A medley of fresh Turkish food prepared to perfection

One thing that every group agrees upon is that the meals and service are what make a Blue Voyage charter with Zephyria Yachting so special. We add a level of service, hospitality and quality that sets us apart from all other agencies.  Our crews are trained to provide service that will meet and exceed your standards.  Your "gullet" will be very happy on your gulet!

The meals served on all of our boats are one of the highlights of the cruise - our cooks prepare and beautifully present delicious and varied meals. Whether you prefer to sample the finest cooking that Turkish cuisine has to offer or a more continental menu, our chefs are ready willing and able to follow through with any special diets, vegetarian requests or dietary restrictions your group may have.

A Mediterranean banquet with a view

The setting is spectacular - gaze over the hills and bays which are home to Turkish cuisine, all while sailing in the comfort of your crewed gulet.  Turkish cooking is a fascinating fusion of Asian and Mediterranean with Persian influences.  In the Aegean, fresh produce is the feature of most dishes, prepared in salads with  olive oil and lemon, or lightly sauteed and served with garlic and yogurt. 

With seemingly little effort, one wonderful meal after another arrives at your shaded aft-deck table. The emphasis is always on fresh. Be it fish, seafood, fruits or vegetables, you can be assured that only the freshest that Turkey has to offer will be placed in front of you.  We have included a few of our past guests' favorite dishes in this section. 

Şerefe!

One of the first words you'll learn aboard a gulet is the Turkish term for "cheers!", as your chilled champagne is poured upon embarkation.  While the aniseed flavored grape brandy known as "Raki" is the national alcoholic drink, it can be strong unless you have acquired a taste for similar drinks such as "arak" and "ouzo". There are two types of lager available, with Efes Pilsen being the local brand and Danish Tuborg. 

Turkish wines are rapidly taking their place with excellent contributions to the world wine markets.  After all, it was here where thousands of years ago, mankind first grew the first grapes that eventually led way to Homer's reference of "the wine-dark sea" in the Gallipolli region of north western Turkey.  The best red wines are Kavaklıdere's Kalecik Karasi and Boğazkere.  Doluca's Antik white wine and Kavaklidere's Premeur white are also worth trying. 

With the full board option, unlimited local alcoholic drinks and soft drinks are included in your cruise.