Testimonials

The most amazing holiday I ever had!! Thank you captain and the crew and beautiful Albina!! We'll definitely be back with all the boys and and co.
Have a wonderful season.
M. de Rivoire
Thanks to the captain and all the crew for this amazing week!!!
I hope to see you guys next year!
Take care!
Gaspard de Rivoire 11.06.16
Hi Crew,
Many thanks for this amazing week in Bodrum Area. You were all wonderful and we all look forward to coming back soon.
All the best,
Arthur de Rivoire
A wonderful cruise with a wonderful crew! Useless to say we had a wonderful time!!
Thanks to all the crew and our mother Albina!!
Vincent Leveillé-Nizerolle
Thank you for this marvellous time, you all made our stay perfect! Hope to see you again on another trip!!!
Lauréline
Thanks to all this amazing crew!!! The cruise was wonderful!!!
Juliette Konrad
3-9 October 2015
Polish Group
Thank you for a wonderful time on Ulucinar!
Bodrum - Knidos - Mersincik - Cleopatra Island - Bodrum
Weather good, food good, crew very very good.
Jerzy Donimirski
Everything was perferct. We love you all.
Anita Wielopolska Fonfara
Thank you so much for wonderful service and time here in Turkey.
We will return for sure.
Great crew and great time.
Today is my wife Monika's birthday.
Jacek Tarnowski, Sopot, Poland
9.10.2015
What a wonderful vacation, thank to your great service. Beautiful surrounding of Turkie. Thank you very much - you are a great crew.
Monika Tarnowska
Thank you for wonderful time. Great time, so funny and delicious. Great crew!! Every thing were perfect!!!
Tomasz Zakrzewski, Krakow
All the trip was a delight because of your professional staff; great food, service and your constant smile :))
I am very greatfull and hopefull to be back next summer/fall with friends of mine.
Greatfull Kinga Potocka
Thank you for this memorable trip...... no storms....... no problems etc. Polish team salutes you all!
Janio Potocki
Thank you for this memorable experience. I love Aegean Sea and the beauty that the Turkish Coast has to offer.The Captain and the Chef are most helpful and hospitable. We really appreciate all the help. We will come back.
Jumphot Chuasa
Thank to you both, this cruise has been a wonderful first experience on the sea in one of the most beautiful area of the world. We appreciate your way to make us happy and fully satisfied. Thank you and we hope to come back for more!
Jacques Mayer
Now, we love Turkey more than ever. Thank you all for the warmful and efficient performance. We hope to see you in Rome. Ciao
Carlo
The water was beautiful and clean and you had so good food. Maybe we will meet you again and I hope that. I enjoyed so much this week.
Tomasso
The Captain of the best anchor, he knows all secrets of the nature.
Aia : A rich silence, full of surprises.
Cello : The best smile never seen.
We love to be with you in Ariva.
TESEKUR
Nicoletta
27 May - 10 June 2015
The 14th voyage of the Argonauts was the best ever. Discovering the secrets of the Turkish coast is a breath taking experience - returning to our favourite hearts is even better. We will cherish happy memories of the voyage and of our wonderful crew : Gunay, Levent and Mahmut.
Big hugs from
William and Mary
- and our thanks to the crew for a fantastic 2 weeks aboard and for giving Willim such a wonderful birthday celebration. M&M
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A very enjoyable and interesting trip. Wonderful boat, captain and crew.
Patrick
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Another (my 3rd) wonderful time aboard Ariva 1.
T.E. Melissa and Nick
(Thank You C, L & M)
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Thank you for making this holiday a real treat. I have enjoyed the scenery, swimming and the weather and last but not least the COOKING. Your kindness and attentiveness has made the trip into a wonderful experience.
Love
Vera
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My dream holiday - always great and made extra special by a very attentive crew who look after us so perfectly.
I will return !!!
Love from
Kerry
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UK
An amazing wonderful few days for 6 ladies celebrating a 50th birthday!
Thank you so much to our lovely crew who looked after us so well, the 'Captain', the 'Chef' and Mahmood - we were treated like Royalty!!
The food was fabulous!
Thank you guys - we had a ball!
Love from Nickola, Sonia, Debbie, Wendy, Juliet and Carol
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UK
WOWOWOW. What a fantastic trip. It is all fading into my memory now, but I can tell you that it was one of the best vacations of my life. That is saying a lot my friend! It was so relaxing, I am recommending it to all my friends! You know that I love Turkey. Seeing more of the remote bays and waters around Bodrum was very special. The friends and family we had on board were all thoroughly delighted with absolutely everything. From the moment we landed, till the time we went back to Genoa, the trip was perfect. It could only have been more perfect if we had stayed longer. Thank you for everything.
