The origin of gulet charters is Turkey. There are thousands of gulets (motor sailers) in the Eastern Mediterranean. These numbers change when comparing available boats between Turkey, Greece and Croatia. Turkey offers over 500 charter gulets, while Croatia and Greece have available, only a fraction of this number.
There are possibly 40+ decent gulets that travelers can choose from in Croatia, and much fewer in the Greek Islands (some based in Athens and others in the Ionian and Cyclades).
When it comes to comparing the prices, this is based on supply and demand. Since Turkey is home to over 500 charter active gulet, you will find that the prices are the lowest. Greece also offers gulets; as does Croatia – but only a fraction of Turkey. Prices in Greece and Croatia are higher due to low supply and high demand.
Another comparable cost in chartering a gulet is what services and items are included in the charter rates. While Turkey includes the tax and local mooring costs in municiple harbors, with Greece and Croatia these costs are extra on top of the base charter price. However if you charter a gulet from Turkey to sail only in the Greek Islands, then there is the added cost of Greek port fees and taxes along with customs fees during exit and entry in Turkey.
The cost for this expense will vary based on the size of your gulet and the island. The larger the gulet and the island, the higher the cost.
There is also a difference in the cost of menus. Turkey again is the lowest where a guest could add a one week Standard menu for as low as 140 Euros per week. However you really shouldn't skimp-out on the menu. Afterall you're out at sea on a luxurious Mediterranean boat holiday.
Good food goes well with good social gathering and drinks (wine for instance) on a good boat! In Croatia, weekly menu prices per person starts at around 250 - 300 Euros per person per week, and in Greece it is usually calculated using the APA system (advanced provisioning allowance) where you pay only for what you buy. But sometimes a half board or full board menu may be available – depending on the boat.
Other than these costs, the only common cost is the crew gratuity. This is a tradition in the boat charter industry and usually there is no specific rate unless specified by the boat. If you feel that you have received well earned services, tipping the crew, perhaps through the captain is a great way to show your appreciation! Happy Sailing!
There are possibly 40+ decent gulets that travelers can choose from in Croatia, and much fewer in the Greek Islands (some based in Athens and others in the Ionian and Cyclades).
When it comes to comparing the prices, this is based on supply and demand. Since Turkey is home to over 500 charter active gulet, you will find that the prices are the lowest. Greece also offers gulets; as does Croatia – but only a fraction of Turkey. Prices in Greece and Croatia are higher due to low supply and high demand.
Another comparable cost in chartering a gulet is what services and items are included in the charter rates. While Turkey includes the tax and local mooring costs in municiple harbors, with Greece and Croatia these costs are extra on top of the base charter price. However if you charter a gulet from Turkey to sail only in the Greek Islands, then there is the added cost of Greek port fees and taxes along with customs fees during exit and entry in Turkey.
The cost for this expense will vary based on the size of your gulet and the island. The larger the gulet and the island, the higher the cost.
There is also a difference in the cost of menus. Turkey again is the lowest where a guest could add a one week Standard menu for as low as 140 Euros per week. However you really shouldn't skimp-out on the menu. Afterall you're out at sea on a luxurious Mediterranean boat holiday.
Good food goes well with good social gathering and drinks (wine for instance) on a good boat! In Croatia, weekly menu prices per person starts at around 250 - 300 Euros per person per week, and in Greece it is usually calculated using the APA system (advanced provisioning allowance) where you pay only for what you buy. But sometimes a half board or full board menu may be available – depending on the boat.
Other than these costs, the only common cost is the crew gratuity. This is a tradition in the boat charter industry and usually there is no specific rate unless specified by the boat. If you feel that you have received well earned services, tipping the crew, perhaps through the captain is a great way to show your appreciation! Happy Sailing!
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