" I would like to thank you and Sefa for the last trip.  As  usual everything went very smoothly & it is reassuring to know that despite organising the holiday from so far away, everything is going to work. As usual the boat was great.  The captain & crew were very pleasant, and efficient. The cook this year was the best we have had - the food was great. As usual you even organised perfect weather for us. Thank you very much for ensuring a fantastic holiday. Please don't hesitate to give my name as a reference."
Susie Crivelli (1995, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2002 and 2005)

"We really had one of the the most wonderful and memorable holidays of our lifetime. The crew and the yacht itself were absolutely faultless!! We will certainly be back in a few years time. We couldn't stop talking about our holiday to all who would listen when we got home but now we have toned it down a bit as many of our friends are thinking of following in our footsteps which is great for you but we don't want to miss out on a berth ourselves!!!!!! Thank you so much for all the organization and please thank Ahmet and his crew; for us once again. Until the next time."
Pia Young (2005)

"My apologies for taking so long to write and thank you for the wonderful holiday you organized for us all in Turkey. It was all absolutely fantastic and we wouldn't have wanted to have changed anything. We all had a marvelous time and thank you so much for ensuring it was so perfect. We look forward to a return journey in the next few years. In the meantime, there will be many friends I will be sending your way."
Jill Weekes (2005)

"Just a few words from a cold and windly Holland to thank you and the crew of the ARIVA 1 for a perfect week. Please be so kind as to bring Captain Gunay, Levent and Gursel our gratitude! They were very friendly, helpful and client-oriented. Thanks and hope to meet once again, on behalf of the whole group."
Marianne van Steenis (2005)

"Could you please pass on our personal thanks to everyone at SJ Travel and in particular the crew on Elif Su II who went out of their way to make our trip such a success. We greatly appreciated all the work that went on behind the scenes: Thank you."
Oliver Stanley (2005)

"Have just arrived back in Perth. Everyone had a fantastic time on the trip and we were all impressed with the boat and crew, especially the Capitan Errol."
Mark Werrett (2005)

"We all thought the holiday on Xenos 11 was superb. Captain Mehmet and his crew were true professionals and made an enormous contribution to our having such an enjoyable holiday. That doesn't overlook your help to organize things behind the scene; especially the windsurfing harness! Thanks."
Charles Whiteaway (2005)

Dear Kim, many thanks for organising our Turkey trip it was absolutely fabulous particularly the boat. Our last night in Istanbul was great, we loved the restaurant thanks again
cheers Pam Chambers (2007)

Just to let you know that we all had a wonderful time on Tanem. The crew was great and the accommodations and food exceeded all expectations. Thank you for the smooth and excellent organisation of the trip. I will recommend your services to all I know. Thank you also for reorganising our flight from Dalaman, which went to plan Thank you again
John and Joan Dale (2007)

Kim, We are home now . Just wanted to thank you for making this holiday a smooth one. My cousin and his wife also had a smashing time . The decorations and champagne was a nice touch in honor of our anniversaries. Thanks again
Don and Kim Stewart (2007)

Dear Kim, First of all thanks for a fantastic trip. We enjoyed everything - the ship, the weather, the kind and service minded crew, the food, the sea - everything. Thanks for your kindness. Best regards
Pia Hutters (2007)

Hi Kim, Home safely after the most wonderful holiday you and your team provided for us in Turkey. We fell in love with your adopted country, its fun loving, polite, friendly people and the great fresh food on which we dined. The crew of Elif Su II were outstanding – the wise skipper Ahmet knows every nook and cranny of the coastline and took us into great moorings on every occasion. The hit of the week was Orhan’s cooking. It really made it a ‘real’ holiday for everyone when we didn’t have to give a thought as to what we would be eating, and he constantly surprised us with his culinary creations. Engin was tireless in catering to our every whim and was great company as everybody settled into life on board. As for George, all the girls wanted to take him home for their eligible daughters! We were really touched by their personal contributions throughout the trip that went far and beyond just looking after the paying guests. We will have no hesitation in passing on our experience to our friends who are planning to visit Turkey as it is truly a memorable experience.
Bruce McDougall (2008)

We had a fabulous time on the boat and many of my family agreed it was the top of their favourite holidays. The crew were so lovely to us and we all felt very sad when we had to leave. I have certainly recommended the holiday to my friends and I would love to come back!
Pippa Thwaytes (2008)

