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frequently asked regarding our cruises.
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1. My friends have booked on a cruise already and I now want to join
them. Is this possible?
Sure. If you are a late addition to a group booking then we will do all we
can to make sure you get on the same boat as your friends. It is best to
drop us an email before booking and explain who your friends are and the
relevant dates and once we confirm we can get you on the same one then you
can go through the booking process.
2. What sort of people can I expect on my cruise, will they be people my
age etc?
The companies that operate the cruises make a point of doing a bit of
'demographic matching' to ensure you will be on a boat with people of a
similar mindset. It is important for us that you have a good time so we
want to make sure that we get the mix of people as close as possible.
3. What kind of food can I expect on board?
The food is traditional Turkish food and there is plenty of variety to cater
for both vegetarian and carnivores alike. It is not uncommon to hear people
who have been on these boat cruises raving about the food and some even
saying it is the best they had while they were in Turkey. You can bring
your own snacks, fruits, chocolate etc onto the boat as these are not sold
onboard.
4. What about drinking, can we drink alcohol on board?
Of course, no problem there. Unfortunately you cant take your own drinks on
board but the crew have drinks available ( variety of alcohol and
non-alcoholic beverages) at reasonable prices. It is based on an honesty
system so each time you take a drink just put a mark next to your name and
you will be asked to pay your bill at the end in cash. Please do not take
your own drinks on board.
5. Are there places we can stop if we need a pharmacy or more money
along the way?
There is indeed and we suggest you ask the Captain of your boat when you
will be there and when the next place which has these will be.
6. Does the boat start/finish in Olympos?
No, not quite. The boat leaves/arrives (depending which cruise you are
doing) at a place called Demre and a bus is provided between Demre -
Olympos. It is difficult to load and unload passengers and baggage at
Olympos itself. The bus to/from Olympos is included in the cost of the
cruise.
7. Is it hard to get accommodation at the Treehouses in Olympos?
It can get quite busy at the treehouses in the peak season (July/August) so
we do recommend booking ahead if you want to stay there. You could just try
your luck when you get there although Olympos is not the ideal place to be
stuck with nowhere to stay. We can assist you in booking treehouse
accommodation so if this is something you are interested in then please get
in touch before you make your booking and we can put together a bit of a
package for you.
8. Anything you can suggest that I take on the boat with me?
Just make sure you are well prepared with the usual things for sailing on a
boat in the hot sun. Towels are a must for drying off after your morning
swim and a strong sunscreen is also a good idea. There is plenty of shade
on the boat so you wont be in the sun all day but best to be prepared for
when you are swimming and walking around off the boat. There is a range of
equipment for water sports and fishing on board also. Also a pack of cards,
CD's, ipods for music and a good book wouldn't go astray.
9. What is the accommodation situation on the boat?
You will be allocated a cabin based on your preferences at time of booking.
Those travelling as a single passenger will have to share a room. Each
cabin is equipped with a toilet/bathroom and shower facilities.
In the hotter times of the year the cabins can be quite warm so most people
sleep on the deck of the boat and mattresses and blankets are provided.
10. Are we expected to 'tip' our boat crew like I have on cruises in
other countries such as in Egypt?
Tipping is a big part of the culture in the Turkish service industry and it
is not uncommon for each passenger of the boat cruise to give a small token
of their appreciation. The amount you tip is up to you and your perception
of the level of service you receive. One person will usually collect money
on behalf of the passengers and present to the crew when leaving the boat.
Usual tip value is about 3-4% of tour cost per person.
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