Dear Serhan, We could not be having a better time. Our captain, Yusef and the crew are so amazing. Gentlemen all. And the food !! amazing.Thank you for all the wonderful arrangements. Our holiday will come to an end in two short days, but the memories we have made will last forever. Our children have had a small taste of Turkey. I am sure they will be back!.

Vancouver CANADA, June 2011

We had a really super trip thank you so much for organising it all. Suleyman and his crew all looked after us very well. It was a delight to do the Eastern cruise again and amazing that we never berthed in the same place as last year. Last year I offered a few constructive comments as to how things could have been better but this year I cannot as they have all been acted on and we had a really wonderful holiday. With best wishes and thanks.

July 2010

The cruise off the Croatian coast was fantastic, with the islands producing a different port of call every night.

Onboard the gulet was spacious, extremely comfortable, and captain and his crew were wonderful hosts. The cook, produced some of the most magnificent dishes out of the tiny kitchen where he worked, and they all contributed to us having a most enjoyable experience on the cruise. Captain was flexible in his navigation, and subtly altered our itinerary to accommodate the changing weather conditions, and ensure our comfort at all times.

There were similarities with our Turkish cruise of 2007, in as much as we had a large, spacious boat with very comfortable accommodations, a wonderful capable, and attentive crew, and a beautiful coastline to cruise. On both occasions the booking was flexible enough to allow us to provision the boats with our own alcohol and beverages, and the meals provided were first class.

The Turkish coast offered a combination of cities and towns, or quiet, picturesque coves to berth for the night, which offered a wonderful combination of peaceful and busy. On the other hand, the Croatian coast offered a multitude of berthing options, depending on which way we navigated through the islands, and on the main, we stayed at ancient island towns.

If asked which one I enjoyed more; I enjoyed them both; but both were different, but fantastic. Each trip has been the trip of a lifetime, and i would recommend others go on either cruise......... they won't be disappointed. Once again, many thanks to you, and all at Vela Dare, for your contribution to our wonderfull holidays.......first class.

Melbourne, Australia. September 2010.

Dear Serhan, I hope you are well and that things are less hectic for you. I am keen to book another boat for next year. It was the best holiday ever, thank you again for everything.

August 2010

What a fab week you organised for all of us. Truly memorable and so beautifully done. All the guests where so impressed with how smoothly each day happened.

You are a genius!!! Thanks so much for having made my birthday such fun.

Thank you for a memorable vacation. I will never forget the beauty of your boat, the Mediterranean sea and the people. I feel like crying with happiness and sadness. Love, fondness and thanks...

Boston, USA

What a wonderful vacation ! You all made it happen. The beauty of Turkey is only surpassed by the beauty of its people. We will be back again - its so hard to leave, you have spoiled us and we love it.

Boston, USA

To Serhan & Crew, It takes many ingredients to make a fine meal and even more to deliver an outstanding sailing adventure. You made us feel at home on your beautiful boat and the thousand details and concerns were handled with great class. Most of all, we appreciate your friendship. Come to San Francisco to see us.

St. San Fransisco, Ca. USA

We had an absolutely wonderful trip. You did a terrific job in setting everything up and the guides, drivers and yacht crew were all outstanding.We particularly loved the Amazon Solo and could not have been better cared for. Thanks again and we hope to be back.

Washington DC.

Dear Serhan, This is just to thank you for organising a super holiday, which my family really enjoyed. Palmyra was perfect and her crew could not have looked after us better. The food was excellent and we were very happy with the route we took, so many thanks, and I am sure I will be asked if we can do it again some time.

Dear Serhan, I just wanted to thank you very much for arranging such a special trip for us all in Turkey. It was faultlessly organised and we had such a good time. The route was perfect and very beautiful indeed. I only wish we had been on Sema Tuana for another week! It all went so quickly, but goodness it was so beautiful, the food was delicious (and lots of it) and we had a fabulous holiday.

I hope we will see you again before long and really enormous thanks from us all for organising it all so perfectly.

Che parole dolce - quasi un anno dopo - abbiamo lo stesco sentimenti. Una settimana di paradiso - abbiamo imperato la cuciana - Turhese - e fatto la amiuzie favoloso e giorni di incordave quaude ci siamo vecchi e bnutti

ROMA - PARIS

Some people do a good job. A few do a better job. You - all of you -- add to a great job that kindness and concern for others that make sailing with you a beautiful journey. Thanks...

Reading PA.

The most wonderful crew whose work and character, gave experience on Amazon Solo the beauty and relaxation sought after.

Cambridge, MA, USA

Thanks very much for a fabulous trip and the organizations during our cruise.

Johannesburg, S.Africa