Regarding the gulet experience I have to say Fantastic !!!, good days , good crew , good boat, beautiful coast and landscapes during the cruise ... summarizing, very well organisation , and all the people involved, excellent. Turkey, great country, great people !!! Thanks again for your good job and support given
Manuel Carreras (2008)

'My view is that however rich or famous you are no amount of money or influence can provide a better holiday than a Blue Cruise on a Turkish Gulet. It is the ultimate - a group of your very best friends on a luxurious boat in stunning surroundings with nothing to do except swim, sunbathe, windsurf, kayak, snorkel, read and eat 4 meals a day - breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner - all freshly prepared by the gulet's on board chef. There can be few places in the world to match Turkish coastline and the Gulf of Gokova offers exquisite bays with turquoise blue waters, pine forest fringed coves and rocky inlets - perfect for snorkelling. SJ Yachting were able to match the boat to our requirements perfectly and the entire organisation was effortless....for us.'
Jane Baxter (2008)

'Just to say a very BIG thank you from all of the Stanley’s for such a happy week on Gozdem 1. We took lots of photos and once the technical members of the family have sorted them all out we will send a selection of the best for you to kindly show Captain Mehmet Ali. All of the crew were kind, attentive and very patient. We enjoyed delicious food – please tell Sefa ! The boat was always kept immaculate – even though we were at maximum occupancy ! All in all a great time had by all – a real holiday.'
Martin Stanley (2009)

'After 2 years of planning our holiday with SJ we were certainly not disappointed. A lovely boat the Ayse Emre, fantastic fun crew, simply delicious food which was different every day and magnificent weather. We had completed the 'Interests form' before we arrived and the captain made sure he followed this where possible. We even had a fun birthday celebration with cake and decorations. Nothing was a hassle, from buying the grog before we got on the boat which we particularly requested, to being assisted with different requests on departure. All in all a fabulous holiday for us all. I cant wait to do another trip with SJ."May thanks to Kim and co.'
Jo Olsen (2009)

'We got home safely and had a wonderful time with you all in Turkey. A terrific holiday. Please send all love to Captain Nedim and the crew who were fabulous. All our love'
Fern Britton, Phil Vickery and family (2010)

'Dear Kim; We had a wonderful time. Everything was perfect'
Jacqueline Chia (2010)

'Dear Kim,We all greatly enjoyed our cruise...the boat met our expectations, and the crew were great- professional, hard working and friendly. We would come back again!! Thanks for your assistance.'
Peter and Joan Knowles (2010)

'We enjoyed our week enormously, the Aegean has an almost hypnotic appeal, not to mention its blueness and relative tranquillity, we hope to return in the near future...'
Ron Ferster (2010)

'After canvassing friends and friends of friends for the best gulet travel agency, the result was always the same:SJ Travel and Kim!'
Vanessa Humphry (2011)

'We enjoyed our week enormously, the Aegean has an almost hypnotic appeal, not to mention its blueness and relative tranquillity, we hope to return in the near future...'

' My dear Kim, In this crazy world we live in, a week on one of your gulets recharges the batteries and reminds one of the importance of family. We had such a happy week on Sunworld IX with Captain Engin Ulger and his crew – the laughs started as soon as we boarded the boat ! The crew seemed to anticipate any request we may have had. They wanted to sail and more importantly wanted us to enjoy the sailing. The quality of food was even better than our last five charters with plenty of choice at every meal. Nothing was too much trouble and the week flew by with happy memories of swimming, canoeing, windsurfing, sleeping, reading, chatting, eating, drinking and a few walks ashore! Well done SJ Yachting … your level of service improves every time we use you. Already thinking of next year’s plans … '
Martin Stanley (2011)

'Our week on board the gulet Atalante with a total of 8 guests and four crew was sensational. The award winning chef dished up fabulous Turkish food three times a day while the captain entertained us, took us to beautiful bays and absorbing ruins with the occasional pretty little village, always with good humour and generosity of spirit. The Atalante was beautifully appointed with four nearly identical double cabins (so no squabbling about who got the best cabin). The staff (especially Kim) at SJ Yachting were extremely helpful in planning the trip, briefing us on arrival, arranging transfers and luggage and generally ensuring a smooth transition from land to sea. We couldn't have asked for more helpful staff on board. While the Captain's English was good that of the other crew members was limited, although the chef let us watch him cook and gave us tips on sauces and meze. Atalante was the best boat trip we've done.'
Jan Grimoldby (2011) – posted on tripadvisor