This is the route which is used A LOT for Bodrum Cruises. You will have great time if you charter a gulet and cruise on this route.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of deals are the best in Croatia?
Before booking a gulet in Croatia, there are a couple of things you should know. First and defiantly the most important things, which you should take very seriously is this: “HIGHER THE PERCENATAGE OF THE DISCOUNT YOU GET – HIGHER IS THE CHANCHE YOU WILL NOT BE HAPPY!”
The statistics which we made was quite shocking. We checked the complaints which we have received in last 3 years. The number was small however the statistics said it all. 90% of the complains occurred on the gulets where the discounts were from 20% and up to 50% from charter rate! If the price is much lower the satisfaction should be higher, however it is usually just the other way around.
So what kind of deals are the best in Croatia in connection to the mentioned facts:
1) Gulets which are perfectly maintained – owners take good care of them and invest money inside
2) Gulets with perfect crew and services – owners who have same happy crew for more years and where the entire process (driving, serving, cleaning) is perfect
3) Perfect itinerary and activities – this mostly depend on good planning and on flexibility and motivation of the owner again.
All this things are connected with one thing only. And this is money! If owner is making good business and earns some money form it gulet will be maintained perfectly and clients will be happy. Crew will be the same for several years and will work as a team (which is incredibly important) and this means they will be flexible on the route make some special things for you which you will remember for life and make sure the services on board are perfect.
On the other hand if owner is not making good business, this means he has to go down with prices to get the clients. As he gets less money also gulet is not maintained very well, crew is usually brought last minute, so they are also not very motivated to make clients happy and this is something clients will feel. Also if you pay less money as the gulet is realistically worth you can be sure owner will try to save money on fuel, food and crew.
So our biggest advice is to book a gulet which you like, where your agency will suggest you why the gulet is good, and where you still can get some nice discount. But remember, bigger the discount, more chance you will not be happy.
You can read more on this topic on this BLOG!