F.A.Q

We know there are a lot of booking options on the internet but do not leave it to chance. For Levo Yachting your satisfaction is our priority. We will place you in the best yacht that suits your needs with the best crew. Let us handle all the details so you can have peace of mind.

Our yachting fleet, team members and all other staff are hand-picked to ensure high quality and eliminate unpleasant surprises. If you are not sure about which kind of yacht to choose, just let us know and we will help you choose one based on your number of people in your group and budget and preferences!

– Fuel (you will get a full fuel tank and will have to return full)
– Transitlog (paper with the crew list approved by the harbour master
– Towels
– 2nd set of sheets&linnen
– last cleaning ( except for a few charter companies)
– Captain fee ( around 130 – 150€/ day + food)
– Hostess fee (around 90 – 110€/ dady + food)
– Marina fees for private marinas ( the moorings in front of restaurants are free in general)
– outboard engine for the dinghy
– extra fees if travelling to Greece from Turkey (clear out and clear in)
– Deposit waiver (price changes depending on the deposit fee)
– Spinakker, Genakker
– Canoes, SUPs
– Safety reiling net
– Wifi modems
– one ways (please contact us)

– Yacht insurance ( except the deposit for the insurance exemption between 1.750€-5.000€ depending on boat size)
– Full water tank
– Equipment on board
– 1 set sheets&linnen per week
– End cleaning
– Technical service from Kuşadasi up till Antalya ( Turkish coast line)
– Shopping service ( you pay only for your groceries and drinks)

Enjoy a bareboat charter with the professional skills of one of our captains. If you want a relaxed holiday on a bareboat sailing yacht or catamaran and maybe just want to improve your sailing skills we recommend to hire a captain who knows the best bays and the weather conditions in this area perfectly. He will guide you and show you the most beautiful places in this area.

Also if you do not want to bother with cooking and cleaning the yacht we recommend to take a hostess which will prepare breakfast, snacks for lunch and keep the boat neat and clean. Of course this service is paid extra.

BREAKFAST ON GULET CABIN CHARTER

It consists of tea, coffee, variety of jams, honey, bread, olives, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers and eggs, fruit juice, toast bread. Sometİmes pastry or pancakes.

LUNCH AND DINNER ON GULET CABIN CHARTER

You will have the chance to taste examples of the delicious Turkish cuisine, including fish and salads, meat dishes, pastries, cakes, steaks etc. accompanied with quality Turkish wines.

GULET CABİN CHARTER BEAVERAGES FROM THE GULETS BAR

Prices are fixed on all gulets the same and the bill will be settled at the end of the cruise.

CREW ON GULET CHARTERS

Your crew will always be at your service. The captain who has experience of the coast will try to follow the original course.

DAYS & NİGHTS

During the day, activities include swimming, sun bathing, relaxing and occasional excursions, whereas the nights are free. Birthdays are celebrated if the crew have been informed beforehand. You may also try the nightlife in ports or towns.

GAMES AND SNORKELING MATERIAL

On board, you will find goggles and snorkels. Cards, backgammon, chess are also available. A little library awaits your donation for future passengers.

HEALTH

A first aid kit is available on board. For emergencies, radio stations are at service 24 hours a day. There are medical centers in all villages and hospitals in Antalya, Demre, Kaş, Fethiye, Göcek, Marmaris and Bodrum. The captain can easily contact Levo Yachting at any time without trouble.

Weather temperatures (day) temperatures (night) and water temperatures 

WHAT TO PACK?
This depends on which part of the world you are traveling. For the Eastern Mediterranean, you can bring bathing suit, shorts, sun creams, non slip foot wear, T-shirts and comfortable sweaters for evenings. You might also like to have the option of more formal attire for elegant dining and evening wear. The crew appreciates soft luggage since on-board storage may be limited.

INSURANCE
Travel insurance is always recommended while traveling in case of unforeseen circumstances. Your charter agreement will detail insurance provisions onboard: the yacht remains insured by the owner during your charter, however it is recommend that you purchase additional liability coverage to protect you and your guests from any unforeseen mishap.

IS SMOKING PERMITTED ON BOARD?
Smoking is rarely permitted inside the yachts due to fabric damage and lingering odours, however, most allow you to smoke on the outside deck areas.

TIPS FOR THE CREW
A crew gratuity is both customary and discretionary. 5% – 10% of the base charter fee is usually the norm depending totally on your discretion. It is usually given to the captain at the end of the charter and divided equally among the crew members

ARE PETS ALLOWED?
No

ARRIVAL AND EMBARKATION
When you arrive at the nearest airport to your yacht, our staff can arrange transfers for you and you will be met on arrival and escorted to your yacht. Before you arrive, your captain will have received an information sheet giving the names and the approximate ages of your party, when, where and which flights you arrive on and also the details of any food, drink or special dietary requirements you may have, so that your yacht is fully stocked and you can commence your cruise with the minimum of fuss.

What is a Blue Cruise cabin charter? It is an alternative for people that do not have enough persons that fancy yacht holidays in their surroundings, but want to enjoy the Blue Cruise. You charter a single or a double cabin on a gulet and share the gulet with other people. It is a perfect way to meet new people from other countries. We usually put people of the same age speaking the same language if possible. The Blue Cruise charter is a relaxing cruise on Turkey’s incredible beautiful coastline. It is a daily 4 hours relaxing cruise with several swimstops in enchanting little bays. You The crew and the captain will do their best to make you happy with many years of experience and perfect service.

