Southern Cross Blue Cruising Customer Feedback

It takes 20 years to build a reputation, and 5 minutes to ruin it.`
--Warren Buffet

 

I don't like yachts, sailing or unpredictability. I don't like hot weather. I don't like foreign countries. I don't like {deleted by webmaster}. My wife hates the sea.

Despite my prejudices, and due to circumstances beyond my control, we had an exquisite time on board our gulet. Not sure if I can handle the flight to come back again, but it's sort of a priority.

 

Anonymous on board Southern Cross Timer, 2008

  

The highlight of our cruise was definitely the combination of a very clean and maintained boat combined with a very dedicated and wonderful crew. We will definitely be back.


J. N. - Denmark on board Pam 2008

Would change nothing on the cruise.

M.C.-Queenscliff, Australia 2008
Had a çok güzel time on board. Thanks for having us.

L.H.-Randwick, Australia on board Trippin 2009
  
 

The cruise was fantastic.  Not only are we considering taking another cruise, we will definitely recommend you and the yacht as an ideal holiday.  Captain and crew were faultless and went 'above and beyond.'

J. Ahearne, Australia on board Piccolo

 

I have never felt so safe, tranquil and looked after as I did on board Timer.

M.C.- Canada on board Southern Cross Timer 2008

Omer is the best chef throughout Turkey.

American Embassy Staff - August 2009 on board Southern Cross Timer

 

Our chef was the best in Turkey.

 

Two time Sydney-Hobart winner on board Gemibasi 2009

Why didn't I book a longer cruise?

D.V.G. UK on board Ali Aga 2009

We are eternally grateful for the care and energy provided by Dave & Dina prior to embarking on our wonderful journey when one member of our party needed urgent medical care.  It would never have been possible with the red tape of Europe or the USA. 

H. Garfinkle, USA on Southern Cross Timer 2010
Every aspect of our week was amazing; our crew were so professional and catered to everyone's needs so efficiently.
 
We were thoroughly spoilt in every way and I could certainly get used to being treated like a 'princess'.

S. Royle - Sydney on Burc-u Zafer 2011
It was fabulous and our crew was terrific.  The guitar, the singing, the coves and the swimming and snorkeling were all top notch. 

L. Moore on Artemis 2011

Boat far exceeded expectations. Dave and Dina were great. Crew was outstanding. 

J. Flatow on Kirke 2011

 

Thanks for an amazing trip aboard the Southern Cross Timer-it was such a great experience, and the story is going to look amazing in the magazine. Your crew were an absolute delight to spend a week with.

J. Whittle, Islands Magazine, Southern Cross Timer 2011

 

“Gulet trip on Southern Cross Timer was the highlight of the trip. Boat and crew were excellent.  Lunch was best meal we had in Turkey”

Guests from Dos Plumas Travel, Antalya

 
Dave and Dina manage a wonderful cruise company and they go out of their way to make sure that you are going to have a wonderful time.

M. Hanna on Adorya, Chicago, 2010

Highlight was quality and professionalism of Mo and Omer.  Very good food.

D. Bederd on board Southern Cross Timer, Quebec, October 2011

Remote areas of Aegean. Great interactions with crew and their eagerness and ability to please.  Beautiful scenery.  Fresh authentic cooking by captain/chef and mate.  Negative: they never let us win at games - ha ha.

P. Herzog, Clovis CA on Artemis 2011

Crew was exceptional. So gracious!  So attentive! accommodating.  The boat is grand and incredibly well designed.

T. H., Myrtle Beach 2011 on Didi

Great presentation of the boat.  Crew were fantastic and always helpful.  Food fantastic. A fantastic holiday had by all aboard.

R. Seadon, Australia 2011 on Southern Cross Timer

It's hard to think of how it could have been improved.  More hors d'ouevres. Crew - fabulous and very willing.  We all had a wonderful trip.

S. Reid, UK, USA, Australia 2011 on Caner IV

Highlights were beautiful weather and places, clear water and fantastic crew.  Friendly, fun, attentive but not intrusive.  Maybe a bigger dance floor - Ask Hussein for details...

M. Emery and C. Brien, Canada & Australia 2011 on Nazcan

Very relaxing.  On such an excellent trip it's hard to find something that could have improved the experience.  Maybe softer beds for us old people?

L. Farmant, Ontario 2011 on Nazcan

Fantastic holiday.  The captain and his team are very special.  They give us a dream.  The chef is the best chef in the world.  Alis a very gentleman.  Kazim a very good boy.  Thanks for everything.

B. Ruffino, Italy 2011 on Odysseus

Mi aspetiavo di fare una bella vacanza ma non avrei mai immaginato di avere una esperienza u manaedemotiva cosi profonda. Ragazzi dell equipaggio sono il massimo della professionalita serieta ed uminta che si possa immaginare! La piu bella vacanza della mia vita.

E. Currado, Genoa on Odysseus 2011

Nothing to improve.  Cruise was perfect.

Baconsch, Bucharest Romania 2011 on Odysseus

Highlights: Food and crew.

Georgeous boat! AMAZING TIME.

We will be back.

J. Hughes, Australia 2011 on Southern Cross Timer

The mezzes were perfect and satisfying.  The cake was excellent.  Our kids loved the french fries and lamb burgers.

L. C. and L. H., USA 2011 on Southern Cross Timer

Food was fresh, plentiful and excellent.  Captain made great efforts to accomodate our party's requests which included two hours off of the boat (all that food - need to exercise).  Crew was excellent.

M. Baghai, USA 2011 on Biriwa

I had extensively researched boats and crews prior to our holiday.  The boat Burc-u Zafer and the captain and crew provided us with the most memorable holiday we could ever wish for.  Captain Ismail showed us the epitome of professionalism; his boating expertise, itinerary and knowledge of Turkish and Greek waters were outstanding.  With the support of his amazing crew Neril, Ali and Sadaeri, we were treated like royalty.  Food was always inspired using the best of fresh produce and the service throughout including meals, laundry and cocktails was amazing.  The water sports provided a bonus and the crew smiled all week.  Can't wait to return but will certainly recommend to others.

S. Royle, Sydney 2011 on Burc-yu Zafer

Being cared for in a beautiful boat in a beautiful location.

G. Stockell, NSW Australia 2011 on Southern Cross Timer

Yes, there were actually two things missing.  A hammock and a hooka pipe.

Dreyfus, USA, 2011 Southern Cross Timer

 

2012 is off to a GREAT start!  Pencil in your gulet early and we will  track your preferred dates and gulet option with no obligation.

 

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Southern Cross Timer completed the Bodrum Cup in good form with lots of fun between 5 nationalities on board. Reserve early for 2012.

 
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