, varme, klart vann, strender og bukter , helt for deg selv.  Vi vet at alle ønsker å legge stresset og presset bak seg og komme seg vekk fra det hele, ut i den frie naturen hvor fred og ro beroliger sinnet.

Vi er alltid på vei til et slikt sted på den Tyrkiske Rivieraen. Det er innlysende at du ikke kan få nok av vakre laguner og stillhet, men vi reiser allikevel videre, for det er så mye mer å se og oppleve om bord i en yacht. Mannskapets oppgave er å vise deg fantastiske steder og servere deg verdens beste mat.  Du og dine nærmeste venner og familie, alene, i en stille bukt , med en egen sandstrand, alt for dere selv. Da er du konge! I det minste for et døgn!

Etter varm tyrkisk te, servert i små glass, er det tid for middag på akterdekket. Det er allerede mørkt og stearinlysene blafrer svakt i den siste varme solgangsbrisen. Det er dette, bildet av ferie, som er balsam for sjelen.

Gode venner, god mat og en ramme som tatt ut av et eventyr. Ingen støy fra hektiske mennesker og maskiner, bare glade mennesker og den siste solgangsbris.  Det er slik et blått cruise er!

Neste dag byr på nye oppdagelser. Kysten er full av historie. Ruiner fra Gresk-Romersk tid, den Persiske perioden, Hetittenes korte og voldelige historie. Eller rett og slett sport : Paragliding, dykking, padling og sykling. Mulighetene er mange!

Et besøk i en koselig kystlandsby er høydepunktet for mange. Shopping og en strand-kafe med utsikt til yachten som er ditt hjem i en hel uke.

La oss i Atol Yachting og Akasia Yachting hjelpe deg med å finne din ferieyacht, med det riktige mannskapet, så kan du sørge for å ta med deg dine venner og familie. Sammen kan vi oppleve en uforglemmelig uke i et av de vakreste områdene på jorda.

Det er ingen overdrivelse!

Jeg lover!

THE BLUE CRUISE IN TURKISH COASTLINE

Blue cruise itineraries are endless,  since there are so many bays but so few days to cherish all of them …!
we know how anxious you are to sail away from the city  crowd and the stress, so we are heading to yassicalar  islands where you may refresh your skin and swim in chyristal clear blue waters of Turkish Riviera .
it is obvious that you will not get  enough of this beautiful lagoons but we have so much more to show you,
Lets drop the anchor in an excellent place to swim to  feel the salt water surround you, nothing but you and your loved ones in a private bay in which you are the landlord for one night.

we all know how much fuel consumes a twin pack of 1800 HP engines of a motoryacht which can be an outrageous 480 liters per hour of speed cruising when compared to a sailing Trimaran,  such as BMW / ORACLE .

A displacement motoryacht needs huge amount of energy to cruise gracefully in blue waters however a sailing yacht , a catamaran or a trimaran which can be as fast as a motoryacht with the right wind and let you enjoy interactive sailing with mother nature.

We believe that sailing yachts are becoming more and more fuel efficient  with electronic fuel disbursement pumps and are more eco friendly with ever improving technologies and  lightweight hitech yacht building materials instrumenst  such as carbon kevlar and epoxy bonding materials. The epoxy laminated Composite materials which are recently introduced into the yacht building industry  are lightweight and resistent to wear and tear of seawater, when compared to steel , alimunium or laminated wood construction materials.

The teak is still number one preference of any yacht builder for its resistence to seawater and warmth as prime material however there are alternative composite materials which is Teak lookalike and even more resistent than natural fiber of tropical forests which are under extinction…

Either power yacht or a sailing yacht the hull is the most important element of a boat for long term consideration and the new advances in Yacht designing and building has reached unparalelled levels of stamina and competence, the bigger and faster the better is the main motto of many yacht building companies and the worlds leading yacht charter and brokerage houses such as Camper and Nicholsons , Fraser yachts, Akasiayachting , Atolyachts, Barcomar, Marenostra and Stellamaris are leading the way to a more advanced fuel efficiency and lightweight Technologies.
The heavy displacement mega yachts so called stable tall ships are replaced with complex zero stabilizers which has improved the yachting pleasure even in rough seas and computer controlled Hydraulic powered sailing gears are now a must together with Highly Flexible aluminium masts and rods of 316L stainless steel at its best .

