Gulet...
A gulet (Turkish pronunciation: [ɡuˈlet]) is a traditional design of a two-masted wooden sailing vessel from the south-west coast of Turkey long used for transport and fishing now designed for holidays on the spectacular Turkish coast.
The gulet experience-
Climb aboard with your family and friends to reconnect on a journey that transcends time-see how many connections can be made from past to present, explore Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman sites on a traditional yet contemporary gulet/yacht while cooling off in the refreshing waters of the coast. An array of water sports available such as water skiing, wake boarding, snorkelling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding are only a few of the options available. Scuba diving is also something we can arrange
What makes us different and why should you book with us?
We are like no other gulet company out there. Many are Turkish based, UK based or even US based. We at Originate Travel provide a shared relationship between our two continents. I am on the ground in the U.S and my affiliate is on the ground in Turkey. You will always have someone to talk to that is on your time zone. I am the U.S affiliate of Gala Yachting, a Turkish based and run company that has been operating locally in the port town of Gocek for the past 8 years. They are fully bonded and licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism as a Yacht Management Company and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of Shipping. We have shared over 6 years of satisfying a very high level of clientele. Here are some reviews:
"We had the time of our lives on the Esme Sultan II. The boat is beautifully appointed. The crew is extremely
professional. Every day was a perfect new adventure. We wake boarded, water skied, and did stand up paddle boarding. The meals were fit for a king. We can’t wait to come back and do it all over again."
The Willrich Family-Piedmont, CA 2012
Mezcal II was gorgeous - thank you. Would be fun to tell you about our experiences.... Bottom line is that we had an absolutely fabulous time and could not have asked for more from you. You were an incredible resource for us and our trip was perfect. So THANK YOU!!! I hope to meet you soon.
The Gardner Family-San Francisco, CA 2012
"As for the Parlak, what can I say? We absolutely loved it. The crew was fantastic. My younger son played games with them throughout the trip. They taught him how to play Okay and he taught them dominoes. He had special handshakes with all of them.. Lane is now emailing the young deck hand, Engin. Turkay, the captain, was darling. We had the best time with him. He has friends throughout the Mediterranean and he showed us so many great spots. It was truly magical. I literally had tears in my eyes when we said good-bye
The Stervinou Family Mill Valley, CA 2012
It was a fabulous trip. I would go back on the ILIOS in a nano-second. it was spectacular and the crew was superb. It was smooth sailing all the way home. Thanks again for all your help."
The Sellman Family, San Francisco, CA 2012
What do you do on the gulet?
Days will be spent motoring/sailing for no more than 3-4 hours by your well-seasoned captain and crew-not usually fluent in English but fluent in hospitality who will guide you through the coastline. They are not tour guides but we can provide a tour guide to accompany you on your gulet cruise if you so choose. Typically motoring/sailing is done in the early hours of the morning while seas are calmer and the winds more favorable. Dock in idyllic bays/villages and explore, it is in these villages where the mountains in the background look like painted murals against the sky, feast on traditional Turkish delicacies all prepared for you by your own chef. Catch up on a good book, work on your backgammon skills, watch the sun go down, invite some local entertainment on board, the possibilities are endless.
The Gulets
“Not all gulets are created equal” be careful of other companies selling gulets. Many may just not delight on any level. There are certain high standards we have for gulets in our portfolio that we sell our clients and only those with the highest of these standards will be booked. I truly hand select the perfect gulet for the family, couple, people who are inquiring. It is not merely about budget it is about expectations and what one is looking for on board. My hand selected choices are traditional yet contemporary and have a high level of comfort and service. I have personally been on board if not sailed on these gulets and am familiar with all the captains and crew onboard. I take this selection very seriously for my clients,
All gulets come with full board meaning 3 meals daily, afternoon snacks, local beer and all nonalcoholic beverages such as bottled water, juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day
All are equipped with the following
1.A/C through the night-in some harbors-generators must be turned off at midnight
2.WiFI throughout
3.Speaker system inside and out with iPod docking stations
4.Filter coffee and french press coffee
5.Daily housekeeping of all cabins, fresh linens and fresh towels
6.Special Turkish upgraded toiletries in all cabins
7. A wide selection of water toys included on board and available to rent as well and get delivered on board prior to boarding such as SUP's-stand up paddleboards
8. Celebrating a special event while on board such as a birthday, anniversary please let me know and I will make sure that event is celebrated. We even can get live entertainment on board the gulets such as traditional belly dancers.
How will I get to the gulet and get familiar with life on board?
All my clients are met and greeted on board the gulet at time of boarding by my colleagues in Turkey who will make sure all on board the gulet is the way you want it for your family and friends. If any requests or changes are desired, no worries, this is your time to relax and recharge, so start relaxing
and we will take care of it.
See some of my hand selected gulet choices on the following gulet pages, we have a rich portfolio with a wide range of gulets available, from super luxury to luxury to classical sophisticated choices along with sailing yachts, all tastes and budgets will be met. If you don't see exactly what you are looking for on these pages, don't hesitate to ask for something a bit different, I have many gulets to offer.
