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What's a gulet Blue voyage Life on board Tips for choosing a boat E-Category S-Category D-Category Glossary of nautical terms FAQ's cont@ct us A comment from one of our guests 20 Ways To Make Friends Life on board of a gulet    ... the crew is continuously at your disposal You can spend all of your time on board of the gulet if you like. The captain and the crew are continuously at your disposal in an effort to provide you with all your needs. The cook pampers you during the whole voyage with specialties and samples of the delicious Turkish cuisine, of which you surely will be a fan at the end of the voyage. The delicate Turkish wine and ‘raki’ (national alcoholic drink) contribute to this delight. Dining is generally outdoors around a large table on the aft deck although there is a separate dining area in the main saloon. A sun awning provides shade and there is ample space for for everyone on the cushioned sun decks.  The closeness of the small group of people on board promotes an atmosphere of friendship and sharing; relations among passengers and crew tend to be relaxed and casual. meetundersails can arrange charters and fixed tours for a specific group of people or for you individually. Unlike cruises on large ocean liners, on a gulet you can explore the secluded and often deserted bays and coves of the coastline.   Whether it is a tour specially designed for singles or a private charter tour, Blue Cruise is always a fascinating experience. If you are on a private tour you can shape your course of voyage as you wish before booking. Usually the daily duration of cruising is not longer than 3-4 hours, and the rest of the day can be spent in gorgeous cove enjoying the sun and the sea. Sunbathing on the deck, swimming in clear waters, snorkeling, windsurfing, water-skiing or just fishing... Or anchoring in a cove and trekking in the wild nature, visiting a nearby village and coming closer to the native people and their traditions or visiting one of the numerous ancient sites. Here, in the midst of the idyll, you can feel the touch of nature and history. The small harbors and settlements offer an intimate view of coastal life which large ships cannot replicate authentically. In many ways a gulet is like a full service hotel where every room has a sea view and the scenery changes constantly. 20 Ways To Make Friends Introduce yourself to others. Be the first to say, “Hello.” Make an extra effort to remember peoples names. A comment by Frederik..."OK, let me put it this way: when you do a blue cruise, you dot sleep at 8pm like chicken. The reason is simple. Imagine yourself, watching the golden sunset over the sea, sipping a drink, relaxing after a hard day... Then comes the incredible food prepared by the cook, and you start eating... And believe me, you eat! Finally, after lunch, you keep on tasting some wine in the most impressive environment you'll ever see: imagine yourself on a yacht, in the middle of a deserted cove, completely surrounded by darkness... Nothing to hear excepted the wind and the sea, nothing to see excepted some far away landscape's silhouettes, the moon and the most mesmerizing stars you'll ever come across... Now, add great friends, a couple of drinks, and a good chat! And you got the blue cruise addiction! We were making some music: the girlz were singing along with Ali's saz, and we, the boyz, we were playing some funky percussions... Erm, in fact only Baris was really funky: he's an excellent drummer in real life! This was how we spent most of our nights... aaahh... that's an experience you NEVER forget folks!"   Use eye contact and smile upon meeting someone. The best way to build rapport is through eye contact. Make everyone feel important by paying full attention to him or her. Show others that you are enjoying your conversation with them. Don't yawn, look bored or have a roving eyes. Show curiosity and interest in others. Listen, Listen, Listen. You not only become more likable, but you start to understand the person's wants, needs and desires. Be enthusiastic. People will gravitate to upbeat, positive, cheerful people. Display your sense of humor. People remember humor six times longer than regular conversation. Be able to speak on a variety of subjects. Keep abreast of current events. Speak concisely. Be able to tell people what you do in a few short sentences. Speak their language. Talk in their communication style. If someone just wants the facts, don't go into a story. Be tolerant of people's beliefs. Invite people to join you for meals and social events. Ask people for their opinions. Don't interrupt. Have positive body language. Use the Soften technique: Smile. Open posture. Forward lean, stay out of their territory. Eye contact. Nod to show understanding. Be yourself. Enjoy the conversation. Give them more than they expect: underpromise and overdeliver. Compliment others about what they are wearing, doing or saying, but be sincere.