News

2011 season draws to a successful conclusion

2011 has been another fantastic season for Salamander- see our customer review for our first 4 week charter to one party and they are coming back!

We are almost unique in having had yet another full season (25 weeks sold of a possible 26), a real testament to our truly excellent crew and local management in Turkey. In this difficult global economic environment in almost all business areas the middle market has evaporated, leaving only the cheap and cheerful at the bottom end and the real good value quality product at a fair but higher price at the top end. We are proud to be that top end product, but at a very competitive price as we do everything without recourse to agencies and ther fees.

2012 is already booking fast. Please contact us urgently to secure your place on one of the best gulet experiences in the Med for next year!

Wednesday 7th September 2011

Salamander gets a well earned rest!

After 26 weeks of hard work but enormous fun, Salamander's highly successful season finished on 1st November. She was hauled out of the water in late November and is now being prepared for her winter maintenance. As with all wooden gulets, there is always plenty to do. Ercan has stayed on to run the refit. Captain Mehmet has gone home to Maze to work on his olive farm, and Chef Murat has joined his family for the winter in Kas. All have agreed to come back for the 2011 season, which is excellent news!

Gokhan has returned to Bodrum to get the refit started and agree action plans with key suppliers, but rejoins his family in Wales for Christmas. An enormous thanks is due to him and all the crew for all that did in 2010 to make such a successful season.

We will launch again in April, and already have most weeks of 2011 booked, but please do call if you are interested and we can discuss our free weeks.

Saturday 11th December 2010

2010 season draws to a close and 2011 is already well booked

As Salamander completes her 26th consecutive week of sailing the final group of guests enjoy tuna fishing in Gokova. Its been another amazing season thanks to all our lovely clients, repeat and new! Everyone loved the new cuisine under chef Murat, and the relaxed atmosphere under the command of captain Mehmet and his crew Ercan and Mehmet (the 2nd!). Hopefully they will all be back for 2011.

The business goes from strength to strength and is growing a significant following all over the world. In 2010 we had parties from UK, USA, Australia, Spain, Sweden, New Zealand amongst others. many had been with us before. Please contact us on enquiries@salamandervoyages.com if you would like to learn more.

Salamander will soon be hauled out for her winter refit to be ready for 2011, and we already have a pretty full season, so please contact us quickly if looking for our remaining spaces. Whilst we will not be running Artemisia as a second boat in 2011, we can still arrange for her when required, and can arrange other wonderful gulets on request.

If you are interested in helping put together special interest cruises in early or late season please let us know- we can arrange special interest voyages with qualified instructors/guides in Pilates, Yoga, Painting & Drawing, Bridge & Archeology and so on.

Wednesday 27th October 2010

Week commencing 11th October 2010 on Salamander available due to a cancellation

Salamander is again fully sold out for 2010 and well booked already for 2011! We have had one cancellation for week commencing Monday 11th October 2010 due to a change in family circumstances, and are delighted to offer this for resale. Please contact us immediately on enquiries@salamandervoyages.com if you wish to consider this week.

The season has started really well, with all our upgrades making a huge difference. Have a look at our latest customer reviews. We can't ask for better than that! Jenny & I were on board in early May, and we had a fabulous week with 10 friends, and even found the ruins of the lost city of Phoenix. Ask the Captain to take you there if you want to see something unspoilt and completely different.

Saturday 3rd July 2010

New brochure and revised DVD now available

Salamander Voyages have produced an all new brochure for 2010, building on the investment with this heavily revised website. We have also re-cut the original DVD and Dominic Tighe, who was on the original voyage when filmed, and went on to be a considerable success in classical boyband 'Blake' joined us at home to make an updated introduction and help with the re-edit.

As you have seen the new website is already up and will be improved based on your feedback.

The brochure and DVD are available on request. Please email us for a brochure and DVD.

Wednesday 13th January 2010

Booking fast for 2010

We are already well booked for 2010, and many of our new and returning clients will find Salamander is already busy for much of the season, but we still have good availability in additional similar boats under our exclusive management. see Other Boats.

If you intend to voyage with us in 2010 please contact us urgently to ensure that we are able to offer you the dates which you want.

Wednesday 13th January 2010

Salamander undergoing annual refit and improvements for 2010

Salamander was hauled out of the water at Ortakent boatyard at the start of December 2009 for her customary refit. We were almost last out of the water, to allow us to be first in for the start of another busy season. We have a long list of improvements along with the usual maintenance and expect our returning clients to be even more impressed than usual when they join us again next season!

We are delighted to announce that we have secured exclusive charter arrangements on 'Artemisia' for 2010. Built in Germany, Artemisia is a cross between a gulet and a large cruising yacht, offering the best features of both. We are having the aft deck remodelled to provide the relaxing cushioned area found on Salamander! The 6 cabins and bathrooms are especially comfortable, and the saloon a delight. She offers 2 very large double cabins, 2 cabins with a pair of bunks, and 2 forward cabins with slightly smaller double beds. She is suitable for 10 adults, or 2 families of up to 12 with young children. Please email us for more details of this lovely small ship which particularly suits those who like to major on sailing.

Wednesday 2nd December 2009