The new generation all in one screen navigational instrumenst become so popular that most of the circumnavigational  technichs  and astral navigation with sextants has become obsolete with those newly improved satellite interfaced ARPA radars, super precise Gps and multicolored 3D chartplotters are a part of Standard  navigational devices and instruments which are becoming cheaper and more accessible to all even the most radical adventurer who consider circumnavigation in a bath tub.
We pledge to a better world in harmony with mother nature and expect the worldwide nautical community to share ideas and combine forces to stop wasting our planet and turn to less polluting energy resources such as Hydrogene production from the seawater and magnetic power which already exists but handicapped by seven sisters of  the fossil fuel industry…

By Captain Oguz Bahadir Porsuk.

Turkey has several advantages over the neighbouring mediterranean ports and marinas with quality craftmanship and experienced technicians. The number of qualified personnel and cheap labour makes Turkey an important wintering location amongst other European countries.   for example carpentry , welding , painting jobs with iqual or superior craftmanship is much cheaper and due to short winter months , sunny weather conditions , preparing hull and painting are more favourable than most mediterranean ports .

The european boat owners  calculates  12 to 17 percent of their face value annually for wintering while these expenses are only 3 to 7 percent in Turkish marinas and wintering places which are always safer and are built in very safe coves .

Wintering in Turkey is 60% much cheaper than most european marinas. The adecuate  low humidity and minimal temperature changes are important for painting , varnishing that could be carried out almost all year round with best possible results.

we propose you wintering in Turkey so you may relax and enjoy splendid weather while prepare your boat and you can easily reach the best mediterranean yacht charter destinations in a heart beat.

Atol yachting propose a safe and radically inexpensive wintering for your boat where we can take care of  them solving your minor  and major problems with  peace of mind.  with your engines, mechanic, electric system, sails and upholstery with most adecuate materials and craftmanship.

Turks have lived here since 11th century medieval times,  since  they arrived as nomads from the Eastern Anatolia. Romans, Persians, Lycians, Karians and Phrygians were former occupants of the same territory, and earlier still, Hittite tribes had built an Anatolian empire before collapsing around the time of the Trojan Wars. With history at every turn, it is tempting to portray Turkey as a quaint, time-locked country that adheres to tradition but this is far from the truth. The modern republic’s first leader,  Mustafa Kemal Atatürk,  has  reinvented Turkey  as a modern secular state following the demise of the Ottoman Empire.  Whatever  you see today is thanks to Atatürk’s comprehensive modernisation that is a healthy combination of ancient traditions and contemporary outlook.  This outlook sees little contradiction in having modern European ways tempered by Islam and time-honoured traditions of hospitality.

You cannot identify one dominant Turkish food like the Italian pasta or the French sauce, but the Turks have perfected their cuisine to a fine craft that reflects their refinement of culture.

Turkey has a long repertoire of ancient recipes that were perfected by the chefs eager to please the Sultans.
Turkish food is simple in presentation, its natural flavor not camouflaged by sauces ,  ever since the Ottomans passed laws to regulate freshness of food, leftovers are seldom found in Turkish homes.

It is said that travelers in Turkey, “come for the history but stay for the food”.
Make sure you carry home a Turkish food item like a Turkish Delight as a souvenir from Turkey.

Food and drink in Turkey

Would someone come to Turkey just to eat out? Yes!
Turkish food is famous throughout the world, and is considered one of the 3 pre-eminent cuisines alongside French and Chinese. The painstaking preparation of simple but fresh ingredients brings out the richness of their flavours in a way that never fails to delight. The range is enormous, from an array of soups to an astonishing variety of meze (traditional Turkish appetizers), followed by meat and fish dishes.

Turkish olives

All Turkish food is prepared from fresh ingredients, often grown organically or raised free range. All this is seasoned with herbs and spices often found locally – oregano, marjoram, and thyme grow wild in profusion on the hills along the Mediterranean coast. The country produces a wide variety of fruits, nuts, and vegetables, and being surrounded by sea on three sides, the range of fish to be found is considerable.

Alcohol

Alcoholic drinks include light Turkish beer, excellent wines, and the national drink, ‘raki’ (a potent anisette), which clouds when water is added giving it the popular name “lion’s milk.” Drinking raki is a pleasurable rite in itself, and is traditionally accompanied by a variety of ‘meze’ (small plates, dips etc). “Efes” and “Tuborg” are the most common local beers.

