Custom Made Motor Yacht (2024) for Charter | #19951

Overall, we were satisfied with our 3-night, 4-day holiday. The captain and crew were very attentive and did their best to accommodate our requests. The food was delicious, though a bit too oily; the meals felt a little heavy for us in the heat. The photos of the boat were somewhat outdated, and the interior areas are in need of some maintenance. Because there was no gap between the previous tour and ours, the boat wasn't fully ready for us—for instance, it hadn't been refueled. We ran out of water on the last night due to a toilet malfunction on the first day, but that actually gave us the chance to take a night cruise while going to get more water.

It was a wonderful experience; we were very pleased with everything. We especially enjoyed the food—thank you.

We decided to charter this boat because of the positive reviews regarding the owner, Mr. Gürol. However, we hardly saw him at all during the holiday. Here are the highlights: * There are three crew members on board, including the captain. All three were well-intentioned and tried their best. * We planned our route together with Captain İlker. They suggested coves they thought we would enjoy, and we created a great itinerary. * They asked for our food preferences in advance, and the meals were generally good. Although there were occasional delays, we didn't mind. Our chef, Furkan, in particular, put a lot of effort into preparing dishes that both the children and we would enjoy. * One day early in the holiday, around 4:00 PM, the crew left the boat without informing us. When we called, we were told they would be back "shortly," but they didn't return until around 9:30 PM. We had to prepare our own dinner that evening using the ingredients on board. What really bothered us was that there was no explanation or apology from the boat owner following this incident. * While we were in Göcek to fill the water tank, the engine malfunctioned, and we had to wait for 2–3 hours. The engine was restarted after a temporary fix. This situation raised concerns for us regarding the boat's technical maintenance. * The boat is older and more worn than it appears in the photos. The interior areas, in particular, are in need of maintenance. The crew also mentioned that the boat would be undergoing a refit this winter. Overall, we were pleased with the captain and the crew. They were well-intentioned throughout the holiday and did their best to ensure our comfort. We feel that the main issues we experienced stemmed from the boat's management, maintenance, and the owner's attitude rather than the crew. We would have expected a more attentive, responsible, and solution-oriented approach from Mr. Gürol.

Captain Gürol checked in every day to ask if we had any issues or requests. İlker helped my spouse overcome their fear of entering deep water, while Furkan prepared excellent meals—we never expected the food to be so delicious. Furthermore, Turkish coffee in the morning and tea after every meal were prepared without us even having to ask. They were also incredibly polite. Mehmet Efe was quick to attend to all our requests as well. We were thoroughly pleased with the experience.