Planning your own luxury private yacht trip might seem complicated and intimidating. For this exact reason, we are available to help you select the right yacht, plan your itinerary and help arrange all logistics before, during and after your trip. Our aim is to make this process seamless and ensure you have the best experience.

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→ Visa Requirements

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Check the governments e-visa web site (http://www.mfa.gov.tr/visa-information-for-foreigners.en.mfa) for information about visa requirements to enter Turkey. If your country is listed and if you are traveling to Turkey within 90 days, you can apply for e-visa which will be granted within 24-hours of your application.

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→ How do I get to the boat?

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Below is a list of airports that are close to your port of Blue Voyage departure. We can arrange airport transfers for you to and from our boat. Airport transfer is not included in the price.

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→ Departing port Airports

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Bodrum Bodrum-Milas International Airport (~ 30 minutes)
Gocek Dalaman International Airport (~ 20 minutes)
Fethiye Dalaman International Airport (~ 45 minutes)
Marmaris Dalaman International Airport ((~ 2 hours)

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→ What should I bring with me?

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There is no dress code on the boat. Bring your most comfortable clothes. Pack light since you will not need many changes of clothes. During day time you will be in your swimwear with a t-shirt to protect you from the sun. Bring at least two swimming suits, t-shirts, shorts, sandals, high protection sun lotion, sun protection cap, protection lipstick, sun glasses, camera, books, personal hygiene items. In case of cooler evenings, bring a sweater, jacket, and long pants/jeans. No shoes are allowed on board, just bring your sneakers or walking shoes for land cruising.

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→ Can I bring snorkeling equipment?

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Although our boats have snorkeling equipment, you might want to bring your own.

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→What is the schedule for embarkation and disembarkation?

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Our Blue Voyages start on Saturday and end on Saturday. Embarkation starts around 16:00 and disembarkation ends at 10:00 on Saturday after breakfast on the boat. We usually stay on the port of departure on the embarkation day to let you have time to explore the town and its surroundings. We spend the night before disembarkation either on the port of departure or a secluded cove near the port of departure.

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→ Is smoking permitted on boat?

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Smoking is not permitted inside the boat for safety reasons and for the comfort of future charter guests. Smoking is only permitted on the deck, not in cabins.

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→ Important !!!

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Make sure to secure your belongings on the deck when the wind is high or the boat is in motion. Use clothes pins to secure your swimwear and towels drying on the clothes line.

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Safety is first so please do not dive or jump off the boat when the engine is running.
Please turn off the air conditioning and lights off when not in use to save the boat’s batteries. Please check with us about the air conditioners use and hours of use since air conditioners run on batteries and it varies from boat to boat. It is against the law to run air conditioners on ports because the noise could disturb other gulets nearby.

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→ Worth to Remember

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Hand, bath, and beach towels are provided.
The cabins and bathrooms are cleaned and the bins are emptied daily by the crew in the morning. Towels and bed linens are replaced twice a week.

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→ What is included in the prices?

The price includes the rental of the boat and its equipment, accommodation in cabins, services of the crew, water for general usage, fuel up to 4 hours cruising a day, all harbor fees and related formalities in Turkish waters, cleaning of bed linens, bath and beach towels, and final cleaning. All cabins have their own private bathroom with showers and toilets.

 

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→ What is excluded in the prices?

The price does not include the airport transfers, land excursions, harbor taxes and mooring fees in Greek waters, personal expenses, and optional gratuities.
The price also does not include the meals, soft drinks, drinking water, and alcoholic beverages. We have a meal plan that you can purchase or you can provide us with a list of food and we can purchase and cook for you.
You can purchase your own water, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Or, let us know, and we can purchase them for you.

 

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→ What is the suggested tipping amount for the crew?

Gratuities are not included in the boat fee. We recommend tipping the crew for their hard work to make you happy and comfortable during your trip. The suggested amount is about 5-10% of the base charter rate. It is usually given to the captain at the end of the charter and divided equally among the crew members. You do not have to give a tip, it depends on you.

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→ Do I need insurance while on board?

Our boats have insurance during your Blue Voyage. You might consider getting trip cancellation insurance, personal medical insurance for international traveling, and personal belongings insurance for your travels.

 

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→ What are the voltage requirements and plug types on the boat?

The gulets have 220 V electric current. The outlets are European style. Your laptops, mobile phones can charge without a transformer. But, you need a plug adaptor.

 

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→ What will the weather be like?

July and August can get very hot, between 30 and 40°C. April and October can be cool, with temperatures ranging between 18-22°C. June and September is more balmy weather, between 21-30°C. The change of rain between May and September is almost zero. April and October can bring a few showers. Don’t forget to bring a light jacket or cotton sweater in case the evenings get cold.

 

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→ Can I arrange land excursions?

Certainly. We know the locals and the area well so we can arrange any kind of land excursion for you throughout Turkey.

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→ Any other questions?

Please call us: +90 252 316 52 43 or send us an email: info@apaktours.com. We’ll be delighted to answer any questions you have.

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