Gulet Yacht Charter Queen of Datca, Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charter’s Review
Queen of Datca
Just launched, Queen of Datca, a luxury Gulet available for crewed yacht charter, was premiered at the Marmaris Yacht Charter Festival in May 2010, and Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters was on board and thrilled with both the Gulet for luxury crewed yacht charter, and of course, the crew. Queen of Datca a 115’ charter Gulet, has 5 very comfortable guest staterooms for a total of 10 guests, all with ensuite bath. Queen of Datca, is one of the latest launches of the new luxury level Gulets available for crewed yacht charter, now being built along the Turkish coast. Built out of mahogany, the interior gleams with beautiful varnished woodwork throughout and is extremely spacious inside. The exterior living area correspondingly is extremely spacious as well, with outdoor dining and the lovely large sun pad area on the stern for relaxing that is part of every crewed charter Gulet experience. Here at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters, we highly recommend this luxury crewed Gulet available for charter with the crew ably lead by Captain Hakan, for your next crewed yacht charter along the Turkish coast. Read the rest of this entry »
Enjoy Sea Salt Encrusted Baked Fish along the Turkish Coast
Queen of Datca Chef & The Salt Encased Fish
What could be more natural and tasty than a freshly caught Adriatic fish baked in a sea salt covering and served, where else….on deck on your Gulet charter along the southern coast of Turkey? Part of the cuisine of several countries, salt encrusted baked fish is often done in Turkey and is a delightful treat when anchored in a secluded harbor floating on turquoise colored waters. Recently on the 115’ Gulet Queen of Datca in Marmaris, Turkey, we were treated to this delicacy. Encased and baked in the salt, the fish retains natural moisture, while the salt absorbs any steam so that the fish bakes gently in its own moisture rather than being steamed. And the final presentation can’t be beat, as the fish comes to the table in its salt encasement, which is “cracked” with a flourish to reveal the moist tender fish inside.
Start the day out right on your Turkish Gulet charter along the southern coast of Turkey with the fresh fruits, vegetables and foods that Turkey is known for. Turkish Cuisine is built around fresh ingredients especially fresh, vine and tree ripened fruits and vegetables that exude the sun kissed essence of being naturally ripened. Breakfast foods of your choice are always available, but why not enjoy a Turkish breakfast while cruising along this lovely Turkish coast.
Missy Johnston of Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters is attending the 2010 Marmaris Yacht Charter Show in Marmaris, Turkey. “Each year the yacht charter options available in Turkey increase in quality,” says Johnston. “It is always a great pleasure to come to this show and see the work done every winter to keep and improve the quality of the yachts available for charter in this great cruising area.”
Zarik II; A Great Crewed Sailing Yacht Charter Choice for Turkey
Zarik II
Here at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters, we love Zarik II, the 62’ sailing yacht available for crewed yacht charter for up to 6 guests along the southern coast of Turkey from May to October. The Captain and Chef, Owner/Operators of Zarik II have been offering charter along the southern coast of Turkey for over 20 years, first on Zarik I, which was very successful, and now on Zarik II. There is not a nook or cranny of the southern Turkish coast or nearby Greek Islands that this crew do not know in order to create a great charter itinerary with all of the secret spots. Read the rest of this entry »
The Turkish Gulet and yacht charter, an exceptional charter value.
Turkish Gulets on charter along the Turkish Coast
A traditional Turkish working vessel, the Turkish Gulet is now being built for yacht charter along the southern coast of Turkey. Twenty years ago or so, the Turkish Gulet for charter was a new concept, which has now evolved into a luxury charter vessel offering an exceptional charter value. And the charter location is nothing short of exceptional as well, through the crystal clear waters of southern Turkey along the ancient trading routes. Here at Northrop and Johnson Yacht Charters, we have been to Turkey dozens of times and love this charter option and cruising location, especially for the value offered for the price. Read the rest of this entry »
The age old Turkish Bath or Hamam, as it is often referred, is a traditional part of Turkish culture that is a treat to experience when chartering along the coast of Turkey. Believed to actually be related to the ancient Greek and Roman baths, the Hamam has now evolved into a specific cultural tradition that is all Turkish. The Turkish Bath was perfected by the Selcuk Turks who developed this traditional Hamam bathing in answer to Islamic religious views on the importance of cleanliness, however the Hamam soon developed into far more than a bathing location, and quickly became the social and political center of daily life, or the golf course or men’s club of yesteryear. And women were not excluded from the bathing or social aspect of the Haman experience, but the sexes were separated as they are even today in a traditional Haman. Read the rest of this entry »
At one point, from the 13th to the 15th centuries the Crusades made a permanent mark on the landscape in the Dodecanese Islands of Greece and the shoreline of Turkey. The various order of Knights including the Knights Templar and the Knights Hospitallier, built a large castle with a walled complex on the Greek Island of Rhodes and an outpost castle and walled complex in Turkey in Bodrum, in order to control the waters between these two locations, which was a very important trading route. Believing that they were spreading a greater good, the Knights built these complexes, which still stand today as a testament to the belief in Christianity as the one religion for all. Today on charter between Rhodes and Bodrum, there is a castle complex to explore at either end of this itinerary. Read the rest of this entry »
Once again we attended the Marmaris Yacht Charter Festival to see our favorite charter yachts and Gulets in Turkey, renew crew friendships and to see new additions to the charter market for the southern coast of Turkey. We were very pleased with the show this year and pleased with a number of the yachts and Gulets that we saw. There were over 60 yachts and Gulets entered into the show, so we were kept very busy. Read further for our thoughts and overview on this show and the yachts and Gulets that we loved. Read the rest of this entry »
Whether you begin, end or just visit while on charter, Bodrum, Turkey is a great port to include in your yacht charter itinerary. Not only is there a good anchorage, there is stern to dockage available along the quay and a large marina. And, if you want to be slightly out of town, there are three additional marinas available. We prefer to be in town though, as where else can you anchor or dock in the lee of a medieval castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller? And right next to the castle is the Bazaar with its many shops and fresh seafood restaurants with seating overlooking the anchorage. However in our mind, the highlight is touring the Castle which houses an Underwater Marine Archaeology Museum with artifacts excavated from various shipwrecks in the nearby waters. We just toured the Castle and Museum for the third time and continue to be amazed and see something new each time Read the rest of this entry »