Leave the planning and the support to our many years of aquaintance, and truthful hands and do not hesitate contact us anytime for questions you have. The more we are in contact the better planning we can do for you. We will answer and take care about every little detail to make our guest happy.

You will be enchanted from the moment you step on your chartered gulet, till you disembark. The excellent service of the crew, the culinary delight that your cook prepares for you and the beautiful crystal clear water bays , romantic sunsets and the amazing beauty of nature of the coastline of Turkey.

Some guests are worried to bring children on a yacht charter, because of safety reasons and that the children might feel restricted on the boat and ruin the vacation for kids and parents that way. From our experience this is seldom the case. Vacation on boats are a great experience. Actually most of the children love being on a yacht, since they can see the endless sea within the nature and swimm in crystal clear waters. Also they learn to respect the rules on board, and are usually better behaved because they are entranced by the experience. We recommend to form the group of passengers with some children, so that they can play together and enjoy this incredible new adventure.

The best way to relax 100% is to make holidays on a private chartered gulet or bare boat. You enjoy your holiday among the people that you like and get along with well, away from busy beaches and hotels. Leave the stress of the big cities behind you and let us arrange everything perfectly for your wonderful, restful experience. You even do not have to think about what you wear, a few bikinis, shorts and t-shirts will do. The crew and the captain will do their best to make you happy with many years of experience and perfect service.

Leave the planning and the support to our many years of aquaintance, and truthful hands and do not hesitate contact us anytime for questions you have. The more we are in contact the better planning we can do for you. We will answer and take care about every little detail to make our guest happy.

You will be enchanted from the moment you step on your chartered gulet, till you disembark. The excellent service of the crew, the culinary delight that your cook prepares for you and the beautiful crystal clear water bays , romantic sunsets and the amazing beauty of nature of the coastline of Turkey.

Levo Yachting is responsible for making all the arrangements for the charter and all needed services concerning your holiday. Levo Yachting responsibility does not extend beyond the yacht, for any arrangements made by the guests either before embarking or when disembarking are at the passengers own risk. Levo Yachting does provide land excursions if requested, which are operated by independent subcontractors. Levo Yachting is not responsible in any way for any damage, injury or loss resulting from the subcontractor’s services.

Levo Yachting however is responsible for the service and quality given on board of our gulets.

In case of failure or breakdown of the chartered yacht Levo Yachting can operate or carry on the cruise program with another yacht as long as it is the same or higher standard as the one chartered. Our guests will be offered a suitable alternative yacht with possibly similar cruise program and are not eligibled to any refund.

Some nationalities require a visa for Turkey / Greece. Many of these can just get the visa at the place of entry with the payment of a visa fee. Most can aply via internet.

Please investigate on the following page: http://www.mfa.gov.tr/default.en.mfa

or ask us for assistance.

After the charter has been booked and the contract has been signed, 50% of the total charter price has to be paid to our account. The first 50% can be seen as a deposit payment and the remaining balance will have to be paid in cash at embarkation to a representative of Levo Yachting who will welcome you on embarkation.

Your chartered yacht is insured by the boat owner, but we advise all our guest to consider cancellation and medical insurance (as needed for any holiday).

– Yacht insurance

– Diesel for cruising up to 4 hours per day

– The use of air conditioners 4-5 hours ( in general, but extra on some gulets)

– Turkish transit log ( list of passengers), mooring expenses ( apart from private marinas), harbour taxes in Turkish waters

– Accommodation on board ( for the chartered dates)

– Daily cabin and bathroom cleaning

– Bed linen & bath towels ( changed upon request)

– Captain and crew services

Extras not included in the charter fee

– VAT

– Airport & Hotel transfer

– Excursion fees ( Dalyan, Karaköy, Saklıkent, Paragliding)

– Fuel and usage for onboard water toys, such as Jet-ski, Seabobs and other watertoys.

– Fees for private marinas such as:Bodrum Mlta Marina, Bodrum D-Marina, Orhaniye Martı Marina, Marmaris Netsel Marina, Fethiye Ece Saray Marina etc.

– Tip for the crew

– Fuel for additional distances ( if requested) in excessing 4 hours per day

Levo Yachting or the captain of the yacht can cancel or stop the cruise at any time for reasons as force majeure (war or terrorist activities, civil unrest or revolt, weather conditions, harbour & airport regulations and closure due to unforeseen alterations to public transport schedules, which as an result delays or extends the holiday agreements). If the boat has any breakdown in machinery, or is disabled by fire, grounding or collision which results in interrupting the cruise itinerary for more than 48 hours, and if no substitute yacht or arrangement can be offered, passengers will be intitled to a refund proportional to the cruise days not operated. In this case no claims will be accepted. Therefore we suggest curtailment insurance.

If a cancellation occurs, the following rules apply

– Date of contract up to 6 months a handling charge of 250€ fee non refundable

– 3 months till 6 weeks prior to charter 50% fee non refundable

– 6 weeks and after 100% fee non refundable

We advise you to close a travel cancellation insurance.