The magic of private chartering a gulet is about enjoying your time with people of your choice (your family, friends) indulging and pampering yourself with personal service, gourmet meals, absolute relaxation, full housekeeping and a very flexible itinerary.

While on board, you could lounge in the shade on the aft or forward deck to sunbathe, sip your favorite drink, read your favorite novel, swim in the crystal clear waters, explore the turquoise deep with your snorkel or chat with friends and family.

We cruise (under convenient circumstances sail) to fascinating destinations in Turkey and Greece, prepare gourmet Aegean - Mediterranean cuisine and take extremely good care of you.

If you would like, you can also do some land trips and visit plenty of ancient ruins en route. For instance, it may be an enriching experience to explore the traditional Turkish villages in Gokova Gulf, hike in pristine pine forests around Marmaris and shop in the local fresh markets of Bodrum and Gocek. We will make sure you set off in the right direction…

Due to the relaxed, expedition-like nature of cruising, meal times and anchorage points can change, based on weather and other conditions. We will announce meal times each day and you can remain assured that all meals will be a great time of entertainment with all that exquisite Turkish cuisine and wonderful conversations.

For instance, having dinner under the stars, with your beloved ones is a memorable experience not to be missed. Since fishing tackle is available on board, you can even fish for your supper and we will be glad to cook it for you as per your preferences.

Briefly, for those who prefer to spend each day differently and who are well prepared for the changing moods of Mother Nature, a “gullet holiday” is the perfect adventure.

Clothing On Board

For your cruising journey, you would definitely need casual clothing; non slip foot wear, swimming suit, t-shirts and shorts, sun hats, sun glasses, sun oil, camera, battery, a sweater for cool evenings and blue jeans or casual pants along with appropriate footwear for any land excursions and hikes.

Baggage Storage On Board

Instead of one large suitcase which would hardly be put in the cabin, we recommend that you bring two or three smaller, preferably soft bags as they are more convenient to store. Each cabin has several drawers for storing your clothing and other personal items. Aside from the drawers, there is very little storage in cabins, and there is no storage for baggage outside of cabins. This is why we highly recommend bringing a soft-sided suitcase, collapsible duffel with wheels or at least something that can be emptied and made flat as your one piece of checked luggage to facilitate easier storage in your cabin.

Shoes On Board & Other Necessary Info

Please kindly be informed that we do not allow shoes on board, except for sandals on outside decks. No pointed heels are allowed on deck. Bare feet or socks are allowed below deck as a safety measure to keep dirt and water, which can be slippery, out of the interior of the boat. There is typically a box or area on deck where sandals/shoes can be stored.

Please also do not forget to bring your bath towels and personal sanitary. The gentlemen who would not want to grow a holiday beard would need a battery operated razor. A shaving soap would also be necessary. As we have already informed you under the title “technical information”, electrical appliances may only be connected while the engines are running or when the yacht is tied up to land.

Starting Your Cruise

If requested, we can arrange for you to be met on arrival by deluxe vans and to be escorted to M/S IMRENIM. Also upon departure, we can transfer to you from M/S IMRENIM to your point of departure. For further information, please check the “Other Services” title at the end of this page.

Before you arrive, we will request that you fill out an “On Board Information Sheet” so that we can have your full names as appearing on your passports, your identity information (indispensable for clearance at the beginning of your cruise). We would also appreciate to have any specific details on your dining and wining preferences or special dietary requirements, so that our yacht is fully stocked and can commence your cruise with the minimum of fuss.

How to Book

Once you decide to go on a “Blue Cruise” with our gulet, M/S IMRENIM, you need to determine the period and the dates of your cruise and the itinerary you would prefer. (Please kindly look over the itineraries already suggested under our “Routes” title or contact us to tailor a special itinerary of your preference)

When we establish that our yacht is definitely available for the requested period, we will then send you a contract for signature. A 30 percent deposit is to be paid once you decide to confirm the trip and the balance due is to be paid 6 weeks prior to the commencement of your tour.

As mentioned above, we will also send you an "On Board Information Sheet" for you to complete and return so that the yacht can be fully stocked with your requirements. Please feel free to discuss the booking procedures with us and do not hesitate to contact us by e-mail, fax or telephone to design a customized trip as per your preferences. (rates are to be advised with reference to the period & route you request)

General Conditions

All agreements are on "Turkish Terms".
The charter fee includes the charter of the yacht with all its equipment in working condition, the crew's wages, the fuel for up to 4 hours cruising per day, yacht's insurance, lubricants for the pilotage within Turkish Waters, berthing dues and other harbor charges including general use of water and/or electricity from shore.

Excluded from the fee are all other expenses like food, alcoholic beverages & spirits, soft drinks, other consumable stores, berthing and harbor expenses outside Turkey i.e. in Greek waters and VAT (currently 18%)

Other Services

We also give transportation services from/to airports, ports and marinas indicated on the web site www.privatetransfer.org or from/to other requested directions.

If you would like to have further information on these services, please click on www.privatetransfer.biz

Apart from this, two of our family members are ministry-licensed, professional, tour guides who are experts on Turkey’s historical, cultural and economical background. We will be happy to provide guiding services for any sightseeing tours you would like to have within (or outside) your traveling route. It will just be enough to send us a short notification of your travel details to let us make the necessary arrangements in a short period of time.

As you can see, all our family members have densely been engaged in tourism and we have been giving quality services in this sector for over years with a privileged approach in mind “complete guest satisfaction”.

With first day’s excitement in our endeavors, we feel thoroughly thrilled with what we are doing and look forward to welcoming many other international guests with our outstanding quality perceptiveness.