The gulet experience-
Climb aboard with your family and friends to reconnect on a journey that transcends time-see how many connections can be made from past to present, explore Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman sites on a traditional yet contemporary gulet/yacht while cooling off in the refreshing waters of the coast. An array of water sports available such as water skiing, wake boarding, snorkelling, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding are only a few of the options available. Scuba diving is also something we can arrange
What makes us different and why should you book with us?
We are like no other gulet company out there. Many are Turkish based, UK based or even US based. We at Originate Travel provide a shared relationship between our two continents. I am on the ground in the U.S and my affiliate is on the ground in Turkey. You will always have someone to talk to that is on your time zone. I am the U.S affiliate of Gala Yachting, a Turkish based and run company that has been operating locally in the port town of Gocek for the past 8 years. They are fully bonded and licensed by the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism as a Yacht Management Company and a member of the Chamber of Commerce and Chamber of Shipping. We have shared over 6 years of satisfying a very high level of clientele. Here are some reviews:
"We had the time of our lives on the Esme Sultan II. The boat is beautifully appointed. The crew is extremely
professional. Every day was a perfect new adventure. We wake boarded, water skied, and did stand up paddle boarding. The meals were fit for a king. We can’t wait to come back and do it all over again."
The Willrich Family-Piedmont, CA 2012
Mezcal II was gorgeous - thank you. Would be fun to tell you about our experiences.... Bottom line is that we had an absolutely fabulous time and could not have asked for more from you. You were an incredible resource for us and our trip was perfect. So THANK YOU!!! I hope to meet you soon.
The Gardner Family-San Francisco, CA 2012
"As for the Parlak, what can I say? We absolutely loved it. The crew was fantastic. My younger son played games with them throughout the trip. They taught him how to play Okay and he taught them dominoes. He had special handshakes with all of them.. Lane is now emailing the young deck hand, Engin. Turkay, the captain, was darling. We had the best time with him. He has friends throughout the Mediterranean and he showed us so many great spots. It was truly magical. I literally had tears in my eyes when we said good-bye
The Stervinou Family Mill Valley, CA 2012
It was a fabulous trip. I would go back on the ILIOS in a nano-second. it was spectacular and the crew was superb. It was smooth sailing all the way home. Thanks again for all your help."
The Sellman Family, San Francisco, CA 2012
What do you do on the gulet?
Days will be spent motoring/sailing for no more than 3-4 hours by your well-seasoned captain and crew-not usually fluent in English but fluent in hospitality who will guide you through the coastline. They are not tour guides but we can provide a tour guide to accompany you on your gulet cruise if you so choose. Typically motoring/sailing is done in the early hours of the morning while seas are calmer and the winds more favorable. Dock in idyllic bays/villages and explore, it is in these villages where the mountains in the background look like painted murals against the sky, feast on traditional Turkish delicacies all prepared for you by your own chef. Catch up on a good book, work on your backgammon skills, watch the sun go down, invite some local entertainment on board, the possibilities are endless.
The Gulets
“Not all gulets are created equal” be careful of other companies selling gulets. Many may just not delight on any level. There are certain high standards we have for gulets in our portfolio that we sell our clients and only those with the highest of these standards will be booked. I truly hand select the perfect gulet for the family, couple, people who are inquiring. It is not merely about budget it is about expectations and what one is looking for on board. My hand selected choices are traditional yet contemporary and have a high level of comfort and service. I have personally been on board if not sailed on these gulets and am familiar with all the captains and crew onboard. I take this selection very seriously for my clients,
All gulets come with full board meaning 3 meals daily, afternoon snacks, local beer and all nonalcoholic beverages such as bottled water, juices, soft drinks, coffee and tea throughout the day
All are equipped with the following
1.A/C through the night-in some harbors-generators must be turned off at midnight
2.WiFI throughout
3.Speaker system inside and out with iPod docking stations
4.Filter coffee and french press coffee
5.Daily housekeeping of all cabins, fresh linens and fresh towels
6.Special Turkish upgraded toiletries in all cabins
7. A wide selection of water toys included on board and available to rent as well and get delivered on board prior to boarding such as SUP's-stand up paddleboards
8. Celebrating a special event while on board such as a birthday, anniversary please let me know and I will make sure that event is celebrated. We even can get live entertainment on board the gulets such as traditional belly dancers.
How will I get to the gulet and get familiar with life on board?
All my clients are met and greeted on board the gulet at time of boarding by my colleagues in Turkey who will make sure all on board the gulet is the way you want it for your family and friends. If any requests or changes are desired, no worries, this is your time to relax and recharge, so start relaxing
and we will take care of it.
See some of my hand selected gulet choices on the following gulet pages, we have a rich portfolio with a wide range of gulets available, from super luxury to luxury to classical sophisticated choices along with sailing yachts, all tastes and budgets will be met. If you don't see exactly what you are looking for on these pages, don't hesitate to ask for something a bit different, I have many gulets to offer.