Wine  in Turkey

The Turkish wine industry has been making a great deal of progress in recent years. The region was famed in ancient Greek times for the quality of its grapes and wine, and there is now a great profusion of very drinkable Turkish wines on the market.

Juices and water

There is a wide selection of fruit juices ‘meyve suyu’ on offer, and through the summer and autumn you can find freshly squeezed orange juice and then pomegranate juice all over the place. Tap water in the major cities is chlorinated and so drinkable, but very good bottled mineral water from Turkey’s mountains is widely sold. Just ask for “sise suyu” (bottled water), pronounced as “she-shey sue-you”. Turks can argue for hours on the respective merits of different mineral waters, or their own local springs.

Turkish Ayran and Turkish Cofee

We highly recommend trying a cool glass of yogurt whipped with water (and sometimes salt) to make a refreshing drink called “ayran” (pronounced ‘I ran).
You’ll also be able to supp a cup of Turkish coffee. It was Turkey that first saw the growth of coffee houses, centuries before Starbucks, so try one of these miniature hits of caffeine (no grande/huge lattes here) when you can.
Be sure to let the coffee grounds settle, then drink only about half the cup, avoiding the sludge at the bottom.

Cacık (Yoghurt & Cucumber)

Cacık (pronounced ‘jajuk) is one of the absolutely central mezes in Turkey. It can be eaten on its own as a refreshing gazpacho style appetitzer, quite sublime on a hot summer’s day (try adding some ice cubes!). Or it can be enjoyed served alongside almost anything, from kebabs to rice, and from fried courgettes and aubergines (eggplants) to simple pilav (rice). It’s typically served very runny, but by omitting the water, you can conjure a thick yoghurty paste more akin to Greek ‘tzatziki’.

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

750 grams yoghurt (full fat natural, thick )
3 large cucumbers
1 cup of cold water
2 cloves garlic, crushed
Dill – several sprigs, finely chopped
A few tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste, about 1 teaspoon
Some black pepper

Preparation:
Mix the garlic, salt, yoghurt, and water in a bowl. Finely chop the cucumbers (some people prefer peeled, others prefer keeping the crunch of the skin), and add to the mixture, give it a good stir, taste for seasoning, and chill. Then pour into bowls, trickle a little olive oil on top of each and sprinkle with dill.

As an alternative try swapping some chopped fresh mint for the dill, and adding a little finely chopped spring onions.

Mercimek Çorbasi – Lentil Soup

This soup is lovely as a winter warmer – filling and comforting. It’s a classic, well loved Turkish dish. In the Turkish countryside and in the town lokantas (the basic eateries) people often have soup for breakfast, as well as lunch and dinner! Alper, the owner of our partner agency in Turkey, Almira Travel, loves lentil soup, but only the way his mother makes it! Our version is based on his mother’s secret recipe!

Advance Preparation:

It’s best to soak the lentils and make the chicken stock the day before cooking. Ideally the lentils should be pre-soaked for 12 hours, but if that is not possible, make sure you rinse them well under cold running water.

Ingredients (serves 4):

1 large chopped onion
1 large carrot
1 mug of red split lentils
6 mugs of chicken stock (you can use water with a stock cube, but the really delicious taste is only achieved using long boiled chicken stock. A perfect stock can be made from the leftover bones and skin of a Sunday roast chicken, boiled with an onion and a carrot!)
Large knob of butter (don’t skimp and don’t use margarine!)
Salt, pepper and cumin to season

Preparation:

Peel and chop the onion and carrots finely. Fry in the butter until they start to soften, but are not browned. (The onions should look transparent). Add the lentils and stock, with some seasoning (go easy at this stage). Simmer over a gentle heat until the lentils are soft. Blend in a food blender (make sure you leave it to run for quite a while, it is important that the soup is really smooth). Season with salt, pepper and cumin to taste. For an extra flourish, add a sprinkle of paprika to the bowl.
Serve steaming hot with wedges of lemons. Squeeze liberally in to the soup to taste. Some nice crusty bread makes a perfect accompaniment!
Once made, the soup can be kept cool in the fridge for several days and consumed at your leisure with delight and satisfaction.