Frequently Asked Questions

Rates

What experience do I need?

You will need experience of handling a motor yacht of a similar or larger size and a minimum qualification of RYA Powerboat Level 2 or an RYA ICC with a motor boat endorsement for Bare Boat Charter. At least one member of your crew should also have experience of basic deck work on board a yacht.
No experience is required if you take the skippered charter option. Please remember that sleeping accommodation will be required for the skipper.
 

What's the Weather Like?

The weather around our base port of Marmaris is fantastic with Sunny warm days, every day from late April right through to mid November (26 degrees on 1st November in 2008!), with gentle breezes most mornings and a little more in the afternoons and should the breeze get a little too much for your liking then there's always plenty of bays with shelter to anchor in for the afternoon! August is hot with temperatures over 30 degrees. April & May and October & November you might require a fleece or jacket in the evenings but you won't need it during the other Summer months. 

How do we get to Marmaris?

Marmaris is located approximately 80Km from Dalaman airport and 130Km from Bodrum airport both of which have daily flights from all over the UK and Europe.

We recommend that you take advantage of our competitively priced private transfers to/from the airport to Marmaris, we work with a local transfer company, who will be aware of your flight details and assist you with your luggage, should you need our assistance they will contact us.

On arrival at the airport you will be met by the driver, who will take you to your yacht in Netsel Marina.

All vehicles have air conditioning and will be of an appropriate size to accommodate you and your luggage. If you have any extra or unusual luggage please advise us at the time of booking.

All prices are in Euros and are to be paid on arrival at the base. These prices are for one-way only and are between 75 & 120 euros per party depending on how many in the party. Return transfers can be booked at the time of booking or at the base.

What luggage should we use?

Whilst Gut Instinct is spacious, stowage for luggage is limited and you should only use foldable soft luggage that can be stowed under the berths.

Who are your agents in Turkey?

We work with SailinTurkey who our central agents and ground crew - they are an English owned and operated company and will look after you from arriving at the airport to your departure. All of SailinTurkeys' staff are either English or fluent English speakers ensuring that there are no language barrier problems. They have an in depth knowledge of the area and your yacht so can give informative advice on the best bays or restaurants to visit or any technical questions you may have.

What is the handover procedure?

On your arrival at Netsel you will be met by a member of the team from SailinTurkey who's office is right at the entrance to the quay where Gut Instinct is berthed. They will go through all of the ships systems and safety equipment with you, complete an inventory and condition inspection to ensure that everything is ship shape. At the end of the charter period they will again go through the same procedure with you, ensuring a smooth hand back.  Gut Instinct will be handed over to you in pristine clean condition, inside and out and should be returned in similar condition, please note that there is a compulsory end of charter valet which will be charged as an extra.

What happens if we have a problem with the yacht?

Gut Instinct is in as new condition and she is fully checked before every charter, however in the unlikely event of a system breakdown, our charter base team, SailinTurkey are on hand 24/7 to assist you in any way that they can. They should be your first call for any problem and if they can't sort your problem, they know a man that can! There's even a mobile phone on board with a Turkish sim card so it doesn't cost a fortune to call them!

What's included in the price?

For bare boat charter you get unlimited use of the yacht, berthing fees, water & electric at our home berth in Marmaris, only.  Gut Instinct is fully equipped with cutlery, crockery and glasses, guide books, paper and electronic charts and pilot books for the cruising area. Inflatable dinghy with oars.
Boat and third party insurance (excess applies - you will be advised of the excess on booking)

What's not included in the price?

Gut Instinct is supplied full of fuel and should be returned full. All flights and transfers. All berthing fees & port taxes away from our home berth. Transit Log**. A complete set of linen and towels** (2 sets if chartering for a fortnight) - we request that you supply your own beach towels. All food & drink (if you use our skipper option you will need to supply food & drink for him, as well) Skipper services.
End of charter clean**. Holiday insurance. Boat insurance excess.
 

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Yes, a security deposit will be required to cover loss, damage or breakages. The amount and how to pay it will be advised when you book.

How Do I Book?

Decide on the dates you require and fill out the enquiry form on the 'Contact Us' page.
We will come back to you as soon as we can confirming your dates. A booking form will be forwarded to you by e-mail which should be returned with a deposit paid by bank transfer, Credit / Debit card or a Sterling or Euro cheque (amount will be advised when we send you your booking form). Please note that with bookings made less than 6 weeks prior to the charter, full payment will be required with your booking. No booking is deemed to have been made without a cleared deposit / full payment being received.

GUT INSTINCT CHARTER RATES FOR 2010

New Lower Euro prices for 2010

Save up to 425 Euros Per week Booked With Our New Price Structure*

Berths: 4 + 2     Day Charter: 8

Discounts:
Repeat client 10%
Two week charter 5%
Three week charter and more 10%
Discount applies to charter price only

Skipper 140 euros per day.
Kayak 50 euros per week.

Items marked** are part of the compulsory charter pack - price 145 euros payable locally.

* Rate for 7 day charter between 29th Aug - 09 Oct 2009 was 3525 euros