2012 will be the maiden season for 24 meter, steel hulled gulet ‘La Luna.’ The concept is sporty chic meets traditional gulet.
Commissioned by a long term, well known local Bodrum gulet owner, La Luna will have two master and two convertible (double or twin configuration) staterooms. She will charter in the range of 3000 Euro per day.
Contact us for full specs and availability.
We are absolutely chuffed to have Southern Cross Timerfeatured in the March edition of Islands magazine.
Writer Amanda Jones and photographer Jon Whittle documented their Northern Dodecanese Greek Islands tour with beautiful photos and witty dialogue.
Amanda also authored Five Tips for Cruising the Mediterranean.
Mention Islands magazine in your charter enquiry and receive a complimentary chilled bottle of champagne upon embarking on your Blue Cruise on behalf of Southern Cross Blue Cruising.
Sema Sagat, director of the newly opened Bodrum Maritime Museum has provided us with updated information on the Museum’s hours and entry fees.
Visiting hours are 10:00 – 18:00 daily except for Mondays, Ramazan and Kurban holidays. Admission is 5 TL per adult, 2.5 TL for senior citizens and teachers, and 4 TL per person for groups of 10 or more with advanced reservations. Children, students, disabled visitors with one accompanied adult, ICOM card holders, press and professional guides are free of charge.
This is a beautifully organized museum tracing maritime history in Bodrum back to antiquity, and also features an extensive private collection of sea shells.
When a business owner loves what they do, it reflects in every facet of their operation. Such is the case with Julia and Selcuk Gecit who built and run the Merve Apart Hotel and consistently obtain excellent reviews on Tripadvisor.
The open plan aparts are excellent value for money and for long term stays. Each room has twin beds, air conditioning and a kitchenette with refigerator. The hosts and staff are always on hand with advice, suggestions and reservations for boat trips, market tours and nearby excursions. The Turkish BBQ night is a favorite with guests.
Merve Aparts are located in a residential area of southeast Bodrum and are about a 10 minute walk from downtown. While not a boutique hotel by definition, the services and hospitality provided are very boutique.
Animal lovers will appreciate Julia’s many ongoing efforts to help local street dogs and cats find good homes.
Take a slab of raw beef, camel or mutton and pack it with a thick paste of salt, garlic, peppers and fenugreek. Now stick it under your sweaty horse’s saddle for a month while you ride through the steppes of Central Asia. The result is pastirma, the ancestor to today’s pastrami.
Originally called ‘bastirma’ (pressed), pastirma is a favorite Turkish breakfast food usually served with scrambled eggs and is considered a rich delicacy. Pastirma is also excellent as a meze with raki, or as a stuffing with cheese in boreks.
 A newly formed (December 2011), debt-free Turkish limited liability company is for sale. The company manifesto includes tourism, import, export, brokerage and charter operations and is registered with the Bodrum Chamber of Commerce. Ninety nine percent of the shares may be held by a foreigner. For more information, contact:info@southerncrossbluecruising.com |
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The home port of most of the gulets we work with is Bodrum, though on occasion we stray outside of our backyard. Such is the case with Fethiye based gulet ‘Asfiye‘, with one master and 3 double guest cabins. A fellow foodie, the American owner has spared no expense on his 22 meter traditional gulet, and has used his extensive experience in the design world to decorate her interior with rich, plush fabrics and top of the line accessories.
Asfiye is ideal for exploring the Lycian Coast between Fethiye and Kemer, including Kas, Kalkan, Kekova, Demre and Myra. Other ports can also be arranged for. Southern Cross Blue Cruising has special pricing available for selected weeks, so contact us for a great deal on this handsome gulet.
This newly launched 36 meter is for active sale in Bodrum.
Excerpt from the specifications:
“The hull , based upon the traditional sailboats of Eastern Med from the 18 / 19 th. century, has a generous beam with moderate overhangs and a clipper bow . The long keel boat with a relatively long parallel midship enables a very high volume inside with a living space comparable to sail yachts of 40 to 43 to meters LoA. The boat has a sleek profile with a moderate sheer and flush deck . The sections are slightly hollow below waterline , which will give the boat very good sea keeping abilities. Even though designed as a motor sailer, the large beam with the relatively high ballast ratio enables a large sail carrying factor. “
Asking price is 4,000,000 Euro. For more information, contact info@bodrumyachtservices.com
Want to go through the Panama Canal on a gulet? Cruise the Caribbean in style and comfort? Make a trans-Pacific or trans-Atlantic crossing? Luxury gulet Clear Eyes has begun her circumnavigation and is accepting charters on some legs. This will a first for a Bodrum built gulet and should be full of memories and adventures.