Ms. Laura Veglia
U.S.A.
The best place ever to enjoy a family trip. Everything was perfect except one thing.... it was too short.
Del Palatin
Fantastic! Splandid! Wondefull! We hope to come back again.
Mr. Palatin
In 1 word " fantastic "!!!
Mr. Elias Palatin
A wonderfull trip, everything was perfect! Turkey is an amazing country!!
Ms. Camille Palatin
Great week in Kaya Guneri 2! The crew is perfect! I want to stay! Thanks.
Ms. Daphne Palatin
France
11th July 2014
Thank you Captain Smiling-Face. Nursel cooked superb food and Umut was useful for everything from serving raki to always making sure we were comfortable. We have had a wonderful week.
Mr. Philip Best
We really enjoyed your company! Thank you so much for your good ...... and all your smiles, your help. It was REAL holiday for me! no cooking, no washing, nothing to do!!! We'll come back!
Mrs. Catherine Best
A wonderful week, wonderful water, wonderful food, everything was great. Many thanks.
Mr. Edward Best
Thank you very much for this splendid week we have had in your company. The food was delicious and the warm hearted attitude from the crew was wonderful.
Mr. Alexander Best
Thank you for everything! And for the fishing.
Miss Victoria Best
UK
We had the most brilliant time. The boat and crew were terrific- we were so well looked after. All transfers worked like clockwork and your colleagues phoned us three or so times to ensure we were happy with everything and knew what was going on. The Turkish coast was beautiful and the Captain found superb bays and spots to stop for swimming, snorkelling and sleeping.
We will absolutely recommend this type of holiday and I'm sure will be back again ourselves!
Best wishes
Emma
Ms. Emma Hopkin
UK
Wonderful time on board Ariva 1. Great service by crew & well organized trip for sightseeing, swimming & hiking. Thanks to captain, chef & Mahmut! We loved it all!
Bob Znee & Carolyn Carter Znee
Seattle, Washington, USA
Thank you for a delightful boat trip. The crew was garcious and very helpful. The food was wonderful. A true ser..... experience.
Suzanna Haggard, Harold Hureen
Seattle, Washington, USA
This is our 3rd year on a gulet but the first trip on the Tılsım 1. We have a very restful and relaxing week despite guite a lot of rain. The crew have cared for us very well. The boat is very clean and the food has been plentiful and delicious. This is very beautiful part of Turkey and we have already planning our return next year.
Family Williams
London, UK
Thank you very much, we have enjoyed our trip on the Turquise Coast very much. You have been excellent hosts and ambassadors for your beautiful country of Turkey. The captain with his navigation skills, the cook with his excellent dishes and the overall service looking after all our needs, and of course your relaxed friendliness. Thank you again for making our first trip to Turkey so memorable. It will not be our last trip to Turkey!!!
Brian & Sandy
Canada
What a great 3 days tour! Your hospitality was beyond compare. Good luck for life.
Barry
Thank you for an excellent trip and introduction to the Turquoise coast and friendly Turkish people.
Dong Henchcliffe
You guys are the best. Thanks so much for a fantastic luxury tour as one of the world's most beautiful places.
Ketty
USA
Thank you to the captain and Tılsım 1 crew for having us and sharing the best that Turkey's southern coves had to offer. We had an amazing time (even with the inquiries...) and hope to see you again.
Miriam K & Devin Y
USA
What can we say? Being on a boat in the Turkish Med is unbelievable. BUT this crew is absolute best! It made an experience something we will remember and certain recommend to our friends.
Mrs. Margaret
USA
Amazing experience!! You all work so hard and make it incredibly special. We can not wait to do it again!! Çok Teşekur Edrim!!!
Kevin & Angela (Backroads Leaders)
USA
It was a great trip. You did a wonderful job of looking after us. The food was spectacular with the salads being my favorite. Loved all the new experiences of the cave, water sports. Ali your humor knowledge of the area was a great asset to the trip. The cook did a great job everyday. You all work together to give us a wonderful holiday.
Mr. Stevensen
Canada
Thank you very much captain and all the crew. You have looked after us so well and waited on us hard and fool all the time. You are all excellent-brilliant-100%. Best wishes,
Nigel Burton
UK
A really wonderful trip, a superb boat with excellent crew. The food has been fantastic. We love had a more restful and relaxing holiday and it has been a great visiting Turkey. Thank you all for everything you have done to make it so enjoyable.
Angela & Will
UK
Thank you for this wonderful experience on board. We kept on thinking that this week we have been on (and in) HEAVEN!!
