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The vacation was wonderful for us. We had the opportunity to actively shape the trip with the captain; The service was good - and we were an uncomplicated "team" - and that's what we want to be. We look forward to the next time and hope that a little is invested and the prices are right.
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As discussed in detail, we would be happy to provide you, the owner of the Sultan and the captain with our summary of our trip.
As I said, we have now booked the Sultan for the second time, mainly because of the captain Mustafa but also because of the flybridge. For this we have also accepted a higher price compared to other gülets.
This time it wasn't just the captain who shone, but the entire team. The boss was better than last year, always put together high-quality, varied food and the cleanliness and attentiveness of all crew members were also perfect.
Since we already knew the route to D Maris and wanted to do it again, it was nice that Mustafa had selected other interesting bays for us.
Since I have sailed through Turkey, Greece and the Mediterranean with my own team for many years, I appreciate the importance of the quality of the team and agency. There are hardly any criticisms here. We properly discussed the points that needed to be improved or changed and found good solutions.
Result: We would be happy to come back if: The captain and crew compete with the same quality and the ship receives some upgrades.
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- The start of our charter was disappointing due to the berth - far from Bodrum. This berth cannot be a charter port, but simply a waiting place outside of a charter. Problem was solved by later crossing to Bodrum.
- The gület needs a refit in several places. Worth mentioning here are teak work on the deck and railing, painting work on the hull, in the bathrooms (does it really need a whirlpool bathtub or wouldn't a large shower make more sense? Is the salon really suitable for charter guests to settle down there? Wouldn't be on the Fly another comfortable bench better than a whirlpool? The tender with 70 HP is too weak for water skiing (100 HP is actually standard), the beds in the 4 guest cabins are not really comfortable, should be converted into a double bed and the bedding can be improved.
- Unfortunately, the news didn't get through that we have a guest with lactose problems.
- It must be clear that the Sultan is about 15-20% more expensive compared to other comparable boats (which are also larger but do not have a flybridge).
26.07.2023
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PERFECT
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We liked everything about the holiday. Already in organizing the holiday, the agency (and the legendary Erkan) were super professional, always quick and decisive in their responses, 24 hours before departure we had a passport problem and Erkan helped us a lot to resolve it. Always available and very kind. Grandi is a beautiful, comfortable, well-kept gulet, old style but very elegant and well maintained.
A very special mention and all our gratitude goes to the crew who truly made our holiday special and unforgettable. Captain Yusuf, always kind and smiling, but with so much experience that he knew how to create a very relaxed and professional atmosphere with the crew members, the very sweet Osman, Berk and Selahattin. Osman, under the supervision of the captain who is also a very good chef, spoiled us for a week with unforgettable breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Every meal they set up banquets with delicious, well-groomed and super abundant food. lots of vegetables cooked very well, meat, fish, desserts made on the boat. Every meal was a gift. Berk and Selahattin were also very good, young but professional, who intercepted our every need, angels! always kind and loving even with children. Thank you so much, we will remember Grandi and his fantastic crew for a long time, we couldn't be more satisfied. The expectations, already high, were exceeded by reality, which rarely happens. We recommend a holiday on GRANDI to everyone!
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We chose the cruise in Greece and we understand that there are many limitations for a Turkish gulet.
We love the sea very much and staying at anchor, so also because of the heat, we suffered the nights in the port of Bodrum (the first and the last) and the stop in the port of Kos, but I think they were obligatory stops.
26.07.2023
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Highly recommend this Gulet, crew and route.
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Overall the Gulet trip exceeded our expectations. The crew was great and super helpful, pandering to our every need. Captain Nuri plotted an interesting route and had us overnight in fabulous little wind protected bays. The food was awesome and couldn't be faulted; lots of choice for vegetarians as well as meat eaters in our group. The paddle boards and sea kayaks were great options when we were anchored.
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Very little to complain about. If looking for perfection I would say that we would have preferred the air conditioning to run all night as it got hot when it was switched off.
10.07.2023
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A fantastically beautiful, relaxing week - you can't get more in a vacation than that.
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The relaxed atmosphere, the very good food, the sundeck facilities, the anchoring and overnight stays in the bays, the very nice, attentive crew and the cleanliness on board.
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For the 12 of us, everything was according to our expectations.
10.07.2023
K
Amazing Aegean experience. Highly recommended
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The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating. The food was excellent. The outside areas were amazing for lounging and there was plenty of snorkel equipment.
All 24 of us had an amazing time.
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We had to take stairs to a dinghy to get in and out of towns. Fine for our group, but would be hard for people with accessibility issues. Some beds needed new mattresses, but still an excellent value for what we paid.
A white board with daily itinerary would have been helpful.
03.07.2023
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Outstanding!
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The Crew !!!!!!
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The Gulet seems to be a little bit old.
27.06.2023