Maria Chiaro & Maria Luisa & Giorgio Cesaroni
Italy
Thank's to the magnific equipage of Xenos 1 and your captain for our wonderful holiday. Great cuisine!!!
Isabella, Marco, Virginia
Turin / Italy
It was so much fun! Would definitely come back again. Thank you so much for everything.
Georgia
Thank you so much, had an amazing time. I will miss this you guys love.
Alex
Such a wondeful time, a fab boat with a great crew, you really look after us, every meal was such a delight. Our time on Palmyra was a fantastic experience.
Jeremy Symonds
To "The boys of PALMYRA" thank you for the most amazing journey. WOW! What an experience!
Jane
UK
Chok teshekerlar, thank you, merci, danke, beautiful cruise. Sharif - you made it even better than we would imagine.
Natalia Hojny
Poland
Magical moments, spectacular scenery, amazing hospitality, a truly wonderful week. Thank you so much for taking such special cruise of us.
Seema Alibhai
London, Pakistan, India, Zaire
This is my third trip with the family and friends on the Yaselam! A wonderful trip on the Turkish coast, with a great captain Mahmud and a lovely crew. I look forward to make it again and thank you for your hospitality and nice welcome.
Suzan, Jean, Lousie, Lara
UK
First blue cruise, a memorable vacation. The crew gave us a smooth ride, even through rough times. The boat was kept sparkling clean, the food was superb and the captain took care of us with good humor and sensitivity. Thank you captain Sinan for a trip memorable experience!
Margie Freinen
Wonderful experience and great captain. We will come back soon! Thank you so much.
Giulia & Claudia from Italy
Italy
Xenos 2 crew, Kalimera, thank you, thank you for amazing holiday. Too much vodka - I don't like - raki me dangose. Best time, best of luck, keep well.
Queen Daughter
You have made my 50th birthday unforgetable. It could not have been better. The cre, the boat are very special. We really enjoyed it. Galip, you are a great leader seaman and great hunter, we look forward to welcome you and your family in South Africa. We also hope to be back on the Xenos 2 again. Nazmi, your food was always fresh and wonderful. Thank you very much. Baris, you are great at your job and your smile always makes as happy. Well done.
Pistol Party
South Africa
Fantastic trip.
Donna
Loved your boat !! Teshikur ederim.
Bill & Kristen
Great Fun!
Paul & Julie
Thank you for wonderful journey.
Eva
Thank you so much for all your help. Good food. Good time.
Jim & Janet
USA
Dear Kamil Aga friends, Thank you very much for such a wonderful holiday. We have enjoyed the trip a lot. All the places we have visited have been amazing. Once again, Turkey has been a big surprise, the colors, the weather, the food and YOU, OUR FRIENDS!! Back to our routine, we will remember and miss those days with you sailing in Kamil Aga. Sinan, you have taken us to perfect spots and Cris will always thank you for very last unexpected bath. We haven't miss any single thing in your boat. We have seen lots of ships but none was as beautiful as KAMIL AGA. We were amazed when you told us you built it. You three have been best possible crew. Again thank you so much.
Sofia, Borja, Cris, Rodingo, Mariana, Beatrice, Guillerro, Maria
Spain
Dear Günay, Gürsel, Levent and Mahmut. The life on the boat is like a dream. Günay choosed very nice places for swim and sleep. Levent cook wonderfull lunch and dinner and Gürsel wonderfull deserts!! We go home happy beacuse we know that we will come back again.
Giorgia Raffaella
Italy
Our four days aboard the beautiful gullet "Enderim" has been a delight from coming aboard until our sad disembarkation. The crew could not do enough to satisfy, anticipating our needs and doing everything with a smile and a good heart. The food served up by Umut was sensation all good-enjoyed with gusto by us all. All the ladies on board want to take him back with us to London. We return with happy memories of our ideal time on "Enderim" and hope to repeat a Blue Tour.
Andrew & Debbie
Brilliant trip, excellent crew, fabulous food.
Jane & mike
Fantastic - thank you for the most amazing and delicious 4 days.
Ann & Charleo
London, UK
We had an amazing time on ARIVA 1. Thank you so much for all your help and service and also for the OCTOPUS you fished!!!!
Patricia, Alexa, Isabella, Carmen, Tom
Italy
Captain Günay, you know the best places to moor, to fish and visit. Ahmet, we love your food. Levent+Gürsel, you are our big brothers.
Jill, Ian, Sarah, Peter, Ben, Steve, Jane,Rhiannan
USA
Thank you crew for the beautiful cruise, friendliness, excellent kitchen and full time attention.
Rossi & Vittoria & Francesco
Italy